Current affairs

Current Affairs 24th February 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Enforcement Directorate (ED) Context: The Supreme Court scrutinised the Tamil Nadu government's intervention at the Madras High Court, which led to a suspension of the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) summons regarding a money laundering case associated with illegal sand mining. About...

Current Affairs 23rd February 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Raisina Dialogue Context: Recently, Raisina Dialogue 2024 was organised by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi. About Raisina Dialogue Focus: Geopolitics and geoeconomics Goal: Addressing global challenges Location: New Delhi, India (annual since...

Editorial of the Day (23rd Feb): India-UK Strategic Ties

Context: India and U.K reliance on the maritime is increasing, but are increasingly under threat, from the Black Sea to the Red Sea to the South China Sea. India-UK Partnership: Key Areas of Cooperation Security and Defence Operation Prosperity Guardian:...

Chinese Firm-hacking Foreign Governments

Context: I-Soon (a private company that competed for Chinese government contracts) was able to breach government offices in India, Thailand, Vietnam and South Korea, according to cybersecurity firms SentinelLabs and Malwarebytes. What is Cyber Security? Cybersecurity refers to the practice...

100% FDI in Space Sector and its Benefits

Context: The Union Cabinet amendment to the existing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy allowed 100% FDI in the space sector without prior approval. More In News Foreign firms planning to build satellites in India would not require government approval up...

Current Affairs 22nd February 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) Context: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that despite the Israeli conflict in Gaza impacting the India-Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEC) plans, India and Greece should continue their commitment to this "peace project". About IMEC...

Current Affairs 21st February 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Context: The United States vetoed the UNSC resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. About UNSC Premier Global Body: The UN Security Council stands as the leading international entity tasked with the preservation...

Editorial of the Day (21st Feb): Panchayats as Self-governing Institution

Context: The 73rd and 74th Amendments aimed to empower local bodies, but progress varies across states. Panchayats still rely heavily on grants (80% central, 15% state), generating only 1% of their own revenue. Avenues for Own Source Revenue (OSR) State...

Article 142 of Indian Constitution, Significance and Use of Article 142

Context: The Supreme Court declared Kuldeep Kumar as the new Mayor of Chandigarh (UT). Article 142 of Indian Constitution Empower the Supreme Court to pass any decree or order necessary for doing “complete justice” in any case or matter pending...

Maratha Reservation in Maharashtra, 10% Quota For Marathas

Context: The Maharashtra Cabinet approved a bill to provide a 10% quota for the Maratha community in education and government jobs. More in News The bill maintains the current OBC quota and raises Maharashtra's total reservations to 62%, exceeding the...