Current affairs

India–UK Defense Ties, Cooperation, Joint Exercises

Context: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for a two-day visit to the U.K. aimed at enhancing strategic and security relations, including potential joint development of fighter jets and military platforms. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join About India-UK Defence Ties Post-Independence...

First Advance Estimates of India’s GDP, Key Highlights, Current GDP Growth

Context: India’s GDP will grow by 7.3% in the current financial year (2023-24), slightly faster than the 7.2% growth in 2022-23, the First Advance Estimates (FAEs) released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoS&PI)....

Editorial of the Day (8th Jan): Structured Negotiation as a Boost for Disability Rights

Context: Structured negotiation is gaining traction as an effective, non-litigious dispute resolution method, showing promise for India's legal system in cases similar to how it has been successfully applied to disability rights in the U.S. About Structured Negotiation Problem-Solving Approach:...

Editorial of the Day (8th Jan): Voice Clone Fraud – Issues Surrounding AI

Context: Voice clone fraud has been on the rise in India. A report published in May last year revealed that 47% of surveyed Indians have either been a victim or knew someone who had fallen prey to an AI-generated voice...

Current Affairs 9th January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

First hi-res landslide risk map for India Context: Following intense monsoon rains causing floods and landslides, a team from IIT Delhi has created the nation's first high-resolution landslide susceptibility map. Features Of National Landslide Susceptibility Map Landslide Event Data: Incorporates...

Maritime Security In India, Significance, Challenges, Approach

Context: Marine commandos (MARCOS) of the Indian Navy secured and safely evacuated all 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, from merchant vessel Lila Norfolk. Maritime Security In India Introduction India is geographically located at the centre of the Indian Ocean,...

Editorial Analysis (6th Jan): The Need to Examine the Examination System

Context: The article discusses the challenges in the education system in India that need to be addressed. Current Number Of Colleges, Universities and School Boards in India India has more than 1,100 universities and 50,000 affiliated colleges including 700 autonomous...

Current Affairs 8th January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Wetland City Accreditation Context: Recently, Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has nominated Indore, Bhopal, and Udaipur for Wetland City Accreditation (WCA) under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. About Wetland City Accreditation Adoption of Wetland City Accreditation: In...

List of Tourist Circuits in India, Locations, Theme and Significance

India, a country renowned for its incredible diversity, welcomes travellers with open arms to experience its rich culture, religious heritage, and spiritual ambience. To facilitate exploration, here's an in-depth look at Tourist Circuits in India  , each offering a unique...

Uttar Purvi Mahotsav 2024, Theme, Key Highlights and Significance 

To spotlight and celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of the North-Eastern states, the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) is set to host the Uttar Purvi Mahotsav 2024. This grand cultural festival, scheduled from January 13th to...