Current affairs

Goa Liberation Day 2023, Date, History, Significance

Goa Liberation Day, annually observed on December 19, is a significant celebration marking the liberation of the coastal state from Portuguese rule in 1961. This commemorative day instills a sense of pride and independence among Goans, highlighting the historical event...

Editorial of the Day (16 Dec): Balancing India’s Renewable Energy Push

Context: COP28 ended with a bumpy "transition from fossil fuels," avoiding a direct phase-out due to major players like India, China & South Africa blocking a coal plant restriction clause. India's Renewed Focus on Coal Power Policy Shift Towards Coal:...

Making India an Arbitration Hub, Methods, Types, Challenges

Context: SC ruled unstamped contracts enforceable in arbitration, easing delays and upholding minimal court intervention. Judgements by Supreme Court on Arbitration Judgement of five-judge bench of the Supreme Court (N Global Mercantile Pvt. Ltd. vs. Indon Unique Flame Ltd.): They...

Editorial of the Day (16 Dec): Bridging the Gulf

Context: Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman's visit to India marks a significant step in the long-standing and evolving relationship between the two nations, emphasising their strategic partnership. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join India-Oman relations In February 2018, Indian...

Editorial of the Day (16 Dec): Innovation Or Safety

Context: The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), an alliance of 29 countries, recently adopted the New Delhi declaration, emphasising the need to manage risks from AI development and deployment while promoting equitable access to AI resources. About New Delhi...

Current Affairs 18th December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Barracuda Context: India’s fastest solar-electric boat named Barracuda has been launched at the Navgathi Panavally Yard in Alappuzha, Kerala. About Barracuda India's fastest solar-electric boat, named Barracuda after a fast and elongated fish, is a collaborative creation by Navalt Solar...

Editorial of the Day (15 Dec): Consultancy Firms

Context: The article discusses the increasing trend of governments, particularly in India, engaging consulting firms to assist in policy formulation and program implementation. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join Rise of Consultants in Government: Boon or Bane? Prevalence of Consultants...

Editorial of the Day (15 Dec): COP28 — Many a Slippery Slope Ahead

Context: COP28, held in Dubai, was a pivotal event in the climate change discourse, particularly because it hosted the first five-yearly global stocktake under the Paris Agreement. Key Developments at COP28 Focus on Fossil Fuels: For the first time in...

Editorial of the Day (15 Dec): Authenticity in a post-authentic world

Context: Merriam-Webster's choice of "authentic" as Word of the Year 2023 reflects a growing awareness of the struggle for genuine expression in a world saturated with artificiality and deception. The Evolving Landscape of Authenticity From "To thine own self be...

Vijay Diwas 2023: Commemorating India’s 1971 Victory over Pakistan in War 

Vijay Diwas, meaning "Victory Day" in Hindi, is observed in India on December 16th every year to commemorate the victory of the Indian Armed Forces over Pakistan during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. The war lasted for 13 days and resulted...