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Editorial of the Day (30th Jan): Early Nutrition Impacts Cognitive Development

Context: Early nutrition has been shown to impact the development of cognitive abilities and they are not solely reliant on educational inputs. Key Takeaways From Different Studies for Early Nutrition Empirical studies in India: Women's height and education are strong...

Editorial of the Day (30th Jan): Judge vs Judge

SC takes over the case from feuding Calcutta HC Justices Context: The Supreme Court transferred a case from Calcutta High Court to itself due to an ongoing feud between the Calcutta High Court judges. Supreme Court’s Powers to Transfer Cases And...

Current Affairs 29th January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Aadhar Card Context: Recent Aadhaar cards and PDFs explicitly state they serve as proof of identity, not citizenship or date of birth. This clarification aims to direct government agencies and other organisations towards appropriate usage. More In News Citizenship Eligibility:...

Editorial of the Day (27th Jan): Reclaiming the Republic and the Constitution

Context: India is on the cusp of its 75th Republic Day grappling with the rise of Hindutva ideology and its potential threat to the nation's multidimensional cultural fabric. Concerns Flattening of multidimensional culture & imposition of a unidimensional "Hindu Rashtra"...

Editorial of the Day (27th Jan): The Women Before Us

Context: The 75th Republic Day of India is a moment to celebrate the nation's progress and honour the pivotal roles played by many, including the often overlooked contributions of pre-independence feminist movements, in shaping our democracy. Timeline of Early Women's...

69th Filmfare Awards 2024 Winners List, Name, Category

69th Filmfare Awards 2024 The 69th Filmfare Awards 2024 the popular gala took place on January 28th, 2024 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The event featured hosting by Karan Johar, and performances by Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Kartik Aaryan...

Current Affairs 27th January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Free Movement Regime (FMR) Context: Recently, Home Minister Amit Shah had said that the border of India- Myanmar will be fenced and FMR be reconsidered to stop border residents from moving into each other’s country without any paperwork. Why Is...

Indo-France Relations, Areas Of Cooperation, Significance, Challenges

Context: President Emmanuel Macron joined PM Modi at a road show called Shobha Yatra at Jaipur. About India- France Relations Areas Of Cooperation Geo-Political Ties UNSC Support: France, a P-5 country, was the first to back India's bid for United...

Editorial of the Day (25th Jan): The Issue of Genocide and the World Court

Context: The initiation of legal action by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice concerning the Gaza conflict represents a significant examination of the 'rules-based international order'. Background On December 29, 2023, South Africa filed a case...

Editorial of the Day (25th Jan): India’s Problem – Different Drugs, Identical Brand Names

Context: The issue of different drugs having identical or similar brand names in India is a significant problem that poses serious risks to patient safety. Background Different drugs with entirely different active ingredients and uses share identical or confusingly similar...