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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:...
Last updated on January 29th, 2024 06:33 pm -
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"...
Last updated on January 29th, 2024 06:32 pm -
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...
Last updated on January 29th, 2024 06:27 pm -
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...
Last updated on January 29th, 2024 03:11 pm -
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...
Last updated on January 27th, 2024 06:38 pm -
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...
Last updated on January 27th, 2024 06:34 pm -
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...
Last updated on January 27th, 2024 06:10 pm -
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...
Last updated on January 27th, 2024 06:05 pm -
Padma Awards 2024 Winners List Announced, Highlights of Total 132 Awardees
Padma Awards 2024 The Padma Awards, among the nation's highest civilian honours, are bestowed in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, recognizing exceptional service in various fields. Announced annually on Republic Day, these awards are presented at...
Last updated on January 27th, 2024 03:58 pm -
Current Affairs 25th January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam
DK Basu Judgment Context: The Supreme Court recently labelled an event on the 2022 in Kheda district, Gujarat (where four police officers were seen publicly whipping Muslim men, who were bound to a pole) as an "atrocity." More In News...
Last updated on January 25th, 2024 09:52 pm