Current affairs

Editorial of the Day (29 Dec): India’s Stationary Course in the Shipping Value Chain

Context: India has had a historical advantage in ship-owning and modern shipbuilding but there has been a shift in the narrative post-1980s, with China outpacing India in maritime development. Yangtze River The Yangtze River in China, deeply rooted in the...

Current Affairs 30th December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

RBI ‘Trend and Progress of Banking in India’ report Context: The RBI report, titled ‘Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2022-23’ released. Key Finding Of the RBI Report Asset Quality Improvement: The gross non-performing asset (GNPA) ratio reached a...

India-Vietnam Relations, Evolution, Areas of Cooperation

Context: Vietnam's transformative journey from colonial rule and war to becoming a prosperous and peaceful nation highlights the potential for stronger India-Vietnam ties. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join India-Vietnam Relations Evolution India and Vietnam, with historical roots in the...

Editorial of the Day (28 Dec): Growth Charts—WHO Standards Vs. India Crafted

Context: India faces a persistent challenge: widespread child undernutrition. Measuring this issue, however, presents complexities due to concerns surrounding the WHO Growth Standards, the current benchmark used for calculations. WHO Growth Standards Based On The WHO Growth Standards stem from...

Editorial of the Day (28 Dec): What Cities Owe Waste Workers

Context: In March 2016, the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change introduced the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, which aimed to change this by mandating occupational ID cards. Yet, many cities like Delhi lack implementation, leaving them facing...

SLIM Spacecraft: Will SLIM Revolutionise Lunar Landing?

Context: Japan’s SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) spacecraft entered lunar orbit, potentially making Japan the fifth country to soft-land a craft on the moon. Smart Lander for Investigating Moon(SLIM) Spacecraft Overview Agency and Launch: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)...

Current Affairs 29th December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

PM JANMAN Scheme Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the PM JANMAN Scheme. About Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) Scheme Introduction: In the 2023-24 Budget Objective: The primary goal is to uplift PVTGs socio-economically. Scheme Nature:...

Editorial of the Day (27 Dec): Development Led By Corporates, Not Women

Context: The G20 Declaration highlights private enterprise's key role in sustainable economic growth but lacks clarity on integrating 'women-led development' within this private sector-focused macroeconomic framework, creating uncertainties about its practical application. Discrepancies in Women-Led Development Schemes The concept of...

Editorial of the Day (27 Dec): A new economics for inclusive growth

Context: "Breaking the Mould: Reimagining India’s Economic Future" by Rajan and Lamba urges India to abandon its manufacturing focus and leapfrog into exporting high-end services, challenging the country's 30-year struggle with job creation and income growth. Challenges for Job Creation...

Editorial of the Day (27 Dec): Suez Canal and Panama Canal

Context: Recently, a chemical tanker named MV Chem Pluto, en route to India, was targeted by a drone strike while traversing the Red Sea trade route in West Asia, amidst a series of attacks on ships in the region. Suez...