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Current Affairs 28th December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Magnetars Context: AstroSat, India’s first multi-wavelength space-based observatory, has detected bright sub-second X-ray bursts from a new and unique neutron star with ultrahigh magnetic field (magnetar), which can help understand the intriguing extreme astrophysical conditions of magnetars. About Magnetars Overview:...

POSH Act, Challenges, Implementation, Procedure to Complaint

Context: More than half — 16 — of India’s 30 national sports federations lack an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), mandatory under the 2013 PoSH Act, as highlighted in the Mary Kom-led government committee's report. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join...

Global Goal On Adaptation (GGA), Origin, Challenges

Context: The 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) adopted the framework for the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA). What Is Global Goal On Adaptation? Article 7 of...

Editorial of the Day (26 Dec): Despite growth, why Indian workers need to worry

Context: Despite surpassing optimistic projections, India's second quarter GDP growth reveals contradictions, notably the lack of proportional productive employment opportunities for the growing labour force, intensifying the employment challenge annually. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join Concerns Regarding India’s Workforce...

Editorial of the Day (26 Dec): Digital India and its issues with Cybersecurity

Context: In October 2023, Resecurity (US Firm) revealed a significant data breach, exposing the personal details of 55% of Indians on the dark web, which was offered for $80,000, leading to Delhi police arresting four individuals. India’s Issues With Cybersecurity:...

Current Affairs 27th December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Lantana Camara Context: A decade-long initiative in Madhya Pradesh to reclaim land overrun by Lantana helps residents restart agriculture and restore native biodiversity About Lantana Camara Origin and Family: Lantana camara is a perennial shrub, originating from the American tropics...

INS Imphal Commissioned into Indian Navy, Features and Significance

The Indian Navy commissioned the INS Imphal, a stealth-guided missile destroyer, on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. The ship is named after the capital of Manipur and is the first indigenous stealth-guided missile destroyer. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join INS...

International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2023

Annually, on December 27th, people worldwide come together to commemorate the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness. This crucial day serves as a poignant reminder of the constant risk posed by infectious diseases and underscores the urgent necessity for proactive measures...

PM-DevINE Scheme, Objectives, Key Features, Budget Allocation

Context: For the PM-DevINE scheme, only about 13% of the budget has received approval to date. About PM-DevINE Scheme Important Facts about PM-DevINE Scheme PM-DevINE Scheme Full Form Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE) Launched in 2022-23...

Editorial of the Day (23 Dec): Telecom Law Upgrades for a Digital Authoritarian State

Context: The article criticises India's Telecommunications Bill, 2023 for maintaining colonial-era laws and enhancing government control in the name of cultural nationalism, while failing to tackle the digital divide or introduce substantial innovations. Controversies Surrounding the Telecommunications Bill 2023 Cultural...