Current affairs

Editorial of the Day (23 Dec): The collapse of parliamentary democracy in Bharat that is not India

Context: The recent suspension of 140 Members of Parliament in India is viewed by experts as a sign of diminishing strength in the country's parliamentary democracy. Concerns About the Decline of Parliamentary Democracy Diminishing Parliamentary Essence: Despite constitutional frameworks, power...

Current Affairs 26th December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Valmiki Tiger Reserve Context: Reduced human activity, especially curbing illegal mining, fueled a surge in tiger numbers at Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve. About Valmiki Tiger Reserve Location: West Champaran District, Bihar. Significance: It is the only tiger reserve in Bihar...

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Ministers Expansion List 2023

Mohan Yadav, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, conducted a cabinet expansion, appointing 28 ministers to key positions. Among the prominent figures sworn in were Kailash Vijayvargiya, the BJP national general secretary, and Prahlad Patel, a former Union minister. It...

Current Affairs 23rd December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Fragile Five Context: India's remarkable rise from "Fragile Five" status to the world's fifth-largest economy inspires global optimism and positions it as a key player in driving future prosperity. About Fragile Five Term and Origin: Coined in 2013 by a...

India And Global South, Significance, Challenges, Initiatives

India And Global South Introduction The term “Global South” refers to countries that are often described as ‘developing’, ‘less developed’, or ‘underdeveloped’. It encompasses countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, which are characterised by higher levels of poverty, income...

Current Affairs 22nd December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Rudra and Param Utkarsh Context: Prime Minister Modi's recent AI Mission announcement aims to propel India to the forefront of global AI development by building a powerful domestic computing ecosystem. About Rudra And Param Utkarsh Rudra I server: This is...

Editorial of the Day (21 Dec): Climate Change needs an updated lexicon

Context: South Tamil Nadu drowns in record rainfall, highlighting the dangers of shifting baselines in understanding and responding to climate change Concerns Regarding Climate Change Shifting baselines: Defining a "devastating" event is constantly changing, making it difficult to accurately assess...

Editorial of the Day (21 Dec): India’s Defense Budget and Building Deterrence

Context: India faces challenges in aligning defence requirements with budget limits, emphasising indigenization in defence production and the need for sufficient funding to maintain national security against threats, despite electoral pressures. Current status of India’s Defence Year Exports (in Rs...

Parliamentary Debates – Issues and Concerns

Context: Recently, a total of 92 Opposition MPs were suspended for disrupting Parliamentary proceedings while protesting for a recent Parliament security breach. More In News V-Dem Institute, a research institution, has categorised India's democracy as an "electoral autocracy." Similarly, Freedom...

Current Affairs 21st December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Noma Context: Noma was recently added to WHO’s list of Neglected Tropical Diseases. Noma Disease Overview About: Noma Disease, also known as cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis, is a severe gangrenous condition affecting the mouth and face. Gangrene: The disease...