Current affairs

Should States that Spend Irresponsibly be Penalised?

Context: The fiscal stress faced by several Indian states highlights the need to rethink how state debt is managed and priced. Historical Context: New York City’s Fiscal Crisis In 1975, New York City was experiencing a severe fiscal crisis and...

Reassessing Disaster Management in Kerala Post-Landslides

Context Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan stated that 231 people had died and 41 remained missing in the recent landslide in Kerala. The disaster exposed Kerala's vulnerability to natural calamities and raised concerns about the state's disaster management strategies,...

Current Affairs 5th Oct 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Co-districts in Assam Context: As a new administrative set-up, the Assam government launched 21 co-districts in the state. About Co-districts They will serve as smaller administrative units below the districts led by an officer of the rank of Assistant District...

Should EC Ensure Internal Democracy in Political Parties?

Role of the Election Commission Registration Authority: The Election Commission (EC) is responsible for registering all political parties in India and monitoring their compliance with constitutional by-laws. This includes overseeing regular elections for party office bearers. Mandate and Limitations: The...

Is Student Politics relevant to National Politics Today?

Historical Evolution of Student Politics All India Students’ Federation (AISF): Formation: An all-India conference of student activists was held in Karachi in March 1931, convened by Jawaharlal Nehru to establish the AISF. Over 700 delegates attended. Objective: To mobilise young...

Current Affairs 4th Oct 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Swachh Bharat Mission Context: Recently Swachh Bharat Mission has completed 10 years of its launch. About Swachh Bharat Mission Launch: on October 2, 2014 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti Key Objectives: Eliminate Open Defecation: Construction of toilets in rural...

Places in News for UPSC 2024 for Prelims and Mains Exam

As the UPSC Civil Services Examination approaches, staying updated on current events and places in the news becomes crucial for aspirants. Understanding the geographical, cultural, and political significance of various locations can enhance your answers in both the Prelims and...

Relevance of Gandhi’s Conscientious Politics

October 2, 2024, marked the 155th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Despite ongoing conflicts, human rights violations, and widespread violence, there is a pressing need to engage with Gandhi's teachings on nonviolence, which offer a path toward peace and moral leadership....

How NM-ICPS is Shaping India’s Cyber-Physical Landscape

Context: As part of the 100-day agenda the government launched BharatGen at IIT Bombay to develop multilingual (across 22 Indian languages) and multimodal AI (speech, text, and vision) models under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS). About NM-ICPS...

Current Affairs 3rd Oct 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Psychedelics Drugs Context: A recent study has unveiled how psychedelics can reduce anxiety by targeting specific brain cells. What are Psychedelic Drugs ? They are a category of psychoactive substances that alter an individual's perception, mood, and cognitive functions. These...