Current affairs

1st All-Women CISF Battalion

The Union Home Ministry has approved the establishment of the first all-women battalion in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). CISF was established in 1969 under an Act of the Parliament of India. Later it made an armed force of...

The Perfect Cocktail Of Layered Discrimination

Background on Delimitation Delimitation refers to the process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral constituencies. Article 82 of the Indian Constitution mandates that the number of Lok Sabha seats per state be recalibrated after each Census by the Delimitation Commission....

Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome

Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome is an emerging health concern that underscores the interconnectedness of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), kidney disorders, and metabolic abnormalities. For UPSC aspirants, understanding CKM Syndrome is crucial for addressing questions related to public health, preventive medicine,...

SC Puts Brakes on Bulldozer Culture

Context The Supreme Court has laid down a series of guidelines to ensure that due process is followed for demolishing the properties of citizens accused of crimes exercising its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution. About Bulldozer Justice It...

Comb Jellies

Context According to a recent study, Comb jellies possess the remarkable ability to reverse ageing and transform into younger forms. About Comb Jellies Comb jellies are transparent, gelatinous marine invertebrates drifting in oceans worldwide. They are among the oldest multicellular...

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano

Context Many International flights cancelled in Bali due to ash clouds from a volcanic eruption in the Indonesian island. About Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Location: Flores Island, southeastern Indonesia. It is part of the Lewotobi twin volcano complex, comprising Lewotobi Laki-Laki...

Alarming rate of decrease in African elephant count

Context A recent study has highlighted the severe decline of African elephant populations particularly savannah elephants and forest elephants. About Population Decline Savannah elephants: Populations fell by approximately 70% at surveyed sites. Forest elephants: Experienced an even steeper decline of...

Artificial Reef Project in Kerala

Context Kerala Fisheries Department has undertaken an Artificial Reef Project to replenish marine population in the state. About Artificial Reef project The Kerala State Coastal Area Development Corporation (KSCADC) is implementing the project with technical support from the Central Marine...

Domestic Systematically Important Banks

Context The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the list of Domestic Systematically Important Banks. About Domestic Systematically Important Banks (D-SIB) D-SIB is a financial institution that is so large and significant that its failure could have a catastrophic...

Data on Carbon Emissions

Context                         According to a Global Carbon Project study, Global fossil-based CO2 emissions are projected to reach 37.4 billion tonnes in 2024, marking a 0.8% increase from 2023. Key facts of the study India’s CO2 emissions from fossil fuels are expected...