Current affairs

Joint Commanders Conference (JCC): Review of Military

Context: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh initiated a Joint Commanders’ Conference (JCC) to enhance discussions on national security among top military commanders. The inaugural conference took place in Lucknow. More in News The JCC aims to facilitate in-depth discussions between political...

Editorial of the Day (23rd Sep): Fact-checking cannot be an excuse to Impose Censorship

Context: The Bombay High Court’s Justice AS Chandurkar struck down Rule 3 of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023 (IT Rules Amendment). What was the rule? ➺    It empowered the Central government to...

Current Affairs 23rd Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Context: India signed key agreements under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the USA. These agreements focused on clean and fair economies, aim to foster...

Rhea Singha Crowned Miss Universe India 2024

The prestigious Miss Universe India 2024 crown has been claimed by Rhea Singha, a 19-year-old model, actor, and TEDx speaker from Gujarat. Her victory has captured the nation’s attention as she now gears up to represent India at the Miss...

QUAD Leaders’ Summit 2024, Key Takeaways and Significance

The QUAD Summit 2024, held in Delaware, USA, marked a significant shift in the strategic priorities of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, commonly known as QUAD. The leaders of the United States, India, Japan, and Australia convened for the sixth summit,...

USA Fed’s Rate Reduction Implications for Developing Economies

Rationale Behind the Rate Cut The Fed Chairman explained that the cut was part of a "recalibration" of policy aimed at maintaining strength in the labour market while moderating growth and inflation towards a target of 2%. The Fed's dual...

Key Findings of FATF Report on India and Significance of the Observations

The global money laundering and terror financing watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has released the Mutual Evaluation Report for India. India has been placed in the "regular follow-up" category, which is considered favourable. Key Findings of FATF Report on...

Current Affairs 21st Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

PM Surya Ghar - Muft Bijli Yojna Context: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has introduced a ₹500-crore fund for Innovative Projects under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. This initiative aims to support advancements like blockchain-based peer-to-peer...

Editorial of the Day (20th Sep): For Liberty, By Law: Recent SC decision granting bail

Recent Supreme Court Developments Bail and Due Process Rights: In July 2023, a Supreme Court bench addressed the issue of bail under stringent laws like the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The Court ruled that prolonged trials cannot justify indefinite...

Should Children be barred from Social Media?

Challenges of Social Media Usage by Children Mental Health Impacts: There is increasing anxiety around cyberbullying, where children may experience psychological harm due to what their peers post or comment about them on social media. Additionally, studies have shown that...