Current affairs

India-UAE Relations, Recent Developments and Challenges

Context: The crown prince Sheikh Khaled of Abu Dhabi recently visited New Delhi. India and UAE Relations The relationship is deeply rooted in historical connections, with archaeological evidence of trade with the Indus Valley Civilisation. Post Independence, the relationship flourished...

Editorial of the Day (11th Sep): GST: Issue of rate Rationalisation and Compensation

Context: Recently, the 54th GST Council meeting was held under the leadership of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Some Highlights of 54th GST Council Meeting Tax on extruded or expanded products was reduced from 18% to 12%. Exemption from income...

Indian Peace Diplomacy in Ukraine

Context: As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, there is a growing momentum for peace diplomacy, both Moscow and Kyiv seem increasingly incentivised to end the conflict. More in News Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed peace efforts from...

Current Affairs 11th Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) Context: Recently the Union Home Minister addressed the first Foundation Day programme of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). There he launched 4 new components under I4C namely CFMC, Samanvay platform and Cyber...

Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)

The Union Government recently approved a program to build partnerships between top research institutions and universities to carry out joint research projects. These research projects will be fully funded by ANRF. Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Bill Origin: Presented in...

Editorial of the Day (10th Sep): Rethinking India’s Census

Context: India is expected to commence its long-overdue Census in September 2024, with the survey projected to take 18 months to complete. Consequently, the final report is anticipated to be available by late 2026 or in 2027. What is the...

Current Affairs 10th Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Vessels Context: Recently Two anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft vessels of the Indian Navy’s Mahe class were launched at the Cochin Shipyard. About Newly Inducted Vessels INS MALPE and INS MULKI are 4th and 5th in a series...

54th GST Council Meeting, Key Decisions, GST Rate Revisions, and Impact

The 54th GST Council Meeting held on September 9, 2024, led by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, significantly shaped India's tax policy. This meeting focused on tax rate revisions, relief for industries, and technological upgrades to the GST system, to...

Editorial of the Day (9th Sep) : Indian Manufacturing and China’s Role

Context: The Indian government has taken various initiatives to transform India into a global manufacturing hub. What are the recent initiatives to transform India into a Global Manufacturing Hub? Initiatives such as the ‘Make in India’ project, launched in 2014,...

Current Affairs 9th Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Swiss Peace Process Context: In a recent interview Ukraine’s Ambassador to India stated that after the recent visit of PM Modi to Ukraine they are hopeful of India’s active participation in the second meeting of the Swiss Peace Process. About...