Current affairs

Current Affairs 24th Aug 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Pacific Islands Forum Context: The Pacific Island forum’s summit is going to be held in Tonga with a focus on climate change in the region. About Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) PIF is a framework of regional cooperation founded in 1971...

Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA), Key Features, Importance and Benefits

The Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) represents a pivotal development in international defense cooperation, marking a significant milestone in the strategic partnership between nations. Signed by India and the United States, this non-binding agreement aims to enhance mutual defense capabilities...

Digital General Crop Estimation Survey

Context: The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare has recently launched DGCES to precisely monitor crop yields in the country Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES) It is a nationwide initiative aimed at precisely assessing crop yields across a...

What is Vaccine-Derived Polio?

Context: Recently, a case of vaccine-derived polio was confirmed in a two-year-old child from Tikrikilla, Meghalaya. Health authorities clarified that this is not wild poliovirus but an infection seen in individuals with low immunity. Vaccine Derived Polio It is an...

Current Affairs 23rd Aug 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Gumti River Context: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has denied Bangladesh’s allegations that floods in eastern districts of Bangladesh were caused due to the opening of the Dumbur dam in Tripura. About Gumti River It is the largest, longest...

Editorial of the Day (23rd Aug): Need of Central Law for Protection of Healthcare Professional

Context: The rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata has intensified calls from medical professionals across India for a Central law to protect healthcare workers, a Bill for which was drafted in 2019 but never enacted. Background The...

MVA withdraws Maharashtra Bandh call after Bombay high court ruling

On August 24, 2024, Maharashtra will observe a state-wide bandh called by the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). This bandh is organized in response to significant local and national issues, particularly the alleged sexual assault of two young girls in Badlapur....

Current Affairs 22nd Aug 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Bar Council of India Context: The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance to reform advocates’ bodies and has sought suggestions for improving Bar associations and Bar Councils across the country. About Bar Council of India (BCI) It is a...

Editorial of the Day (22nd Aug): Need for an Environmental Regulator

Context: The Supreme Court decided to examine the need for a ‘permanent environmental regulator’ similar to those found in the telecom and electricity sectors. Arguments in Favour of Establishing a Permanent Environmental Regulator Unified Oversight and Coordination: A permanent environmental...

Bharat Bandh Protest 2024, Reasons, Key Highlights and Impact

The Bharat Bandh Protest 2024, scheduled for August 21, 2024, has drawn significant attention across India. Called by the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti, the nationwide strike is in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling concerning the sub-categorization of Scheduled...