Current affairs

Independence Day 2024 Celebration, History, Speech and Quotes

India celebrates its 78th Independence Day on Thursday, August 15, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the nation's history. This day takes us back to 1947, when India finally gained freedom after nearly 200 years of British rule. We commemorate...

Bangladesh Cancels 15th August National Holiday

In a controversial move, Bangladesh's interim government has announced the cancellation of the National Mourning Day holiday traditionally observed on August 15. This day historically commemorates the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding leader of Bangladesh. This decision, approved...

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2024, Categories, Challenges and Considerations

33 scientists will be awarded the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP), marking the government's new approach to recognizing scientific achievements in India. This replaces the older Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (SSB) awards, which were conferred by the Council of Scientific and Industrial...

Current Affairs 13th Aug 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Short Selling Context: Hindenburg Research accuses SEBI's investigation into the Adani Group of being compromised, alleging a conflict of interest involving the SEBI Chairman and her husband About Short Selling Short selling occurs when an investor borrows a security and...

Editorial of the Day (13th Aug): Socio-Economic differentials within SCs/STs

Context: Disparities among SC/ST sub-groups have led the Court to endorse sub-classification, aiming at ensuring a fairer distribution of reservation benefits. The Critique of Group-Based Affirmative Action Homogeneity Assumption: The primary criticism is that affirmative action policies assume all members...

Japan issues its first-ever Megaquake Warning-Nankai Trough Zone

Context: Japan’s meteorological agency issued its first-ever Megaquake advisory. Nankai Trough Zone It is a 900 km long underwater subduction zone where the Eurasian Plate collides with the Philippines sea plate pushing the latter under the former and into the...

Hindenburg Report on SEBI, Background and Key Allegations

Hindenburg Research intensified its conflict with SEBI and its chief, Madhabi Puri Buch. The new allegations raise concerns about a potential conflict of interest. Hindenburg alleged that Buch and her husband had hidden stakes in the same offshore Bermuda and...

Cabinet approves the Clean Plant Programme (CPP)

Context: The Union Cabinet approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) with a budget of ₹1,766 crore under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). Clean Plant Programme (CPP) CPP will have 3 components: Clean Plant Centres, certification and legal...

Editorial of the Day (12th Aug): Three Neighbourhood Questions

Context: In less than 3 years, India has faced severe setbacks in its foreign and security interests in neighbouring countries. Neighbouring Countries with Setbacks Bangladesh: On August 5, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned amidst violent protests and fled the country....

Current Affairs 12th Aug 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Perseid Meteor Context: The Perseid meteor shower which started in July is set to peak on August 11. About Perseid Meteor The Perseid meteor shower is one of the year's premier meteor showers, known for its bright meteors and high...