Current affairs

National Post Day 2024, Theme and Significance

World Post Day is commemorated annually on October 9th, marking the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland. This day emphasizes the critical role of postal services in global communication and commerce, aiming to raise...

Nomination of MLAs in Jammu Kashmir Assembly

Nomination of MLAs in J&K assembly: Background The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 specified that the Lieutenant Governor may nominate two members to the Legislative Assembly to give representation to women if in his opinion, they are not adequately represented....

Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C37)

Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C37) It was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) into space in 2017: It broke the previous record of 37 satellites launched by a Russian Dnepr rocket in 2014. Launch site: Satish Dhawan Space...

Carbon di Oxide detected on Charon, the Moon of Pluto

About Pluto Pluto is a dwarf planet located in the Kuiper Belt. It is a region of the solar system beyond Neptune populated with many small icy bodies, including dwarf planets like Eris and Haumea. NASA's New Horizons is the...

India Eliminates Trachoma Disease: WHO

Trachoma Disease It is an infectious eye disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide and primarily affects people in impoverished regions with limited access to clean water and sanitation. WHO has...

SC Ruling on Casteist Practice in Prison

Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India struck down a series of rules in various state prison manuals that were deemed to reinforce caste differences and violate the fundamental rights of prisoners, particularly targeting marginalised communities historically labelled as "criminal...

Agri Sector Report Card, Growth Performance and Policy Takeaways

What was the Agri Sector Growth Performance? From 1984-85 to 1993-94 and 1994-95 to 2003-04, agriculture's annual growth rate, based on Gross Value Added (GVA) at constant prices, averaged 9%. Growth accelerated during 2004-05 to 2013-14 to 5% annually and...

Jammu Kashmir Election Result 2024, National Conference Dominates

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Election 2024 was announced on 8th October 2024 and concluded with the National Conference (NC) emerging as the dominant party, securing 42 out of 90 seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 29 seats, maintaining its...

Haryana Assembly Election 2024 Result, BJP Set Hat-Trick in Haryana

The Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 are a significant political event, with voters across 90 assembly constituencies participating in deciding the next state government. The results of the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections were announced on October 8, 2024. The Bharatiya Janata...

Current Affairs 8th Oct 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

World Association of Zoo & Aquariums (WAZA) Context: The World Association of Zoo and Aquarium suspended the membership of Delhi’s National Zoological Park for six months, over concerns related to the welfare of an African elephant, Shankar, who has been...