Current affairs

Editorial of the Day (8th Aug): Supreme Court ruling on Aldermen

Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India ruled that the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi has independent authority to appoint aldermen to the Delhi Municipal Corporation. Ruling of the Supreme Court L-G's Authority: The L-G’s power to appoint persons with...

Climate Justice, Type, Importance and Challenges

Context: President Droupadi Murmu during her address to the Fijian parliament said that India will push the developed countries for climate justice for Fiji and other ocean states. About Climate Justice Climate justice frames global warming as an ethical and...

Japan Earthquake 2024, Magnitude, Casualties, and Impact Analysis

On August 8, 2024, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck the southern island of Kyushu, Japan, causing significant concern across the region. The earthquake, which was recorded at a depth of approximately 30 kilometers off Kyushu's eastern...

Food and Nutrition Security in India and Nutritional Levels

Context: The National Sample Survey Office recently released a detailed report based on the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) for 2022-23. More in News The report includes unit-level data on household consumption expenditure (HCE). The HCES collected data on the...

Current Affairs 7th Aug 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Predicate Offense Context: The Supreme Court has asked the Directorate of Enforcement to first establish the predicate offence before the commencement of trial in the money laundering case against former Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji. About Predicate Offense A...

Uttar Pradesh Anti Conversion Law, Amendment, Future Implications

Context: The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The amendment makes the original 2021 anti-conversion law more stringent and susceptible to misuse. Reasons for the Amendment The Bill’s statement...

Editorial of the Day (7th Aug): Balancing Realpolitik with Green Transition

Context: Recent landslides and natural disasters highlight balancing national interest with the need for a green energy transition. India’s Green Energy Transition The green energy transition in India is marked by three key observations: Varied State-Led Transitions: The transition is...

Capital Gain Tax, Key and Indexation, Key Changes in Budget 2024

The Union Government is facing a backlash over changes to the long-term capital gains tax regime announced in the Budget, including critiques from MPs within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). More in News The new LTCG regime proposed in the...

Independence Day Speech for 15 August 2024 in English

India will celebrate its 78th year of Independence this year. British ruled India for 200 years, and with the bravery of our great freedom fighters, we can celebrate Independence Day this year. We celebrate Independence Day on 15th August every...

State of Rural Youth Employment Report 2024

Context: The "State of Rural Youth Employment Report 2024" prepared by the Development Intelligence Unit (DIU) was released. More in News Research Conducted by: The Development Intelligence Unit (DIU), in collaboration with Transform Rural India (TRI), Sambodhi Research, and the...