Current affairs

Monkeypox Virus, Symptoms, Transmission and Global Concerns

Context The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is currently facing a significant outbreak of Mpox, with more than 4,500 suspected cases and nearly 300 deaths reported since January. The outbreak has been declared a health emergency by the Congo...

National Health Accounts Estimates for India: Health Expenditure and Concerns

Context: The nation’s commitment to increasing public expenditure on health in recent years is evident from the National Health Accounts (NHA) data, including the provisional estimates for 2020-21 and 2021-22. What are the Findings of National Health Accounts (NHA)? Trends...

Shaksgam Valley, Location on Map, Importance

India has lodged a strong protest with China for carrying out construction activities in the Shaksgam valley, in an “illegal” attempt to alter the situation on the ground. Recent satellite images show China building a road reaching lower Shaksgam Valley,...

World Press Freedom Day 2024, Theme, History, Significance

World Press Freedom Day 2024 The world marks World Press Freedom Day on May 3 every year to raise awareness of the importance of a free press that is not controlled by outside forces. World Press Freedom Day will be...

Article 361 of Indian Constitution

Context A complaint of sexual harassment has been lodged in Kolkata against the Governor of West Bengal, C V Ananda Bose. However, due to Constitutional immunity, the police are prohibited from listing the Governor as an accused or conducting an...

Indian Spices and Issue of Food Safety

Context Singapore, Hong Kong, the United States, Maldives, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Australia are investigating contamination in spice mixes from Indian brands MDH and Everest. The investigations focus on the presence of ethylene oxide (EtO), a toxic chemical, in the...

Current Affairs 3rd May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Shaksgam Valley Context India has lodged a strong protest with China for carrying out construction activities in the Shaksgam valley, in an “illegal” attempt to alter the situation on the ground. Recent satellite images show China building a road reaching...

Current Affairs 2nd May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

DRDO's SMART System Context Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. About Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) Type:...

Article 31C, Origin, Challenges and Current Status

Context During a case addressing whether the government has the authority to acquire and redistribute private property, a 9-judge panel of the Supreme Court chose to also examine a matter of significant constitutional impact: whether Article 31C remains in effect....

Editorial Of The Day (2nd May): Indian Ocean Warming

Context A study conducted by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, along with other global institutions, has projected significant warming in the Indian Ocean based on current global carbon emission trends. The Indian Ocean has already warmed by 1.2°C...