Current affairs

Editorial of the day (26th Apr): Reality of the Swachh Bharat Mission

Context: India was ranked right at the bottom of 180 countries in the Environment Performance Index (EPI) in 2022 which raised questions regarding the effectiveness of the Swachh Bharat Mission. About Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM): Clean India Mission Launched: 2014...

National Clean Air Programme, Key Features and Significane

Context: The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) launched by the Indian government aimed to reduce the concentration of particulate matter (PM) in the air by 20-30% reduction by 2024 from 2017 levels, but this target was later revised to 40%...

Current Affairs 25th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Unopposed Candidates in Elections Context: The BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal from Surat Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat was declared elected unopposed. Legal Framework for Nominations Section 33 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951: Outlines requirements for a valid...

Editorial of the day (25th Apr): UK’s Rwanda Law

Context: The House of Lords passed the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, paving the way for the deportation of asylum seekers to the East African country. About The Bill Initially formulated by former PM Boris Johnson in 2022....

Current Affairs 24th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Mobilising Green Financing Context: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on the occasion of Earth Day unveiled its Climate Strategy 2030 document which aims to address India’s need for green financing. India’s Green Financing Shortfalls The country requires...

Llama 3, Most Sophisticated LLM AI Model Introduced by Meta

Context: Meta introduced its latest AI model- Llama 3, claimed it to be the most sophisticated LLM (Large Language Model) to date. About Llama 3 Part of Meta AI's Llama family of LLMs, first introduced in February 2023. Previous versions:...

Current Affairs 23rd April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Star Campaigners Context: Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, was appointed as a ‘star campaigner’ by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for its campaign in Gujarat. What are Star Campaigners? Star campaigners in India are prominent individuals...

Drug Discovery Process, Research Initiatives in India

Context:  India is a major manufacturer and consumer of antimicrobial drugs. Despite this, there is an alarming rise in antimicrobial resistance, leading to approximately 4.9 million deaths worldwide in 2019. The need for new drugs is critical, prompting researchers to...

Criminalisation of Politics and its Impact

Context: An amicus curiae report to the Supreme Court stressed the critical need for voter access to information about the criminal backgrounds of candidates. This access is viewed as an extension of the fundamental right to free speech and expression,...

Household Savings, Concerns About Rising Household Debt

Context: India has seen a sharp decline in household net financial savings, raising concerns about economic growth and stability. This decrease coincides with a rise in household debt burden. What is Household Savings? Household savings is the money that households add...