Current affairs

Is Telegram Going to Be Shut Down in India, Check Details

Telegram, a popular cloud-based messaging app, is facing increasing scrutiny from Indian authorities. Amid allegations of its involvement in criminal activities, including extortion and gambling, there is growing concern that the app might be banned in India. This article provides...

Current Affairs 26th Aug 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) Context: A recent study conducted by the Research Design and Standards Organisation has found that train controllers face multiple challenges at work. About RDSO It is the sole Research and Development organisation of Indian...

Editorial of the Day (26th Aug): Investing in Persons with disabilities

Context: Persons with disabilities (PwD) often face challenges in society. Challenges Faced by Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) Many parents of children with some form of disability believe that their offspring are not worthy of investment. The lack of infrastructure in...

Editorial of the Day (24th Aug): India’s Path to Agricultural Transformation by 2047

Context: India aims to be a developed nation by 2047, necessitating a six-fold increase in GNI and substantial advancements in sustainable agricultural practices. Growth Of India’s Agriculture in Recent Years Agriculture employs nearly 46% of the workforce, it contributes only...

Current Affairs 24th Aug 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Pacific Islands Forum Context: The Pacific Island forum’s summit is going to be held in Tonga with a focus on climate change in the region. About Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) PIF is a framework of regional cooperation founded in 1971...

Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA), Key Features, Importance and Benefits

The Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) represents a pivotal development in international defense cooperation, marking a significant milestone in the strategic partnership between nations. Signed by India and the United States, this non-binding agreement aims to enhance mutual defense capabilities...

Digital General Crop Estimation Survey

Context: The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare has recently launched DGCES to precisely monitor crop yields in the country Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES) It is a nationwide initiative aimed at precisely assessing crop yields across a...

What is Vaccine-Derived Polio?

Context: Recently, a case of vaccine-derived polio was confirmed in a two-year-old child from Tikrikilla, Meghalaya. Health authorities clarified that this is not wild poliovirus but an infection seen in individuals with low immunity. Vaccine Derived Polio It is an...

Current Affairs 23rd Aug 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Gumti River Context: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has denied Bangladesh’s allegations that floods in eastern districts of Bangladesh were caused due to the opening of the Dumbur dam in Tripura. About Gumti River It is the largest, longest...

Editorial of the Day (23rd Aug): Need of Central Law for Protection of Healthcare Professional

Context: The rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata has intensified calls from medical professionals across India for a Central law to protect healthcare workers, a Bill for which was drafted in 2019 but never enacted. Background The...