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Current Affairs 9th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Orsk Context Russia has evacuated around 2,000 people from their homes in the Russian city of Orsk after rising waters in the Ural river flooded riverside villages and caused a dam to burst. The water levels in Orsk, Russia prompted...

Editorial of the Day (9th Apr): Status of Indian Economy

Context: The Indian economy is projected to have 7% GDP growth in 2024-25. Indian Economy: Current Status Economic Growth and Optimism GDP Growth: India's GDP grew by 8.4% in Q3 of 2023-24, with manufacturing PMI at a 16-month high of...

Health Equity, Role of Different Stakeholders and Challenges

What is Health Equity? Definition: Everyone has an equal opportunity to achieve optimal health, regardless of background. Goes beyond access to healthcare, addressing social determinants of health like poverty, education, and environment Example: A child in rural poverty lacks access...

Universal Health Coverage (UHC), UN Resolution and India’s Commitment

Context: Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is critical for improving public health and economic robustness and plays a pivotal impact in achieving health equality in India. What is Universal Health Coverage (UHC)? Universal access to comprehensive, high-quality health services without financial...

Semiconductor Manufacturing in India, Need, Challenges

Context: The TATA group has partnered with Taiwan’s Power chip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) to set-up a 300mm wafer fabrication plant in Gujarat. Semiconductor chip manufacturing is limited to a few regions globally. Recent supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions...

Akashteer System, Purpose, Benefits, Significance

Context: The Indian Army has begun the induction of the indigenous Akashteer system to boost its air defence capabilities. Akashteer System is a cutting-edge initiative designed to automate and improve India's air defence capabilities. Developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)...

Editorial of the Day (8th Apr): Bengaluru and Cape Town-Water Crisis

Context: Bengaluru is grappling with acute water scarcity, reminiscent of Cape Town's crisis (2015-18). Cape Town's Water Crisis (2015-2018): A Case Study Cause: Prolonged drought and below-average rainfall. Impact: Critically low reservoir levels (e.g., Theewaterskloof Dam at 11.3% capacity). "Day...

Current Affairs 8th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Parliament's Performance Context: Recently, the 17th Lok Sabha (2019-24) concluded its proceedings. Glimpse of the Performance OF the 17th Lok Sabha Legislative Activity and Parliamentary Focus The polity has been dynamic, with the Prime Minister's Office receiving 1,146 questions from...

World Health Day 2024, Theme, History and Significance

Context: World Health Day is observed annually on April 7. More In News The COVID-19 pandemic, environmental disasters, and widening socio-economic divides have underscored a significant gap in healthcare access. Despite health being a constitutional right in over 140 countries,...

Cancer Cases in India as per Lancet Commission Report

Context: As per the Lancet Commission report, cases of prostate cancer are projected to double from 1.4 million per year in 2020 to 2.9 million per year by 2040 worldwide, with low and middle-income countries predicted to see the highest...