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Current Affairs 10th June 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Baltimore Context: Recently, a container ship crashed into the Baltimore Bridge, resulting in multiple sections breaking off and plummeting into the Patapsco River. Fact This bridge is named in honour of Francis Scott Key, who wrote the American national anthem,...

PM Modi 3.0 Oath Ceremony Highlights

PM Modi Oath Ceremony in 2024 Narendra Modi took the oath for his third term as Prime Minister of India on June 9 2024. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and it was attended by several dignitaries,...

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)

Context: Pakistan and China vowed to protect the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) from its "detractors and adversaries". China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) CPEC is a comprehensive 3,000-km infrastructure network that connects China’s northwest Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region with Gwadar Port in...

Current Affairs 8th June 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Digital Payments Intelligence Platform Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to establish a Digital Payments Intelligence Platform. About the Initiative Aim: Enhancing security across the digital payments ecosystem by enabling network-level data sharing and intelligence. Formation of...

Editorial of the Day (8th June): Global Plastics Treaty

Context According to the OECD Global Plastic Outlook, global production of plastic waste has more than doubled since 2000, reaching 353 million tonnes in 2019, with a projected tripling by 2060. Only 9% of this waste is recycled, with informal...

Repo Rate and Reverse Repo Rate, its Impact on Economy

Context: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the repo rate stable at 6.5%, focusing on withdrawing accommodation gradually to ensure inflation does not accelerate while still supporting economic growth. Repo Rate Latest Updates The Reserve Bank of India...

First human death from H5N2 Bird Flu: Reasons and Diagnosis

Context: In Mexico, a 59-year-old man died recently from H5N2, which is a type of bird flu. The recent human case in Mexico is under investigation, as the man had no reported contact with poultry. This raises the possibility that...

Current Affairs 7th June 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

High Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) Context: The number of high net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in India increased by 12.2% in 2023 compared to 2022, resulting in a total of 3.589 million HNWIs. More In News The total financial wealth of India’s HNWIs...

Editorial of the Day (7th June): India’s Renewable Targets

Context: According to Moody's Rating, India is projected to invest up to $385 billion to achieve its renewable energy (RE) target to reach 500 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2030. More In News India plans to add non-fossil...

List of Chief Ministers of Telangana, Check Name and Tenure

The Chief Minister of Telangana, as per the Indian Constitution, holds de facto executive power in the state. Following legislative elections, the governor invites the party with a majority to form the government, and the appointed chief minister serves a...