Current affairs

Editorial of the Day (16th Sep): Realising the Rural-Urban Continuum

Context India's rapid urbanisation is leading to a blurring of lines between urban and rural areas. Current policies often treat urban and rural areas as separate entities, hindering effective problem-solving. What are the Challenges? Over-Centralisation and Financial Decentralisation: Financial decentralisation,...

Current Affairs 16th Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Operation Sadbhav Context: India has launched Operation Sadbhav to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) to Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam which have been hit by severe flooding caused by Typhoon Yagi. About Operation Sadbhav India has committed $1 million...

Bengaluru Airport on High Alert Amid Mpox Outbreak

The recent rise in Mpox (formerly monkeypox) cases has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization (WHO) as of August 14, 2024. This designation highlights the need for global vigilance and effective...

Transgender Rights, History, Challenges and Reality of Trans Existence

Present Challenges for Transgender Rights Far-right groups today try to revive these discriminatory debates, specifically targeting transgender rights. Some progressive activists, known as gender-critical, contribute by framing trans rights as topics for debate. This allows trans rights activists to be...

Current Affairs 14th Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Right of Accused to Remain Silent Context: In a recent Judgement a SC Judge while granting bail to the Delhi Chief Minister upheld the right of an accused to remain silent during interrogation. Provision Under Article 20(3): No self-incrimination No...

India’s Infrastructure Development

Context Recent reports on the collapse of several under-construction bridges in Bihar highlight issues in quality control and project execution within India’s infrastructure sector. More in News These collapses, involving as many as 10 or more bridges, raise concerns about...

Port Blair to Be Renamed Sri Vijaya Puram

In a recent announcement, the Union Home Minister revealed that Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, will soon be renamed Sri Vijaya Puram. This renaming pays homage to the region's ancient historical significance, especially its connection...

TIME’s World’s Best Companies 2024 List

TIME magazine’s World's Best Companies of 2024 list has been unveiled, highlighting the top 1000 companies globally. This year, the list features a significant number of Indian firms, showcasing their growing influence and competitiveness on the world stage. In this...

Current Affairs 13th Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Preventive Detention Context: The Supreme Court in a recent judgement reiterated that in cases of preventive detention, the detaining authority must furnish to the detenu copies of all documents which are relied upon by it. Failure to do so would...

Editorial of the Day (13th Sep): Assessing AB PM-JAY’s Expansion to Senior Citizens

Context: Recently, the Union cabinet has approved an expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) health cover to include all Indians aged 70 years and above, irrespective of their income. Key Features of the Expanded...