Current affairs

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...

PM Modi-CJI Chandrachud Practicing their Faith Together

What is Meant by Doctrine of Separation of Powers? Separation of powers refers to the division of the government's legislative, executive, and judicial functions among separate and independent bodies. The Legislature makes laws, the Executive implements these laws, and the...

Mamata Banerjee offers to Resign as Chief Minister

Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, has recently offered to resign from her position, a development that has significant implications for the state's political landscape. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the situation, focusing on the political...

Arvind Kejriwal Granted Bail in Liquor Policy Case, Key Details

In a significant development in Indian politics, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail by the Supreme Court after nearly six months in jail. This decision comes amidst ongoing scrutiny of his involvement in the alleged liquor excise...

Waqf Board, Structure, Functions and Responsibilities

Recently, the Waqf Board has been at the center of significant controversy, particularly highlighted by the ongoing Shimla Mosque Dispute. This dispute involves a mosque in Sanjauli, Shimla, which was expanded from a single story to five stories. The controversy...

Current Affairs 12th Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

PM Vishwakarma Scheme The Union Finance Minister while addressing the MSME owners and industry heads in Coimbatore informed that Tamil Nadu and West Bengal governments have not notified the PM Vishwakarma scheme till now. About PM Vishwakarma Scheme Launched: On...

Editorial of the Day (12th Sep): 3 Es for Sustained Economic Growth

What does Economic Growth Means? Economic growth is defined as the sustained increase in a country's real national income and per capita income over an extended period of time. The increase in Per-Capita income is the better measure of Economic...

India-UAE Relations, Recent Developments and Challenges

Context: The crown prince Sheikh Khaled of Abu Dhabi recently visited New Delhi. India and UAE Relations The relationship is deeply rooted in historical connections, with archaeological evidence of trade with the Indus Valley Civilisation. Post Independence, the relationship flourished...

Editorial of the Day (11th Sep): GST: Issue of rate Rationalisation and Compensation

Context: Recently, the 54th GST Council meeting was held under the leadership of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Some Highlights of 54th GST Council Meeting Tax on extruded or expanded products was reduced from 18% to 12%. Exemption from income...