Current affairs

Editorial of the Day (15th Mar): Political Funding

Political Funding Background Supreme Court Verdict: Declared the electoral bonds scheme unconstitutional and mandated SBI to provide relevant data to the Election Commission. Public Disclosure: The Election Commission is set to make the data public, raising questions about potential improprieties...

Niti Aayog’s Report on Boosting Exports from MSMEs

Context: The Niti Aayog released a report on boosting exports from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Findings of Niti Aayog's Report on Boosting Exports from MSMEs China vs. India in E-commerce Exports: China exported goods worth $200 billion through...

Fast Breeder Reactor: India’s 3 Stage Programme

Context: India's nuclear programme has reached a significant milestone with the commencement of core loading at the country's first indigenous Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. Fast Breeder Reactor: Historical Context and Development Fast Breeder Reactor Program: Initiated...

Current Affairs 14th March 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Appointment of ECs Context: The Supreme Court agreed to urgently hear a plea by the NGO Association for Democratic Reforms regarding the Centre's potential "unfair advantage" in filling two vacancies of Election Commissioners. More in News The plea sought a...

Editorial of the Day (14th Mar): Karnataka Civil Engineers Bill

Context: Recently, the Karnataka government passed the Karnataka Professional Civil Engineers Bill, 2024 to allow only registered engineers to approve building plans ensuring that they will be accountable for any eventualities. Overview of the Karnataka Professional Civil Engineers Bill Purpose:...

India’s First Semiconductor Fab to Begin Production in 2026

Context: The Union Cabinet approved incentives for Tata Group’s proposal to set up a semiconductor foundry with a cumulative investment of Rs 91,000 crore. Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) of Taiwan would be the technology partner for the fab unit....

What is Parthenogenesis and its Types

Context: Researchers engineered fruit flies for asexual reproduction by manipulating specific genes, potentially challenging traditional pest control strategies by selecting facultatively parthenogenetic individuals, and limiting long-term effectiveness. What is Parthenogenesis? Parthenogenesis is an asexual reproduction method where an offspring is...

Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI)

Context: India's retail inflation rate in February remained stable at 5.09%, with a slight increase in food prices to 8.66%, up from January's 8.3%. More in News The surge in food prices was led by a significant rise in vegetable...

Editorial of the Day (13th Mar): Sub Categorisation within SCs

Context: A seven-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India is set to deliver a judgement in the case of State of Punjab vs Davinder Singh, addressing a critical legal question on the future of affirmative action and reservations under...

Current Affairs 13th March 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

LCA Tejas Context: A Tejas aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed at Jaisalmer during an operational training sortie. About Light Combat Aircraft- Tejas About: The Tejas (which means “Radiance” in Sanskrit) is an Indian single-engine, delta-wing, light multirole fighter....