Current affairs

Agni-IV Ballistic Missile, Features, Significance and Recent Developments

India's defence sector continues to advance with the recent successful test of the Agni-IV Ballistic Missile on September 6, 2024. This missile, part of India's nuclear-capable arsenal, represents a key component of the country's strategic deterrence capabilities. In this comprehensive...

Editorial of the Day (6th Sep): Reforming Education : Teacher’s Perspective

Context: There is no standardised approach to reforming education, and countries often implement changes in their unique ways. Teachers, however, are frequently overlooked and mistreated during these reforms. Negative Perceptions of Teachers Lack of Trust: Teachers are often perceived as...

Current Affairs 6th Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Context: The Public Accounts Committee will hold a performance review of regulatory bodies established by Act of Parliament. About PAC Origin: IIt was established in 1921 on the basis of the Government of India Act, 1919....

PLI Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cells

Context: The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has selected Reliance Industries Ltd. as the successful bidder under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage. PLI Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cells The scheme is called...

Current Affairs 5th Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

World Employment and Social Outlook Report Context: Recently The International Labour Organisation (ILO) released its World Employment and Social Outlook September 2024 Update. Major Highlights of the September Update: It has pointed out rising inequality worldwide due to stagnant labour...

Evaluating the Impact of Corporate Tax Cuts

Context: In the years before the pandemic, two of the largest economies in the world — the U.S. and India — cut corporate tax rates in an attempt to stimulate growth. Tax Cuts in the USA Legislation: The Tax Cuts...

Current Affairs 4th Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Triple Test Formula (TTF) for Reservation Context The Supreme Court has directed the Telangana State government to conduct a Triple Test for providing reservations to OBCs in Local Body elections. Due to the absence of elected representatives, Telangana has become...

Teacher’s Day 2024, Theme, History, Speech and Significance

Teachers' Day in India is celebrated with great respect and enthusiasm every year on September 5th. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a revered scholar, philosopher, and India's second President, who was an advocate for education...

Kandahar Hijack (IC 814), A Comprehensive Overview

The IC-814 Kandahar hijack remains one of the most notorious incidents in India's aviation history. It occurred on December 24, 1999, when Indian Airlines Flight IC-814 was hijacked by terrorists, leading to a week-long diplomatic crisis involving India, Pakistan, and...

Current Affairs 3rd Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Use of Regional Languages in High Courts Context: Recently the Chief Justice of India while addressing a convocation function remarked that while judges and lawyers are familiar with English, many common citizens who bring their cases to court struggle to...