Current affairs

World Population Day 2024, Themes, History and Significance

World Population Day, observed on July 11, aims to raise awareness of the issues and effects of population growth in the world. According to Worldometer, the current global population is 8,120,886,060 and rising. The world's population has experienced a significant...

Current Affairs 11th July 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

World Population Day Context: World Population Day has been observed on 11th July 2024. About World Population Day Celebrated on: 11th July, since 1989 after the global population surpassed five billion.. Established by: United Nations in 1989 Proposed by: K.C....

Editorial of the Day (11 July) : India’s Demographic Journey

Context: India's demographic evolution impacts its progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) In 2015, the UN adopted the SDGs to assess the progress of nations, with 2030 as the target year. India's progress in SDGs must...

Editorial of the Day (10 July): US-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET)

Context: Recently, India and the U.S. held talks to progress the iCET initiative. About initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) The India-U.S. Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) was launched in January 2023. It aims to develop an...

Current Affairs 10th July 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

India Russia Joint Statement Context: Recently, India and Russia issued a joint statement. Key Aspects of Joint Statement Economic Cooperation: Aim to eliminate non-tariff trade barriers between India and Russia. Continue dialogue on liberalising bilateral trade, including the potential establishment...

Minimum Support Price (MSP), Key Issues and Demands of Farmers

Context: The Union cabinet approved giving rise to MSP of 14 Kharif crops. Farmers demand a radical shift in government budgets to address their crises. What is Minimum Support Price (MSP)? The Minimum Support Price (MSP) is the price at...

PM Modi conferred with Russia’s Highest Civilian Honour Order of St. Andrew

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Russia’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle. Russia's Highest Civilian Honour: Order of St. Andrew Purpose of the Award Given to prominent government and public figures, military leaders, and...

India’s Defence Production, Highest-Ever Growth in FY 2023-24

Context: The Defence Ministry of India announced that FY 2023-24 saw the highest-ever growth in indigenous defence production in India, reaching a record value of ₹1,26,887 crore. More In News There was 16.7% increase compared to the previous financial year’s...

Current Affairs 9th July 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Out of Pocket (OOP) Expenditure Context: Low public spending results in high out-of-pocket costs for households. Current Health Spending Total Health Spending: 5% of GDP Public Health Spending: 35% of GDP This disparity highlights the low government investment in health,...

Editorial of the Day (9 July): Climate Change and Hurricanes

Context: Hurricane Beryl made history as the earliest Category 5 hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean. Other Major Hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean Hurricane Katrina 2005 Hurricane Sandy 2012 Hurricane Harvey 2017 Hurricane Maria 2017 Hurricane Formation Hurricanes form...