Current affairs

Editorial of the Day (1st Mar): India-Maldives-Mauritius

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth attends the inauguration ceremony of several India-assisted development projects at the Agalega Island in Mauritius. The Maldives: Indian Military Personnel Replacement Political Shift: The newly elected pro-China President of...

Importance of Creating Genetic Map

Context: The Genome India project aims to catalogue genetic variations within the Indian population. What is the Genome India Project? Approved in 2020, this project aims to create a comprehensive catalogue of genetic variations present in the Indian population. This...

Current Affairs 29th February 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Indigenous Hydrogen Fuel Cell ferry Context: PM Narendra Modi commenced the operation of the nation's first indigenously built hydrogen fuel ferry boat. More in News Cochin Shipyard was responsible for the construction of the hydrogen fuel cell ferry. The inauguration...

Editorial of the Day (29th Feb): Investing in India’s Children

Context: India's investment in early childhood education is less despite evidence of its benefits. Importance of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) The human brain undergoes its most significant development during the first six years, making ECCE crucial for laying...

Drug trade in Indian Ocean region (IOR)

Context: Recent political upheavals in Myanmar and Afghanistan have fueled a massive increase in narcotics trafficking in the Indian Ocean Region. What is the Golden Crescent? The Golden Crescent comprises Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan The region is infamous for organised...

Status of R and D Expenditure in India

Context: India celebrates National Science Day on February 28 every year. The 2024 theme is “Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat." About National Science Day Why Is It Celebrated? National Science Day commemorates the announcement of the discovery of the "Raman...

Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice to Patanjali for Misleading Ads

Context: The Supreme Court issued a contempt notice against Patanjali Ayurved for publishing advertisements of products in violation of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954 and its Rules. Contempt Notice to Patanjali for Misleading Ads The Supreme...

Green Elections, Sources, Challenges, Examples, Strategies

Context: Traditional election practices contribute significantly to carbon emissions, from campaign flights to the use of non-biodegradable materials. Understanding Green Elections Green elections refer to the practice of conducting electoral processes in an environmentally sustainable manner. This involves minimising the...

Editorial of the Day (28th Feb): The Global Order

Context: The UN, established post-WWII to prevent global conflicts and manage power rivalries, faces challenges adapting to modern geopolitics. The Changing Global Landscape Historical Foundation of the UN System: The United Nations was established during World War II, with 26...

Current Affairs 28th February 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

10,000 genome Project Context: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) officially announced the completion of the ‘10,000 genome’ project. More In News India first sequenced a complete human genome in 2006. Creating a database that is representative of India’s population diversity...