Current affairs

Current Affairs 2nd July 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

16th Finance Commission Context The 16th Finance Commission (FC) of India has commenced its operations. About the Finance Commission Body: It is a constitutional, independent, non-political body. Composition: It consists of a chairman and four other members. First Constituted: The...

Current Affairs 1st July 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

India’s Flora and Fauna Context Data released by Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav showed the new species of plant and animal species discovered in India in 2023. About the Discovery In 2023, total species added: 641 species were added to...

Improving Rural Mobile Connectivity

Context The IEEE 2061-2024 standard, developed by a research group at IIT Bombay  focuses on creating an affordable wireless network architecture designed specifically for rural areas. About IEEE 2061-2024 Standard Developed by: IIT Bombay research group l Heterogeneous Access Network...

Indigenous Submarines, Indigenous Conventional Submarine

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has started a preliminary study on designing and developing an indigenous conventional submarine under Project-76. More in News Continuation of ATV Project: This project is a continuation of the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV)...

Tropical Cyclone Hurricane Beryl, Formation, Progression and Impact

Hurricane Beryl is a powerful and dangerous tropical cyclone threatening the Windward Islands and is the earliest-forming Category 4 Atlantic hurricane on record in a season. Check Out Tropical Cyclone Hurricane Beryl's formation, Progression, and Impact in this Article. Tropical...

International day of Parliamentarism 2024, Theme and Significance

The International Day of Parliamentarism, observed annually on June 30th, is a celebration of parliamentary institutions worldwide. This day underscores the pivotal role that parliaments play in democratic governance, legislative integrity, and the representation of the people's voice in policy-making....

Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH)

Context The Finance Ministry refused the Health Ministry's request for a $10 million fund to fulfill a G20 pledge. India pledged unwavering support and seed funding for digital health as part of its G20 commitments. Global Initiative on Digital Health...

Current Affairs 28th June 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

India’s Largest Leopard Safari Context: The country’s largest leopard safari (South India’s First) was inaugurated by the Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister at the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP), Karnataka. More in News The safari spans 20 hectares with eight leopards...

Editorial of the Day (28th June): Cross Border Terror

Context Reasi terrorist attack (2023) occurred on the day of PM Narendra Modi's third-term oath, similar in timing and intent to the 2014 attack on India's Consulate in Herat, Afghanistan. Both attacks aimed to undermine significant political moments for PM...

President’s Address to Parliament and Motion of Thanks

Context: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the parliament. President’s Address to the Parliament: An Overview Article 87 of the Constitution: It provides two instances when the President specially addresses both Houses of Parliament. The President of India addresses both the Rajya...