Current affairs

Use of AI in Drug Development and its Drawbacks

Context The drug development process is traditionally expensive and time-consuming. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has introduced new possibilities to accelerate this process. Drug Development Process Identifying and Validating a Target: The process begins by identifying and validating a biological molecule (target),...

Political Parties in India, Criteria, Issues and Recommendations

Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) emphasised in its report on the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) that star campaigners should set positive examples and not disrupt societal harmony. This has sparked a debate about the ECI's authority to...

Digital Competition Bill Draft, Proposals, Need, Criticism

Context: India proposed a new law, taking inspiration from the European Union's regulatory framework, to curb anti-competitive practices by tech giants such as Google, Facebook, and Amazon. Key Proposals Of Draft Digital Competition Bill Aim: To stop these companies from...

Suwaseriya 1990 Free Ambulance Service, Challenges and Current Status

Context: An India-gifted free ambulance service, known as ‘Suwaseriya 1990’, has been providing vital pre-hospital emergency care across Sri Lanka for the past eight years. However, it now faces critical challenges, as highlighted by a recent social media post from...

Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List 2024 Released

The 'Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia' list for 2024 celebrates young entrepreneurs and leaders under the age of 30 from the Asia-Pacific region. This prestigious list includes remarkable individuals across ten categories, highlighting their innovative contributions and leadership. In the...

West Nile Fever, Type, Transmission, Symptoms, Treatment

Context: The Kerala Government issued an alert in the state against West Nile Fever. Kerala is facing an early outbreak of West Nile Fever (WNF) this year, even before the monsoon season. With 20 suspected cases and two potential deaths...

Editorial of the Day (17th May): Right to Fairness-Newsclick case

Context: The Supreme Court of India, in a recent judgement delivered in the case of Prabir Purkayastha, founder-editor of Newsclick, has reaffirmed the importance of due process of law as a fundamental right and a measure of a civilised society....

Current Affairs 17th May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Xi, Putin and the World Context Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in China, where a welcome ceremony included a guard of honour by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The leaders attended...

Combating Cancer: Challenges and Recommendations of NITI Aayog Report

Context: The government should address the Niti Aayog report's warning about gaps in cancer detection by investing in training grassroots professionals. Challenges Highlighted in the NITI Aayog's Report Low Screening Rate: In India, government projects like the National Programme for...

Displacements in South Asia

Context According to a report by the Geneva-based Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC), in 2023 conflict and violence in South Asia led to 69,000 displacements, with the Manipur violence contributing to 67,000 of these. This is the highest number of...