Current affairs

Delhi’s Waste Crisis: Challenges and Proposed Solution

Context Recently, the Supreme Court criticised the solid waste management (SWM) in New Delhi. Delhi has over 3,800 tonnes of untreated solid waste, which reaches landfills and poses threats to public health and the environment. Current Status of Delhi’s Solid...

Why has India Volatility Index Surged?

Context: The India VIX experienced a significant surge of approximately 53%, reaching a peak of 21.88. What is the Volatility Index? The Volatility Index (VIX), also known as the Fear Index, measures the market’s expectation of volatility over the near...

Current Affairs 16th May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Grounds of Arrest Context: The Supreme Court of India invalidated the arrest of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, ordering his release, due to the improper procedures followed during his arrest under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). More In News The...

Editorial of the Day (16th May): The CDS that Should be

Context The Indian military’s ongoing restructuring into integrated theatre commands (ITC) is gaining traction, with plans for appointing a Vice Chief of Defence Staff (Vice CDS) and a Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Deputy CDS). This development is cautiously welcomed,...

Hepatitis A Virus, Transmission and Symptoms

Context: Kerala experienced the most severe outbreak of the Hepatitis A virus, with 1,977 confirmed cases and 12 deaths reported in the first four and a half months of this year. More In News Apart from the confirmed cases, another...

Regulatory Sandboxes for AI, Need, Benefits and Challenges

Context: Governments and regulatory bodies are increasingly using “AI regulatory sandboxes” to nurture AI innovation while ensuring responsible development. What are Regulatory Sandboxes? Regulatory sandboxes allow businesses to test innovative products, services, or business models. These tests occur under the...

What is Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis?

Context Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) affects organs other than the lungs, such as lymph nodes, brain, gut, and eyes, accounting for about 20% of TB infections. Unlike pulmonary TB, EPTB often doesn't show up in standard TB stain tests and may...

FLiRT – New Covid Variant, COVID-19 Status in India

Context: New COVID-19 strains KP.2 and KP1.1, referred to as FLiRT variants, are leading to an increase in cases in the U.S., U.K., South Korea, and New Zealand. FLiRT, is causing a rise in cases globally and has reached India...

Solar Storms Impact on Earth

Context Earth experienced a powerful solar storm, and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) shared observations of the geomagnetic event from various perspectives, including those from its own solar mission, Aditya L1. Additionally, the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter detected emissions from the...

NISAR Satellite, Objective, Features and Functions

Context: The NISAR satellite was originally planned for launch in July, now been delayed to October-November due to issues on the U.S. side, requiring corrections to the spacecraft. NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) Development: NISAR is a satellite jointly developed...