Current affairs

Current Affairs 26th February 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Blanets Context: Researchers in Japan theorised that planets can form in the massive clouds of dust and gas around supermassive black holes. What Are Blanets? About: Blanets are theoretical planets that may form in the massive clouds of dust and...

Section 144 of CrPC, Purpose, Curfew and its Legal Implications

Context: The High Court questioned the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on its request to stage a protest in the national capital, despite an existing ban under Section 144 of the CrPC due to ongoing farmers' protests. About Section 144 of...

Editorial of the Day (24th Feb): Design of a Subsidy

Context: India launched the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) scheme in 2016 which successfully increased access, but usage of LPG refills remained low among PMUY beneficiaries compared to non-PMUY households. Challenges against the Design of a Subsidy Cash-back subsidy: The...

Grey Zone Warfare and India’s Counter Measures

Context: Recent events on China's borders (South China Sea, Line of Actual Control) to the concept of "grey-zone warfare," suggesting China might be employing subtle, long-term strategies in disputed areas. About Grey Zone Warfare and India's Counter Measures Grey-zone warfare...

Editorial of the Day (24th Feb): Changing the Growth Paradigm

Context: The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India expressed concerns in an open letter to the Finance Minister about the unhealthy state of India's economy. Issues Highlighted About India's Economy And Development Model GDP as an Inadequate Measure: The...

Current Affairs 24th February 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Enforcement Directorate (ED) Context: The Supreme Court scrutinised the Tamil Nadu government's intervention at the Madras High Court, which led to a suspension of the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) summons regarding a money laundering case associated with illegal sand mining. About...

Current Affairs 23rd February 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Raisina Dialogue Context: Recently, Raisina Dialogue 2024 was organised by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi. About Raisina Dialogue Focus: Geopolitics and geoeconomics Goal: Addressing global challenges Location: New Delhi, India (annual since...

Editorial of the Day (23rd Feb): India-UK Strategic Ties

Context: India and U.K reliance on the maritime is increasing, but are increasingly under threat, from the Black Sea to the Red Sea to the South China Sea. India-UK Partnership: Key Areas of Cooperation Security and Defence Operation Prosperity Guardian:...

Chinese Firm-hacking Foreign Governments

Context: I-Soon (a private company that competed for Chinese government contracts) was able to breach government offices in India, Thailand, Vietnam and South Korea, according to cybersecurity firms SentinelLabs and Malwarebytes. What is Cyber Security? Cybersecurity refers to the practice...

100% FDI in Space Sector and its Benefits

Context: The Union Cabinet amendment to the existing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy allowed 100% FDI in the space sector without prior approval. More In News Foreign firms planning to build satellites in India would not require government approval up...