Current affairs

Capital Gain Tax, Key and Indexation, Key Changes in Budget 2024

The Union Government is facing a backlash over changes to the long-term capital gains tax regime announced in the Budget, including critiques from MPs within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). More in News The new LTCG regime proposed in the...

Independence Day Speech for 15 August 2024 in English

India will celebrate its 78th year of Independence this year. British ruled India for 200 years, and with the bravery of our great freedom fighters, we can celebrate Independence Day this year. We celebrate Independence Day on 15th August every...

State of Rural Youth Employment Report 2024

Context: The "State of Rural Youth Employment Report 2024" prepared by the Development Intelligence Unit (DIU) was released. More in News Research Conducted by: The Development Intelligence Unit (DIU), in collaboration with Transform Rural India (TRI), Sambodhi Research, and the...

Current Affairs 6th Aug 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Mudra Loans Context: The non-performing assets associated with Mudra loans given out by public sector banks have come down in the current financial year, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed the Lok Sabha. About PM Mudra Yojna Launched in 2015, ...

Editorial of the day (6 Aug) : India-Africa partners in Food Security

Context: The 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists is being hosted by India in Delhi. More in News India last hosted this event in Mysore in 1958 with then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The conference traces its roots back to India,...

Strategies and Operations in Jammu and Kashmir to combat Terror Attack

Context: The Union Home Minister directed the security forces in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) to replicate Kashmir Valley's successful security strategies in Jammu, focusing on area domination and a zero terror plan. More in News In the past five years,...

What is the ‘Yen Carry Trade’?

Japan's financial markets are abuzz following a significant development: the Japanese Yen's sharp appreciation against the US Dollar and other major currencies. This surge has placed the Yen carry trade under intense scrutiny. Know all about Yen Carry Trade in...

Bangladesh Liberation War 1971, Background, Causes, Outcome

The Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971 was a defining moment in South Asian history, marking the emergence of Bangladesh as an independent nation from the clutches of Pakistan. This article delves into the intricacies of the conflict, the key reasons...

Why Bangladesh Students Protesting Against Job Quotas?

Context: Recently, students protested against quotas for government jobs in Bangladesh. Bangladesh's top court scales back jobs quota after protests Reduction of Veterans' Quota: The Supreme Court has cut the quota for war veterans from 30% to 5%. Merit-Based Allocation:...

Current Affairs 5th Aug 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Balancing Competition And Sustainability For India Context: To achieve its net-zero emissions pledge, India requires contributions from every economic sector towards adopting greener production methods. Background Markets have traditionally been driven by supply and demand, the increasing impact of climate...