Current affairs

Current Affairs 9th May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Human Development Context The pressing issues surrounding India's development are highlighted by two recent influential reports: the Human Development Report 2023-24 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and a study by the World Inequality Lab. Both reports present critical...

Global Plastic Treaty, Need, Challenges and India’s Stand

Context: Recently the fourth round of negotiations of the Global Plastic Treaty was concluded. Global Plastic Treaty Overview The Global Plastics Treaty, supported by at least 175 United Nations member nations, aims to curtail the use of plastics through a...

Why did Rwanda agree to the UK’s plan to Deport Migrants?

Context: British authorities recently deported an asylum seeker to Rwanda under a Voluntary Returns Scheme (VRS) and began detaining other migrants for planned deportations by July, following a new immigration law enacted by the UK Parliament. UK Migrants Deportation Background...

Dying Satellites, Impact of Ageing Satellites

Context: Three key NASA satellites — Terra, Aqua, and Aura are approaching the end of their operational life, expected to cease functioning within the next few years due to ageing hardware and depleting orbits. What is Dying Satellites? When a...

Current Affairs 8th May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Rafah Context: The Israeli military took over the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, and its tanks advanced into the southern town of Rafah in Gaza following a series of overnight air strikes on the Palestinian territory....

Editorial of the Day (8th May): Higher Limit for Pesticides in Spices

Background on Spice Mix Contamination Several countries, including Singapore, Hong Kong, and the U.S., are investigating top Indian spice brands MDH and Everest for potential contamination. The investigations are focused on the presence of ethylene oxide (EtO), a toxic chemical,...

Pulitzer Prize Winners 2024 List Category-wise

On May 7, 2024, Columbia University in the United States announced the highly anticipated recipients of the esteemed Pulitzer Prizes. These accolades, renowned for their distinction in journalism and the arts, were bestowed upon individuals and works deemed exceptional by...

UP Lok Sabha Election 2024, Phases, Dates and Candidates

As the political landscape gears up for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, all eyes are once again on Uttar Pradesh (UP), the state known as the heartland of Indian politics. With 80 Lok Sabha seats, UP holds significant sway in...

Haryana Political Crisis, Led BJP Govt in Haryana Loses Majority

Haryana is facing a political crisis as the alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) appears to be on the verge of collapse. On March 12, 2024, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who...

Project 75I, Background, Key Features and Improvements

Context The German government is considering taking a stake in submarine manufacturer Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS). This move aligns with TKMS's interest in increasing shareholder confidence and potentially strengthens India's position in the Project-75I submarine deal. About Project-75I Project-75I is...