Current affairs

Sub-Classification for SCs and STs, Impact on Social Justice

Sub-Classification for SCs and STs In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) is permissible for reservation. This ruling, delivered by a seven-judge Constitution bench led by...

Current Affairs 1st Aug 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Performance Audit Context: The Supreme Court of India has reinforced the judiciary's role in directing the government to perform "performance audits" on statutory laws to assess their real-world impact. More on News The judiciary has the authority and responsibility to...

Chandipura Virus, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

The Chandipura virus (CHPV), a member of the Rhabdoviridae family, has recently caused significant concern in Gujarat, India, where the toll of suspected cases has risen to 20, including two deaths in Ahmedabad city. This outbreak has raised alarms due...

300 Indian Banks Hit by Ransomware Attack

A significant ransomware attack has recently impacted the Indian banking sector, affecting nearly 300 small cooperative and regional rural banks. This incident, involving the technology service provider C-Edge Technologies, has caused disruptions in retail payment systems and has been widely...

Halal-Certified Products in India List and Ban in Uttar Pradesh

Halal certification is a process that ensures that a food product or ingredient is permissible for consumption according to Islamic law. This includes ensuring that the food does not contain any prohibited ingredients and that it has been prepared in...

World Lung Cancer Day 2024, History, Significance, and Theme

Lung Cancer remains a leading global health challenge, and World Lung Cancer Day observed annually on August 1, plays a critical role in raising awareness about this devastating disease. This article discusses the history, significance, and theme of World Lung...

Current Affairs 31st July 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Armed Groups of Myanmar Context: The Myanmar military's 2021 coup has led to significant political changes in the country. Aftermath Of the Coup The removal of Aung San Suu Kyi led to violent resistance. The military's indiscriminate use of force...

Editorial of the Day (31 July): The Case for Legal Advisory Council

Context: There is a need to review the process of legal consultancy to the government and to establish a Legal Advisory Council (LAC) for the Prime Minister. Reasons for Establishment Electoral Bonds Scheme: It was held unconstitutional by the Supreme...

RBI Governor Warns About Growing Threat of Mule Accounts

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial crime, mule accounts have emerged as a significant concern for banks and regulators alike. These accounts, often used to facilitate money laundering and other illicit activities, serve as critical links in the chain of...

CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing, Key Components, Applications, Challenges

Context: Scientists from the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhi, have developed an enhanced genome-editing system that can modify DNA more precisely and more efficiently than existing CRISPR-based technologies. More in News Researchers modified amino acids in FnCas9...