Current affairs

India’s Snow Leopard, Population, Habitat, Conservation Status

Context: India has an estimated 718 snow leopards in the wild, as per the recently released report of the Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI). About Snow Leopards Scientific Name: Panthera uncia Alternate Name: Lama in the Lisu dialect...

World Interfaith Harmony Week 2024, Celebrated Annually From February 1–7

World Interfaith Harmony Week 2024 World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW) is an annual event observed in the first week of February (1-7) to promote mutual understanding, cooperation, and harmony among people of different faiths and religions. Initiated by a resolution...

Highlights of the Interim Budget 2024-25, Schemes, Initiatives

Highlights of the Interim Budget 2024-25 Social Justice Prime Minister to focus on upliftment of four major castes, that is, ‘Garib’ (Poor), ‘Mahilayen’ (Women), ‘Yuva’ (Youth) and ‘Annadata’(Farmer). ‘Garib Kalyan, Desh ka Kalyan’ Government assisted 25 crore people out of...

Karpoori Thakur Biography, Posthumously Awarded Bharat Ratna in 2024

Context: Late former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur will be posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour. About Karpoori Thakur He held the position of Bihar's Chief Minister twice, advocating for the backward classes. His administration was noted...

Editorial of the Day (31st Jan): Internal Female Migration

Context: Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) estimated  27% internal migration of females in India from June 2020 to 2021. Internal Female Migration Trends Women's migration, often perceived through the lens of marriage (81%), masks other crucial factors like employment (2.42%)...

Indian Graziers Confront Chinese Soldiers along the LAC in Ladakh

Context: Indian graziers recently had a confrontation with Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers in the Kakjung area of Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). What is the Line of Actual Control (LAC)? Demarcation Purpose: LAC serves as...

Electric Vehicles and Battery Technologies, Functioning, Advantages

Context: The projected growth of the Indian Electric Vehicle (EV) market is dependent on advances in battery technology translating to better economics and enhanced user experience. However, despite advancements, current Li-ion batteries still have significant room for improvement. Lithium Ion...

Pros and Cons of Simultaneous Elections

Context: A High-Level Committee (HLC) headed by former President Ramnath Kovind has invited responses on the proposal to hold simultaneous elections. Simultaneous Election: An Overview What Is It?: Synchronised elections or one-nation-one-election Voters will cast their vote for electing members...

Current Affairs 31st January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

A new Kangaroo lizard species discovered in Western Ghats Context: A new species of tiny lizards (Agasthyagama edge or northern kangaroo lizard) was discovered in the southern Western Ghats at Kulamavu in Kerala’s Idukki. About Northern Kangaroo Lizard Family: Agasthyagama...

Current Affairs 30th January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Humboldt’s Enigma and What does it mean for India? Context: Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), observed a link between mountain climates and biodiversity. Modern biogeographers – scientists named this link "Humboldt's enigma" and seek to understand it further. What Is Humboldt’s...