Current affairs

Editorial of the Day (18 July): Intergenerational Equity and Taxation

Context: Intergenerational equity should be a factor in India’s horizontal distribution formula for tax devolution. Introduction The Finance Commission (FC) determines the horizontal distribution of Union tax revenue among States every five years. This distribution aims to prioritise equity over...

Women’s Representation in Politics 2024, Trend and Challenges

Context: In 2024, India elected 74 female Members of Parliament (MPs) to the Lok Sabha, which is four less than in 2019. This is a decrease from the 14.4% representation in the 2019 elections. And 52 more than the number...

Karnataka Government has Hold Reservation Bills for Locals

Context The Karnataka Cabinet has approved a bill that mandates local hiring quota for industries, factories, and other establishments within the state. This legislation, known as the Karnataka State Employment of Local Candidates in the Industries, Factories and Other Establishments...

Current Affairs 17th July 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Battery Tech Race Context: A report by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) highlighted that a planned investment of ₹1,151 crore over the next five years could give India a significant international lead...

Editorial of the Day (17 July): Concern for Neurorights

Context: The digitisation of neuro-data raises great opportunities as well as concerns. What is Neurotechnologies? Neurotechnology encompasses all technologies developed to understand the brain, visualise its processes and even control, repair or improve its functions. Example: Electroencephalography (EEG), magnetic resonance...

Trade Of India: India’s total exports estimated to grow at 5.40% in June 2024

Context: The Ministry of Commerce released quick trade estimates. Insights of Trade Of India 2023-24 Exports: Total Exports: Total merchandise and services exports reached a record high of $200.3 billion in the Q1 of 2024-25. Merchandise Export: Rising by 2.55%...

Current Affairs 16th July 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Spade Toothed Whale Context: A spade-toothed whale, washed up on an Otago beach in New Zealand. About Spade Toothed Whale Scientific Name: Mesoplodon traversii It is one of the 21 species of beaked whales, or ziphiids. Rarity: They’re enigmatic animals....

Editorial of the Day (16 July): On the Politics of Nishad Community

Context: The 2024 Lok Sabha elections highlighted the shifting political allegiances and the growing importance of the Nishad community in U.P and Bihar. Who are the Nishads Community? The term "Nishad" represents a larger political and social identity that encompasses...

Current Affairs 15th July 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

How Weight Loss Drugs Work Context: Recently, an expert committee of India’s drug regulator has approved the weight loss drug tirzepatide, with final approval pending. Semaglutide (Wegovy) vs. Tirzepatide (Zepbound): Weight Loss Medicines Both are polypeptides (small proteins) that increase...

Editorial of the Day (15 July): Problem with the Karnataka gig workers Bill

Context: The Karnataka government introduced the draft Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024. More In News Rajasthan has already enacted the Rajasthan Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Act, 2023. Both laws are based on...