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Current Affairs 6th June 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Milgromian Dynamics/Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND) Context Astrophysicists face a puzzling mystery: galaxies rotate much faster than predicted by Newton's laws of gravity. To explain this discrepancy, the concept of dark matter, an invisible substance, was proposed. However, despite decades of...

OPEC, Objectives, Functions, Formation of OPEC+ Alliance

Context: OPEC+ decided to extend significant oil output cuts into 2025. Organization of the Oil Exporting Countries (OPEC) OPEC stands for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. It's a permanent, intergovernmental organization founded in 1960 by several oil-producing countries....

Current Affairs 5th June 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Netherlands - 3rd Largest Export Destination Context: In FY 2023-24, the Netherlands rose to become India's third largest destination for exports, following the U.S. and UAE. More In News There was a decline of more than 3% in the country's...

Editorial of the Day (5th June): World Environment Day – for a Sustainable Future

Context: The World Environment Day serves as a global platform to highlight environmental challenges and inspire action. World Environment Day Celebrated annually since 1973 on June 5, led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Objective: It serves as the...

Sikkim Assembly Election Results 2024, SKM won election by 31 seats

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), led by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang Golay, has secured a resounding victory in the assembly elections of the Himalayan state, winning 31 out of the 32 seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which shares a...

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Results 2024, BJP Won Election

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged victorious in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections, securing a third consecutive term in power. The election results, declared by the Election Commission, highlight the continued dominance of the BJP in the northeastern state's...

Mission Karmayogi, Key Pillars, Impact and Achievements

Context India is aiming to become a Viksit Bharat by 2047, with aspirations of establishing itself as a global manufacturing hub, a key exporter of value-added services, and a major provider of skilled labour. Strong governance and a capable civil...

Agnikul Cosmos Successfully Launched Agnibaan Rocket

In a groundbreaking achievement for the Indian space industry, startup Agnikul Cosmos has successfully launched its first sub-orbital test vehicle, Agnibaan SOrTeD (Sub-Orbital Technology Demonstrator), powered by the world's first single-piece 3D-printed rocket engine. This historic event took place on...

Odisha Assembly Election 2024, BJP has Achieved Decisive Victory

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved a decisive victory in the 2024 Odisha Assembly elections, surpassing the majority mark of 74 seats with a substantial lead of 81 seats. This marks a significant shift in the political landscape of...

Andhra Pradesh Elections Results 2024

The recently concluded Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections witnessed a significant political upheaval, with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) emerging as the victor. The election results, declared on June 5, 2024, marked a resounding win for the TDP, led by veteran...