Current affairs

Criminalisation of Politics and its Impact

Context: An amicus curiae report to the Supreme Court stressed the critical need for voter access to information about the criminal backgrounds of candidates. This access is viewed as an extension of the fundamental right to free speech and expression,...

Household Savings, Concerns About Rising Household Debt

Context: India has seen a sharp decline in household net financial savings, raising concerns about economic growth and stability. This decrease coincides with a rise in household debt burden. What is Household Savings? Household savings is the money that households add...

Current Affairs 22nd April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Earth Day Context: Earth Day is an annual event observed across the globe to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Earth Day: An Overview Celebrated: Annually on April 22nd, History of Earth Day: Earth Day has its roots in 1970, marking...

4th Global Mass Coral Bleaching, Current Status and Global Impact

Context: The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that the fourth global mass coral bleaching event has been triggered by extraordinary ocean temperatures. What Are Coral and Coral Reefs? About Corals Corals are sessile animals that attach permanently...

Editorial of the day (22nd Apr): Preparing India for Water Stress and Climate Resilience

Context: The India Meteorological Department predicts hotter summers and longer heat waves from April to June, necessitating preparations for water stress. India's Water Security and Climate Challenge There is a need to shift from seeing environmental stresses like heat and...

Green Credit Programme, Key Focus Areas and Challenges

Context: The Union Environment Ministry has tweaked the norms of the Green Credit Programme (GCP) clarifying that primacy must be accorded to restoring ecosystems over merely tree planting. About Green Credit Programme The Green Credit Program, introduced on October 13,...

Heat Action Plans, Recommendations of HAPs

Context: The IMD has predicted an increase in the maximum temperature and the frequency of heatwave conditions in the forthcoming days over eastern and southern India, raising the question of India’s readiness to face this hazard. Heat Waves: An Overview...

Editorial of the day (18th Apr): Great Indian Bustard and Climate Action Verdict

Context: The recent Supreme Court judgment has recognized a fundamental right to be free from the adverse impacts of climate change. This landmark decision has drawn considerable attention, particularly regarding its implications for protecting the Great Indian Bustard. The Right:...

Expansion of Universe, Speed, Reasons, Impact

Context A recent study confirmed that two equally valid methods for measuring the universe's expansion rate yield different values, creating the "Hubble tension." Two methods to measure expansion: Cosmic microwave background (CMB) and The cosmic distance ladder, specifically observations of...

Current Affairs 18th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

India's Economic Growth Context: As per the recent UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Trade and Development Report Update, India grew by 6.7% in 2023 and is expected to grow by 6.5% in 2024. Overview of India's Economic Performance Growth Rate:...