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Editorial of the day (26th Apr): Reality of the Swachh Bharat Mission

Context: India was ranked right at the bottom of 180 countries in the Environment Performance Index (EPI) in 2022 which raised questions regarding the effectiveness of the Swachh Bharat Mission. About Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM): Clean India Mission Launched: 2014...

Current Affairs 25th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Unopposed Candidates in Elections Context: The BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal from Surat Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat was declared elected unopposed. Legal Framework for Nominations Section 33 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951: Outlines requirements for a valid...

Editorial of the day (25th Apr): UK’s Rwanda Law

Context: The House of Lords passed the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, paving the way for the deportation of asylum seekers to the East African country. About The Bill Initially formulated by former PM Boris Johnson in 2022....

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...

Reforms Needed in the Voting Process, Concerns Over EVM

Context: The Supreme Court has decided to hear petitions seeking 100% cross-verification of the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips with the vote count as per Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). History of Voting Process Early Methods: Initially, voters dropped...

Current Affairs 20th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

BrahMos Context: India delivered the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines as part of a $375 million deal signed by the two countries in 2022. About BrahMos Origins and Development: The concept of BrahMos originated from...

Current Affairs 19th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Mt. Raung Volcano Context: The Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert after the volcanic eruptions at Ruang Mountain. About Mount Raung  Ruang Mountain Location East Java, Indonesia Elevation 3,344 meters (10,974 feet) Caldera 2 kilometers wide, 500 meters deep, surrounded...

Private investment, Trend in India, and Implications

Context: The stagnation of private investment, measured by private Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) as a percentage of GDP, has emerged as a significant concern for the Indian economy. What is GFCF and Its Significance? GFCF represents the growth in...

Taiwan Earthquake, Magnitude, Causes and Impact

Taiwan Earthquake A 7.2 magnitude earthquake (7.4 as per US Geological Survey) struck Taiwan's eastern coast. The epicentre was about 25 km southeast of Hualien. Taiwan Earthquake was reported between 7.2 and 7.4 on the Richter scale struck on March...

Jal Jeevan Mission, Objectives, Benefits, Funding Sharing

Context: Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019, the Jal Jeevan Mission has already provided tap water to 73% of rural households. This implies that India is rapidly advancing towards realising the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6 (clean...