Current Affairs 31 August 2023
CONTENTS China Reaffirms Territorial Claims with New Map Release Context: China has introduced the “2023 edition of the standard map of China,” reinforcing its territorial assertions in contested areas. This move aligns with China’s “National Mapping Awareness Publicity Week,” highlighting the importance of precise and uniform cartography practices. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of […]
Current Affairs 30 August 2023
CONTENTS Article 35A Context: Article 35A, which empowered the J&K Legislature to define permanent residents of the State and provide them special privileges, denied fundamental rights to others. This remark was made by the CJI while heading a Constitution Bench, which is currently hearing pleas against the Centre’s move to abrogate Article 370. Relevance: GS […]
Current Affairs 29 August 2023
CONTENTS Global South Context: Recently, External Affairs Minister said that the disruptions caused by the corona virus pandemic and recent geopolitical conflicts call for a realignment of the world order. He said that the “Global South” can no longer be at the mercy of a few suppliers. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: […]
Current Affairs 28 August 2023
CONTENTS Opinion Paper Raises Concerns about IFFCO’s Nano Liquid Urea’s Scientific Validity Context: A recent opinion paper in “Plant and Soil” questions the scientific validity of IFFCO’s Nano Liquid Urea. It raises doubts about the product’s efficacy and benefits, emphasizing the necessity for rigorous scientific evaluation before introducing nano fertilizers to the market. Relevance: GS […]
Current Affairs 26 August 2023
CONTENTS Line of Actual Control (LAC) Context: The Indian PM and Chinese President agreed on the sidelines of the 15th BRICS Summit to intensify efforts for expeditious disengagement and de-escalation along the LAC in eastern Ladakh. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Line of Actual Control (LAC) Contrast with Line of Control […]
Current Affairs 25 August 2023
CONTENTS Northern Sea Route Context: Murmansk, popularly called the capital of the Arctic region and the beginning point of the Northern Sea Route (NSR), is witnessing the rising trend of Indian involvement in cargo traffic. In the first seven months of 2023, India got the lion’s share with 35% of eight million tonnes of cargo […]
Current Affairs 24 August 2023
CONTENTS ISRO’s Remarkable Space Journey Context: The Chandrayaan-3 lander, named Vikram, has made a successful soft landing on the surface of the Moon, making India the first country to reach close to the lunar south pole. India has also become the fourth nation in history to land on the lunar surface. Relevance: GS III: Science and […]
Current Affairs 23 August 2023
CONTENTS Global Initiative on Digital Health Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the G20 India presidency announced a new Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Digital Health: Transforming Healthcare Through Technology Importance of Digital Health: Challenges in Digital Health: Global Initiative on Digital Health: Advancing Healthcare […]
Current Affairs 22 August 2023
CONTENTS Sixth Anniversary of the Minamata Convention Context: The sixth anniversary of the Minamata Convention on Mercury is a reminder of global efforts to combat the toxic effects of mercury. On this occasion, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) reflects on the ongoing campaign to eradicate the use of mercury in small-scale gold mining. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of […]
Current Affairs 21 August 2023
Contents: Chandrayan-3 Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been able to successfully establish a two way communication between Chandrayaan-3’s Lander Module and its predecessor Chandrayaan-2’s orbiter. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: How Space Missions Work? Rocket and Spacecraft Components: Powered Flight and Launch: Chandrayaan Missions: Chandrayaan-1: Chandrayaan-2: Chandrayaan-3 […]