Current Affairs 19 August 2023
CONTENTS Vishwakarma Yojana & Lakhpati Didi Scheme Context: In the recent Independence Day address, the Prime Minister unveiled two significant initiatives aimed at empowering artisans and women’s self-help groups (SHGs) across India. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Vishwakarma Yojana: Empowering Artisans and Craftsmen Key Features: Recognition and Identity: Financial Support: Budget Allocation: Skill Training […]
Current Affairs 18 August 2023
CONTENTS Urea Gold Fertiliser Context: Recently, Indian Prime Minister officially launched ‘Urea Gold’ fertiliser’. It is developed by Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCF), a leading fertilizer and chemical manufacturing company in India in the Public Sector. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Urea Gold Characteristics of Urea Gold: Key Features: Urea Consumption in India: Current […]
Current Affairs 17 August 2023
CONTENTS The SC Handbook: A Tool for Countering Stereotypes Context: The Supreme Court has launched a handbook that contains a glossary of gender unjust terms and suggests alternative words and phrases which may be used. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About the News SC Handbook Purpose and Content: Identification […]
Current Affairs 16 August 2023
CONTENTS Cauvery Water Dispute Context: The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court, urging immediate intervention to ensure Karnataka’s release of 24,000 cusecs of water from its reservoirs. Additionally, Tamil Nadu seeks the Court’s direction to ensure the release of 36.76 TMC, in accordance with the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal’s 2007 final award, which […]
Current Affairs 14 August 2023
CONTENTS Russia’s Luna 25 Context: Recently, Russia launched its first moon-landing spacecraft in 47 years in a bid to be the first nation to make a soft landing on the lunar south pole. This mission, called Luna-25, is Russia’s first lunar attempt since 1976 and is in competition with India’s Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander that was […]
Current Affairs 12 August 2023
CONTENTS Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita Bill 2023 Context: Three new bills to revamp India’s criminal laws were introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Union Home Minister with the focus on justice instead of punishment. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC CrPC’s Functionality: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha […]
Current Affairs 11 August 2023
CONTENTS RBI Monetary Policy Update Context: On expected lines, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) left the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the third time in a row amid concerns over rise in inflation. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Recent Monetary Policy and RBI Decisions: Policy Repo Rate and CRR: […]
Current Affairs 10 August 2023
CONTENTS Small Modular Nuclear Reactors Context: The world’s quest to decarbonise is guided by the UN SDG 7: “to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all”. Small modular reactors – a type of nuclear reactor – can be helpful to India in this regard. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: […]
Current Affairs 09 August 2023
CONTENTS Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Context: In a recent coup, soldiers in the West African nation of Niger installed Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani as head of state after ousting President Mohamed Bazoum. Apart from the expected international players, such as Russia and the US, the regional bloc Economic Community of West African States […]
Current Affairs 08 August 2023
CONTENTS Rahul Gandhi’s MP Status Restored Context: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, whose conviction in a defamation case over remarks on the Modi surname was stayed by the Supreme Court, returned to the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha Secretariat has notified the restoration of Rahul’s membership. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: […]