Current Affairs 14 August 2024
Contents: Bangladesh resident to get citizenship under CAA Context: A Hindu man, resident of Bangladesh has become the first person in northeast India to get citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act of 2019. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Citizenship, Government Policies and Interventions, Issues arising out of the design and implementation of these policies) Dimensions […]
Current Affairs 13 August 2024
CONTENTS World Biofuel Day Context: World Biofuel Day, observed on August 10, 2024, serves as an important occasion to promote non-fossil fuel energy solutions, highlighting biofuels as sustainable alternatives. This day also underscores significant government efforts to support the biofuel industry. Additionally, the commemoration honors a pivotal moment in history: the successful operation of an […]
Current Affairs 12 August 2024
CONTENTS India Names Underwater Structures in the Indian Ocean Context: India has recently named three significant underwater structures in the Indian Ocean as Ashoka, Chandragupt, and Kalpataru. These names reflect the nation’s expanding role in marine science and its dedication to exploring and understanding this crucial body of water. The proposal for these names came […]
Current Affairs 10 August 2024
CONTENTS RBI’s 50th MPC Meeting: Emphasizing Flexible Inflation Targeting Context: The Reserve Bank of India’s 50th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting has introduced significant updates regarding interest rates and broader economic policies. Marking the eighth anniversary of the flexible inflation targeting (FIT) framework, this milestone meeting focused on evaluating and enhancing measures designed to control […]
Current Affairs 09 August 2024
CONTENTS Preamble Removed from new NCERT Textbooks Context: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has recently removed the Preamble to the Constitution from select textbooks for Class 3 and 6, as issued in 2024. This decision aligns with NCERT’s broader educational strategy, which now prioritizes a comprehensive understanding of the Indian Constitution, […]
Current Affairs 08 August 2024
CONTENTS Upcoming Amendments to Enhance Accountability in Waqf Boards Context: The Indian Parliament is poised to introduce the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aimed at amending the Waqf Act, 1995. This legislation is designed to increase accountability and transparency within Waqf boards. A key aspect of the proposed amendments is the removal of provisions that currently […]
Current Affairs 07 August 2024
CONTENTS World Development Report 2024: The Middle Income Trap Context: A recent World Bank report titled “World Development Report 2024: The Middle Income Trap” has highlighted significant challenges faced by over 100 countries, including India, in achieving high-income status in the coming decades. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Key Insights from World Development Report 2024 […]
Current Affairs 05 August 2024
CONTENTS Widespread Ransomware Disruption in Indian Banking Sector Context: A significant ransomware attack has recently compromised the operations of approximately 150-200 cooperative banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) pinpointed the source of the disruption to C-Edge Technologies Ltd., a collaborative enterprise between Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. […]
Current Affairs 03 August 2024
CONTENTS Moral Questions Raised by Hunger Strikes Context: Hunger strikes raise complex moral questions, including whether providing medicine against a person’s will is appropriate and if force-feeding is a dangerous protocol. Relevance: GS IV: Ethics Dimensions of the Article: Hunger Strikes Historical Context of Hunger Strikes Indian Freedom Fighters Modern Context in Independent India Arguments […]
Current Affairs 02 August 2024
CONTENTS Supreme Court of India Allows Sub-Classification of Reserved Categories Context: The Supreme Court of India, in a review judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, has delivered a landmark verdict allowing states the authority to sub-classify reserved category groups, such as Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), for reservation purposes. This 6-1 […]