Current Affairs 31 December 2024
Content: ISRO’s Docking Mission On; Spacecraft Reach Right Orbit Context :The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission on Monday. Relevance : GS 3 (Space) Mission Details: Operational Progress: Technological Significance: Strategic Goals: ISRO’s Achievement: Private Members’ Bills get short shrift in both Houses of Parliament Context : An […]
Current Affairs 30 December 2024
Content: The Challenge of Holding Judges Accountable Context – Recent controversy: Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav’s controversial speech at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event has brought attention to issues of judicial accountability. Relevance : GS 2(Polity ) Judicial review mechanism: Impeachment process: Past cases: Resignation loophole: Forum for Judicial Accountability (FJA) stance: Institutional challenges: ISRO PSLV-C60 […]
Current Affairs 27 December 2024
Content: Over 10.58 lakh votes were ‘not counted or rejected’ in Lok Sabha election, show EC data Relevance : GS 2(Elections ) Voter Registration and Turnout: Other Voting Irregularities: Polling Stations and Re-Polling: Candidates and Nominations: Independent Candidates: Women Voters and Candidates: Political Parties’ Performance: Nation mourns former PM Manmohan Singh, economist-ruler credited with liberalisation Relevance […]
PIB Summaries 27 December 2024
Content: Empowering Rural India The Revolutionary Impact of SVAMITVA Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) Key Highlights Achievements Innovations Impact Success Stories Conclusion SVAMITVA is more than a government initiative; it is a catalyst for rural self–reliance and economic transformation. Through property validation and modern mapping, it lays the foundation for a stronger, unified rural India. […]
Current Affairs 26 December 2024
Content: ₹45,000-cr. Ken-Betwa link project launched Context: Ken-Betwa link national project Launched in two phases. Relevance : GS 3 ( Infrastructure, Ecology ) Additional data: Strategic Importance: Linking National Goals: Criticism and Challenges: Economic Impact on Local Communities: Future Prospects: Government must not ape private sector’s insecure gig work conditions, says SC Context: The Supreme […]
Current Affairs 24 December 2024
Content: Suspected Khalistan Operatives Gunned Down in Uttar Pradesh Context : Three pro–Khalistan operatives involved in a grenade attack at the Bakshiwala police post (Punjab, Dec. 18) killed in an encounter in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. Relevance to GS 3 (Internal Security) Cross-Border Terrorism and International Links: Radicalization and Recruitment: Investigations and Future Actions: Kashmiri Artisans […]
Current Affairs 23 December 2024
Content: India, Kuwait Elevate Ties to ‘Strategic Partnership’ Context: This was PM Modi’s first visit to Kuwait, completing his engagement with all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Relevance: GS 2( Bilateral Relations) Worst to best: The Fiscal Evolution of Odisha In The last Two Decades Context: Odisha’s fiscal journey over the past two decades highlights […]
Current Affairs 21 December 2024
Content: Assam Bird Sanctuary Records 72% Decline in Bird Species Count Relevance : GS 3 (Environment ) Major Causes: PM’s Visit To Kuwait Aims To Boost Partnership Relevance : GS 2(International Relations ) Engagements: Siliguri Corridor A Crucial Link, SSB Presence Boosts Security Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) , GS 3(Internal Security ) Human Error […]
Current Affairs 20 December 2024
Content: Hizbul ‘Commander’ Among Five Militants Killed in Kulgam Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security ) Clear Medical Waste Dumped in T.N., NGT Orders Kerala govt. Relevance : GS 3( Waste Management ) Delhi Government Imposes Ban On Firecrackers Throughout The Year Relevance : GS 3( Pollution ) Eklavya schools struggle to meet 5% PVTG sub-quota; […]
Current Affairs 19 December 2024
Content : Positive Signals Emerge From India-China talks Background: Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations) State Water Policymaking Matters Context: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has called for a comprehensive water policy for Andhra Pradesh, emphasizing the need for a strategic re-imagining of water management due to the challenges faced since the state’s bifurcation. Relevance: GS […]