Current Affairs 19 February 2024
CONTENTS Historic Appointment of Nationalist First Minister in Northern Ireland Context: In a groundbreaking development, a pro-Irish unity politician has made history by becoming the first Nationalist First Minister of Northern Ireland. This significant move takes place amidst political deadlock, reflecting the complex divisions within the region. Rooted in Northern Ireland’s troubled past, this historic […]
Current Affairs 17 February 2024
CONTENTS ‘Delhi Chalo’ Protest: Farmers Demand MSP Legal Guarantees Context: Farmers from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh are en route to Delhi in the ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest, advocating for legal assurances for the Minimum Support Price (MSP). Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Key Demands of Farmers: MSP Legal Guarantee: Swaminathan Commission’s […]
Current Affairs 16 February 2024
CONTENTS Female Genital Mutilation Context: Recently, the UN agencies stated that in 2024, nearly 4.4 million girls are at risk of female genital mutilation around the world. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Understanding Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) FGM Status in India Challenges in Eradicating FGM Global Initiatives Against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Sustainable Development Goal […]
Current Affairs 15 February 2024
Contents: SC: Electoral bond scheme violate the fundamental right Context: A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India strikes down the Electoral Bond Scheme. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Details: What are Electoral Bonds? Why have they attracted criticism? Key Highlights of the ADR Report The report analyzed […]
Current Affairs 14 February 2024
Contents: Farmers Protest to Bring in MSP Law Context: Over 200 farmer’s union from Punjab march to Delhi demanding a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP). Relevance: GS-III Agriculture, Economic Development, Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Details: Why the farmers need law on MSP: Background: Agrarian reform is required: Agriculture Sector’s Challenges India’s plan […]
Current Affairs 13 February 2024
Contents: Bio-Diversity Heritage Site Context: The Gupteswar Forest in Odisha was recently decalared as Bio-Diversity Heritage site. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Details: About Gupteswar Forest: About Biodiversity heritage site As per Section 37 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, State Biodiversity Boards (SBB) may invite suggestions for the declaration […]
Current Affairs 12 February 2024
Contents: UPI services to be launched in Sri Lanka and Mauritius Context: India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services will be launched in Sri Lanka and Mauritius on February 12, 2024. Relevance: GS3-Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About UPI: About the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI): Positive Impacts of UPI: Negative Impacts of UPI: […]
Current Affairs 10 February 2024
Contents: Death Sentence in India Context: As per the latest reports, only one death sentence was confirmed by a High Court in 2023, marking the lowest rate by the appellate courts since 2000. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Judiciary, Important Judgements) Dimensions of the Article: What is Death Penalty/Capital Punishment? Arguments in Favour of Death […]
Current Affairs 09 February 2024
Contents: Tribal Groups Oppose Scrapping India-Myanmar FMR Context: The tribal groups of Manipur and Mizoram are opposing the decision of the Government to end the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between Indian and Myanmar. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar: A Shift in Policy Introduction […]
Current Affairs 08 February 2024
Contents: Workers Safety in Hazardous Industries Context: Recently, a Firecracker factory explosion in Madhya Pradesh kills 11 people, leaving many injured. Relevance: GS-3 Industry and Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: MP Firecracker Tragedy: Hazardous Industry Way Forward -Source: The Indian Express India-China Trade Reach Record Levels Context: The India and China bilateral trade hits record […]