Current Affairs 18 January 2024
CONTENTS Anganwadi Workers Strike in Andhra Pradesh: Invocation of ESMA by State Government Context: Anganwadi workers in Andhra Pradesh are on strike, seeking improved wages and benefits. The State government has responded by invoking the Essential Services and Maintenance Act (ESMA), 1971, imposing a six-month ban on their strikes due to the perceived impact on […]
Current Affairs 17 January 2024
CONTENTS Snow Absence in Kashmir and Ladakh This Winter: Implications and Causes Context: One of Kashmir’s main winter tourism attractions, Gulmarg, has been bereft of snow this season. This has led to a plunge in the flow of tourists and severely hitting the business of ski resorts. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: […]
Current Affairs 16 January 2024
CONTENTS Diplomatic Turmoil in Maldives and Shifting Alliances Context: The Maldives is currently navigating diplomatic turmoil marked by undiplomatic remarks, military repositioning, and the termination of significant agreements, prompting concerns about its relationship with India. Additionally, the Maldives has entered into new agreements with China, adding complexity to the geopolitical dynamics in the region. Relevance: […]
Current Affairs 15 January 2024
CONTENTS Global Risk Report 2024 Context: The World Economic Forum (WEF) presents a comprehensive Global Risk Report 2024, shedding light on imminent threats anticipated over the next decade. Amidst technological upheavals, economic fluctuations, climate concerns, and geopolitical tensions, the report underscores severe risks shaping our future. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: […]
Current Affairs 13 January 2024
CONTENTS India-US Trade Policy Meet Context: Representatives of the Government of India and the US Government are set to meet at the Trade Policy Forum (TPF) — India’s bilateral platform with the US. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Importance of Trade Policy Forum for India Key Trade Partnership with the US […]
Current Affairs 12 January 2024
CONTENTS Challenges in the Implementation of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) Context: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), enacted in 2016, aimed to fulfill diverse objectives, yet recent events have sparked concerns regarding its efficacy and the resolution process. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Key Concerns with the Implementation of IBC […]
Current Affairs 11 January 2024
CONTENTS 50 Years of Project Tiger Context: Launched in 1973, Project Tiger introduced India’s Tiger Reserves – which have since rapidly ascended in status. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Project Tiger Introduction: Objectives: Implementation: Success and Challenges: Current Status: Post Project Tiger Launch Developments: Formation of Tiger Task Force (2005): […]
Current Affairs 10 January 2024
CONTENTS Bilkis Bano case Context: The Supreme Court has struck down the remission granted by the Gujarat government to 11 convicts, who are out of jail, in the Bilkis Bano case. The apex court directed these convicts to report to jail authorities within two weeks. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: […]
Current Affairs 09 January 2024
CONTENTS Maldives Government’s Suspension of Deputy Ministers Context: The Maldives government suspended three deputy ministers after they took to social media to make derogatory remarks against PM Modi. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Context Overview Trigger: Social Media War Allegations Against India by Maldivian Social Media Users About Lakshadweep Introduction Geographical […]
Current Affairs 08 January 2024
CONTENTS Supreme Court Notice on Caste-Based Discrimination in Prisons Context: The Supreme Court (SC) of India recently issued notice to the Centre and 11 states on a public interest litigation (PIL) that alleged caste-based discrimination and segregation of prisoners in jails and sought a direction to repeal provisions that mandate such practices under the state […]