Current Affairs 19 July 2024
CONTENTS Formation of Shadow Cabinet in Odisha Context: The leader of the Opposition (LoP) and president of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has recently established a ‘shadow cabinet’ consisting of 50 BJD Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Odisha. This move follows the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) recent electoral successes in the state and signifies […]
Current Affairs 18 July 2024
CONTENTS Reconstitution of NITI Aayog Context: The Centre has reconstituted the NITI Aayog, incorporating 15 union ministers, including members from NDA allies and four full-time members, into the government think-tank. This reconstitution follows recent changes in the council of ministers, reflecting a renewed focus on policy-making and strategic planning. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance […]
Current Affairs 17 July 2024
CONTENTS Scientific Deep Drilling by Ministry of Earth Science Context: The Ministry of Earth Science has initiated a scientific deep drilling project of the Earth’s crust to a depth of 6 km, assisted by the Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL) in Karad, Maharashtra. The project has already achieved drilling to a depth of 3 km. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 July 2024
CONTENTS NATO: A Legacy of Conflict and Controversy Context: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), often criticized as one of the most notorious military alliances in history, marked its 75th anniversary in Washington recently, claiming to establish global peace. However, NATO’s actions have frequently resulted in spreading conflict across continents in its quest for supremacy. […]
Current Affairs 16 July 2024
CONTENTS NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index 2023-24 Highlights Progress Context: The NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog has released its latest Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) India Index for 2023-24, showing significant progress in sustainable development across states and union territories of India. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Sustainable […]
Current Affairs 15 July 2024
CONTENTS India’s Ambitious Airport Expansion Plan Context: India aims to double its number of operational airports to 300 by 2047, driven by an anticipated eightfold increase in passenger traffic. This ambitious expansion involves both developing existing airstrips and constructing new airports across the country to accommodate the growing demand. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of […]
Current Affairs 13 July 2024
CONTENTS United Nations High Seas Treaty Context: India has recently endorsed and approved the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, also known as the High Seas Treaty. This international agreement aims to safeguard marine biodiversity in the high seas through global collaboration and operates within the framework of the United Nations Convention on the Law […]
Current Affairs 12 July 2024
CONTENTS Menstrual Leave Policies Context: Recently, the Supreme Court has asked the Central Government to frame a model policy on menstrual leave for female employees. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Menstrual leave? State of Menstrual Leaves in India Arguments Against Menstrual Leave: Global Menstrual Leave Policies: -Source: The Hindu Importance of Census […]
Current Affairs 11 July 2024
Contents: BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat Context: The 2nd Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Foreign Ministers’ Retreat will begin today in New Delhi. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests, Important International groupings), Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About BIMSTEC History of Formation of the BIMSTEC Significance of […]
Current Affairs 10 July 2024
Contents: Geospatial View on Tribal Maternal Healthcare Context: Recently, a paper by Vijay Kumar and Tulika Tripathi -‘Timely Access to Public Health Facilities for Pregnancy Care in Tribal Gujarat: A Geospatial Analysis’ examines access to maternal healthcare facilities from a geospatial perspective. Relevance: GS-I: Role of Women and Women’s Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty […]