Current Affairs 30 June 2023
CONTENTS Greedflation Context: Recently, there has been an increasing consensus in Europe and US that Greedflation is driving the rising cost of living rather than just Inflation. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is inflation — and disinflation, deflation and reflation? Inflation: Disinflation: Deflation: Reflation: Causes of Inflation: Cost-Push Inflation: Demand-Pull Inflation: Solving Inflation: […]
Current Affairs 29 June 2023
CONTENTS National Research Foundation (NRF) Context: The Union Cabinet approved the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill 2023, which will establish NRF as an apex body to provide high-level strategic direction to scientific research in the country. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: Salient Features of the NRF Bill 2023 The NRF Bill 2023, which […]
Current Affairs 28 June 2023
CONTENTS Concerns About India US Digital Trade Context: During Prime Minister U.S. state visit, cooperation on technology emerged as a prominent talking point and yielded some of the most substantive outcomes. However, digital trade is also the area where some of the biggest U.S. tech companies have recently flagged multiple policy hurdles, including “India’s patently […]
Current Affairs 27 June 2023
CONTENTS DPCGC Recommends Punitive Action on OTT Platform Context: For the first time, the Digital Publisher Content Grievances Council (DPCGC), self-regulatory body for online curated content (OTT), has recommended punitive action on a platform invoking the Information Technology Rules (2021). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: DPCGC Orders Removal of […]
Current Affairs 26 June 2023
CONTENTS Chandrayaan-3 Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to retain the names of the Chandrayaan-2 lander (Vikram) and rover (Pragyan) for their Chandrayaan-3 equivalents as well. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Mission Modules: Propulsion Module: Lander Module: Consists of four payloads: Rover Module: Launch and Rocket: […]
Current Affairs 24 June 2023
CONTENTS Lab-Grown Diamonds (LGDs) and Upanishads Context: During the PM of India’s inaugural state visit to the US, he gifted the US President, Biden, and his wife with several presents. These gifts included a 7.5 carat lab-grown diamond and a first edition print of the book The Ten Principal Upanishads, published in 1937. Relevance: GS […]
Current Affairs 23 June 2023
CONTENTS Artemis Accords Context: As per White House announcement, India has decided to join the Artemis Accords, which brings like-minded countries together on civil space exploration. Also, NASA and ISRO have agreed to a joint mission to the International Space Station in 2024. Relevance: GS II: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Artemis Accords: […]
Current Affairs 22 June 2023
CONTENTS Live-stock and Live-stock Product (Importation and Exportation) Bill, 2023 Context: The Centre has withdrawn the proposed draft of the Live-stock and Live-stock Product (Importation and Exportation) Bill, 2023. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Draft Livestock and Livestock Products Bill Key points about the draft bill: Reasons for introducing a new law: […]
Current Affairs 21 June 2023
CONTENTS Inclusion of 80 Castes in OBC List by NCBC Context: National Commission for Backward Classes(NCBC) is processing the request for the approval of about 80 more castes in six States, (Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana) for the inclusion in the OBC list. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the […]
Current Affairs 20 June 2023
CONTENTS Indo-US Ties: Economics & Strategy Context: Prime Minister of India heads to the United States for an official state visit on the invitation of President Joe Biden. This visit highlights the bipartisan consensus in Washington to strengthen the bilateral relationship. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Economic Engagement: Importance of Visit: Strategic Underpinnings: […]