Current Affairs 19 June 2023
CONTENTS Miyawaki Forests Context: PM Modi during his latest ‘Mann ki baat’ episode spoke about Miyawaki plantation, the Japanese method of creating dense urban forests in a small area. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Miyawaki Forests: A Unique Approach to Afforestation Methodology Development: Dense and Multi-layered Forests: Plant Diversity: Low Maintenance: Self-sustainability […]
Current Affairs 17 June 2023
CONTENTS India’s Remittance Inflows Growth Could Slow to Just 0.2% in 2023 Context: According to the World Bank’s latest Migration and Development Brief, India is expected to post a growth of just 0.2% in remittance inflows in 2023. Relevance: GS III: Indian economy Dimensions of the Article: Remittances: Importance: Factors contributing to the slower growth of remittances in 2023: Top […]
Current Affairs 16 June 2023
CONTENTS Non-Communicable Diseases Context: The new national estimates for diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCD) shows that 31 million more Indians became diabetic in four years (2019-2021). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Non-communicable diseases: Common examples of non-communicable diseases include: Findings of the Study: Significance of the Study: Additional Information: Impact […]
Current Affairs 15 June 2023
CONTENTS Status of Transgenic Crops in India Context: Three States, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Telangana, have deferred a proposal, approved by the Centre’s Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), to test a new kind of transgenic cotton seed that contains a gene, Cry2Ai, that purportedly makes cotton resistant to pink bollworm, a major pest. Relevance: GS III: […]
Current Affairs 14 June 2023
CONTENTS United States to Rejoin UNESCO Context: UN cultural and scientific agency UNESCO announced that the United States plans to rejoin — and pay more than $600 million in back dues. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Why did the US Decide to Rejoin UNESCO? Background on US Departure from UNESCO: Reasons […]
Current Affairs 13 June 2023
CONTENTS Proposal for NRIs’ Postal Voting: Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballots Context: The Chief Election Commissioner recently underscored the importance of enabling postal voting for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). The Election Commission has proposed the implementation of Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballots (ETPBs) specifically designed for NRIs. This proposal is currently awaiting approval from the government. Relevance: GS […]
Current Affairs 12 June 2023
CONTENTS Definition of Obscenity: POCSO Act Context: Kerala HC recently quashed a case filed under India’s child protection law – the POCSO Act, against a woman accused of subjecting her children to an obscene act. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 Salient […]
Current Affairs 10 June 2023
CONTENTS El Niño Context: Recently, an unusual phenomenon is developing along the equatorial Pacific region, indicating the emergence of El Nino conditions in 2023. Experts warn that this simultaneous warming of the eastern and western regions of the equatorial Pacific, a trend last observed in 2009, could have severe implications for marine life worldwide. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Climatology, Important Geophysical Phenomena), GS-III: Environment and Ecology […]
Current Affairs 09 June 2023
CONTENTS Onset of Monsoon Context: The southwest monsoon arrived in Kerala, four days later than the original forecast date of June 4 and a week after its “normal” onset date of June 1. Relevance: GS I- Indian Geography Dimensions of the Article: What does the “onset of monsoon” mean? Rainfall Wind field Heat What is […]
Current Affairs 08 June 2023
CONTENTS Minimum Support Price Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2023-24. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture (Agriculture Pricing), GS-II: Social Justice (Welfare Schemes) Dimensions of the Article: What is Minimum Support […]