Current Affairs 07 June 2023
CONTENTS Kosovo-Serbia Conflict Context: Serbian protesters and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) peacekeepers recently clashed in Kosovo, leading to more than 60 injuries. It is the most serious violence seen in the region in over a decade. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What factors are contributing to the current tension? Kosovo-Serbia Conflict: Serbia […]
Current Affairs 06 June 2023
CONTENTS World Environment Day 2023 Context: World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5th, serves as a platform to raise awareness about environmental protection and sustainability. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Details: World Environment Day 2023 Establishment and Hosting: 50th Anniversary: Theme for 2023: Objectives: E-Cooking: A Clean and Energy-Efficient Alternative Definition […]
Current Affairs 05 June 2023
CONTENTS Govt. Bans 14 Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) Context: The Union Health Ministry has published a gazette notification banning 14 Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) drugs citing lack of therapeutic justification and an expert committee’s recommendation for their prohibition. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) Drugs: Acceptability of Fixed […]
Current Affairs 03 June 2023
CONTENTS Sedition Law Can Be Retained But With Safeguards: Law Commission Context: The Law Commission, in its 22nd report, has urged that the sedition law needs to be retained but certain amendments should be made for greater clarity regarding its usage. Relevance: GS III: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Sedition? Historical background […]
Current Affairs 02 June 2023
CONTENTS Lithium Reserves Context: The news of potentially significant reserves of lithium, an element needed to manufacture batteries used in electric cars and other renewable energy infrastructure, in Jammu and Kashmir has been welcomed universally. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: About Lithium: Occurrence: Uses: Lithium has a range of industrial applications, including: […]
Current Affairs 01 June 2023
CONTENTS Global Greenhouse Gas Watch (GGGW) Context: The World Meteorological Congress has approved a new greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring initiative called Global Greenhouse Gas Watch (GGGW). Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Global Greenhouse Gas Watch (GGGW) Main components of GGGW include: World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) History: Headquarters and Membership: Governance […]