Current Affairs 29 June 2024
CONTENTS Record High Cotton Consumption Context: The data recently released by the Ministry of Textiles shows that cotton consumption by the textile industry from October 2023 to September 2024 is one of the highest seen in this decade. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Key Facts About Cotton Cultivation: Issues in the Cotton […]
Current Affairs 28 June 2024
CONTENTS India’s Rooftop Solar Growth and Future Potential Context: Rooftop solar (RTS) has the potential to revolutionise India’s energy landscape by offering a sustainable, decentralised, and affordable solution to meet the country’s growing electricity needs and making consumers self-reliant. The country’s installed RTS capacity increased by 2.99 GW in 2023-2024, marking the highest growth reported […]
Current Affairs 27 June 2024
CONTENTS Tragic Incident in Tamil Nadu Context: Recently, approximately 34 people lost their lives, and around 100 others were hospitalized after consuming illicit or spurious liquor in the Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Understanding Hooch Production Process of Hooch Alcohol Content in Liquor Spurious Liquor Regulation Key […]
Current Affairs 26 June 2024
CONTENTS Srinagar Recognized as a ‘World Craft City’ Context: Srinagar has been designated as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Craft Council (WCC). This follows its recognition as part of the UNESCO Creative City Network (UCCN) for crafts and folk arts three years ago. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: What is […]
Current Affairs 25 June 2024
CONTENTS India-Russia Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) Finalization Context: The India-Russia mutual logistics agreement, known as the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS), is nearing finalization. This agreement will enhance military cooperation between India and Russia, encompassing joint exercises, training, and disaster relief operations. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Reciprocal […]
Current Affairs 24 June 2024
CONTENTS Criminal Justice System Context: Recently, a fabricated rape accusation and sunsequent imprisonment revealed a range of systemic shortcomings in our law enforcement machinery and social complexities that demand urgent attention. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Overview of the Criminal Justice System (CJS) in India Challenges in the Indian Criminal Justice System Reforming the Criminal Justice System (CJS) […]
Current Affairs 22 June 2024
CONTENTS Mercy Petition Context: In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court (SC) has declined to direct the government to commute the death penalty of Balwant Singh Rajoana, instead, it has allowed the government to decide on the Mercy Petition when necessary. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Mercy Petition Importance: Making a Mercy Petition […]
Current Affairs 21 June 2024
CONTENTS Prime Minister Inaugurates New Campus of Nalanda University in Bihar Context: The Prime Minister of India inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar. Located near the ancient ruins of the historic Nalanda University, the new campus was established through the Nalanda University Act of 2010. This initiative followed a decision made […]
Current Affairs 20 June 2024
CONTENTS Unlawful Activities Prevention Act Context: Recently, the Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) approved the prosecution of novelist Arundhati Roy for supposedly making provocative statements at a 2010 event that advocated Kashmiri separatism. This approval was granted under Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, of 1967. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: The […]
Current Affairs 19 June 2024
CONTENTS Environmental Performance Index 2024 Context: The Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy and the Columbia Center for International Earth Science Information Network released the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) for 2024. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Overview of the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) Importance of the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) Challenges Related to the Environmental […]