Current Affairs 18 June 2024
CONTENTS Climate Change and the Silk Road Context: A recent study by Chinese scientists published in the journal Science Bulletin found that the main route of the ancient Silk Road shifted northward due to climate change. The study provides a valuable case study for examining the relationship between climate change and the spatial evolution of […]
Current Affairs 17 June 2024
CONTENTS E-Flows Monitoring System Context: The Union Jal Shakti Ministry launched an e-flow ecological monitoring system that allows real-time planning and monitoring of projects, river water quality, and other key parameters. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Background of the E-flows Monitoring System Launch: E-flows Monitoring System: Significance of the E-flows […]
Current Affairs 15 June 2024
CONTENTS Growth in Coal-Fired Thermal Capacity and Alleged Misrepresentation of Coal Quality Context: According to the data on NITI Aayog’s energy dashboard, India’s coal-fired thermal capacity grew to 218 GW in FY24 from 205 GW in FY20, marking a 6% growth. Additionally, a recent report alleges that in 2014, a company misrepresented low-grade Indonesian coal […]
Current Affairs 14 June 2024
CONTENTS Enhanced Oceanographic Research Needed to Address Ocean Crises Context: Recently, the UNESCO State of Ocean Report 2024 highlighted the need for enhanced oceanographic research and data collection to address escalating ocean crises, including warming, acidification, deoxygenation, and rising sea levels. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings of the […]
Current Affairs 13 June 2024
CONTENTS RBI’s Aspirational Goals for India’s Fast-Growing Economy Context: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has outlined several aspirational goals in preparation for India’s fast-growing economy, aiming to be “future-ready” by the time it reaches its centenary year, RBI@100. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What are the Aspirational Goals of […]
Current Affairs 12 June 2024
Contents: New Drug to Treat Alzheimer’s Context: Researchers develop new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About new Alzheimer’s drug – Donanemab: What is Donanemab? Alzheimer’s Disease How can Alzheimer’s be prevented? -Source; The Indian Express IISc develops new remediation process for removing heavy metal […]
Current Affairs 11 June 2024
CONTENTS Household Consumption Expenditure Survey Context: Recently, the detailed report of Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23 was released by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey? Highlights of the Recent Household Consumption Expenditure Survey National Statistical Office (NSO): -Source: Indian Express […]
Current Affairs 10 June 2024
CONTENTS Launch of National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX) Context: The Health Ministry and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) are collaborating to launch the National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX). This digital platform aims to enable patients to access quality healthcare quickly and reduce out-of-pocket expenses. NHCX will connect insurance companies, healthcare service […]
Current Affairs 08 June 2024
CONTENTS RBI’s Strategic Move: Repatriation of Gold Context: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has undertaken a significant strategic move by bringing back over 100 tonnes of gold from the UK to its domestic vaults. This has marked the largest such repatriation since the early 1990s and signifies the RBI’s evolving approach to managing […]
Current Affairs 07 June 2024
CONTENTS Special Category Status Context: With the General Elections throwing up a fractured mandate, Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) and Chandrababu Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party are set to play a key role in government formation at the Centre. Consequently, their past demands for special category status (SCS) for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, respectively, are back […]