Current Affairs 31 May 2023
CONTENTS NVS-01 Satellite Context: The NVS-01 satellite was successfully launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) using the GSLV-F12, and after a 19-minute flight, it was accurately placed into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About NVS-01 NVS-01 is the first satellite of the second-generation NVS series […]
Current Affairs 30 May 2023
CONTENTS IRDAI’s Vision: Insurance for all by 2047 Context: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), as part of its Vision Insurance for all’ by 2047, has allotted states and union territories to every insurer to increase insurance penetration in India. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of […]
Current Affairs 29 May 2023
CONTENTS India gets new Parliament House Context Recently Prime Minister inaugurated the new Parliament House. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Old Parliament House The Old Parliament House, originally known as the Council House, has a significant historical background. Need for a New Parliament: Inadequate Space: Unfulfilled Modern Facilities: Distressed Infrastructure: […]
Current Affairs 27 May 2023
CONTENTS G20 Countries and Disaster Risk Reduction Context: Recently, the First G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group (DRR WG) meeting under India’s G20 Presidency took place, where India highlighted the importance of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Need for Creating a Collective G20 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction Highlights of […]
Current Affairs 26 May 2023
CONTENTS Recusal of Judges Context: Recently, former Supreme Court judge Justice M.R. Shah refused to recuse himself from hearing a plea by former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sanjiv Bhatt to submit additional evidence to back his Gujarat High Court appeal against his conviction in a 1990 custodial death case. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions […]
Current Affairs 25 May 2023
CONTENTS RBI Becomes Net Seller of USD in FY23 Context: In the fiscal year 2022-23, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) experienced a notable change in its foreign exchange dealings. After acting as a net purchaser of the US dollar for three consecutive years, the RBI transitioned into a net seller, with a sale of […]
Current Affairs 24 May 2023
CONTENTS Krishna Water Dispute Context: The nagging dispute over the water share of the Krishna river between Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) and Telangana remains unresolved, even nine years after the bifurcation of the combined State. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Inter-State relations, Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and challenges of federal […]
Current Affairs 23 May 2023
CONTENTS Appointment of Judges in Supreme Court Context: The Supreme Court of India recently witnessed the administration of oath to two new judges, Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, and Justice K.V. Viswanathan, by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: How are Supreme Court Judges Appointed? Appointment: Oath of Office: Tenure and Resignation: […]
Current Affairs 22 May 2023
CONTENTS Kudumbashree Context: Recently, the President of India has inaugurated the 25th anniversary celebrations of Kudumbashree, the largest Self-Help Group (SHG) network in the country. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Kudumbashree: Operational Structure: Goal: Significance: Empowerment, Employment, and Poverty Alleviation: Political Representation: Contributions during Kerala Floods: About Self-Help Groups: Objectives of Self-Help Groups: -Source: Down […]
Current Affairs 20 May 2023
CONTENTS Hysterectomy Context: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has taken steps to tackle the problem of unjustified hysterectomies, particularly among economically disadvantaged and less-educated women, especially those residing in rural areas. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Hysterectomy Indications for Hysterectomy in India Issues Associated with Hysterectomy in […]