Current Affairs 20 May 2024
CONTENTS Supreme Court Halts New Mining Licenses in Aravalli Ranges Context: In response to a report by the Forest Survey of India (FSI), the Supreme Court has ordered a halt to the issuance of new mining licenses and renewals for existing ones in the Aravalli ranges and hills. This decision reflects concerns about the environmental […]
PIB Summaries 20 May 2024
CONTENTS Calcium Carbide Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has alerted traders’/fruits handlers/Food Business Operators (FBOs) operating ripening chambers to strictly ensure compliance with the prohibition on calcium carbide for artificial ripening of fruits, particularly during the mango season. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Calcium Carbide Chemical Composition: Common Use: Manufacturing […]
Current Affairs 18 May 2024
CONTENTS WHO Releases Global Report on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) 2024 Context: In preparation for the 77th session of the World Health Assembly, the World Health Organization (WHO) has published its Global Report on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) for the year 2024. This report offers an overview of the advancements achieved in 2023 concerning the […]
Current Affairs 17 May 2024
CONTENTS Surge in Employment Generation Raises Debates in India Context: India has experienced a substantial increase in employment, witnessing the creation of over 80 million additional jobs from 2017-18 to 2022-23. This surge has ignited discussions regarding its root causes and the sustainability of this trend. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: […]
Current Affairs 16 May 2024
Contents: SC condemns Uttarakhand Government’s failure to check Forest Fires Context: Recently, the Supreme Court ordered the Uttarakhand Chief Secretary to appear before it to answer ,what it said, the state’s “lackadaisical” approach in checking forest fires. Relevance: GS III: Environment Dimensions of the Article: About Forest Fires A forest fire is an uncontrolled fire […]
Current Affairs 15 May 2024
CONTENTS India Denies Child Labour Allegations Amid CECA Negotiations with Australia Context: The Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry has strongly rebutted accusations of child labor raised in a recent report by Australia’s Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth. These allegations come amidst ongoing negotiations between India and Australia for the Comprehensive Economic […]
Current Affairs 14 May 2024
CONTENTS China Surpasses US as India’s Largest Trading Partner Context: According to data released by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), China has emerged as India’s largest trading partner in the fiscal year 2023-24, with two-way commerce totaling USD 118.4 billion. This marks a narrow overtaking of the United States, whose two-way trade with India […]
Current Affairs 13 May 2024
CONTENTS Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Context: The Supreme Court (SC) has granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. This decision provides temporary relief to Kejriwal amid ongoing legal […]
Current Affairs 11 May 2024
CONTENTS ACCESS Survey on Clean Cooking Energy and Electricity Context: The Council on Energy, Environment and Water conducted the Access to Clean Cooking Energy and Electricity – Survey of States (ACCESS) in 2014-15, focusing on access to clean cooking energy and electricity in India. The survey revealed that the cost of LPG was the primary […]
Current Affairs 10 May 2024
CONTENTS India Meteorological Department Warns of Severe Heatwave Conditions Context: The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings about severe heatwave conditions impacting large parts of eastern India and the Gangetic Plain, following the waning phase of the strong El Niño of 2023. This underscores the complexity of assessing the impact of global warming on local […]