Current Affairs 30 November 2022
CONTENTS Monkeypox Context: Recently, The World Health Organisation (WHO) that it would start using the term “mpox” for monkeypox, which has infected about 80,000 people in the first major outbreak of the viral disease outside Africa that began early this summer. Relevance: GS II-Health Dimensions of the Article: Central Bank Digital Currency Context: Reserve Bank of […]
Current Affairs 29 November 2022
CONTENTS Kerala’s SilverLine Project Context: In view of the inordinate delay in getting the final approval for the SilverLine project from the Centre, the Kerala government has decided to redeploy the revenue officials deputed for land acquisition for the project in 11 districts to other essential projects. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Infrastructure- Roads, Railways […]
Current Affairs 28 November 2022
CONTENTS Legalising Same-Sex Marriage Context: A Supreme Court Bench led by Chief Justice India, issued notices to the Centre and the Attorney General of India, seeking their response to two petitions filed by gay couples to allow solemnisation of same-sex marriage under the Special Marriage Act, (SMA) 1954. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions […]
Current Affairs 26 November 2022
CONTENTS Severe Climate Disasters of 2022 and COP27 Context: While the developing and vulnerable nations continue to demand climate finance at COP27, it is important to realise that the lives have also been severely affected by global catastrophes, especially in the year 2022. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Mahatma Gandhi National […]
Current Affairs 25 November 2022
CONTENTS Collegium System Context: The Supreme Court Collegium led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud published its resolution recommending the transfer of seven High Court judges. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Indian Judiciary) Dimensions of the Article: CITES CoP19 Context: The 19th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP19) to the Convention on International Trade […]
Current Affairs 24 November 2022
CONTENTS El Niño-La Niña Context: A new study projects that climate change will significantly impact El Niño-La Niña weather patterns approximately by 2030 — a decade before what was earlier predicted. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Climatology, Important Geophysical Phenomena), GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Impact of Climate Change) Dimensions of the article: National […]
Current Affairs 23 November 2022
CONTENTS India-Australia Trade Agreement Context: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles said that duties on 100 percent tariff lines would be eliminated by Australia under the landmark India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA). Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Olive Ridley Sea […]
Current Affairs 22 November 2022
CONTENTS Old Pension Scheme Context: Congress has already reverted to the Old Pension Scheme in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, and AAP has said it would do the same in Punjab. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: MP Freedom of Religion Act, 2021 Context: In a decision that provided relief to interfaith couples seeking […]
Current Affairs 21 November 2022
CONTENTS Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022 Context: The latest draft of the data protection law — the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022 (DPDP Bill, 2022) — has now been made open for public comments and the government is expected to introduce the Bill in Parliament in the budget session of 2023. Relevance: GS […]
Current Affairs 19 November 2022
CONTENTS Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act, 2012 (POCSO) Context: Ten years after the enactment of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, which deals specifically with child sexual abuse, an analysis of POCSO cases across India has found gaps in its implementation – including increasing pendency of cases and a high […]