Current Affairs 18 November 2023
CONTENTS CCPA Investigation on IAS Coaching Institutes Context: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is probing 20 IAS coaching institutes for making misleading claims in their advertisements and for unfair trade practices. Four of the twenty institutions have already been slapped with a penalty of Rs 1 lakh. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions […]
Current Affairs 17 November 2023
CONTENTS Sub-Categorization of Scheduled Castes (SCs) Context: In an election rally in Telangana, Prime Minister promised to look into the sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SCs) to identify and help the most backward among them — a move that has been read as an attempt by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to woo the Madiga community. […]
Current Affairs 16 November 2023
CONTENTS Model Prison Act 2023 Context: The Union Home Secretary had sent a letter to all states and Union territories in May, 2023 which consisted of the ‘Model Prisons Act, 2023’. The letter was uploaded recently on the Union Ministry of Home Affair’s website. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Prisons […]
Current Affairs 15 November 2023
CONTENTS Loss and Damage Fund Context: In light of the escalating climate crisis, the ‘Loss and Damage’ (L&D) fund and adaptation have recently come into focus. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Loss and Damage Fund: Addressing Irreversible Climate Consequences Genesis and Historical Accountability: COP 19 and Fund Inception: Subsequent Developments and Challenges: […]
Current Affairs 11 November 2023
CONTENTS Electoral Trusts Scheme Context: The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on the challenge to the central government’s Electoral Bonds Scheme. This scheme, introduced in 2018, is under scrutiny, and the court is examining the issues raised in connection with electoral funding. Before the Electoral Bonds Scheme, the Electoral Trusts Scheme was introduced in […]
Current Affairs 10 November 2023
CONTENTS Speedy Disposal of Cases Against Lawmakers Context: The Supreme Court has issued guidelines aimed at expediting the disposal of criminal cases involving Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Speedy Disposal of Cases Against Lawmakers: The Supreme Court has instructed chief […]
Current Affairs 09 November 2023
CONTENTS India Bhutan Relations Context: Recently, India and Bhutan agreed to discuss new routes of Regional Connectivity, and upgrade border and immigration posts, in order to enhance trade and Partnership during Bhutan King’s India visit. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Discussion between India and Bhutan: Regional Connectivity: Trade Facilitation: Trade […]
Current Affairs Quiz 08 November 2023
Current Affairs 08 November 2023
CONTENTS Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) Context: NITI Aayog has reportedly designated the ‘Composite Water Management Index’ reports for 2018-19 and 2019-20 as for “internal use” after publicly releasing previous editions. The reports, first introduced in 2018, evaluate state progress in water management by considering 28 parameters, shedding light on India’s water challenges and ranking […]
Current Affairs 07 November 2023
CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana Context: PM Modi has announced an extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) free ration scheme for another five years. The scheme was to end in December 2023. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna […]