Current Affairs 17 October 2023
CONTENTS NGT Issues Notices to Stakeholders After Teesta-III Dam Break Context: Responding to the Teesta-III dam break due to the glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), the National Green Tribunal (NGT) issued notices to 3 key stakeholders including National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC). Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: National Green Tribunal (NGT) […]
Current Affairs 16 October 2023
CONTENTS Remote EVM (R-EVM) Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) introduced the Remote Electronic Voting Machine (R-EVM) in late 2022 to enhance domestic migrant voting and boost the voter turnout from the 2019 general election, which stood at 67.4%. A recent survey by Lokniti-CSDS in September 2023 targeted 1,017 migrants in Delhi’s slums, consisting […]
Current Affairs 14 October 2023
CONTENTS Ozone Hole Detected Over Antarctica Context: Satellite measurements over Antarctica have detected a giant hole in the ozone layer. Relevance: GS I- Geography Dimensions of the Article: What is Ozone Layer and what are Ozone Holes? What are Ozone Holes? Ozone creation and destruction Ozone Holes Grow and Shrink Every Year: Causes of the […]
Current Affairs 13 October 2023
CONTENTS Global Hunger Index 2023 Context: India ranked 111th out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2023, a standing the government termed “erroneous and having malafide intent”. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Hunger and Poverty, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: About Global Hunger Index (GHI) Highlights […]
Current Affairs 12 October 2023
CONTENTS Mera Yuva Bharat Context: Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of an autonomous body called Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) – A Platform for Youth Empowerment Key Features: The Need for Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) Amphibian Threats Unveiled […]
Current Affairs 11 October 2023
CONTENTS China-Tibet Issue Context: During a recent discussion with reporters in Dharamshala, the Dalai Lama reaffirmed his stance that Tibetans seek greater autonomy within China, emphasizing their desire for self-governance while remaining part of the People’s Republic of China. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: The China-Tibet Issue: Historical Overview Tibet’s Quest for Independence: Chinese Occupation and the […]
Current Affairs 10 October 2023
CONTENTS RBI’s Proposed Six-Month Timeline for Wilful Defaulter Classification Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in a recent draft proposed that lenders should classify a borrower as a wilful defaulter within six months of their account being declared a non-performing asset (NPA). Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: RBI’s Draft Highlights on Wilful Defaulters Timeline for Identification: Threshold for Assessment: […]
Current Affairs 09 October 2023
CONTENTS Global Internet Freedom in 2023 Context: According to a report by Freedom House (a Washington DC-based non-profit) on the state of Global Internet Freedom in 2023, there is a concerning trend of declining Internet freedom for the 13th consecutive year, with 29 countries experiencing a deterioration in the environment for human rights online. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of […]
Current Affairs 07 October 2023
CONTENTS Malaria Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has endorsed the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, which was jointly developed by the University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India. This vaccine includes the Matrix-M component, an adjuvant based on saponin developed by Novavax and licensed to the Serum Institute for use in areas where malaria […]
Current Affairs 06 October 2023
CONTENTS FAO Report on Methane Emissions Context: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released a report titled “Methane Emissions in Livestock and Rice Systems” during the inaugural ‘Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation’ in September 2023. This report underscores the significant climate impact of methane emissions from livestock and rice paddies. It highlights the crucial […]