Current Affairs 19 October 2024
CONTENTS Fortified Rice Context The Centre defended its initiative to supply fortified rice, aimed at combating micronutrient deficiencies, amid safety concerns and claims that it benefits multinational companies. The Union Food Ministry emphasized that iron-fortified rice is safe, following World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, and is globally recognized. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy, Public distribution system Dimensions […]
Current Affairs 18 October 2024
CONTENTS Abetment of Suicide Context: The Supreme Court said recently that police and courts must avoid “unnecessary prosecutions” in cases of abetment of suicide allegedly from the workplace. This was the case of a salesman who had seemed to take his life due to harassment by senior officers at his company. Relevance: GS II: Polity […]
Current Affairs 17 October 2024
CONTENTS Climate Change Threatens Methane Cycle in the Amazon Rainforest Context: Recent research highlights a growing concern that climate change may significantly disrupt the methane cycle within the Amazon rainforest. This cycle involves the production, consumption, and release of methane (CH4), a potent greenhouse gas, into the environment. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions […]
Current Affairs 16 October 2024
CONTENTS India Aligns with Global Biodiversity Goals Context: India said it plans to present its National Biodiversity Targets before the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) following the guidelines from the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). The submissions will be done at the 16th Conference of the Parties to the CBD (CBD-COP 16) in […]
Current Affairs 15 October 2024
CONTENTS Legal Developments in the Roop Kanwar Case and Sati Prevention Context: In a recent development, eight persons have been cleared of the charges of illegal building temples in honor of Roop Kanwar that promotes the act of Sati. This is in relation to the occurrence of the Sati practice in question, which took place […]
Current Affairs 14 October 2024
CONTENTS Global Hunger Index 2024 Context: India’s struggle with hunger and malnutrition has been underscored by its ranking in the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI), where it stands 105th out of 127 countries with a score of 27.3, categorising it in the ‘serious’ range. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Hunger and Poverty, Government Policies and Interventions) […]
Current Affairs 12 October 2024
Contents: Chardham highway project Context: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has said that widening of the Gangotri road won’t violate SC order. Relevance: GS-III Environment and Ecology, Industry and Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Details: What are Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs)? Activities Allowed in ESZs The proposed highway will complement the under-development Char Dham Railway by […]
Current Affairs 11 October 2024
Contents: PM’s 10-point plan to strengthen India-ASEAN relations Context: The prime Minister of India attended the 21st ASEAN-Indian Summit 2024 that was recently held in Laos. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: PM’s 10-point plan to strengthen India-ASEAN relations: About Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) The Association of Southeast Asian Nations […]
Current Affairs 10 October 2024
Contents: NCBC recommends inclusion of 7 castes and sub-castes in OBC list Context: The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) Wednesday recommended the inclusion of seven castes and sub-castes from the Maharashtra state in the Central list of Other Backward Classes (OBC). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Other Backward […]
Current Affairs 09 October 2024
Contents: India contributes for Centre of Excellence for Traditional Medicine Context: India, the sixth largest global contributor of core funding to the World Health Organisation (WHO), has now committed to give more than $300 million for the organisation’s core programme of work from 2025 to 2028. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What […]