Daily Current Affairs for 11th Dec 2023
GS PAPER: III P.M Vishwakarma Scheme Why in the news? According to the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship,21.15 lakh applications has been received under PM Vishwakarma Scheme. The highest number of applications had come from Karnataka (6.28 lakh), followed by West Bengal (4.04 lakh), Assam (1.83 lakh), Uttar Pradesh (1.53 lakh) and Andhra Pradesh […]
Daily Current Affairs for 11th Dec 2023 Hindi
जीएस पेपर: III पीएम विश्वकर्मा योजना खबरों में क्यों? कौशल विकास और उद्यमिता मंत्रालय के अनुसार, पीएम विश्वकर्मा योजना के तहत 21.15 लाख आवेदन प्राप्त हुए हैं। सबसे अधिक आवेदन कर्नाटक (6.28 लाख) से आए थे, इसके बाद पश्चिम बंगाल (4.04 लाख), असम (1.83 लाख), उत्तर प्रदेश (1.53 लाख) और आंध्र प्रदेश (1.21 लाख) थे। […]
Daily Current Affairs for 09th Dec 2023
GS PAPER: III RBI keeps repo rate at 6.5% raises GDP growth forecast Context The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep key interest rates unchanged, raise its GDP growth projection to 7%, and maintain an average inflation forecast at 5.4%. The RBI Governor warns that inflation could spike through […]
Daily Current Affairs for 09th Dec 2023 Hindi
जीएस पेपर: III आरबीआई ने रेपो रेट 6.5% पर बरकरार रखा, जीडीपी वृद्धि का अनुमान बढ़ाया प्रसंग भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक की मौद्रिक नीति समिति (एमपीसी) ने प्रमुख ब्याज दरों को अपरिवर्तित रखने, अपने सकल घरेलू उत्पाद की वृद्धि के अनुमान को 7% तक बढ़ाने और औसत मुद्रास्फीति के पूर्वानुमान को 5.4% पर बनाए रखने का […]
Daily Current Affairs for 08th Dec 2023
GS PAPER: II Ethics panel report Why in the news? The Ethics Committee will present a report in the Lok Sabha on the allegations against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra of asking questions in exchange for money. It has been listed in the proceedings of the House. About the case Recently The Lok Sabha Ethics […]
Daily Current Affairs for 08th Dec 2023 Hindi
जीएस पेपर: II आचार समिति की रिपोर्ट खबरों में क्यों? आचार समिति तृणमूल कांग्रेस सांसद महुआ मोइत्रा के खिलाफ पैसों के बदले प्रश्न पूछने के आरोप पर लोकसभा में रिपोर्ट पेश करेगी। इसे सदन की कार्यवाही में सूचीबद्ध किया गया है। मामले के बारे में हाल ही में लोकसभा आचार समिति ने औपचारिक रूप से […]
Daily Current Affairs for 07th Dec 2023
GS PAPER: II Migrant quota cleared for J&K Assembly Why in the news? The Lok Sabha passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, the former legislation seeking to reserve seats for “Kashmiri migrants, people displaced from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir [PoK] and Scheduled Tribes” in the […]
Daily Current Affairs for 07th Dec 2023 Hindi
जीएस पेपर: II जम्मू-कश्मीर विधानसभा के लिए प्रवासी कोटा को मंजूरी खबरों में क्यों? लोकसभा ने जम्मू और कश्मीर पुनर्गठन (संशोधन) विधेयक, 2023 और जम्मू और कश्मीर आरक्षण (संशोधन) विधेयक, 2023पारित किया, यह कानून “कश्मीरी प्रवासियों, पाकिस्तान के कब्जे वाले कश्मीर [पीओके] से विस्थापित लोगों” तथा अनुसूचित जनजातियो के लिए जम्मू-कश्मीर विधानसभा जो अभी गठित […]
Daily Current Affairs for 06th Dec 2023 Hindi
जीएस पेपर: III COP28 जलवायु शिखर सम्मेलन : ग्लोबल स्टॉकटेक ड्राफ्ट खबरों में क्यों? COP28 के चल रहे सत्र के दौरान, पहली बार, संयुक्त राष्ट्र के वार्षिक जलवायु शिखर सम्मेलन में जिस प्रमुख दस्तावेज़ पर बातचीत हो रही है, उसके मसौदा पाठ में दुनिया से सभी जीवाश्म ईंधन को ख़त्म करने की आवश्यकता को रेखांकित […]
Daily Current Affairs for 05th Dec 2023
GS PAPER: III Strength of women in armed forces Why in the news? On the occasion of Navy Day speaking in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district on the Konkan coast,the Prime Minister Modi said that the government was committed to increasing the strength of women in the armed forces. Women in defence forces In Indian Armed Forces, […]
Daily Current Affairs for 05th Dec 2023 Hindi
जीएस पेपर: III सशस्त्र बलों में महिलाओं का सशक्तिकरण खबरों में क्यों? नौसेना दिवस के अवसर पर कोंकण तट पर महाराष्ट्र के सिंधुदुर्ग जिले में बोलते हुए, प्रधान मंत्री मोदी ने कहा कि सरकार सशस्त्र बलों में महिलाओं की संख्या बढ़ाने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है। रक्षा बलों में महिलाएं भारतीय सशस्त्र बलों में, जिन हथियारों […]
Daily Current Affairs for 04th Dec 2023
GS PAPER: II 135 Chinese boats spotted near reef off Philippines Why in the news? The Philippines has reported that over 135 Chinese vessels are “swarming” a reef off its coast, causing alarm and a lack of response from the Philippine Coast Guard. The Chinese boats are scattered within the boomerang-shaped Whitsun Reef, which is […]
Daily Current Affairs for 04th Dec 2023 Hindi
जीएस पेपर: II फिलीपींस रीफ के पास 135 चीनी नावें देखी गईं खबरों में क्यों? फिलीपींस ने बताया है कि 135 से अधिक चीनी जहाज उसके तट से दूर एक चट्टान पर मंडरा रहे हैं, जिससे चिंता पैदा हो रही है और फिलीपीन तट रक्षक की प्रतिक्रिया में कमी आ रही है। चीनी नावें बूमरैंग […]
Daily Current Affairs for 28th Oct 2023
GS PAPER: II What is Bidenomics? Why in the news? Recently, the Biden administration has been negotiating a major infrastructure bill with Congress. This bill is seen as a key part of Bidenomics, and its passage would be a major victory for the administration. What is meant by the term Bidenomics? Bidenomics is the term […]
Daily Current Affairs for 27th Oct 2023
GS PAPER: II APAAR ID: What is it and how will it work? Why in the news? The Education Ministry has introduced the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) and directed schools to obtain the consent of parents to initiate the APAAR enrollment process. What is APAAR ID? Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR ID) […]
Daily Current Affairs for 26th Oct 2023
GS PAPER: I What is Cubism Art Work? Why in the news? Recently, October 25, 2023, marked the 142nd birth anniversary of Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Picasso, along with his friend and collaborator Georges Braque, pioneered Cubism. What is Cubism? Cubism is an early-20th-century avant-garde art movement […]
Daily Current Affairs for 26th Oct 2023 Hindi
GS PAPER: I क्यूबिज़्म आर्ट वर्क खबरों में क्यों? हाल ही में, 25 अक्टूबर, 2023 को 20वीं सदी के सबसे प्रभावशाली कलाकारों में से एक पाब्लो पिकासो की 142वीं जयंती मनाई गई। पिकासो ने अपने मित्र और सहयोगी जॉर्जेस ब्रैक के साथ मिलकर क्यूबिज़्म की शुरुआत की। क्यूबिज़्म क्या है? क्यूबिज्म 20वीं सदी की शुरुआत […]
Daily Current Affairs for 25th Oct 2023 Hindi
GS PAPER: II ओलंपिक शहरों का चयन खबरों में क्यों? हाल ही में, भारतीय प्रधान मंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने मुंबई में 141वें अंतर्राष्ट्रीय ओलंपिक समिति (आईओसी) सत्र के उद्घाटन समारोह के दौरान सार्वजनिक रूप से 2036 में ओलंपिक खेलों की मेजबानी करने के भारत के इरादे की घोषणा की। ओलंपिक शहरों का चयन कैसे किया […]
Daily Current Affairs for 25th Oct 2023
GS PAPER: II Selection of Olympic Cities Why in the news? Recently, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly declared India’s intention to host the Olympic Games, preferably in 2036, during the opening ceremony of the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Mumbai. How are Olympic cities selected? The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is responsible […]
Daily Current Affairs for 23th Oct 2023
GS PAPER: II Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961 Why in the news? Recently, Canada recalled its diplomats from India after India threatened to revoke their diplomatic immunity. What is Diplomatic Immunity? Diplomatic immunity is a privilege that exempts diplomats from certain laws and taxes in the country where they are posted. It is granted […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21th Oct 2023
GS PAPER: III Astronomers Detect Oldest Fast Radio Burst Why in the news? Recently, a team of astronomers has detected the oldest-known fast radio burst (FRB) yet. The FRB, called FRB 230120, was detected using the Australian SKA Pathfinder, a radio telescope in the state of Western Australia. Its location was pinpointed by the European […]
Daily Current Affairs for 20th Oct 2023
GS PAPER: II Putin’s Nuclear Briefcase Why in the news? The Russian nuclear briefcase was recently spotted with President Putin during his visit to China. This is a rare sighting, as the briefcase is usually kept very secret. What is the nuclear briefcase? The nuclear briefcase, also known as the Cheget, is a system in […]
Daily Current Affairs for 19th Oct 2023
GS PAPER: III Largest Marsquake Recorded By NASA Why in the news? Recently, NASA’s InSight lander detected the largest quake yet recorded on Mars. The quake had a magnitude of 4.7, which is fairly modest by Earth standards but strong for our planetary neighbour. The Marsquake was centred in the Al-Qahira Vallis region in the […]
Daily Current Affairs for 18th Oct 2023
GS PAPER: II Supreme Court On Same-Sex Marriage Why in the news? Recently, a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud refused to grant legal status to same-sex marriages. The judges made statements on four key questions related to same-sex marriage. On the fundamental right […]
Daily Current Affairs for 17th Oct 2023
GS PAPER: III New Directive by CBDT on Angel Tax Why in the news? Recently, new tax directives have been issued on start-ups by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). These are as follows: DPIIT-recognized start-ups will not be subject to scrutiny for angel tax under Section 56(2)(viib) of the Income-tax Act. If a […]
Daily Current Affairs for 16th Oct 2023
GS PAPER: II Birth of the Jewish State, Israel Why in the news? The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas, which was launched as a surprise attack by Hamas has its roots in the history and origin of Israel. To understand how Jews first migrated to Palestine and how Israel was born, one must explore […]
Daily Current Affairs for 14th Oct 2023
GS PAPER: II Foetal Viability and MTP Act, 1971 Why in the news? Recently, the Supreme Court of India is currently deliberating on a case that involves a 27-year-old married woman seeking permission to terminate her 26-week pregnancy. The case has raised crucial questions concerning a woman’s autonomy to make decisions about her pregnancy, rights […]
Daily Current Affairs for 13th Oct 2023
GS PAPER: I Naik Yeshwant Ghadge Why in the news? Recently, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tributes at the VC Yeshwant Ghadge Sundial Memorial in Montone, Italy. Defence Minister’s visit to the memorial is a reminder of the shared military history between India and Italy from World War II, and the participation of Indian soldiers […]
Daily Current Affairs for 13th Oct 2023 Hindi
GS PAPER: I नाइक यशवन्त घाडगे खबरों में क्यों? हाल ही में रक्षा मंत्री राजनाथ सिंह ने इटली के मोंटोन में वीसी यशवंत घाडगे सूंडियाल मेमोरियल में श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित की। रक्षा मंत्री की स्मारक यात्रा द्वितीय विश्व युद्ध से भारत और इटली के बीच साझा सैन्य इतिहास और इटली को आजाद कराने के अभियान में […]
Daily Current Affairs for 12th Oct 2023
GS PAPER: III Royalty rates for Strategically Significant Minerals Why in the news? Recently, the centre has approved an amendment to a key law in order to specify competitive royalty rates for the mining of three strategically significant minerals – lithium, niobium, and rare earth elements (REEs). The decision comes after the government removed six […]
Daily Current Affairs for 12th Oct 2023 Hindi
GS PAPER: III रणनीतिक रूप से महत्वपूर्ण खनिजों के लिए रॉयल्टी दरें खबरों में क्यों? हाल ही में, केंद्र ने तीन रणनीतिक रूप से महत्वपूर्ण खनिजों – लिथियम, नाइओबियम और दुर्लभ पृथ्वी तत्वों (आरईई) के खनन के लिए प्रतिस्पर्धी रॉयल्टी दरों को निर्दिष्ट करने के लिए एक प्रमुख कानून में संशोधन को मंजूरी दे दी […]
Daily Current Affairs for 28th Sep 2023
GS PAPER – I UNFPA REPORT ON INDIAN AGEING Why in news? With the decadal growth rate of the elderly population of India estimated at 41% and its share of the total population projected to double to over 20% by 2050, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), India, in its 2023 India Ageing Report, has […]
Daily Current Affairs for 28th Sep 2023 Hindi
GS PAPER – I भारतीय उम्र बढ़ने पर यूएनएफपीए की रिपोर्ट खबरों में क्यों? भारत की बुजुर्ग आबादी की दशकीय वृद्धि दर 41% होने का अनुमान है और 2050 तक कुल आबादी में इसकी हिस्सेदारी दोगुनी होकर 20% से अधिक होने का अनुमान है, संयुक्त राष्ट्र जनसंख्या कोष (यूएनएफपीए), भारत ने अपनी 2023 इंडिया एजिंग […]
Daily Current Affairs for 27th Sep 2023 Hindi
GS PAPER – II फाइव आइज़ एलायंस खबरों में क्यों? जब से कनाडाई प्रधान मंत्री ने सुझाव दिया कि कनाडा में एक सिख अलगाववादी नेता और खालिस्तान आंदोलन के समर्थक की हत्या में भारत सरकार का “संभावित संबंध” हो सकता है, तब से इन दोनों देशों के बीच संबंध तनावपूर्ण हो गए हैं। प्रधान मंत्री […]
Daily Current Affairs for 27th Sep 2023
GS PAPER – II FIVE EYES ALLIANCE Why in News? Ever since the Canadian Prime Minister suggested that the Indian Government might have “potential ties” to the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader and supporter of the Khalistan Movement in Canada, the relationship between these two nations has become strained. The Prime Minister’s claims find […]
Daily Current Affairs for 26th Sep 2023
GS PAPER – II Philippines removes China’s barrier in disputed shoal Why in news? The Philippine coast guard said it has complied with a presidential order to remove a floating barrier placed by China’s coast guard to prevent Filipino fishing boats from entering a lagoon in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. About […]
Daily Current Affairs for 26th Sep 2023 Hindi
GS PAPER – II फिलीपींस ने विवादित क्षेत्र में चीन की बाधा हटाई खबरों में क्यों? फिलीपीन तट रक्षक ने कहा कि उसने दक्षिण चीन सागर में एक विवादित तट पर फिलिपिनो मछली पकड़ने वाली नौकाओं को लैगून में प्रवेश करने से रोकने के लिए चीन के तट रक्षक द्वारा लगाए गए अस्थायी अवरोधक को […]
Daily Current Affairs for 25th Sep 2023
GS PAPER – II Aadhaar unreliable in ‘hot, humid’ India: rating agency Why in news? Global rating major Moody’s Investors Service has flagged concerns about security and privacy vulnerabilities in centralised identification systems such as India’s Aadhaar programme. The unique ID system often results in “service denials”, and using biometric technologies in humid conditions is […]
Daily Current Affairs for 23th Sep 2023
GS PAPER – III INDIAN NAVAL SHIP SAHYADRI PARTICIPATES IN THE MAIDEN INDIA-INDONESIA-AUSTRALIA TRILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE Why in news? Indian Navy’s indigenously built warship INS Sahyadri, mission deployed in Indo-Pacific, participated in the maiden trilateral Maritime Partnership Exercise with the ships and aircraft from the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and Indonesian Navy from 20 – […]
Daily Current Affairs for 23th Sep 2023 Hindi
GS PAPER – III भारतीय नौसेना जहाज सह्याद्री ने प्रथम भारत-इंडोनेशिया-ऑस्ट्रेलिया त्रिपक्षीय समुद्री अभ्यास में भाग लिया खबरों में क्यों? भारतीय नौसेना के स्वदेश निर्मित युद्धपोत आईएनएस सह्याद्री, मिशन को इंडो-पैसिफिक में तैनात किया गया, ने 20 – 21 सितंबर 2023 तक रॉयल ऑस्ट्रेलियाई नौसेना (आरएएन) और इंडोनेशियाई नौसेना के जहाजों और विमानों के साथ […]
Daily Current Affairs for 22th Sep 2023
GS PAPER – II Panel suggests GPS trackers to reduce overcrowding in prisons Why in news? A parliamentary panel has recommended ankle trackers or bracelets on prison inmates to reduce overcrowding in prisons. Committee’s Recommendation The Parliamentary Committee on Home Affairs, said that technology can be explored to produce cost-effective bracelets or anklet trackers that […]
Daily Current Affairs for 22th Sep 2023 Hindi
GS PAPER – II जेलों में भीड़भाड़ कम करने के लिए जीपीएस ट्रैकर का सुझाव खबरों में क्यों? एक संसदीय पैनल ने जेलों में भीड़भाड़ कम करने के लिए कैदियों को एंकल ट्रैकर या कंगन पहनाने की सिफारिश की है। समिति की सिफ़ारिश गृह मामलों की संसदीय समिति ने कहा कि लागत प्रभावी कंगन या […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21th Sep 2023 Hindi
GS PAPER: II डिजिटल व्यक्तिगत डेटा संरक्षण विधेयक, 2023 खबरों में क्यों? भारत सरकार जल्द ही डिजिटल पर्सनल डेटा प्रोटेक्शन एक्ट के तहत शिकायत निवारण के लिए एक प्रमुख संगठन डेटा प्रोटेक्शन बोर्ड (DPB) की स्थापना करेगी। डिजिटल व्यक्तिगत डेटा संरक्षण अधिनियम के प्रावधानों को लागू करने के लिए डेटा संरक्षण बोर्ड एक प्रमुख संगठन […]
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Current Affairs and IAS Exam: Staying Ahead of the Curve
Current Affairs and IAS Exam: Staying Ahead of the Curve The Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is one of the most prestigious and challenging examinations in India. Aspirants who dream of serving the nation as civil servants invest their time, effort, and energy into rigorous IAS coaching. However, to […]