Daily Current Affairs for 24th May 2023
Ramgarh crater WHY IN NEWS? Ramgarh crater in Rajasthan’s Baran district, which is believed to have been formed around 600 million years ago, is set to undergo a remarkable transformation. The site will soon be converted into a captivating geo-tourist attraction HIGHLIGHTS According to reports, the crater, which is the third of its kind in […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 17th March 2023
China, India and the promise of the power of two Context The year 2023 marks a high point in India’s diplomacy, with its presidentship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the G-20. The focus is also on China which held “two sessions” recently: National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China. National Committee […]
Daily Current Affairs for 17th March 2023
NIOT to set-up Self-powered desalination plant in Lakshadweep Why in News? National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) is going to set-up green, self-powered desalination plant in Lakshadweep to provide portable water using Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) technology. What is Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) technology? The LTTD is a process under which the warm […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 28th February 2023
NEW START TREATY Context Recently, Russia suspended US on-site inspections under New START Treaty with United States of America. Background The initial Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty/START-I was inked in 1991 between the United States and the former Soviet Union and entered into effect in 1994. START-I lapsed in 2009, limiting the number of nuclear weapons (to 6,000) […]
Daily Current Affairs for 28th February 2023
Mad Cow Disease Why in News? Brazil will halt beef export to China after a case of mad cow disease was confirmed in the northern state of Para. What is Mad Cow Disease? Mad Cow Disease is also known as bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). It is degenerative, transmissible, slowly progressive, and a fatal infection that affects […]
Daily Current Affairs for 27th February 2023
Visit of Chancellor of Germany to India Why in News? The Chancellor of Germany, Mr. Olaf Scholz, is on a two-day State visit to India.This is Chancellor Scholz’s first visit to India in his current role. India-Germany Bilateral Relations: Background Germany is one of India’s most important partners in Europe, owing to the strength of […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 27th February 2023
Smoke signals from the renewable energy sphere Context The formal launch of the Indian Oil Corporation’s patented solar cook-stove at the India Energy Week 2023 by the Prime Minister must be looked at closely from the point of view of India’s national energy story. What is Surya Nutan? Surya Nutan is a Stationary, rechargeable, and always […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 24th February 2023
Rights at the centre Context The Supreme Court recently declared that children have the right to have their genetic information kept private in Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) tests without their consent. The judgement came in response to an appeal made by a man who questioned the legitimacy of his second kid while charging his wife of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 24th February 2023
Navy’s IFC-IOR ties up with Seychelles Why in News? Navy’s Information Fusion Centre for Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Regional Coordination Operations Centre (RCOC), Seychelles. What is the importance of the partnership? MoU seeks to foster collaboration towards enhancing maritime domain awareness, information sharing and expertise development. About […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 23th February 2023
India can become a biodiversity champion Context Currently, India hosts 17% of the planet’s human population and 17% of the global area in biodiversity hotspots, placing it at the helm to guide the planet in becoming biodiversity champions. Initiatives taken by India towards biodiversity conservation Union Budget 2023: Union Budget 2023 mentioned “Green Growth” as […]
Daily Current Affairs for 23th February 2023
Jaadui Pitara Why in News? Recently, Union Education Minister launched an innovative learning material for foundational years of children called “Jaadui Pitara”. About ‘Jaadui Pitara’ The ‘Jaadui Pitara’ or ‘Magic Collection is a play-based learning material for children in the age group of 3 to 8 years. It has been designed on the motto of “learning through […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 21th February 2023
Slow progress to creating a safe workplace for women Context Several athletes recently accused WFI (Wrestling Federation of India) of sexual harassment. The Sports Ministry wants an explanation from WFI. if WFI fails to respond, the Ministry will take action against the Federation in accordance with the rules of the National Sports Development Code, 2011. […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21th February 2023
DUSTLIK 2023 Why in News? The 4th edition of joint military exercise ‘DUSTLIK’ between the Indian Army and Uzbekistan Army commenced in Foreign Training Node, Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand). What is DUSTLIK Exercise? It is a joint training exercise that is conducted between the armies of India and Uzbekistan. The joint exercise would focus on joint counter-terrorist operations in […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 20th February 2023
Going off-course Context Union Budget allocated for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme for 2023-24 cut by 33%. What is MGNREGA? Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) 2005, is a flagship rural job scheme of the government aimed at providing employment opportunities to the rural poor. It is one of the largest […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 20th February 2023
An effort to go green Context Over the past two years, Hyderabad, which has emerged as a powerhouse of infrastructure growth in Telangana, has won multiple awards for being a green city with an improving forest cover. Hyderabad as the Green City Hyderabad was the recognized as the ‘World Green City’, 2022, by the International Association of […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 17th February 2023
Deep sea fish conservation must not go adrift Context The Supreme Court of India has given permission to fishermen using purse seine fishing gear to fish beyond territorial waters and within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Tamil Nadu. What is Purse seine fishing? A purse seine is made of a long wall of netting framed with […]
Daily Current Affairs for 20th February 2023
Why environmental surveillance for avian influenza is vital? Why in News? Scotland has been recently decimated by avian influenza (H5N1) or bird flu. H5N1 has caused unprecedented loss of tens of thousands of birds in the U.K. What is Avian Influenza (H5N1)? Avian influenza or bird flu refers to the disease caused by infection with […]
Daily Current Affairs for 18th February 2023
India-Japan Army exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ Why in News? The fourth edition of India-Japan bilateral Army exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ will be conducted at Camp Imazu in Shiga province, Japan. About Exercise Dharma Guardian It is the 4th edition of the joint military exercise “Dharma Guardian” between India and Japan. It is an annual event which is […]
Daily Current Affairs for 17th February 2023
Factors behind moderating CAD, how it will impact markets Why in News? Data released by the government shows that India’s exports and imports declined by 6.59%and 3.63% respectively in January. There are indications that the current account deficit (CAD) difference between exports and imports will moderate despite the global slowdown triggered by the rising inflation […]
Daily Current Affairs for 16th February 2023
Lithium discovery in India Why in News? In the Salal-Haimana area of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir, the Geological Survey of India has for the first time discovered lithium “inferred” resources(G3) of 5.9 million tonnes. What are inferred Resources? The term “inferred” refers to a mineral resource whose quantity, grade, and mineral composition are […]
Daily Current Affairs for 16th February 2023 (Hindi)
भारत में लिथियम की खोज खबरों में क्यों है? केंद्रशासित प्रदेश जम्मू-कश्मीर के सलाल-हैमाना क्षेत्र में, भारतीय भूवैज्ञानिक सर्वेक्षण ने पहली बार 5.9 मिलियन टन लिथियम “अनुमानित” संसाधनों (जी3) की खोज की है। अनुमानित संसाधन क्या हैं? शब्द “अनुमानित” एक खनिज संसाधन को संदर्भित करता है जिसकी मात्रा, ग्रेड और खनिज संरचना का केवल अस्थायी […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 09th February 2023
The role of labour unions in emerging sectors Context Layoffs have been taking place not only in India, but in major economies like the U.S. too. Large, medium and small enterprises as well as start ups have let go of dozens or even thousands of workers. In 2022, startups including Byju’s, Ola, Unacademy, Vedantu, Chargebee, […]
Daily Current Affairs for 09th February 2023
Coffee exports grow Why in News? During 2021-22, Indian coffee exports stood at USD 1.016 billion, growing by 38% from the previous year 2020-21, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Key Highlights In the year 2021-22, India was the 5th largest exporter of coffee in the world with a share […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 08th February 2023
Fiscal consolidation in the context of the Budget Context The Budget for 2023-24 has attempted to address the aspirations of different segments of society. It is a good effort in a difficult situation. Key Highlights Changes in the new income tax regime (in rebate limit and in tax slabs). A 33% increase in capital investment […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 07th February 2023
Freedom of speech and an ‘adolescent India’ Why in the News ? We are disappointed when adolescents are unable to behave with maturity but are often not surprised by their lack of it. Maturity, in a human, is the duty to conduct oneself in accordance with social norms, under varying circumstances, irrespective of how the […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 04th February 2023
Charge sheet scrutiny is not a case of prying eyes Context The highest court of India reached the almost last frontier of transparency in its agreeing to the live telecast of some of its hearings, a move warmly welcomed by activists clamouring for more openness in judicial proceedings. Key Point The Chief Justice of India’s […]
Daily Current Affairs for 08th February 2023
Child Marriage Why in News? Assam has arrested over 2,000 men in a state-wide crackdown on child marriages that have taken place in the state. Those arrested have been booked under the provisions of the stringent POCSO Act and the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act. Key Highlight Men who married girls below 14 years of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 07th February 2023
Earthquake Why in News? A major earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, killing more than 2,600 people and flattening thousands of buildings as rescuers dug with bare hands for survivors. Key Highlights Three earthquakes measuring — 7.8, 7.6, and 6.0 — magnitude on the Richter scale has devastated Turkey and Syria, while the impacting regions as […]
Daily Current Affairs for 04th February 2023
Judicial majoritarianism Why in News? The recent majority judgment of the Supreme Court on demonetisation comes under criticism, the minority judgment by J. Nagarathna is being hailed for its challenge to the RBI’s institutional acquiescence to the Central government. What is judicial majoritarianism? As opposed to standard matters heard by Division Benches consisting of two […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 31th January 2023
Tasks for India’s millet revolution Context The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets. Key Highlights Millets have special nutritive properties (they are high in protein, dietary fiber, micronutrients and antioxidants) and special agronomic characteristics (drought resistant and suitable for semi-arid regions). Two groups […]
Daily Current Affairs for 31th January 2023
Polar Vertex Why in News? It has been a cold January in Asia from China, Japan, and the Korean Peninsula where heavy snow and blizzards temporarily shut down highways, to unusually chilly weather across South Asia,including many parts of India. Key Highlights Asia’s extreme cold is largely the result of the so-called ‘polar vortex’. Theterm […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 30th January 2023
Revisit the tax treatment of tobacco products Context In India, tobacco taxes have not increased significantly since the implementation of the Goods and Services Taxation (GST) over five years ago, making these products increasingly affordable, as recent studies show. Key Points In 2017, the economic burden and health care expenses due to tobacco use and […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 27th January 2023
The moral and intellectual crises in economic policies Context Delhi in the third week of January has framed the moral and intellectual crises affecting Indian economic policies. Key Highlights In the first instance, speaking at a session at the World Economic Forum in Davos on India’s road to a $10 trillion economy, the Chairman of […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 25th January 2023
Working hand in hand to showcase India Context The Ministry of Railways, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, is launching its Jagannath Yatra train package, an eight day tour that begins in from Delhi, traverses Kashi, Baidyanath Dham, Jagannath Puri, Bhubaneshwar and Konark, and ends at the Vishnupad temple in Gaya. Historical Background of […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 24th January 2023
Data protection for minors Context The draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, 2022 currently provides for mandatory parental consent for all data processing activities by children, defined as any person aged under 18 years. This approach however misses the mark on two fronts. Scope of Present Bill The DPDP Bill, 2022 applies to all […]
Daily Current Affairs for 30th January 2023
Safe abortion Why in News? Delhi High Court has allowed a raped minor to terminate her 25-week pregnancy, and framed guidelines forofficersinvestigating cases of rape and sexual assault where the pregnancy exceeds 24 weeks. How did abortion laws come about in India? In the 1960s, in the wake of a high number of induced abortions […]
Daily Current Affairs for 27th January 2023
Indus treaty notice to Pak Why in News? New DelhiI has issued a notice to Islamabad seeking modification of the more than six decade old Indus Waters Treaty that governs the sharing of waters of six rivers in the Indus system between the two countries. Key Highlights Notice follows Pakistan’s continued “intransigence” in implementing the […]
Daily Current Affairs for 25th January 2023
Ken-Betwa river link project Why in News? Recently, the Steering Committee of the KenBetwa Link Project (KBLP) held its third meeting in New Delhi. What is Ken-Betwa Link? The link will be in the form of a canal that will be fed by the new Daudhan Dam on the Ken, to be built within the […]
Daily Current Affairs for 24th January 2023
IMMUNE IMPRINTING Why in News? Recent studies have shown that a phenomenon in our body, called immune imprinting, might be making new boosters for coronavirus less effective than expected. Key Point Bivalent boosters made to counter both the Omicron strains and the original corona virus strain don’t generate significantly greater antibody responses than an additional […]
UPSC Prelims Strategy: Dos and Don’ts
UPSC Prelims Strategy: Dos and Don’ts Since it is often said that well begun is half done, the right and smart preparation strategies for UPSC Preliminary Exam not only increase one’s chances of qualifying for the next round, i.e., Mains Exam but also assures high success probability in the final selection. Indeed, a good start […]
Time Management Tips for UPSC Exam Preparation
Time Management Tips for UPSC Exam Preparation American author, success coach, and one of the most influential motivational speakers of present times, Tony Robbins, says, “Once you have mastered time, you will understand how true it is that most people overestimate what they can accomplish in a year – and underestimate what they can achieve […]
Why mock interview is important for UPSC aspirants
Why mock interview is important for UPSC aspirants With the preliminary and the mains round of the UPSC Civil Services examinations now over, aspirants who have cleared the tests are now gearing up for the final round – personality test/interview. While aspirants might have gotten confident by now having cleared the two written rounds, it […]
IAS Preparation Strategy for UPSC CSE by Success Guru AK Mishra
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Daily Editorial Analysis for 23th January 2023
India’s urbanisation policies Context A report by the World Bank, released in November last year, on financing India’s urban infrastructure needs, focuses on private investments ameliorating urban problems. Key Highlights The push to attract private capital, since the 1990s, followed by the urban reforms. After three decades of reforms, urban finance predominantly comes from the […]
Daily Current Affairs for 23th January 2023
Dry, cold winter and rabi crop Why in News? 2021-22 was the Year of Climate Change for Indian agriculture. Every single month from September 2021 to January 2022 recorded excess rain, which significantly damaged the post-monsoon kharif crop at the time of harvesting Key Highlights 2022-23 has been quite different.Rainfall was 37.4% below the all-India […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 21th January 2023
Autonomy at the panchayat level Context A sarpanch from Telangana had taken out a loan to undertake development works in the village and was unable to bear the burden after the State government’s inordinate delay in releasing bill payments then he suicide. Key Highlights A few sarpanch resigned from office and voiced their anger at […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21th January 2023
Annual Status of Education Report Why in News? The Annual Status of Education Report (Rural) for 2022 was released by the Pratham Foundation. About ASER The first ASER was conducted in 2005 and repeated annually for ten years. ASER is a rural survey, and urban areas are not covered in it. ASER 2022 reached almost […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 16th January 2023
Entering a year of uncertainty Context Soothsayers seldom read the future correctly, especially in the realm of geopolitics. Quite a few soothsayers, however, were partially right at the beginning of 2022 when they said that uncertainty and impermanence would dictate the course of world events that year. The year did witness a spike in geopolitical […]
Daily Current Affairs for 16th January 2023
Marriage of Underage Muslim Girl Why in News? The Supreme Court on Friday (January 13) agreed to examine a decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court holding that a Muslim girl can marry a person of her choice after attaining puberty. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud said the […]
Daily Current Affairs for 12th January 2023
National Youth Festival 2023 Why in News? The 26th edition of National Youth Festival will be held from January 12 to 16, 2023, at Hubballi-Dharwad, Karnataka, and is being organised by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports in partnership with Government of Karnataka. Key Points Theme – ‘Viksit Yuva Viksit Bharat’ The National […]