Daily Current Affairs for 03rd August 2022
India’s One-China Stand and Relations with Taiwan GS Paper 2: India and its Neighbourhood- Relations. Important For: Mains exam: India-China Relations Why in News Recently, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan has upset China as China considers Taiwan as its integral part. The visit to Taiwan is a dent on China’s One China […]
Daily Current Affairs for 02nd August 2022
Remembering Tilak, the ‘Father of Indian Unrest’ GS Paper 1: Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. Important For: Prelims exam: Tilak and his contributions Why in News In the eyes of Britishers, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, also known as Lokmanya Tilak, was the ‘Father […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 05th August 2022
My subsidy, your revdi GS Paper 2: Governance, Transparency, Accountability and Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services Important For: Mains exam: Freebies and its impact on representative democracy Context The Prime Minister has opened an important conversation over wasteful spending between people and their representatives. Issue related to freebies • It […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 04th August 2022
Public assets sale and the concern of ’fiduciary duty’ GS paper 3: Issues related to planning, Mobilization of resources, Growth and development Important for Prelims exam: NMP Mains exam: Sale of public assets and its impact Context The sale of the loss-making national carrier Air India to the Tata Group is a move that evoked […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 03nd August 2022
Need for a distinction between blasphemy and hate speech GS Paper 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism. Important For: Prelims exam: Sec 153A & 295A IPC Mains exam: Dealing with hate speeches What is Blasphemy? Blasphemy, as defined in some religions or religion-based laws, is an insult that shows contempt, disrespect or lack of […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 02nd August 2022
India’s unique Jobs Crisis GS Paper 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Important For: Prelims exam: Kuznets’ curve Mains exam: Employment problems in India Context There are fewer people employed in agriculture today, but the transformation has been weak. Those moving out of farms are working […]
Daily Current Affairs for 30th July 2022
Kangaroo court GS Paper 2: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Important For: Prelims exam: Kangaroo Court Mains exam: Impact of Kangaroo courts on justice and judicial system Why in News Chief Justice of India N V Ramana has said “kangaroo courts” run by the media are causing harm to the […]
Daily Current Affairs for 29th July 2022
Meaning of the ‘Johar’ greeting used by President Important For: Prelims exam: Johar Why in News The 15th President of India, Droupadi Murmu, assumed office with a ‘Johar’ greeting to the country. What is Johar? • ‘Johar’, which essentially means ‘salutation and welcome’, is used within the tribal communities of Jharkhand, and in parts of […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 30th July 2022
We need to protect whistle blowers GS Paper 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Important For: Mains exam: Role of Whistle blowers in the society and their protection Context “Words, words, words” was Hamlet’s reply to Polonius’ question, “What do you read, my lord?” That is what our Right to Information (RTI) Act, […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 29th July 2022
What numbers do not reveal about tiger conservation? GS Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Important For: Mains exam: Tigers conservation. Extinction, this ominous word has one meaning. The death of a species. And it is a word that we seem to hear so often these days, especially in the news. […]
Daily Current Affairs for 28th July 2022
SC upholds powers of arrest raid under PMLA for ED GS Paper 2: Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies. Important For: Prelims exam: ED, PMLA, Twin conditions Mains exam: Role of ED in prevention of Money Laundering Why in News The Supreme Court upheld the core amendments made to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 28th July 2022
The poor state of India’s fiscal federalism GS Paper 3: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein. Important For: Mains exam: Challenges to Fiscal Federalism The asymmetric federalism This asymmetric fiscal federalism, inherent […]
Daily Current Affairs for 26th July 2022
Tribal revolts that President Murmu invoked in her inaugural speech GS Paper 1: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. Important For: Prelims exam: Tribal Revolts Why in News Addressing the nation after being sworn-in, President Murmu spoke about her journey from a small tribal village […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 26th July 2022
53rd anniversary of Bank Nationalisation GS Paper 3: Indian Economy Important For: Prelims exam: Background of bank nationalisation Mains exam: Impact of Bank Nationalisation on Economy, Financial inclusion. Why in News Last week, on July 19 was the 53rd anniversary of 1st nationalisation where 14 banks were Nationalised. Nationalization of banks Nationalization of banks is […]
Daily Current Affairs for 25th July 2022
Anushilan Samiti GS Paper 1: Modern India Important For: Prelims exam: Anushilan Samiti and related personalities Why in News Union Education and Skill Development Minister has urged NCERT and the Education fraternity to include enough information about Anushilan Samiti, especially in the upcoming National Curriculum Framework Anushilan Samiti • Anushilan Samiti was an Indian fitness […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 25th July 2022
Weighing in on India’s investment-led revival GS Paper 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Important For: Prelims exam: Crowding-in, Mains exam: Importance of investment in growth & development The finance minister said recently at the third G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting hosted […]
Daily Current Affairs for 23th July 2022
Who was Raja Serfoji and his son Sivaji? GS Paper 1: Modern Indian History Important For: Prelims exam: About Raja Serfoji, Doctrine of lapse Why in News A rare 19th century painting of Raja Serfoji and his son Sivaji, which was stolen from Saraswathi Mahal, Thanjavur, a few years ago has been traced by Idol […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 23th July 2022
How we can have disaster-free floods GS Paper 2: Disaster management Important For: Prelims exam: Provisions of the Act Mains Exam: Flood disaster management Turning a crisis into an opportunity • Assam has been ravaged by two bouts of floods in quick succession. At the peak of floods in May, more than 2,000 villages and […]
Daily Current Affairs for 22nd July 2022
Kali Bein GS Paper 1: Art & Culture Important For: Prelims exam: Kali Bein Why in News Punjab Chief Minister has been admitted to Delhi’s Apollo Hospital, days after he had drunk a glass of water directly from the Kali Bein, a holy rivulet in Sultanpur Lodhi. What is the Kali Bein? • The 165-km […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 21th July 2022
Revamp India’s school health services GS Paper 2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Important For: Prelims exam: FRESH Approach Mains exam: Need of school health services reforms As schools reopen, there is a need and an opportunity for States to look at a comprehensive package […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21th July 2022
India-Vietnam ties GS Paper 3: International Relations Important For: Prelims exam: Various frameworks and exercise between India-Vietnam Mains exam: India-Vietnam relations Why in News India and Vietnam are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. Bolstering friendship between the two countries is a natural outcome of a growing convergence of their strategic and economic […]
Daily Current Affairs for 20th July 2022
NAMASTE scheme GS Paper 2: Government policies & interventions Important For: Prelims Exam: Salient features of NAMASTE scheme, Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 (PEMSR) and Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Mains exam: Manual Scavenging in India Why in News The Government has […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 20th July 2022
A new legislation that mirrors the old GS Paper 2: Government policies & interventions Important For: Mains exam: Issues with new draft Bill to replace the antiquated Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and way forwards. The Bill The Union Health Ministry recently published a new draft Bill to replace the antiquated Drugs and Cosmetics Act, […]
Daily Current Affairs for 19th July 2022
Mangal Pandey GS Paper 1: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors / contributions from different parts of the country. Important For: Prelims exam: Mangal Pandey Who was Mangal Pandey? • Mangal Pandey was an Indian soldier who played a key part in the events immediately preceding the outbreak of the Indian […]
Daily Current Affairs for 18th July 2022
Aanayoottu GS Paper 1: Art & Culture Important For: Prelims exam level: Aanayoottu Mains exam level: Not Much Why in News The precincts of Vadakkunnathan temple located in the heart of Thrissur city played host to another edition of ‘aanayoottu’, the ritualistic feeding ceremony of elephants. What is Aanayoottu? • The Aanayoottu (feeding of elephants) […]
Daily Current Affairs for 16th July 2022
NIRF Rankings 2022 GS Paper 2: Governance, Issues related to the development and management of the social sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resource Important for Prelims exam: NIRF ranking Why in news The Union Education Minister released the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings 2022 through a virtual conference. About NIRF Ranking • The […]
Daily Current Affairs for 15th July 2022
India-UAE Relation GS Paper 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s Interests Important for Prelims exam: I2U2, Abraham accord, AIM for Climate Mains exam: India’s interest in west asia Why in news UAE announced in I2U2 summit to Invest $2 Billion to Set Up Food Parks in India. In […]
Daily Current Affairs for 14th July 2022
Global Gender Gap Index GS paper 1: Women Empowerment, Issues in Indian Society Important for Prelims level exam: Ranking and Publisher Mains level exam: India’s progress in field of women empowerment, achievement and failure Why in news India ranks 135 out of 146 in the Gender Gap Index. About Global Gender Gap Index • The […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 18th July 2022
Orderly transition from coal to renewables GS Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Important For: Prelims: National Coal Index Mains: Energy Security Need of Energy Security • Since the onset of the pandemic and over the past few months, after the Ukraine-Russia war, commodity prices, especially that of energy, have surged worldwide. […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 16th July 2022
The Ukraine war and the return to Eurocentrism GS Paper 2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Important for Mains exam: Ukraine-Russia war and its effect on India’s interest Context The political and military aftermath of the Ukraine-Russia conflict could set the stage for the return of a […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 15th July 2022
New Draft National Policy on Disability (PwD) GS Paper 2: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by centre and states. Important For Prelims exam: Provision of draft policy Mains exam: Steps taken for empowerment of vulnerable sections of the population by centre and states Context The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has invited […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 14th July 2022
Staying watchful GS paper 3: Issues related to planning, Mobilization of resources, Growth and Development Important for Prelims level exam: Inflation, CPI, WPI Mains level exam: RBI efforts to contain inflation Context The CPI-based inflation is above 7 per cent for the third consecutive month and above the RBI’s 6 percent upper tolerance target for […]
Daily Current Affairs for 12th July 2022
Article 72 GS Paper 2: Indian Constitution, Provision Important for Prelims exam level: Article 72 Mains level exam: Pardoning power of President and Case related to it Why in news The Supreme Court held that the Centre was “bound to advise” the President to remit the life sentence of gangster Abu Salem in the 1993 […]
Daily Current Affairs for 11th July 2022
Zonal Council GS Paper 2: Centre-State Relation Important for: Prelims exam level: Zonal Councils, its structure and functions Mains exam level: Cooperative Federalism, States Reorganisation Act of 1956 and North-Eastern Council Act of 1971 Why in news Union Home and Cooperation Minister presided over the 30th meeting of Northern Zonal Council in Jaipur. About Zonal […]
Daily Current Affairs for 09th July 2022
G 20 GS Paper 2: Important International Institutions, agencies and fora – their Structure, Mandate. Important For: Prelims exam level: G20 Mains exam level: India and G20 Why in News External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councillor Wang Yi on Thursday (July 7) at the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting. On […]
Daily Current Affairs for 08th July 2022
Derecho GS Paper 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc. Important For: Prelims exam level: Derecho Mains exam level: Not Much Why in News Several states in the US were hit by a storm system called a derecho. As the storm rolled in, winds gusting at around 140 km per […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 11th July 2022
What ails the current approach to Ayurveda GS Paper 2: Government policy and Intervention Important for: Prelims exam level: Policy related to ayurveda sector in India Mains exam level: India’s traditional medical practices and their present relevance Context India planned to achieve “health for all” by 2000. We are nowhere near achieving this target even […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 09th July 2022
Legal and constitutional framework to deal with split in political party GS Paper 2: Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act. Important For: Prelims exam level: Art 324 Mains exam level: Powers of Election Commission Context The recent split in Shiv Sena and the subsequent political slugfest in Maharashtra has brought into focus the […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 09th July 2022
GS Paper 2: Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act. Important For: Prelims exam level: Art 324 Mains exam level: Powers of Election Commission Context The recent split in Shiv Sena and the subsequent political slugfest in Maharashtra has brought into focus the legal and constitutional framework to deal with issues when a party […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 08th July 2022
Amending environmental laws GS Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Important For: Prelims exam level: The amendments to the Law Mains exam level: Impact of the Amendments on Environment, Climate Justice Context • The Union Environment Ministry, tasked with safeguarding India’s forests and its environmental assets, proposes to amend sections of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 07th July 2022
World Kiswahili Language Day GS Paper 1: Art and Culture Important For: Prelims exam level: Kiswahili Language and associated region Mains exam level: Not much Why in news World Kiswahili Day is celebrated on the 7th of July every year following a declaration by UNESCO member states in this regard. Background ● This year marks […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 07th July 2022
Guidelines on Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements for Misleading Advertisements, 2022 GS Paper 2: Government policies and interventions Important For: Prelims exam level: CCPA, ASCI Mains exam level: Impact of rules on advertisement industry and society Why in News The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) recently issued guidelines to prevent false or misleading advertisements. […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 06th July 2022
Crude solution GS Paper 3: Indian Economy Important for: Prelims exam level: Windfall Tax Mains exam Level: Crude Solution Imposition of Windfall Tax: An Extraordinary decision Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. This seems to be the most charitable explanation one can give for the Centre’s decision last week to impose a windfall profits cess […]
Daily Current Affairs for 06th July 2022
State Ranking Index for NFSA GS Paper 2: Government Policy and Intervention, Poverty and Hunger eradication Important for: Prelims exam level: Ranking, NFSA Act Mains Exam level: Not much Why in news Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution released the 1st edition of ‘State Ranking Index for NFSA’ during the conference of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 05th July 2022
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) GS Paper 2: Government Agencies, Important for: Prelims exam level: CCPA and its function Mains Exam level: Consumer protection and welfare Why in news The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued guidelines for preventing unfair trade practices and violation of consumer rights with regard to levying of service charge […]
Daily Current Affairs for 04th July 2022
Alluri Sitarama Raju GS Paper 1: Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. Important for: Prelims exam level: Tribal Revolts Mains exam Level: Not Much Why in News The Prime minister is to launch year-long celebrations to remember contributions of Alluri Sitarama Raju The […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 04th July 2022
Technology is no panacea for custodial deaths GS Paper 2: Fundamental Right, Governance Important for: Prelims exam level: Not Much Mains exam Level: Prison Refrorms Context India has a grim record in police brutality and custodial violence. Between 2001 and 2018, 1,727 persons died in police custody, but only 26 policemen were convicted for such […]
Daily Current Affairs for 02nd July 2022
Jagannath Temple GS Paper 1: Art & Culture Important for: Prelims exam level: Temple Architecture Mains exam Level: Not Much Architecture • Jagannath Temple is a very big temple and covers an area of 37000 m2. • It is surrounded by a high fortified wall 6.1 m high is known as Meghanada Pacheri. • The […]
Daily Current Affairs for 01st July 2022
Deputy Chief Minister GS Paper 2: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government Important for: Prelims exam level: Deputy Chief Minister Mains exam Level: Role and significance of a Dy CM in state government Why in News Recently, after a high voltage political drama, the politics of […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 02st July 2022
A Renewables revolution GS Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Important for: Prelims exam level: Not Much Mains exam Level: Renewable energy and climate crisis Worrisome response of some nations Nero was famously accused of fiddling while Rome burned. Today, some leaders are doing worse. They are throwing fuel on the fire. […]