Daily Current Affairs for 30th May 2022
‘Nano Urea (Liquid) Plant’ Why in News • The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, addressed the ‘Sahakar Se Prosperity’ conference in Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat. Prime Minister Modi also inaugurated the world’s first ‘Nano Urea (Liquid) Plant’ at IFFCO’s Kalol unit. Key point • There was a demand of the people associated with the […]
Daily Current Affairs for 28th May 2022
India Drone Festival 2022 Why in News • The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated India’s biggest drone festival – India Drone Festival 2022. Key point • The Prime Minister also interacted with farmer drone pilots, witnessed open drone demonstrations and interacted with start-ups at the Drone Exhibition Centre. The Prime Minister also gave […]
Daily Current Affairs for 28th May 2022
India Drone Festival 2022 Why in News • The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated India’s biggest drone festival – India Drone Festival 2022. Key point • The Prime Minister also interacted with farmer drone pilots, witnessed open drone demonstrations and interacted with start-ups at the Drone Exhibition Centre. The Prime Minister also gave […]
Daily Current Affairs for 27th May 2022
Import Policy of Paper Products Why in News • The import policy of major paper products has been revised from ‘Open 5’ to ‘Mukta subject to compulsory registration under Paper Import Monitoring System’. A notification in this regard was issued by DGFT. About notification • This order will be applicable to various paper products including […]
Daily Current Affairs for 26th May 2022
Bongosagar exercise Why in News • The third edition of the bilateral naval exercise ‘Bongosagar’ between the Indian Navy (IN) and the Bangladesh Navy (BN) began at Port Mongla, Bangladesh. Main point • The harbor phase of the exercise is scheduled from May 24 to 25, followed by a sea phase in the North Bay […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 25th May 2022
The new Indo-Pacific bloc Context: 12 countries including India have agreed to join the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework launched by the US. Why the framework • The Biden Administration’s realization that its near-on looker status to the trade arrangements in the region did not match its Indo-Pacific strategic objectives spurred work on a new framework for […]
Daily Current Affairs for 25th May 2022
What’s the 4-nation Quad, where did it come from? Why In News: Leaders of four countries — India, the United States, Australia, and Japan, met for the second-in person summit of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad in Tokyo. What is the Quad and why was it formed? • The Quad is an informal multilateral […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 24th May 2022
All hands on deck The Union government’s decision to cut the excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹8 and ₹6, respectively, is a belated acknowledgement that April’s multi-year highs in inflation were spurred in significant measure by high fuel prices. Cause of concern • With the price of the Indian basket of crude oil […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 23th May 2022
How to sustain the post-Covid surge in FDI inflows Despite the major slowdown in the global economy induced by the Covid-19 pandemic and the projections of World Investment Report of expected decline in FDI flows of 30-40 per cent, the resilient Asian economies witnessed favourable FDI flows which were rather higher than the global average […]
Daily Current Affairs for 24th May 2022
Inter-State council Why in News: The Inter-State Council, which works to promote and support cooperative federalism in the country, has been reconstituted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as Chairman and Chief Ministers of all States and six Union Ministers as members. What is Inter-State Council? The Constitution of India in Article 263, provided that an […]
Daily Current Affairs for 23th May 2022
Biological Research Regulatory Approval Portal (BioRRAP) Why in News: In keeping with the spirit of “One Nation,One Portal”, Union Minister of State (IC) Ministry of Science and Technology launched Single National Portal for Biotech researchers and Start-ups. What is the purpose ? • The Portal “BioRRAP” will cater to all those seeking regulatory approval for […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21th May 2022
India gets the highest annual FDI inflow of USD 83.57 billion in FY21-22 Key Highlights: • India rapidly emerges as a preferred investment destination; FDI inflows have increased 20-fold in last 20 years. • FDI equity inflows in Manufacturing rise by 76% in FY 2021-22 • FDI inflows rise by 23% post-Covid • Karnataka emerges […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 21th May 2022
The inequality conundrum What do the reports and experts say: • The World Inequality Report said in last December that the top 10% of the Indian population had 57% of the country’s total national income in 2021, while the top 1% held 22%. • The latest report by the Institute of Competitiveness quotes the country’s […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 20th May 2022
Bridging the health policy to execution chasm Context: This year, the Union government released a guidance document on the setting up of a ‘public health and management cadre’ (PHMC) as well as revised editions of the Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) for ensuring quality health care in government facilities Background • The ‘public health and […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 18th May 2022
Pushing Sagarmala: While there have been significant gains, overall progress has been sporadic Multimodal terminals built at Varanasi, Sahibganj and Haldia along the Ganges thus enable goods to be ferried to northeastern states through Bangladesh. River cruise terminal infrastructure and jetties is being put into place. Background: • The Sagarmala programme is the flagship programme […]
Daily Current Affairs for 18th May 2022
Stagflation Stagflation is a combination of the words stagnation and inflation. It describes an economic condition characterized by slow growth and high unemployment (economic stagnation) mixed with rising prices (inflation). Unemployment and inflation • The idea of stagflation is closely linked to the Phillips curve which tried to establish that there was a negative empirical […]
Daily Current Affairs for 17th May 2022
Endosulfan Why in News: The Supreme Court has slammed the Kerala government for doing “virtually nothing” for endosulfan pesticide exposure victims. What is Endosulfan? • It is a widely-banned pesticide with hazardous effect. • It’s a Persistent Organic Pollutant. • It is primarily used as an insecticide in agriculture • It is also used as […]
Daily Current Affairs for 16th May 2022
Vaccine against 3 encephalitis viruses Syllabus Relevance: Prelims Why in News: Researchers designed a virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine candidate that uses proteins from the outer shells of the viruses. • A vaccine for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), western equine encephalitis virus (WEEV), and Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV) was found to be safe, well-tolerated […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 17th May 2022
Urban Heat Island What are urban heat islands? An urban heat island occurs when a city experiences much warmer temperatures than nearby rural areas. Why and How Does Urban Heat Island Happen? • Grass, trees and other vegetation have a natural ability to cool the air through moisture evaporation. This process is a byproduct of […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 16th May 2022
Devasahayam Pillai Why in News: Pope Francis canonised Blessed Devasahayam during the Canonisation Mass in St Peter’s Basilica • He was born a Hindu in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu and converted to Christianity in the 18th century. Became the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by the Vatican Besides Devasahayam, the Pope […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 16tt May 2022
The art of China’s legalpolitik Paper: II For Mains: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context of News: As the worldwide death toll from Covid-19 pandemic mounts by the weekend it had crossed 33,000, an important argument is unfolding about China’s responsibility for wreaking the havoc. Lawyers and activists have […]
Daily Current Affairs for 01 & 02 April 2022
Sparsh plan Why in News • Pension Administration System – Defense (Sparsh) has achieved a significant milestone of successfully inducting about five lakh defense pensioners on this platform at present. Key point • In keeping with the Digital India vision of the Government of India, the Ministry of Defense implemented the SPARSH scheme as an […]
Daily Current Affairs for 30th &31st March 2021
Rajasthan Day 2022 Why in News • Rajasthan Day or Rajasthan Foundation Day is celebrated on 30 March every year. Key Point • This is the 72nd foundation day of Rajasthan being celebrated. On this day, the bravery, strong will and sacrifice of the people of Rajasthan are bowed down. • Many festivals and events […]
Daily Current Affairs for 29th March 2021
India and UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Why in News • The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and the United Arab Emirates at a press conference held on 28 March 2022 during his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & […]
Daily Current Affairs for 03rd March 2021
Quad virtual summit Why in News • The Prime Minister took part in a virtual summit of the top leadership of the Quod with US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan. Key point • The summit reviewed the progress made on the Quad initiatives since […]
Current Affairs for 01st March 2021
Sarojini Naidu Why in News • Sarojini Naidu’s death anniversary is on 02 March 2022. Sarojini Naidu became the first governor of Uttar Pradesh after independence. During his tenure, he died of a heart attack on March 02, 1949. Sarojini Naidu was very intelligent since childhood. Key point • Sarojini Naidu was also a great […]
Daily Current Affairs for 28th Feb 2021
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Why in News • The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the launch of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), a central sector scheme of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, at the national level for five years with a budget of Rs 1600 crore. […]
Daily Current Affairs for 25th & 26th Feb 2021
PM-DIVINE Scheme Why in News • The population-based cancer registry of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) shows that the Northeast region has the highest incidence of cancer in India. Key point • The national average of cancer patients in the country is around 90-120 per lakh population every year, while in the Northeast […]
Daily Current Affairs for 23rd & 24th Feb 2021
Russia announces military campaign against Ukraine and NATO Why in News • The war between Russia and Ukraine has started. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a military operation against Ukraine. He said war cannot be avoided. Key point • Martial law has been declared in Ukraine after the announcement of the Russian President. Ukraine’s […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21st & 22nd Feb 2021
International Mother Language Day Why in News • ‘International Mother Language Day’ is celebrated across the world on 21 February. The main purpose of celebrating this day is to create interest and spread awareness among people about their language and culture around the world. The idea of celebrating International Mother Language Day first came from […]
Daily Current Affairs for 18th & 19th Feb 2021
United Arab Emirates – India Trade Agreement Why in News • India and the UAE have signed the landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) which aims to increase trade in goods between the two countries to $100 billion over the next five years. Key point • The agreement was signed during the virtual summit meeting […]
Daily Current Affairs for 16th & 17th Feb 2021
India, Australia and Singapore committed to reducing marine pollution Why in News • The Government of India, in partnership with the governments of Australia and Singapore, organized an International Workshop on Combating Marine Pollution with a focus on marine plastic waste on 14-15 February, 2022. Key point • Through this virtual workshop, the world’s leading […]
Daily Current Affairs for 14th & 15th Feb 2021
Medaram Jatara Why in News • Activities like Koya tribal festivals, various state level competitions, financial assistance to MSME units will also be organized extensively. Key point • Medaram Jatara, the second largest fair in India after the Kumbh Mela, is celebrated for four days by the Koya tribe, the second largest tribal community of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 11 &12th Feb 2021
‘Smile’ scheme Why in News • Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Central Sector Scheme “SMILE: Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise” at BHIM Auditorium of Dr. Ambedkar International Centre. Key point • The objective of this scheme is to help marginalized persons in the form of livelihood and enterprise. […]
Daily Current Affairs for 10th Feb 2021
India imports coal Why in News • Despite the increase in demand for electricity, India has achieved great success in reducing coal imports. Key Point • India is the third largest energy consuming country in the world and the demand for electricity here grows by 4.7 percent every year. • In order to realize the […]
Daily Current Affairs for 09th Feb 2021
National Single Window System Why in News • In a historic achievement, Jammu and Kashmir became the first Union Territory to join the National Single Window System (NSWS). Key point • This is a big step in the direction of Ease of Doing Business (EODB) i.e. ease of doing business in the Union Territory. • […]
Daily Current Affairs for 08th Feb 2021
ASEAN-India High Level Conference on Renewable Energy Why in News • The ASEAN-India High Level Conference on Renewable Energy has been launched on 7-8 February 2022 by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The two-day high-level conference will focus on the theme “Experience and Innovation […]
Daily Current Affairs for 07th Feb 2021
GS PAPER I Statue of Equality Why in News • The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated the ‘Statue of Equality’ to the nation in Hyderabad. The 216 feet tall Statue of Equality has been erected in the memory of the 11th century Bhakti saint Sri Ramanujacharya, who promoted the idea of equality in all […]
Daily Current Affairs for 04th Feb 2021
Scheme for pension and medical assistance to artists Why in News • The Ministry of Culture administers the ‘Scheme of Pension and Medical Assistance to Artists’. The objective of this scheme is to improve the financial and socio-economic condition of such old age artists and scholars, who have made significant contribution in their specific fields […]
Daily Current Affairs for 03rd Feb 2021
One Nation One Ration Card Scheme Why in News • Recently the Department of Food and Public Distribution had reviewed the progress of States/UTs towards implementation of “One Nation One Ration Card” (ONORC) scheme. • The department has approved the inclusion of Chhattisgarh in the existing group of portability states/UTs under ONORC after successful testing […]
Daily Current Affairs for 02st Feb 2021
Hoysala Temple • Why in News • Hoysala temples of Belur, Halebid and Somanathapura in Karnataka have been included as India’s nomination for consideration as World Heritage for the year 2022-2023. • main point • These sacred monuments of the Hoysalas are on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) tentative list since […]
Daily Current Affairs for 25th Jan 2022
GS PAPER II NEWS ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) Why in News A State Conference was organized on 21st January, 2022 by the Department of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry to promote products under the ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) initiative in collaboration with the Center and the State. Key point […]
Daily Current Affairs for 24th Jan 2022
GS PAPER I NEWS Somnath Circuit House Why in News The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurated the new Circuit House in Somnath, Gujarat through video conferencing. Key point Addressing a public meeting on the occasion, the Prime Minister congratulated the Government of Gujarat, the Somnath Temple Trust and the devotees for the inauguration of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21th Jan 2022
GS PAPER II NEWS Global Leader Approval Rating Why in News The Prime Minister is the most popular leader in the world. His name tops the list of favorite leaders with a rating of about 71 percent. Key point Leaders like US President Joe Biden, Canadian President Justin Trudeau and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson […]
Daily Current Affairs for 19th Jan 2022
GS PAPER II NEWS India Post Payments Bank Why in News IPPB today announced that it has crossed the 50 million customer base mark in its three years of operation and has become one of the fastest growing digital payments banks in the country. Key point Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had called India Post […]
Daily Current Affairs for 18th Jan 2022
GS PAPER II NEWS Pandit Birju Maharaj Why in News Eminent Kathak artist Samrat Pandit Birju Maharaj passed away. He was 83 years old. He breathed his last on 16 January 2022 in Delhi after a heart attack. About Pandit Birju Maharaj The real name of Pandit Birju Maharaj was Brijmohan Mishra. He was born […]
Daily Current Affairs for 17th Jan 2022
GS PAPER II NEWS Unusual change in the landscape of Kutch region Why in News A study based on sedimentary samples has revealed that the landscape of Katrol Hill Fault in the Kutch region of Gujarat has undergone extraordinary changes due to high intensity earthquake events in the last 30,000 years. Key point The recent […]
Daily Current Affairs for 13th Jan 2022
GS PAPER II NEWS Prime Minister Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana Why in News As per the announcement of ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP)’ for the poor by the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), Government of India in the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in the country in March 2020, “Pradhan […]
Daily Current Affairs for 12th Jan 2022
GS PAPER II NEWS India and Korea trade Why in News The Trade Minister of the Republic of Korea is on an official visit to India at the invitation of the Ministries of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles. Key point The two ministers discussed in detail the entire […]
Daily Current Affairs for 11th Jan 2022
GS PAPER II NEWS Lal Bahadur Shastri Why in News January 11, 2022 is the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. This is his 56th death anniversary. Key point Lal Bahadur Shastri has left an indelible mark on the politics of India with his humble nature, soft spoken behavior and ability to […]