Daily Current Affairs for 1st Nov 2021
National unity day Why in News National Unity Day is celebrated every year on 31 October. October 31 is the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India. Key point Every year this day is celebrated as National Unity Day. It is the 145th birth anniversary of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 1th Nov 2021
Daily Current Affairs for 30th Oct 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS 15th India-Israel Joint Working Group Why in News India-Israel Joint Working Group (JWG) on Bilateral Defence Cooperation has agreed to form a Task Force to formulate a comprehensive Ten-Year Roadmap to identify new areas of cooperation. Key Points This was decided at the 15th JWG meeting held on October 27, 2021 […]
Daily Current Affairs for 25th Oct 2021
GS PAPER III NEWS Carbon-intensive production of plastics Why in News Carbon-intensive production of plastics is poised to emit more greenhouse gases than coal-fired power plants within this decade, undermining global efforts to combat climate change. Key point This report by Bennington College and Beyond Plastics estimates that the plastics industry in the United States […]
Daily Current Affairs for 22nd & 23 rd Oct 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Mount Aso Volcano Why in News The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has reported that a loud eruption was heard on 20 October 2021 at Mount Aso volcano, located in the Kyushu region of southwestern Japan. The administration has confirmed an eruption at the volcano. Key point According to the Japan Meteorological […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21st Oct 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS International forum for economic cooperation Why in News External Affairs Minister of India S Jaishankar and his counterparts from Israel, US and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to create a forum for economic cooperation in a meeting. Key point Discussed the possibility of joint infrastructure projects in the areas of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 20th Oct 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Abhidhamma day Why in News Union Ministry of Culture, International Buddhist Confederation, in collaboration with Government of Uttar Pradesh is organizing Abhidhamma Day at Kushinagar, (Uttar Pradesh) on the auspicious occasion of Ashwin Purnima. Key point The Indian Prime Minister will attend the event in the presence of eminent Buddhist monks […]
Daily Current Affairs for 19th Oct 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS “Aadhaar Hackathon 2021” Why in News UIDAI is going to organize a hackathon named “Aadhaar Hackathon 2021” targeted at young innovators who are currently in various engineering institutes and eager to step into the real world. Key point The Hackathon will start at 00:00 on 28 October 2021 and will continue […]
Daily Current Affairs for 18th Oct 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Various development projects from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Why in News In Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 14 projects worth Rs 299 crore have been inaugurated and 12 projects worth Rs 643 crore have been laid. Key point The government is initiating development work of about […]
Daily Current Affairs for 16th Oct 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Global Hunger Index 2021 Why in News The Global Hunger Index ‘The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021’ ranked India at 101 positions of 116 countries. Global Hunger Index India’s Ranking India is also among the 31 countries where hunger has been identified as serious. India ranked […]
Daily Current Affairs for 14th Oct 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Climate Resilience Information System and Planning (CRISP-M) Tool Why in News Geographical Information System (GIS) based watershed under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA jointly with Lord Tariq Ahmed, Minister of State for South Asia and Commonwealth at UK’s Office of Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth and Development, through a virtual program by the Union Ministry […]
Daily Current Affairs for 13th Oct 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Prime Minister Gati Shakti National Master Plan Why in News Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan’. Gati Shakti will be the master plan of national infrastructure for the country. Key point Under this scheme of Rs 100 lakh crore, 16 ministries including rail and road […]
Daily Current Affairs for 11 & 12th Oct 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Marriage Amendment Bill 2021 Why in News The Rajasthan government has withdrawn the controversial Marriage Amendment Bill 2021. Through this bill, all social organizations and opposition parties were accused of recognizing and promoting child marriage in Rajasthan. Key point The Rajasthan government had recently passed a bill from the assembly. In […]
Daily Current Affairs for 9th Oct 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS High Aspiration Coalition (HAC) Why in News At a ceremony held between the French and Indian governments in New Delhi on 7 October, India officially joined the High Aspiration Coalition for Nature and People, a grouping of over 70 countries and 30×30 nations to protect for the adoption of the global […]
Daily Current Affairs for 8th Oct 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) Oxygen Plants Why in News Prime Minister has inaugurated 35 Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) Oxygen Plants set up under PM CARES Fund in 35 states and union territories at an event at AIIMS Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Key point Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister has said that, […]
Daily Current Affairs for 6th Oct 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS The State of the World’s Children 2021 Why in News UNICEF’s Global Flagship Publication – “The current status of children around the world in 2021 to promote, protect and care for the mental health of children (“The State of the World’s Children 2021; On My Mind: Promoting, Protective and Caring for […]
Daily Current Affairs for 4th Oct 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS 9th meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force Why in News Mr. Sheikh Hameed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Mr. Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Government of India, […]
Daily Current Affairs for 2nd Oct 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Jal Jeevan Mission Why in News The Prime Minister launched the Jal Jeevan Mission app on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti to raise awareness among the stakeholders and to create greater transparency and accountability in the schemes under the mission. Key point The Prime Minister also launched the Rashtriya Jal Jeevan […]
Daily Current Affairs for 1st Oct 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Marine Protected Area (MPA) Why in News India expressed its support for the protection of the Antarctic environment and the co-sponsor of the European Union’s proposal to bring East Antarctica and the Weddell Sea under Marine Protected Areas (MPA) at the Ministerial Summit. Key point India stated that “India supports ongoing […]
Daily Current Affairs for 30th Sept 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS National PM Nutrition Scheme Why in News The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved five projects from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with a financial outlay of Rs 54,061.73 crore from the Central Government and Rs 31,733.17 crore from the State Governments and […]
Daily Current Affairs for 29th Sept 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Iceland first country to elect women-majority parliament Why in News Iceland has elected Europe’s first parliament with a majority of women. It is a milestone for gender equality in the island nation of the North Atlantic. Women candidates won 33 seats in Althing, Iceland’s 63-member parliament, when the counting of votes […]
Daily Current Affairs for 28th Sept 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS 35 varieties of crops dedicated to the nation Why in News In an attempt to create public awareness about adopting climate friendly technologies, the Prime Minister introduced 35 varieties of crops with special qualities in an all India program organized in all ICAR Institutes, State and Central Agricultural Universities and Krishi […]
Daily Current Affairs for 27th Sept 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS 157 artefacts and antiquities handed over to India by USA Why in News During the visit of the Indian Prime Minister to the United States, 157 artefacts and antiquities were handed over to him by the United States. Key point Prime Minister Modi and President Biden reiterated their commitment to further […]
Daily Current Affairs for 24th Sept 2021
GS PAPER I & II NEWS ‘BIJOYA SANSKRITIK MAHOTSAV’ Why in News On December 16, 2021, 50 years will be completed since the liberation of Bangladesh and India’s victory over Pakistan in the Indo-Pak war of 1971. Key Point Golden Victory Year celebrations are being organized across the country to commemorate this historic event in […]
Daily Current Affairs for 23rd Sept 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS National Steering Committee on National Curriculum Why in News The Ministry of Education has constituted a National Steering Committee to prepare the National Curriculum Framework. The members of the committee are as follows: K Kasturirangan (Chairman): He is an Indian space scientist who headed the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) from […]
Daily Current Affairs for 22nd Sept 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS International sign language day Why in News Every year 23 September is celebrated by the United Nations as International Day of Sign Languages. Key point This day is celebrated globally. There are many people around the world who cannot speak or hear. They talk through facial expressions with their hands to […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21st Sept 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Global Innovation Index-2021 Why in News India has moved up 2 places to 46th position in the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s Global Innovation Index 2021 rankings. About Global Innovation Index (GII) Ranking India has been steadily improving its ranking in the Global Innovation Index (GII) over the years. India has moved […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 15th Sep 2021
GS PAPER II Partners in the Indo-Pacific Why in News The ‘2+2’ dialogue between India and Australia will provide substance to an already meaningful partnership. A few days ago, India’s Defence Minister and External Affairs Minister held the inaugural ‘2+2’ talks with their Australian counterparts. Both countries are taking several steps to implement their vision […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 14th Sep 2021
GS PAPER II Archakas of all hues Why in News Caste orthodoxy and patriarchy entrenched within the realm of the HR&CE Act can be eliminated together. Background On August 14, 2021, the Tamil Nadu government appointed 24 trained archakas (priests) in temples across the State which come under the control of the Department of Hindu […]
Daily Current Affairs for 20th Sept 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS E-shram portal Why in News The campaign launched on 26th August to facilitate the registration of unorganized workers on the e-shram portal has received wide support. In about 24 days, more than 1 crore workers have registered on this portal. Key point 1,03,12,095 workers have registered on this portal. Of these, […]
Daily Current Affairs for 17th Sept 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS6 District level committees to monitor electricity related schemes Why in News The Ministry of Power has issued an order to set up such district level committees, which will monitor all the electricity related schemes of the Government of India; Along with this, these committees will also look into the impact on […]
Daily Current Affairs for 16th Sept 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS NAIMISHA 2021 Why in News The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) is creating a virtual museum space through its online summer programme NAIMISHA 2021. Key Points This unique art fiesta will provide a platform to create and engage with the arts. The current duration of the programme is 17th May […]
Daily Current Affairs for 15th Sept 2021
GS PAPER II India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Why in news Formal negotiations for a proposed India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will begin on 1st November 2021, with an interim “early harvest” agreement to be completed by March 2022. Key Points The interim trade pact would involve early tariff or market access concessions […]
Daily Current Affairs for 14th Sept 2021
GS PAPER I & III World’s largest plant capturing carbon dioxide from air Why in News The world’s largest plant capturing carbon dioxide directly from the air has been setup in Iceland which will be able to suck up to 4,000 tons of CO2 per year. Key Points The amount of carbon captured by the […]
Daily Current Affairs for 13th Sept 2021
GS PAPER II ‘2+2 ministerial dialogue Why in News In a bid to boost overall strategic ties, India and Australia held the inaugural ‘2+2 ministerial dialogue’ in the backdrop of an unsettling phase of geopolitical flux in the region. Key point External Affairs Minister and Defence Minister held the ‘two-plus-two’ talks in the national capital […]
Daily Current Affairs for 30th June 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Glacial Lake Atlas of Ganga River Basin Why in News The Secretary of Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation recently released the Glacial Lake Atlas of Ganga Basin in a virtual event. Key Points The present glacial lake atlas is based on the inventoried glacial lakes in part […]
Daily Current Affairs for 29th June 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Baihetan Hydro Power Plant Why in News Two units of the giant Baihetan hydropower plant on the Yangtze River were now turned in southwest China, generated electricity for the first time. Baihetan hydropower plant The project’s first two 1-gigawatt (GW) turbines will go into formal operation after a three-day trial that […]
Daily Current Affairs for 28th June 2021
GS PAPER III NEWS Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project Why in News The dream project of Karnataka Government of connecting Bengaluru with its suburbs via a rail-based rapid-transit system is now going to fulfil through Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project. Key Points The dream to connect Bengaluru with its suburbs via a rail-based rapid-transit system which has […]
Daily Current Affairs for 26th June 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Why in News The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has refused to take Pakistan out of the ‘Grey List’ yet again. Key Points Pakistan was retained on the grey list, or the list of countries under “increased monitoring”, by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), as […]
Daily Current Affairs for 25th June 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Toycathon-2021 Why in News The Prime Minister interacted with participants of Toycathon-2021 via video conferencing. Union Minister and Minister of State were present on the occasion. Key Points Apart from the importance of toys as the first friend of the children, the Prime Minister also emphasized the economic aspects of toys […]
Daily Current Affairs for 24th June 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Standard Workers Action Network Report (SWAN) Why in News According to the Report of SWAN, 92% of workers didn’t receive any money from their employer due to imposing lockdown in the amid of second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights of the Report The results are based on the data gathered from […]
Daily Current Affairs for 23rd June 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Great Barrier Reef Why in News Recently, the UN pane suggested that the Great Barrier Reef should be added in the ‘World Heritage Sites’ that are ‘in danger’. Deterioration of the Reef The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) panel, making its recommendation, said action was needed to counter […]
Daily Current Affairs for 22nd June 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS International Yoga Day Why in News Coinciding with the summer solstice, June 21 is observed as International Yoga Day, recognising the many benefits of the ancient Indian practice of yoga. Key Points The year 2021 marks the 7th International Yoga Day. The theme for 2021 International Yoga Day is ‘Yoga for […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21st June 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Summer Solstice Why in News 21st June of every year considered as the longest day of summer season in north of the Equator. Key Points 21st June referred as the summer solstice, the longest day of the summer season. It occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer, […]
Daily Current Affairs for 19th June 2021
GS PAPER II Biden-Putin summit Why in News On 16th June 2021, the USA President meets Russian President at Geneva. Western alliance In the past, when American Presidents visited Europe and met NATO allies, Russia had been their main focus. But this time, when the USA President went to Europe, the focus was on China […]
Daily Current Affairs for 18th June 2021
GS PAPER III Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India Why in News Ministry of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change called for generating awareness towards preventing and restoring land degradation for healthier and sustainable ecosystems. Key Points The Desertification and Drought Day was commemorated by the Ministry, with an aim to generate large […]
Daily Current Affairs for 17th June 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Great power summit between USA and Russia Why in News Recently, the summit concluded between two great powers, U.S. and Russian President, wrapping up more quickly than expected. Key Points The meeting between both nations held at the ‘Geneva’, Switzerland. In a meeting, Russia have agreed to return their ambassadors to […]
Daily Current Affairs for 16th June 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) Why in News Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that “all terrorists are criminals, but all criminals are not terrorists”. Key Points By ruling that “terrorist activity” cannot be broadly defined to include ordinary penal offences, the three Delhi High Court orders granting bail to three student-activists, […]
Daily Current Affairs for 15th June 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS India-European Union FTA Why in News As India and the European Union (EU) prepare to resume formal negotiations for a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after a gap of eight years, both the parties could focus on “low-hanging fruit” first, before switching to contentious matters that had hampered talks earlier. Key […]
Daily Current Affairs for 14th June 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS G-7 Summit Why in News The PM of India stated at G-7 Summit that, India is a natural ally for the G7 and its partners to defend democracy and freedom of thought from challenges arising due to authoritarianism, terrorism, disinformation and economic coercion. Highlights of the meeting The G-7 meet brought […]