Daily Current Affairs for 18th August 2021
GS PAPER III National Gene Bank Why in News Recently, the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Famers Welfare on 16th August, 2021, inaugurated the world’s second-largest refurbished state-of-the-art National Gene Bank at the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, Pusa in New Delhi. Key Points According to the Union Ministry, the farmers in India are […]
Daily Current Affairs for 16th August 2021
GS PAPER II TAPAS (Training for Augmenting Productivity and Services) Why in News The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched an online portal ‘Training for Augmenting Productivity and Services’, or TAPAS. Key Points Objective of TAPAS is to offer massive open online courses (MOOC). TAPAS have been developed by the National Institute of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 13th August 2021
GS PAPER I Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav Why in News The Union Ministry for Health and Family Welfare launched the first phase of the awareness campaign for HIV, TB and Blood Donation on the occasion of International Youth Day as a part of ‘Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav’. Key Points It organized virtually by the Ministry […]
Daily Current Affairs for 12th August 2021
GS PAPER II National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm (NEMO-OP) Why in News Recently, Prime Minister of India launched ‘National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm (NEMO-OP)’ with the objective to become self-reliant country in edible oils. National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm (NEMO-OP) The National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) aim for self-reliance in edible oil involves investment […]
Daily Current Affairs for 11th August 2021
GS PAPER I Kakori Conspiracy as Kakori Train Action Why in News Recently, Uttar Pradesh government has renamed the landmark freedom movement event “Kakori Train Conspiracy” as “Kakori Train Action”. Reason behind replacing name This incident was renamed in a tribute to the revolutionaries who were hanged for robbing a train at Kakori to buy […]
Daily Current Affairs for 10th August 2021
GS PAPER II United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Why in News For the first time, India has been chaired the ongoing debate over the maritime security at United Nation Security Council. Key Point The debate, titled, ‘Enhancing Maritime Security: A Case for International Cooperation’, had heads of state or government in attendance, including Russian President, […]
Daily Current Affairs for 9th August 2021
GS PAPER II PM-DAKSH Why in News Recently union ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched ‘Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi’ (PM-DAKSH) Portal and Mobile App. Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) The ‘Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana’ is being implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice […]
Daily Current Affairs for 7th August 2021
GS PAPER I Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award Why in news The most honour award in sports, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, has now been renamed as ‘Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award’. Major Dhyan Chand Major Dhyan Chand was the first champion of hockey, considered a wizard or magician of the game. He […]
Daily Current Affairs for 6th August 2021
GS PAPER II Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021 Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs introduced ‘Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021’ in Lok Sabha. Key Points The Bill amends the ‘Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950’. The Constitution empowers the President to specify the Scheduled Tribes (STs) in various states […]
Daily Current Affairs for 5th August 2021
GS PAPER II Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021 Why in News The Lok Sabha passes the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021. Key Points The body has a fulltime chairperson and a range of members, representatives from several Ministries and […]
Daily Current Affairs for 4th August 2021
GS PAPER II Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021 Why in News The Lok Sabha recently passed the ‘Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021’. Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021 The Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021 seeks to replace the ordinance promulgated in June 2021 and allows the Central government to prohibit strikes, lock-outs, and lay-offs in units […]
Daily Current Affairs for 3rd August 2021
GS PAPER II Gilgit-Baltistan Why in News According to a report of Pakistan, Law and Justice Ministry of Pakistan has finalised draft legislation to incorporate Gilgit-Baltistan as a province of the country. Key Points India is yet to respond on the decision taken by the Pakistan. India asserted that Gilgit-Baltistan is an integral part of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 2nd August 2021
DAILY NEWS ANALYSIS (2nd August 2021) (Source: The Hindu, Indian Express, The Economic Times, PIB, etc GS PAPER II United Nation Security Council Why in News On 1st August, 2021, India got the presidency of United Nation Security Council for the month of August. Key Points India is now set to organise key events in […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21st August 2021
GS PAPER I Child Marriage Prosecutions in India Why in News According to the new study, legal proceedings against child marriages are commonly undertaken against elopements whereas forced child marriages often go unpunished. Key Points The report, “Child Marriage Prosecutions in India”, brought out by Partners for Law in Development (PLD), analysed 83 high court […]
Daily Current Affairs for 31st May 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Centre-States Relations Why in News West Bengal Chief Secretary Bandyopadhyay, an IAS officer of the 1987 batch, was due to begin an extension of three months after retiring on 31st May. The Tussle On 25th May, the West Bengal government issued an order, citing the Centre’s approval dated May 24, “in […]
Daily Current Affairs for 29th May 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Cyclone Yaas Why in News On 28th May, the depression over central parts of Jharkhand moved north-westwards and weakened into a Well-Marked Low-pressure area. Key Points The system is very likely to move north-westwards and weaken further into a low-pressure area during next 12 hours. It lay as a well-marked low-pressure […]
Daily Current Affairs for 28th May 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS National Digital Health Mission Why in news Recently Prime Minister of India chaired a high-level meeting to review the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM). Key Points According to the Prime Minister, the NDHM will bring ease of living for citizens to avail a large number of health services. The technical platform […]
Daily Current Affairs for 27th May 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Vesak Global Celebrations on Buddha Poornima Why in News Prime Minister of India delivered the keynote address on the occasion of Vesak Global Celebrations on Buddha Poornima through video conference. Key Points On the day, the Prime Minister remarked that the life of Gautama Buddha was about peace, harmony and co-existence. […]
Daily Current Affairs for 26th May 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Total lunar eclipse and supermoon Why in News The Moon will have the nearest approach to Earth on May 26, and therefore will appear to be the closest and largest Full Moon or “supermoon” of 2021. Key Points On May 26, two celestial events will take place at the same time. […]
Daily Current Affairs for 25th May 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS INDO-ISRAEL Agricultural Project (IIAP) Why in News India and Israel sign a three-year work program for cooperation in Agriculture. Key Points Both nations have agreed to enhance their cooperation in agriculture and signed a three-year work program agreement for development in Agriculture cooperation, while affirming the ever-growing bilateral partnership and recognizing […]
Daily Current Affairs for 24th May 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Cyclone ‘Yaas’ Why in News The Cyclone ‘Yaas’ is expected to cross the coast in north Odisha, West Bengal between Paradip and the Sagar islands by the evening of May 26 as a very severe cyclonic storm. Key Points The Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata issued warnings that squally winds of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 22nd May 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS World Social Report 2021 Why in News The World Social Report 2021 has been released recently by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA). Highlights of the Report An urgent reconsideration of rural development is needed for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The current strategies and […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21st May 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Antarctica Icebergs Why in News A huge ice block has broken off from western Antarctica into the Weddell Sea, becoming the largest iceberg in the world and earning the name A76. About A-76 A-76 is the latest in a series of large ice blocks to dislodge in a region acutely vulnerable […]
Daily Current Affairs for 20th May 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS New storm in Bay of Bengal Why in News According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a ”low pressure area” (a precursor to cyclonic storm) was likely to form in the eastern BOB and the Northern Andaman Sea by 22nd May. Key Points It is very likely to intensify into gradually […]
Daily Current Affairs for 19th May 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Pleistocene rock art of Sulawesi Why in News According to the Scientists, the environmental degradation is destroying one of the oldest and most precious pieces of the world’s human heritage. Key Points According to the ‘Scientific Reports’, published by Nature Research, the Pleistocene-era rock paintings dating back to 45,000-20,000 years ago […]
Daily Current Affairs for 17th May 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 May 2021
GS PAPER II Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Why in News Recently, Prime Minister released 8th instalment of financial benefit to beneficiary farmers under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme via video conferencing. Key Points During interaction with beneficiaries of PM-KISAN scheme, Prime Minister appreciated Arvind from Unnao in Uttar Pradesh for providing […]
Daily Current Affairs for 8th May 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Ken-Betwa River Link Project Why in News Recently, a memorandum of agreement was signed virtually between Union Minister of Jal Shakti and the chief ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh to implement the Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP). About Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) The Ken-Betwa Link Project is the first project […]
Daily Current Affairs for 14th May 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Tauktae’ Cyclone Why in News Recently, a low-pressure area has formed over southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Lakshadweep area which become well marked over Lakshadweep which gradually intensify into cyclonic storm Tauktae. Key Points Once formed Cyclone Tauktae can strengthen further very rapidly as all atmospheric conditions are favoring its rapid […]
Daily Current Affairs for 13th May 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Child Marriages in India Why in News According to the Report of Karnataka State Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR), a total of 2,180 child marriage cases were reported in Karnataka as per reports of Childline (1098) from April 2020 to January 2021. Highlights of the report In December […]
Daily Current Affairs for 12th May 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Stringency Index of India Why in News India currently has the second highest number of cumulative infections in the world after the US. Key Points India crosses over three lakh new cases every day. While there is no national lockdown, most States have imposed partial or complete lockdowns since April in […]
Daily Current Affairs for 11th May 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY III) Why in News Over 1 Lakh Million Tons of food grains distributed to over 2 Crore beneficiaries by 12 States/UTs in First 10 days itself of scheme under PMGKAY-3. Key Points The Secretary of Department of Food & Public Distribution briefed about the […]
Daily Current Affairs for 10th May 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS The Revolt of 1857 Why in News On 10th May 1857, the “First War of Independence” rooted their first step towards the goal to “Independent India”. Revolt of 1857 Indian Mutiny, also called Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence, widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India in 1857–59. […]
Daily Current Affairs for 6th May 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Maharashtra Reservation System Why in News Supreme Court unanimously declared a Maharashtra law which provides reservation benefits to the Maratha community, taking the quota limit in the State in excess of 50%, as unconstitutional. Key Points The Supreme Court found that there were no “exceptional circumstances” or “extraordinary situation” in Maharashtra […]
Daily Current Affairs for 5th May 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS G-20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting Why in News Union Minister of State for Tourism & Culture (I/c) participated in G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting held at Italy on 4th May 2021. Key Points According to the Ministry, Tourism has been the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, with unprecedented impact on jobs, businesses, […]
Daily Current Affairs for 4th May 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Dekho Apna Desh Webinar Series Why in News The Ministry of Tourism’s Dekho Apna Desh Webinar series held its 86th webinar titled “Mountains to Mangroves – A Journey of 1000 Kilometers” on 24th April 2021. Key Points India stands apart from the rest of Asia, marked off by the mountains and […]
Daily Current Affairs for 3rd May 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS India-UK Virtual Summit Why in News India is going to join India-UK Virtual Summit on 4th May 2021. Key Points According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the Summit will be an important opportunity: To elevate multi-faceted strategic ties and To enhance cooperation on regional and global issues of mutual interest. […]
Daily Current Affairs for 1st May 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Attorney General of India Why in News The Vice President paid rich tributes to former Attorney General, Shri Soli Sorabjee, who passed away today due to Covid on 30th April 2020. Shri Soli Sorabjee Shri Soli Sorabjee was a legal giant of India. He was like an encyclopedia on all matters […]
Daily Current Affairs for 30th April 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Government of National Capital Territory (GNCTD) Amendment Act, 2021 Why in News Recently the Union Home Ministry stated that the Government of National Capital Territory (GNCTD) Amendment Act, 2021 “in no way alters the constitutional and legal responsibilities of the elected government” to take necessary action in areas of health and […]
Daily Current Affairs for 29th April 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Earthquake Why in News Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the Richter scale hit Assam on 28th April. Key Points According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the primary earthquake had its epicenter at latitude 26.690 N and longitude 92.360 E, about 80 km northeast of Guwahati, and a focal depth […]
Daily Current Affairs for 28th April 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Supreme Court of India Why in News The Supreme Court cannot remain a “mute spectator” in the face of a national calamity. Key Points The top court will not interfere in the work done by the various High Courts to monitor lifesaving COVID19 management amid a second wave of the pandemic. […]
Daily Current Affairs for 27th April 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) Why in News The Field Marshal Manekshaw Essay Competition (FMMEC) celebrated its third successive year (2020-21) and the winner of National Level Field Marshal Manekshaw Essay Competition (FMMEC) 2020-21 was announced by the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS). Key Points Theme of the year […]
Daily Current Affairs for 26th April 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Armenian Genocide in 1915-16 Why in News On the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, the U.S. President officially recognized the mass killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks in 1915-16 as “an act of genocide”. Genocide The term ‘Genocide‘ was coined by the Raphael Lemkin, the Polish lawyer in 1943. According to the […]
Daily Current Affairs for 24th April 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS National Panchayati Raj Day 2021 Why in News Due to emergence of second wave of Pandemic, India has been decided to celebrate National Panchayati Day on 24th April 2021 virtually. National Panchayati Day 24th April, 1993 marked as the day of historic moment, when the power was decentralized to the grassroots […]
Daily Current Affairs for 23rd April 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS China – Sri Lanka Meet Why in News Defense Minister of China will visit Sri Lanka next week, in the second high level visit from Beijing to Colombo in the past six months. Key Points The China-Sri-Lanka meeting will be held in between 27-29 April 2021. China has provided crucial support […]
Daily Current Affairs for 22nd April 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS World Press Freedom Index Why in News Recently 2021 World Press Freedom Index has been released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) which is a French NGO. India in World Freedom Index India placed at 142nd rank out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index. In 2016, India’s rank was […]
Daily Current Affairs for 16th April 2021
GS PAPER – II EDITORIAL Multi-polarity, scripted by the middle powers Why in News The acrimony between the United States and Chinese delegations at the Anchorage conclave on March 19, followed by U.S. President referring to Russian President as a “Killer” and President’s sharp riposte. On March 12, the US President convened an online summit […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21st April 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav Why in News Recently Gender Samvaad has been launched by the Union Ministry as a part of Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav. Gender Samvaad Gender Samvaad is the joint venture of: The Prime Minister of India, The Ministry of Rural Development’s Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) […]
Daily Current Affairs for 19th April 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS World Heritage Day 2021 Why in News Recently the Union Ministery of State for Tourism and Culture organized a webinar on ‘India’s Heritage: Powering Tourism‘ on the occasion of World Heritage Day. Key Points The theme of the World Heritage Day 2021 is “Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures”. The Webinar on “India’s […]
Daily Current Affairs for 15th April 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Why in News NATO along with the US will withdraw their troop from Afghanistan by September 11. Key Points The US invaded Afghanistan in 2001 following the 9/11 attacks by jihadist organization al-Qaida. The other NATO countries like Australia, New Zealand and Georgia also deployed their […]