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 […]
Daily Current Affairs for 14th April 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Bohag Bihu Why in News Recently Bohag Bihu, the first day of the New Year celebrated in Assam. Bohag Bihu April is the month of New Year in Hindu calendar and every state celebrate it differently. One of its celebrations is ‘Bohag Bihu’ which celebrated at Assam every year on 14th […]
Daily Current Affairs for 13th April 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Jallianwala Bagh massacre Why in News Recently the Prime Minister of India paid tribute to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Jallianwala Bagh Massacre or Amritsar massacre is a horrible incident in the history of India It was took place on 13 April 1919. It was Sunday on […]
Daily Current Affairs for 12th April 2021
1. With respect to the Fundamental Rights of the Indian Constitution, consider the following pairs:- Article Rights Article 27 Freedom to manage religious affairs Article 29 Protection of language, script and culture of minorities Article 24 Prohibition of human trafficking and forced labour. Which of the following pairs given above are correct? 1 and 3 […]
Daily Current Affairs for 10th April 2021
GS PAPER – II NEWS Fundamental Rights Why in News Recently, the Supreme Court stated that people at free to choose their religion. Key Points The judge of the Supreme Court reminded about the Fundamental Right under Article 25 of the Constitution to freely profess, practice and propagate religion subject to public order, morality and […]
Daily Current Affairs for 9th April 2021
GS PAPER – II NEWS Archeological Survey of India Why in News A Varanasi High Court ordered an Archaeological Survey of India to conduct a survey on a centuries-old Gyanvapi mosque complex abutting the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple. Key Points The HC of Varanasi ordered to survey to find out whether it is superimposition, alteration […]
Daily Current Affairs for 8th April 2021
Production Linked Incentive schemes (PLI) Why in News On 7th April 2021 the Union Cabinet approved two Production Linked Incentive schemes (PLI) for white goods and high-efficiency solar photovoltaic modules. Key Points This scheme would extend an incentive of 4-6% on incremental sales of goods made in India for five years. The scheme was estimated […]