Daily Current Affairs for 30th December 2022
SPIRITUAL TOWN JOSHIMATH Why in News? Reportedly, an expert panel set up by the Uttarakhand government found that ground subsidence has induced structural defects in Joshimath. About Joshimath Joshimath is a town in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is the gateway to Badrinath temple (part of Char Dhams), Hemkund Sahib (Sikh Shrine), Auli (skiing destination) […]
Daily Current Affairs for 29th December 2022
Official Recognition to E-Sports Why in News? The President of India has requested that the Ministries of Sports and Electronics and Information Technology include “eSports in multi-sport events” and amended the regulation governing eSports. According to Article 77(3) of the Constitution, the President has the authority to enact regulations for the government of India’s business […]
Daily Current Affairs for 28th December 2022
Bomb Cyclone Why in News? As the death toll from weather-related accidents in the United States reached 34, the bomb cyclone continued to cause destruction and leave millions without power. What is Bomb Cyclone? A bomb cyclone is a large, powerful storm that forms in the mid-latitudes. It features low pressure at its centre, weather […]
Daily Current Affairs for 22nd December 2022
Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill 2022 GS Paper 2: Government policies and interventions for the development of various sectors Important for Prelims exam: About Provisions of Bill Mains exam: Significance of Bill Why in News? The Lok Sabha referred the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill 2022 to a joint committee of Parliament. Key Points The Bill is aimed […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21th December 2022
Dutch History of Slave Trade GS Paper 1: Modern History Important for Prelims exam: About Dutch Mains exam: Decline of Dutch in India Why in News? Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Monday apologised for the country’s historical role in slavery and slave trade, in a speech that has been seen by many as crucial but not […]
Daily Current Affairs for 20th December 2022
Criminalising consensual relationships GS Paper 2: Government policies and interventions Important for Prelims exam: About Regulation to stop Acid attack Mains exam: Impact of Acid Attack in Society Why in News? India is home to the largest adolescent population in the world. The National Family Health Surveys indicate that a significant proportion of Indian teenagers […]
Daily Current Affairs for 19th December 2022
Acid Attack GS Paper 2: Government policies and interventions Important for Prelims exam: About Regulation to stop Acid attack Mains exam: Impact of Acid Attack in Society Why in News? A 17-year-old girl was attacked with an acid-like substance in Delhi’s Dwarka by three assailants while she was on her way to school. While the victim […]
Daily Current Affairs for 17th December 2022
India Skills Report 2023 GS Paper: 2- Government Policies and Interventions Important for Prelims exam: India Skills Report Mains exam: Employment in India Why in News? India’s employable talent has risen in the past one year, according to The Wheebox India Skills Report 2023. What is India Skills Report? The report was released by Wheebox […]
Daily Current Affairs for 16th December 2022
Bangladesh has reached out to the IMF for help GS Paper 2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Important for Prelims exam: About Bangladesh Scenario Mains exam: Significance of IMF Why in News? Bangladesh grew during the pandemic and continues to do so. The problem has been the […]
Daily Current Affairs for 15th December 2022
How gene therapy could cure cancer GS Paper 3: Developments in Science and Technology Important for Prelims exam: About CRISPR, Cas9 Mains exam: Significance of CRISPR CaS9 Why in News? Scientists in the United Kingdom testing a new form of cancer therapy, reported success in a teenaged girl, Alyssia, with a form of cancer called […]
Daily Current Affairs for 14th December 2022
Sri Aurobindo’s 150th birth anniversary GS Paper 1: Important personalities Important for Prelims exam: Sri Aurobindo’s 150th birthday as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Mains exam: Sri Aurobindo’s contribution in the Indian national movement Why in News? The Indian Prime Minister recently took part in a Puducherry event celebrating Sri Aurobindo’s 150th birthday as […]
Daily Current Affairs for 12th December 2022
Parliament must examine Age of Consent issue: CJI GS Paper: 2- Judiciary Important for Prelims exam: Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act Mains exam: Age of Consent Why in News? In response to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act, 2012, CJI DY Chandrachud appealed to Parliament to reconsider the issue […]
Daily Current Affairs for 10th December 2022
Singapore declaration of ILO GS Paper: 2- International treaties and agreements Important for Prelims exam: Singapore declaration Mains exam: Singapore declaration, International Labour Organisation Why in News? The 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organisation (APRM of ILO) set ten-point priorities of national action for the member countries to deal […]
Daily Current Affairs for 9th December 2022
Chairperson of Rajya Sabha GS Paper: 2- Parliament Important for Prelims exam: Vice-President, Article 64 and Article 89 Mains exam: Constitutional Provisions and Powers and functions related to Rajya Sabha Chairman Why in News? Recently, Jagdeep Dhankhar, the new chairman of the Rajya Sabha (RS), was welcomed. What are the Important Points Concerning RS Chairman? […]
Daily Current Affairs for 8th December 2022
Cyclone ‘Mandous’ GS Paper: 1- Physical Geography Important for Prelims exam: Cyclone ‘Mandous’ Mains exam: Cyclone ‘Mandous’, types of cyclones Why in News? According to recent reports, a cyclone may impact the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts from 8th December 2022 onwards. About Cyclone ‘Mandous’ Mandous is a cyclone that moves slowly, often absorbs a […]
Daily Current Affairs for 7th December 2022
Mahaparinirvan Diwas GS Paper: 1- Important personalities Important for Prelims exam: Mahaparinirvan Diwas Mains exam: Contributions of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Why in news? On Mahaparinirvan Diwas, the Prime Minister recently paid tribute to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and recalled his exceptional service to our nation. What is Mahaparinirvan Diwas? Parinirvana is a Sanskrit phrase that signifies liberation […]
Daily Current Affairs for 6th December 2022
Why are fisherfolk protesting the Vizhinjam port project? GS PAPER 1: Water bodies Important for Prelims Exam: About Vizhinjam port Mains Exam: Significance of Vizhinjam port Why in News? Vizhinjam has been on the boil for the past four months with protesters mainly fisherfolk and their families laying siege to the under-construction Vizhinjam port. The […]
Daily Current Affairs for 5th December 2022
Scientists urge to protect glacial-period coastal red sand dunes GS Paper: 1- Indian Heritage sites Important for Prelims exam: Erra Matti Dibbalu Mains exam: Significance of Erra Matti Dibbalu Why in News? The city of Visakhapatnam is blessed with a number of sites that have geological importance. One among them is the coastal red sand […]
Daily Current Affairs for 2nd December 2022
Maternal mortality ratio GS PAPER 1: Issues related to the development and management of the social sector/Services relating to Health Important for Prelims Exam: About Maternal Mortality Ratio Mains Exam: Significance of Maternal Mortality Ratio Why in News? India has registered a significant decline in Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR). Key Points Maternal mortality rate during […]
Daily Current Affairs for 1st December 2022
World Bank Report on Heat Waves GS PAPER 1: Salient features of World’s Physical Geography Important for Prelims Exam: About Heat Waves Mains Exam: Measures to Slowdown effect of heatwaves Why in News? From 2030 onwards, more than 160 to 200 million people could be exposed to a lethal heat wave in India every year, and […]