Daily Current Affairs for 30th July 2022
Kangaroo court GS Paper 2: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Important For: Prelims exam: Kangaroo Court Mains exam: Impact of Kangaroo courts on justice and judicial system Why in News Chief Justice of India N V Ramana has said “kangaroo courts” run by the media are causing harm to the […]
Daily Current Affairs for 29th July 2022
Meaning of the ‘Johar’ greeting used by President Important For: Prelims exam: Johar Why in News The 15th President of India, Droupadi Murmu, assumed office with a ‘Johar’ greeting to the country. What is Johar? • ‘Johar’, which essentially means ‘salutation and welcome’, is used within the tribal communities of Jharkhand, and in parts of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 28th July 2022
SC upholds powers of arrest raid under PMLA for ED GS Paper 2: Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies. Important For: Prelims exam: ED, PMLA, Twin conditions Mains exam: Role of ED in prevention of Money Laundering Why in News The Supreme Court upheld the core amendments made to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act […]
Daily Current Affairs for 26th July 2022
Tribal revolts that President Murmu invoked in her inaugural speech GS Paper 1: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. Important For: Prelims exam: Tribal Revolts Why in News Addressing the nation after being sworn-in, President Murmu spoke about her journey from a small tribal village […]
Daily Current Affairs for 25th July 2022
Anushilan Samiti GS Paper 1: Modern India Important For: Prelims exam: Anushilan Samiti and related personalities Why in News Union Education and Skill Development Minister has urged NCERT and the Education fraternity to include enough information about Anushilan Samiti, especially in the upcoming National Curriculum Framework Anushilan Samiti • Anushilan Samiti was an Indian fitness […]
Daily Current Affairs for 23th July 2022
Who was Raja Serfoji and his son Sivaji? GS Paper 1: Modern Indian History Important For: Prelims exam: About Raja Serfoji, Doctrine of lapse Why in News A rare 19th century painting of Raja Serfoji and his son Sivaji, which was stolen from Saraswathi Mahal, Thanjavur, a few years ago has been traced by Idol […]
Daily Current Affairs for 22nd July 2022
Kali Bein GS Paper 1: Art & Culture Important For: Prelims exam: Kali Bein Why in News Punjab Chief Minister has been admitted to Delhi’s Apollo Hospital, days after he had drunk a glass of water directly from the Kali Bein, a holy rivulet in Sultanpur Lodhi. What is the Kali Bein? • The 165-km […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21th July 2022
India-Vietnam ties GS Paper 3: International Relations Important For: Prelims exam: Various frameworks and exercise between India-Vietnam Mains exam: India-Vietnam relations Why in News India and Vietnam are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. Bolstering friendship between the two countries is a natural outcome of a growing convergence of their strategic and economic […]
Daily Current Affairs for 20th July 2022
NAMASTE scheme GS Paper 2: Government policies & interventions Important For: Prelims Exam: Salient features of NAMASTE scheme, Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 (PEMSR) and Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Mains exam: Manual Scavenging in India Why in News The Government has […]
Daily Current Affairs for 19th July 2022
Mangal Pandey GS Paper 1: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors / contributions from different parts of the country. Important For: Prelims exam: Mangal Pandey Who was Mangal Pandey? • Mangal Pandey was an Indian soldier who played a key part in the events immediately preceding the outbreak of the Indian […]
Daily Current Affairs for 18th July 2022
Aanayoottu GS Paper 1: Art & Culture Important For: Prelims exam level: Aanayoottu Mains exam level: Not Much Why in News The precincts of Vadakkunnathan temple located in the heart of Thrissur city played host to another edition of ‘aanayoottu’, the ritualistic feeding ceremony of elephants. What is Aanayoottu? • The Aanayoottu (feeding of elephants) […]
Daily Current Affairs for 16th July 2022
NIRF Rankings 2022 GS Paper 2: Governance, Issues related to the development and management of the social sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resource Important for Prelims exam: NIRF ranking Why in news The Union Education Minister released the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings 2022 through a virtual conference. About NIRF Ranking • The […]
Daily Current Affairs for 15th July 2022
India-UAE Relation GS Paper 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s Interests Important for Prelims exam: I2U2, Abraham accord, AIM for Climate Mains exam: India’s interest in west asia Why in news UAE announced in I2U2 summit to Invest $2 Billion to Set Up Food Parks in India. In […]
Daily Current Affairs for 14th July 2022
Global Gender Gap Index GS paper 1: Women Empowerment, Issues in Indian Society Important for Prelims level exam: Ranking and Publisher Mains level exam: India’s progress in field of women empowerment, achievement and failure Why in news India ranks 135 out of 146 in the Gender Gap Index. About Global Gender Gap Index • The […]
Daily Current Affairs for 12th July 2022
Article 72 GS Paper 2: Indian Constitution, Provision Important for Prelims exam level: Article 72 Mains level exam: Pardoning power of President and Case related to it Why in news The Supreme Court held that the Centre was “bound to advise” the President to remit the life sentence of gangster Abu Salem in the 1993 […]
Daily Current Affairs for 11th July 2022
Zonal Council GS Paper 2: Centre-State Relation Important for: Prelims exam level: Zonal Councils, its structure and functions Mains exam level: Cooperative Federalism, States Reorganisation Act of 1956 and North-Eastern Council Act of 1971 Why in news Union Home and Cooperation Minister presided over the 30th meeting of Northern Zonal Council in Jaipur. About Zonal […]
Daily Current Affairs for 09th July 2022
G 20 GS Paper 2: Important International Institutions, agencies and fora – their Structure, Mandate. Important For: Prelims exam level: G20 Mains exam level: India and G20 Why in News External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councillor Wang Yi on Thursday (July 7) at the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting. On […]
Daily Current Affairs for 08th July 2022
Derecho GS Paper 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc. Important For: Prelims exam level: Derecho Mains exam level: Not Much Why in News Several states in the US were hit by a storm system called a derecho. As the storm rolled in, winds gusting at around 140 km per […]
Daily Current Affairs for 07th July 2022
World Kiswahili Language Day GS Paper 1: Art and Culture Important For: Prelims exam level: Kiswahili Language and associated region Mains exam level: Not much Why in news World Kiswahili Day is celebrated on the 7th of July every year following a declaration by UNESCO member states in this regard. Background ● This year marks […]
Daily Current Affairs for 06th July 2022
State Ranking Index for NFSA GS Paper 2: Government Policy and Intervention, Poverty and Hunger eradication Important for: Prelims exam level: Ranking, NFSA Act Mains Exam level: Not much Why in news Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution released the 1st edition of ‘State Ranking Index for NFSA’ during the conference of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 05th July 2022
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) GS Paper 2: Government Agencies, Important for: Prelims exam level: CCPA and its function Mains Exam level: Consumer protection and welfare Why in news The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued guidelines for preventing unfair trade practices and violation of consumer rights with regard to levying of service charge […]
Daily Current Affairs for 04th July 2022
Alluri Sitarama Raju GS Paper 1: Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. Important for: Prelims exam level: Tribal Revolts Mains exam Level: Not Much Why in News The Prime minister is to launch year-long celebrations to remember contributions of Alluri Sitarama Raju The […]
Daily Current Affairs for 02nd July 2022
Jagannath Temple GS Paper 1: Art & Culture Important for: Prelims exam level: Temple Architecture Mains exam Level: Not Much Architecture • Jagannath Temple is a very big temple and covers an area of 37000 m2. • It is surrounded by a high fortified wall 6.1 m high is known as Meghanada Pacheri. • The […]
Daily Current Affairs for 01st July 2022
Deputy Chief Minister GS Paper 2: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government Important for: Prelims exam level: Deputy Chief Minister Mains exam Level: Role and significance of a Dy CM in state government Why in News Recently, after a high voltage political drama, the politics of […]