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 […]
Daily Current Affairs for 12th June 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS New Atlantic Charter Why in News The USA President and UK Prime Minister signed a New Atlantic Charter recently modelled after the 1941 agreement, that outlines eight key areas on which the U.S. and the United Kingdom plan to collaborate. Key Points The revamped charter says it builds “on the commitments […]
Daily Current Affairs for 11th June 2021
GS PAPER I Sardar Sarovar Dam Why in News According to the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd (SSNNL), for the first time in the history of the dam, as many as 35 dams and reservoirs, close to 1,200 check dams and 1000 village tanks have been filled with Narmada water this year. Sardar Sarovar Narmada […]
Daily Current Affairs for 9th JUne 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Election Commissioner of India Why in News On 8th June, President of India appointed Anup Chandra Pandey, as the Election Commissioner of India. Key Points Anup Chandra Pandey is a retired IAS officer of the 1984 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra and Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar are […]
Daily Current Affairs for 8th June 2021
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting Why in News China is going to host Foreign Ministers Meeting from the 10 ASEAN countries, with Beijing pushing for closer economic cooperation and aligning COVID19 recovery efforts. Key Points During recent visits to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, China’s Defence Minister called on both countries to reject “military alliances” — a […]
Daily Current Affairs for 7th JUne 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Performance Grading Index Why in News Union Education Ministry released the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2019-20 for States and Union Territories of India. Highlights It has put Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan, Puducherry, Dadra and Nagar Haveli in the A+ category. The Union Territory of Chandigarh and the states of Punjab, Tamil […]
Daily Current Affairs for 5th JUne 2021
GS PAPER III NEWS RBI major concerns for Crypto currency Why in News The Reserve Bank of India reiterated its concerns over crypto currencies, clarifying its stance on digital assets just days after the regulator told banks to set aside a 2018 ban on trading. Major concerns around crypto currency There is no change in […]
Daily Current Affairs for 4th JUne 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Why in News The third edition of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index 2020-21 was released by NITI Aayog. Highlights The report titled ‘SDG India Index and Dashboard 2020–21: Partnerships in the Decade of Action’ designed and developed by NITI Aayog. India saw significant improvement in […]
Daily Current Affairs for 3rd JUne 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Afghanistan Peace Talks Why in News China will chair a meeting with the Foreign Ministers of Afghanistan and Pakistan, as Beijing looks to step up its engagement with both Kabul and Islamabad amid the withdrawal of U.S. forces. Key Points It is the fourth meeting between the three countries’ Foreign Ministers […]
Daily Current Affairs for 2nd JUne 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Disaster Management (DM) Act, 2005 Why in News The former Chief Secretary of West Bengal Alapan Bandyopadhyay was served a showcause notice by the Union Home Ministry under Section 51 of the Disaster Management (DM) Act, 2005, punishable by imprisonment of up to two years or a fine or both. Disaster […]
Daily Current Affairs for 1st JUne 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Sedition Law Why in News Recently, the Supreme Court stated that “it is time to define the limits of sedition”. Key Points A three judge Bench led by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud flagged indiscriminate use of the sedition law against critics, journalists, social media users, activists and citizens for airing grievances about […]