Current affairs

  • Election Commission Launches Know Your Candidate App for Voters

    Know Your Candidate App In a democracy, the power of the people lies in their ability to make informed decisions during elections. Recognizing this fundamental principle, the Election Commission of India has taken a significant step towards enhancing transparency and...

    Published On March 19th, 2024
  • Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) Test for Diabetes Management

    Context: According to a nationwide study published in 2023, India's population of individuals with diabetes is estimated at 101.3 million, with an additional 136 million categorised as pre-diabetic. HbA1C Test: A Key Tool for Diabetes Management What it is: A...

    Published On March 19th, 2024
  • Editorial of the Day (18th March): Agriculture Productivity-Punjab’s Case Study

    Context: Despite high productivity of rice and wheat, Punjab ranks low (13th) in agri-GDP per hectare (ha) compared to other states like Andhra Pradesh (AP), West Bengal (WB), and Tamil Nadu (TN). Why the Disparity? Focus on Staples: Punjab relies...

    Published On March 18th, 2024
  • Current Affairs 18th March 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

    Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) Context: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) invested over 5000 crore into the Indian stock market in March 2024. Comparison Between FPIs and FDIs Aspects Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Definition Investment in a country's...

    Published On March 18th, 2024
  • Competition Commission of India (CCI), Composition, Function and Challenges

    Context: The Competition Commission of India ordered a probe after finding Google’s user choice billing (UCB) system to be prima facie anti-competitive. About Competition Commission of India What it is: A statutory body set up by the Indian government in...

    Published On March 18th, 2024
  • President’s Veto on State Bills

    Context: Kerala is set to present a legal challenge in the Supreme Court regarding President Droupadi Murmu's decision to withhold approval of bills passed by the state legislature. Background of President's Veto on State Bills The President had withheld assent...

    Published On March 18th, 2024
  • Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date Out, Starts Form 19 April in 7 Phases

    Election Date 2024 Out The Election Commission of India (ECI) has set the stage for the much-anticipated Lok Sabha Elections 2024 by announcing the poll schedule. The elections, crucial for the future trajectory of Indian politics, are scheduled to be...

    Published On March 18th, 2024
  • Apache Helicopters, Features, India’s Procurement

    Context: The Indian Army Aviation Corps inaugurated the first unit to operate Apache helicopters in Jodhpur. AH-64E Apache Helicopter or Apache Guardian About: AH-64E Apache, the world's first multi-role combat helicopter. AH-64E represents the most recent evolution of the Apache...

    Published On March 18th, 2024
  • Viksit Bharat Initiative, Approach, Pillars, Focus Areas

    Context: Indian Railways is planning to create mega railway terminals with multi-modal connectivity in aspirational cities with a population of more than 10 lahks across the country under the ‘Viksit Bharat’ initiative. What Is Viksit Bharat Initiative? Definition: Viksit Bharat...

    Published On March 16th, 2024
  • Editorial of the Day (16th Mar): AI, Elections and Disinformation

    Context: In the evolving landscape of AI and social media, concerns about disinformation impacting elections have grown. Impact of AI on Electoral Politics Three-Way Trouble in Disinformation Through AI Scale Amplification: AI's capability to exponentially increase the volume of disinformation...

    Published On March 16th, 2024