Current affairs

  • The Right Food And Struggle With PDS

    Context: In 2023, alarming reports emerged highlighting significant issues with the Public Distribution System (PDS) in states like Jharkhand, Odisha, and Bihar. What are the Key Issues? Removal of Households from PDS Rolls Reports from Jharkhand and Odisha highlight that...

    Published On January 11th, 2025
  • Imperilled Life of the District Journalist in India

    Context: The brutal murder of an independent young journalist, Mukesh Chandrakar, in Chhattisgarh, has once again highlighted the threats to life and the precarious nature of journalism at the district and mofussil levels. Importance of Journalists Voice for the Voiceless:...

    Published On January 11th, 2025
  • Official Gold Import Figures for Nov Revised Down by $5 Billion

    Context: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has revised the gold import figures for November, reducing them by $5 billion from $14.8 billion to $9.9 billion. Overview of Gold Import Data Revision Initial Data: Gold imports for November 2024 were...

    Published On January 11th, 2025
  • Temple Architecture of Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Features, Characteristics

    The Ayodhya Ram Mandir stands as a monumental testament to the devotion and religious fervor of millions of Hindus worldwide. As the first anniversary of its Pran Pratishtha ceremony approaches, Know all about the Temple Architecture of Ayodhya Ram Mandir...

    Published On January 11th, 2025
  • India’s First Battery Energy Storage System

    India is set to launch its first commercial utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Delhi, expected to go live by March this year. With a capacity of 20 MW (megawatt) and 40 MWh (megawatt hour), this system will store...

    Published On January 10th, 2025
  • Border Security Force (BSF), History, Structure and Responsibilities

    The Border Security Force (BSF) of India recently refuted a claim made by a Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) officer, who purportedly asserted that Bangladesh had taken control of a 5-km stretch of Indian territory along the international border in the...

    Published On January 10th, 2025
  • Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP), Components and Benefits

    Context: PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa river-linking project on the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. About Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) Aim: To transfer excess water from the Ken River...

    Published On January 10th, 2025
  • Link Between Fluoride Levels and IQ Loss

    Context: A recent study conducted by researchers from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), USA has linked higher fluoride exposure to lower IQ in children. Key Findings of the Study Impact of Fluoride on IQ: For every 1...

    Published On January 10th, 2025
  • Places in News for UPSC 2025 for Prelims and Mains Exam

    As the UPSC Civil Services Examination approaches, staying updated on current events and places in the news becomes crucial for aspirants. Understanding the geographical, cultural, and political significance of various locations can enhance your answers in both the Prelims and...

    Published On January 10th, 2025
  • Rat Hole Mining, Types, Environmental and Safety Concerns

    Context: 3 miners were confirmed dead and 6 remained trapped in a flooded coal "rat-hole" mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district. Combined teams of the Indian Army and deep sea divers from the Indian Navy are assisting the operation. What...

    Published On January 10th, 2025