Current affairs

Current Affairs 17th January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park Context: The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling has successfully bred 77 snow leopards since the 1980s. About Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Darjeeling Zoo) The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park was established in...

CPI Inflation Rates, Components, Significance and Concerns

Context: India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation rate touched 5.7% in December 2023. What Is CPI Inflation? The consumer price index measures “changes over time in the general level of prices of a basket of selected goods and services...

Regulating India’s Online Gaming Industry

Context: There is a need for strong regulatory measures in India's online gaming sector due to rising market challenges such as addiction, mental health risks, financial scams, and national security threats. Current State Of Online Presence Of Indian Population India's...

Editorial of the Day (15th Jan): A Speaker’s flawed move to determine the real faction

Context: The Maharashtra Assembly Speaker's verdict is facing legal and constitutional scrutiny alleging that this verdict contradicts SC’s interpretations and is unconstitutional. The Verdicts Of The Speaker Recognition of Shinde Faction as Legitimate: The Speaker determined that the Shinde faction...

Muizzu sets March 15 Deadline for India to Withdraw Troops

Context: Maldivian President Muhammed Muizzu asked India to withdraw its troops from Maldives by March, 15. ‘India First’ To ‘India Out’ Maldives' foreign policy Shift Towards China (2013-2018): Under President Abdulla Yameen's leadership (2013-2018), the Maldives tilted towards China. During...

Current Affairs 16th January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project Context: The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) in Telangana has been mired in controversy since its inception due to its extensive infrastructure including water tunnels, aqueducts, underground surge pools, and large pumps. About Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation...

National Startup Day 2024, Theme, History, Events

National Startup Day 2024 National Startup Day is a special day in India, celebrated annually on January 16th. It marks the foundation day of Startup India, a government initiative launched in 2016 to foster the growth of the Indian startup...

Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine, How does HPV Vaccine Work?

Context: The government is set to roll out a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for girls in the 9-14 years age group to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer (the second most common cancer in women in India. Human Papillomavirus...

Editorial of the Day (13th Jan): A Green Fiscal Blueprint

Context: The article discusses India's role in global environmental efforts and the importance of the Finance Commission in supporting the country's climate readiness. India’s Steps to Tackle Climate Change Conservation of standing forests and increasing forest cover density helps lock...

Editorial of the Day (13th Jan): A Case Diary For Indian Police

Context: The three-day conference in Jaipur (in the first week of January) of police officers (Director General of Police level) focuses on the growing importance being attached to law enforcement in the country and the high stakes that the administration...