Current affairs

Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN, Objectives and Components

Context: The Union government will seek an extension for the Regional Air Connectivity Scheme (RCS) beyond the initial 10-year period. Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) is a regional airport development and "Regional Connectivity Scheme" (RCS)...

Bangladesh Crisis 2024: Background, Causes and Key Updates

The recent political upheaval in Bangladesh underscores the need for India to capitalise on its strong development partnership with Dhaka by working closely with the interim government, the army, and the people. The ongoing political crisis in Bangladesh has escalated...

Current Affairs 10th Aug 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

US Antitrust Ruling Against Google Context Judge Amit Mehta of the US District Court of Columbia ruled that Google is a monopolist. Google violated antitrust laws to maintain its monopoly over "general search services" and "general search text ads." Impact...

Editorial of the Day (10th Aug): Population Census

Context: The Indian decadal Census has been delayed by over 3 years. More in News Concerns have been raised about the consequences of not conducting the Census. There is a misconception among officials about substituting the Census with alternative methods...

Current Affairs 9th Aug 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Kumki Elephant Context: Andhra Pradesh has sought the help of the Karnataka Forest Department to tackle man-elephant conflict in the State. About Kumki Elephant Kumkis are trained captive elephants used in operations to trap, rescue and tranquilise wild elephants. Their...

Rights Against Climate Change a Human Right

Context: In April 2024, the Supreme Court of India in the case of M.K. Ranjitsinh and Others vs Union of India recognized a human right against the adverse impacts of climate change. More In News The core issue involves protecting...

Editorial of the Day (9th Aug): Instability In India’s Neighbourhood Is A Concern

Context: At the Ammunition India conference organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan said the “instability in our neighbourhood” is a cause of concern. Major Security Challenges for...

Current Affairs 8th Aug 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Rashtriya Vigyan Puruskar Context: The Union government has announced the first set of Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar /national awards for scientists. More in News: Noted biochemist and former Director of the Indian Institute of Science, G Padmanabhan, was announced as the...

Editorial of the Day (8th Aug): Supreme Court ruling on Aldermen

Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India ruled that the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi has independent authority to appoint aldermen to the Delhi Municipal Corporation. Ruling of the Supreme Court L-G's Authority: The L-G’s power to appoint persons with...

Climate Justice, Type, Importance and Challenges

Context: President Droupadi Murmu during her address to the Fijian parliament said that India will push the developed countries for climate justice for Fiji and other ocean states. About Climate Justice Climate justice frames global warming as an ethical and...