Current affairs

CM of Madhya Pradesh List From 1956 to 2024, Name and Tenure

Nestled in the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh has evolved into a state rich in history and culture, its political landscape shaped by visionary leaders who have left an indelible mark on its trajectory of progress. Since its inception on...

Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM)

Context: The 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM-46) held in Kochi, Kerala, focused on the ongoing debate about regulating Antarctic tourism. Despite efforts to establish a regulatory framework, the meeting concluded without a definitive solution. Facts Date of Antarctic Treaty:...

Global Diplomacy Ranking 2024, India Holds 11th Position Globally

The recently released "2024 Global Diplomacy Index" by the Lowy Institute has provided valuable insights into the evolving landscape of global diplomacy, highlighting significant trends and shifts in international relations. This index, which assesses the diplomatic capabilities and networks of...

El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)

Context: The US-based National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that the El Nino conditions that began in mid-2023 ended last month. El Nino conditions have been replaced by El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) neutral conditions. El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)...

Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland

Context: The Summit on Peace in Ukraine at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland ended with participants hoping for an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. About the Ukraine Peace Summit Venue: Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland Objective: Inspire a...

Editorial of the Day (17th June): High Court’s Take On Marriage Act

Context: A recent order from the Madhya Pradesh High Court has sparked concerns over potential misinterpretations of the law regarding inter-faith marriages and the scope of the Special Marriage Act, 1954. Background of the Issue The controversy arose from a...

Current Affairs 17th June 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Tarang Shakti- 2024 Context: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to conduct its first-ever multinational exercise named Tarang Shakti. About Tarang Shakti- 2024 Host: Indian Air Force (IAF) Event: First-ever multinational air exercise of India. Venue: Jodhpur, Rajasthan Participants:...

Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)

Context: The Delhi Lieutenant-Governor has sanctioned the prosecution of author-activist Arundhati Roy and Kashmiri professor Dr Sheikh Showkat Hussain under the UAPA in connection with a 2010 FIR in which the two are accused of “delivering provocative speeches”. More in...

Money and Climate Action: Insights from Bonn Talks & COP29 Expectations

Context The recent climate meeting in Bonn, Germany, has highlighted the ongoing challenges in defining a new climate finance goal. By the end of 2024, countries must finalize a new financial target beyond the existing $100 billion per year to...

Elimination Of Tuberculosis (TB), Cure, Vaccine, Global Findings

Context: India's ambitious target to significantly lower TB morbidity and mortality and aim for its elimination by 2025 has stalled. Truenat is a rapid molecular test developed in India for diagnosing pulmonary, extrapulmonary, and rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis. More In News The...