Current affairs

Reservation in Tamil Nadu and 103rd Constitutional Amendment

Context: The Tamil Nadu government informed the Madras High Court that since 89% of its population qualifies for the existing 69% reservation in education and public jobs, it cannot be obligated to apply the extra 10% reservation for the Economically...

Current Affairs 4th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Nuclear Power and India's Development Context: A study by IIM Ahmedabad suggested prioritising nuclear energy and infrastructure expansion to help India achieve developed status by 2047 and net zero emissions by 2070. Details And Findings of the Study Nuclear energy...

Editorial of the Day (4th Apr): Fiscal Federalism-Kerala’s Case

Context Kerala filed a lawsuit challenging the Central Government's decisions to curtail its borrowing limits. The Court referred the case to a Constitution Bench without granting an interim order to revert to the pre-limit imposition status but will examine the...

What is Kallakkadal Coastal Flooding: Cause and Mechanism

Context Recently, Kerala, India, experienced coastal flooding known as Kallakkadal, induced by remote oceanic storms. This instance, set off by a South Atlantic Ocean low-pressure area, led to the inundation of numerous homes across the districts of Alappuzha, Kollam, and...

Current Affairs 3rd April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

ED Powers to Summon Context: The Supreme Court upheld the Directorate of Enforcement's extensive authority, allowing it to summon "anyone for information," while criticising four Tamil Nadu District Collectors for ignoring its summons. About Enforcement Directorate Establishment: 1956 Nodal Ministry:...

Editorial of the Day (3rd Apr): GST-A Reform Window

Context: Net direct tax collections rose by 19.9% by mid-March, reaching 97% of revised budget targets. Robust GST Performance Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection reached ₹20.18 lakh crore, a significant achievement. Gross GST revenue in March (transactions from February)...

Pannun Case, Bacground, Details and Implications

The Pannun case stands at the intersection of international intrigue, diplomatic sensitivity, and the complexities of counterterrorism efforts in the modern era. Centred around Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a figure synonymous with Khalistani separatism and controversy, this case has captured global...

Editorial of the Day (2nd Apr): SCs bar on Unregulated Soil Extraction

Context The Supreme Court revoked a 2020 Environment Ministry notification that allowed extraction of ordinary earth for linear projects like roads and railways without Environmental Clearance (EC). The exemption was initially challenged in the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which directed...

Ozone Found on Jupiter’s Moon Callisto

Context: Scientists from around the world, including India, published a study in the journal Icarus detailing the discovery of ozone on Jupiter's moon Callisto. The research focused on recreating the chemical processes occurring on Callisto's surface when exposed to sunlight,...

Current Affairs 2nd April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

VVPAT Context: The Supreme Court has sent a notice to the Election Commission (EC) regarding a writ petition demanding mandatory cross-verification of EVM counts with VVPAT slips. About Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail  (VVPAT) Introduction of VVPAT: The Indian government...