Current affairs

Current Affairs 16th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Hydrocarbons Context: Hydrocarbons significantly impact the environment through CO2 emissions. Emissions occur throughout the hydrocarbon lifecycle (production, use, well abandonment) Fact A 2018 study estimated oilfields releasing 1.7 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide in one year. How Hydrocarbons Are Formed...

Editorial of the day (16th Apr): India’s Arctic Imperative

Context: India's first winter expedition in the Arctic successfully concluded. More In News In December 2023, four Indian climate scientists arrived in Oslo to start acclimatising for India’s first winter expedition in the Arctic. The expedition was based at Himadri,...

Current Affairs 15th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Doxxing Context: A woman reported a man for sharing a non-consensual video of her dancing on X, leading to widespread harassment and highlighting the concerns over doxxing. What is Doxxing? Doxxing involves publicising personal details without consent. It can include...

Editorial of the day (15th Apr): The Asian Edge-US China in Asia

Context: Recent US summits with Asian allies (Japan, Philippines) and China's reaction suggested a new era of political and military manoeuvring in Asia, with potential for major conflict. US-Asia Alliances US summits with Japan and the Philippines were seen as...

Microplastics, Types, Efforts to Combat Microplastics

Context: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have designed a sustainable hydrogel to remove microplastics from water. What is a Hydrogel? Hydrogels are three-dimensional, hydrophilic polymer networks that can retain a large amount of water while maintaining structure...

Current Affairs 13th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Peace Conference Context Switzerland will host a peace conference in mid-June as the first step towards ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The conference aims to create a framework and roadmap for peace, although it is not expected to result in a...

Mount Etna’s Volcanic Vortex Rings

Context: Mount Etna, the largest volcano in Europe, and among the world’s most active and iconic volcanoes, has been sending up almost perfect rings of smoke into the air. About Mount Etna Location: Mount Etna, located on the east coast...

PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM) and Space Debris

Context: ISRO's PSLV-C58 mission successfully minimised space debris by transforming the spent fourth stage of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) into an orbital platform named PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3). What is PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM)? Developed by...

Asian Development Outlook Report Findings for 2024

Context: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its GDP growth forecast for India, raising it to 7% for the current fiscal year (2023-24) from its previous projection of 6.7%. Asian Development Outlook Report Findings GDP Growth Forecast 2023-24: India's...

India Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)

Context India has signed a protocol amending the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with Mauritius to plug treaty abuse for tax evasion or avoidance. The India-Mauritius Tax Treaty Amendment includes the introduction of the Principal Purpose Test (PPT) in Article...