Current affairs

Editorial of the Day (27 July): Cheaper Cancer Drugs

Context: In the 2024-25 budget, the Finance Minister announced customs duty exemptions on three targeted cancer drugs: trastuzumab deruxtecan, osimertinib, and durvalumab. What is Targeted Cancer Drugs? These drugs specifically attack cancer cells while sparing normal cells. They focus on...

Reservation of bills by Governors for President’s Assent

Context: The Supreme Court agreed to examine the Governor's powers related to crucial Bills and eventually referred them to the President. Article 200: Power of Governor Related to Bill Grant assent to the Bill. Withhold assent from the Bill. Reserve...

Current Affairs 26th July 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

White Category Sectors Context: Industries classified under the 'white category' by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will no longer need prior permissions from state pollution control boards to establish and operate. Categorisation Of Industries: Based On Their Pollution Load...

Disaster Mitigation Projects in India

Context: The Union Home Minister Amit Shah led a committee convened to review disaster mitigation projects. More in News The committee sanctioned several projects aimed at mitigating and preventing natural disasters including urban flooding and glacial lake outbursts. Funding Approval:...

Editorial of the Day (26 July): India’s Illegal Coal Mining Problem

Context: Three workers died of asphyxiation in an illegal coal mine in Surendranagar, Gujarat. Similar Incidents Dhanbad, Jharkhand (June 2023): A mine collapse killed three people, including a ten-year-old child, emphasising the recurring danger of illegal mining activities. Paschim Bardhaman,...

Current Affairs 25th July 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) Context: The CDSCO disapproved of cough syrup from various pharmaceutical companies. About the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) The CDSCO is the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) for India's medical devices sector as stipulated...

Editorial of the Day (25 July): Urban Transformation Strategies

Context: The recent budget recognized cities as critical hubs for growth and outlined multiple initiatives aimed at their planned development. Facts Population in Indian Cities: Approximately 50 crore people (36% of the national population). Urban Population Growth Rate: Annual rate...

DMH-11 Genetically Modified Mustard

Context: The Supreme Court ruled against approval of the commercial sale and release of genetically modified mustard in India. DMH-11- A Genetically Modified Mustard Dhara Mustard Hybrid-11 (DMH-11) is a domestically developed transgenic mustard known as a Herbicide Tolerant (HT)...

India’s Defence Budget 2024, Highlights and Comparison with China

In a bid to strengthen its military capabilities and infrastructure, India has significantly increased its defence budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. The allocation of ₹6.21 lakh crore (approximately US $75 billion) marks a substantial rise from the previous year’s...

Centre allocates ₹1000Cr venture fund to boost Space Economy in India

Context: In the recent Budget 2024, the Finance minister announced Rs.1000 crore venture capital to fund the space economy. Space Economy The space economy refers to the broad range of activities and the use of resources that create value and...