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Current Affairs 5th Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

World Employment and Social Outlook Report Context: Recently The International Labour Organisation (ILO) released its World Employment and Social Outlook September 2024 Update. Major Highlights of the September Update: It has pointed out rising inequality worldwide due to stagnant labour...

Evaluating the Impact of Corporate Tax Cuts

Context: In the years before the pandemic, two of the largest economies in the world — the U.S. and India — cut corporate tax rates in an attempt to stimulate growth. Tax Cuts in the USA Legislation: The Tax Cuts...

Current Affairs 4th Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Triple Test Formula (TTF) for Reservation Context The Supreme Court has directed the Telangana State government to conduct a Triple Test for providing reservations to OBCs in Local Body elections. Due to the absence of elected representatives, Telangana has become...

Kandahar Hijack (IC 814), A Comprehensive Overview

The IC-814 Kandahar hijack remains one of the most notorious incidents in India's aviation history. It occurred on December 24, 1999, when Indian Airlines Flight IC-814 was hijacked by terrorists, leading to a week-long diplomatic crisis involving India, Pakistan, and...

Current Affairs 3rd Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Use of Regional Languages in High Courts Context: Recently the Chief Justice of India while addressing a convocation function remarked that while judges and lawyers are familiar with English, many common citizens who bring their cases to court struggle to...

Editorial of the Day (3rd Sep): Forum on China-Africa Cooperation- Lessons for India

Context: The 9th edition of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is scheduled to take place from September 4-6, 2024, in Beijing. More in News African nations are grappling with multiple issues, including high inflation, currency depreciation, heavy debt burdens,...

Editorial of the Day (2nd Sep): Analyzing India’s Role in Regional Upheavals

Context: Over the last few decades, India has seen significant changes in its neighbourhood which have influenced its foreign policy and diplomatic strategies. What were the changes in The Neighbourhood? Between 2008-2010 Bangladesh: In 2008, after military rule under General...

Current Affairs 2nd Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Rule 170 of Drugs & Cosmetics Act (1940) Context: The Supreme Court while hearing a case against Patanjali Ayurved has raised questions regarding AYUSH ministry’s notification asking state licensing authorities “not to take any action under” Rule 170 of the...

India’s Olympic Ambition for 2036, Steps, Sports Infrastructure

Olympic Host Selection Process Reformed Bidding Process: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has overhauled its selection process for future Olympic hosts, following corruption allegations related to the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Games. The new process involves confidential exchanges led...

Current Affairs 31st Aug 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Cyclone Asna Context: Recently Gujarat was hit by a Cyclone named Asna, which caused heavy rains in Kutch and Saurashtra regions. About Cyclone Asna Origin Of Cyclone Asna: It is an extraordinary meteorological event due to its unusual origin and...