Current affairs

Heat Action Plans, Recommendations of HAPs

Context: The IMD has predicted an increase in the maximum temperature and the frequency of heatwave conditions in the forthcoming days over eastern and southern India, raising the question of India’s readiness to face this hazard. Heat Waves: An Overview...

Editorial of the day (18th Apr): Great Indian Bustard and Climate Action Verdict

Context: The recent Supreme Court judgment has recognized a fundamental right to be free from the adverse impacts of climate change. This landmark decision has drawn considerable attention, particularly regarding its implications for protecting the Great Indian Bustard. The Right:...

Expansion of Universe, Speed, Reasons, Impact

Context A recent study confirmed that two equally valid methods for measuring the universe's expansion rate yield different values, creating the "Hubble tension." Two methods to measure expansion: Cosmic microwave background (CMB) and The cosmic distance ladder, specifically observations of...

Current Affairs 18th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

India's Economic Growth Context: As per the recent UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Trade and Development Report Update, India grew by 6.7% in 2023 and is expected to grow by 6.5% in 2024. Overview of India's Economic Performance Growth Rate:...

Dubai Flood, Factors and Climate Change Implications

The recent heavy rainfall event in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly in Dubai, marked a significant departure from the region's typical arid climate. On April 15, 2024, a severe thunderstorm brought unprecedented levels of rainfall, causing widespread disruption and...

IMF’s World Economic Outlook Report 2024 Highlights on Global Economy

Context: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently revised India's growth projection upwards to 6.8% for 2024, citing robust domestic demand conditions and a growing working-age population. India's Growth Projection as per IMF’s World Economic Outlook IMF's Revised Forecast: The IMF...

Current Affairs 17th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Imported Inflation Context: The Asian Development Bank recently warned that India could face imported inflation as the rupee could depreciate amid the rise in interest rates in the West. What Is Imported Inflation? Imported inflation refers to the situation where...

Ram Mandir Temple, Pran Pratishtha, History and Architecture

Ram Mandir, also popularly known as Ayodhya Ram Mandir, is a Hindu temple located in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. As the name suggests, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shri Ram and is believed to be constructed on the Ram Janmabhoomi...

Why has India allowed FIIs to Invest in its Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs)?

Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved  Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIS) to invest in the Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs). India's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at COP26, necessitates significant...

Temple Architecture of Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Features, Characteristics

The Ayodhya Ram Mandir is a three-story temple built in the Nagara style of Hindu temple architecture. This distinctive style, considered one of the two great classical languages of Indian temple architecture, has roots dating back to the fifth century...