Current affairs

Current Affairs 27th January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Free Movement Regime (FMR) Context: Recently, Home Minister Amit Shah had said that the border of India- Myanmar will be fenced and FMR be reconsidered to stop border residents from moving into each other’s country without any paperwork. Why Is...

Indo-France Relations, Areas Of Cooperation, Significance, Challenges

Context: President Emmanuel Macron joined PM Modi at a road show called Shobha Yatra at Jaipur. About India- France Relations Areas Of Cooperation Geo-Political Ties UNSC Support: France, a P-5 country, was the first to back India's bid for United...

Editorial of the Day (25th Jan): The Issue of Genocide and the World Court

Context: The initiation of legal action by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice concerning the Gaza conflict represents a significant examination of the 'rules-based international order'. Background On December 29, 2023, South Africa filed a case...

Editorial of the Day (25th Jan): India’s Problem – Different Drugs, Identical Brand Names

Context: The issue of different drugs having identical or similar brand names in India is a significant problem that poses serious risks to patient safety. Background Different drugs with entirely different active ingredients and uses share identical or confusingly similar...

Padma Awards 2024 Winners List Announced, Highlights of Total 132 Awardees

Padma Awards 2024 The Padma Awards, among the nation's highest civilian honours, are bestowed in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, recognizing exceptional service in various fields. Announced annually on Republic Day, these awards are presented at...

Current Affairs 25th January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

DK Basu Judgment Context: The Supreme Court recently labelled an event  on the 2022 in Kheda district, Gujarat (where four police officers were seen publicly whipping Muslim men, who were bound to a pole) as an "atrocity." More In News...

Editorial of the Day (24th Jan): Challenge for Modi-Macron

Context: The President Of France will be the chief guest for Republic Day 2024. Despite facing criticism from the liberal Anglo-Saxon media for the temple project, India continues to enjoy robust high-level engagement from Western leaders, underscoring the complex dynamics...

Editorial of the Day (24th Jan): Larger message to New Delhi from Red Sea

Context: The article discusses India's maritime strategy in response to regional security dynamics, emphasising the need to counter Chinese influence and secure its interests in the Indo-Pacific. Background The Indo-Pacific region is witnessing a significant geopolitical transformation, with increased assertiveness...

World’s First Black Tiger Safari To Be Established Near Baripada in Mayurbhanj

In a groundbreaking move for wildlife conservation and tourism, Odisha's Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik recently announced the establishment of the world's first Melanistic Tiger Safari near Baripada in the Mayurbhanj district. This exclusive safari will provide visitors with a rare...

National Voters’ Day 2025, Theme, Historical Perspective, Significance

National Voters' Day (NVD), observed annually on January 25th, stands as a vibrant celebration of democracy, highlighting the profound significance of each vote in shaping the destiny of a nation. Instituted in 2011 by the Election Commission of India (ECI),...