Current affairs

Refocus on the Relevance of English: Bridging Educational and Socioeconomic Gaps

Context The aspiration of Indian parents for their children to speak English is widely recognized as essential for better socioeconomic opportunities. However, national education policies have historically neglected English language instruction, particularly in the context of the National Education Policy...

Current Affairs 20th Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

White Revolution 2.0 Context: Recently the Union Cooperation Minister has launched the standard operating procedure for ‘White Revolution 2.0’. He stated that milk dairies will aid empowerment of women and the fight against malnutrition. About White Revolution 2.0 Aim: To...

Atishi Marlena new Chief Minister of Delhi, Check Delhi Cabinet Ministers

Atishi Marlena new CM of Delhi Atishi Marlena has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Delhi, following the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal on September 17, 2024. Atishi, a key member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has been...

Current Affairs 19th Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Marital Rape Context: Recently Chief Justice of India stated that, if the Union government did not file a response to petitions before the Supreme Court seeking the criminalisation of marital rape. It would have to present oral arguments on the...

India’s Demographic Dividend, Importance, Challenges, Reforms Required

Context India's demographic dividend offers immense potential for economic growth. However, realising this potential requires a strategic approach to address various challenges. What is Meant by Demographic Dividend? Demographic dividend refers to the economic growth that occurs when a country's...

Current Affairs 18th Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Windfall Tax Context: Recently the Union government has slashed windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil to ‘Zerol’ per tonne with effect from September 18. About Windfall Tax It refers to higher tax levied by the government on specific industries...

What is a Pager? Features, Types and Benefits

Context: Recently a deadly incident took place in Lebanon where hundreds of pagers that were allegedly used by the members of militant group Hezbollah detonated simultaneously across the country. The explosions resulted in the deaths of around 9 people and...

Women In Medicine, Enrollment, Challenges and Systemic Barriers

Enrollment of Women in Medicine In 2020-21, for every 100 men, there were 100 women enrolled in medical colleges, compared to 88 per 100 men in 2011-12 and 110 per 100 men in 2019-20 (slightly affected by the pandemic). Women...

Level Playing field in Elections

The debate around Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has persisted in Indian public life for over 15 years, despite changes like the introduction of VVPAT (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail). This ongoing debate has fostered suspicion about the electoral process, distracting...

Current Affairs 17th Sep 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Precision Farming Context: The Central Government is planning  to invest Rs 6,000 crore in Precision Farming/ Smart farming to boost crop yields. What is Precision Farming ? It is a farming management approach that uses technology (Internet of Things, Artificial...