Current affairs

Current Affairs 13th June 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Spacex Starship Context: SpaceX’s Starship rocket achieved its first fully successful test flight. About Starship Rocket Overview: Starship is a two-stage heavy lift-off vehicle designed to transport crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. It is...

UN Year of Quantum Science and Technology

Context: The United Nations will declare the year 2025 as the ‘International Year of Quantum Science and Technology’. Quantum Technology It utilises principles from Quantum mechanics to understand fundamental particles like atoms and subatomic particles. Exploits unique behaviours such as...

Atomic Clocks in India, Types, Working Mechanism

Context: A recent study published in Nature introduced a portable optical atomic clock using molecular iodine as the frequency standard that can be used onboard ships. What are Atomic Clocks? An atomic clock is a highly precise timekeeping instrument that...

International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)

Context: The ITLOS took a groundbreaking step by accepting a request from the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law (COSIS) to identify the obligations of states not party to the COSIS agreement, expanding the scope...

Current Affairs 12th June 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

New Alzheimer's Drug Context: Donanemab developed by Eli Lilly represents a potentially significant advancement in Alzheimer's treatment. About Donanemab Donanemab is a monoclonal antibody therapy developed by Eli Lilly that targets amyloid beta protein depositions in the brain, a hallmark...

Global Economic Prospects Report 2024 Key Highlights

Context The World Bank's Global Economic Prospects report projects global growth to hold steady at 2.6% in 2024, with a slight increase to an average of 2.7% in 2025-26. This growth rate remains below the pre-COVID-19 decade's average of 3.1%....

UN Resolution on Gaza for Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

Context: The UN Security Council approved its first resolution endorsing a ceasefire aimed at ending the eight-month conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. More In News The resolution was overwhelmingly supported with 14 out of the 15...

Special Category Status States in India List, Get Latest Update

Context The split verdict in the Lok Sabha election has highlighted the crucial roles of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Chandrababu Naidu and Janata Dal (United)'s Nitish Kumar in forming a central government. Consequently, these leaders are expected to renew...

Significance of Maldives’ President’s India Visit

Context: President Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives attended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. India-Maldives Relationship Maritime Security: The Maldives plays a critical role in India's maritime security due to its strategic location in the Indian Ocean....

Current Affairs 11th June 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Need for a third Aircraft Carrier Context: Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is set to begin construction on the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier-2 (IAC-2), a Vikrant-class 40,000-ton platform, updated with modifications and greater local content compared to IAC-1 Vikrant. Reason for New...