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Current Affairs 31st July 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Armed Groups of Myanmar Context: The Myanmar military's 2021 coup has led to significant political changes in the country. Aftermath Of the Coup The removal of Aung San Suu Kyi led to violent resistance. The military's indiscriminate use of force...

Editorial of the Day (31 July): The Case for Legal Advisory Council

Context: There is a need to review the process of legal consultancy to the government and to establish a Legal Advisory Council (LAC) for the Prime Minister. Reasons for Establishment Electoral Bonds Scheme: It was held unconstitutional by the Supreme...

RBI Governor Warns About Growing Threat of Mule Accounts

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial crime, mule accounts have emerged as a significant concern for banks and regulators alike. These accounts, often used to facilitate money laundering and other illicit activities, serve as critical links in the chain of...

CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing, Key Components, Applications, Challenges

Context: Scientists from the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhi, have developed an enhanced genome-editing system that can modify DNA more precisely and more efficiently than existing CRISPR-based technologies. More in News Researchers modified amino acids in FnCas9...

Current Affairs 30th July 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

India Blocking Chinese Context: Indian authorities have promised more visas to Chinese technicians. Reasons for Issuing Visas to Chinese Technicians Skill Gap: There is a significant skill gap between Chinese and Indian factory supervisors and workers. Productivity: Chinese professionals are...

Defence Acquisition Council in India, Members, Functions, Challenges

Context: Defence Acquisition Council reviewed and approved amendments to the procurement deal for 31 MQ-9B Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from General Atomics, USA. More in News The amendments are primarily focused on increasing the indigenous content and other related aspects...

India Employment Report 2024: ILO

Context: The Indian government is expected to file a complaint against the International Labour Organization's (ILO) employment report for India. Findings of the ILO's India Employment Report Unemployment Among Youth High Proportion of Youth Unemployment: India's youth make up about...

Editorial of the Day (30 Jul): Can states tax mining activities?

Context: Recently, the Supreme Court confirmed that States possess the legislative power to impose taxes on minerals in addition to the royalties charged by the Central government. Background 1989 Ruling: A seven-judge Supreme Court bench held that under the Mines...

Right to be Forgotten, Background, Significance and Challenges

Context: The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a case that will shape the “right to be forgotten”. Right to be Forgotten: Background A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud will review...

Current Affairs 29th July 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Critical Minerals Context: The Centre has cancelled the auction of 3 critical mineral blocks. About Critical Minerals Critical minerals are mineral resources, both primary and processed, that are essential inputs in modern technologies, economies, and national security. The risk of...