Current affairs

PM Modi conferred with Russia’s Highest Civilian Honour Order of St. Andrew

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Russia’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle. Russia's Highest Civilian Honour: Order of St. Andrew Purpose of the Award Given to prominent government and public figures, military leaders, and...

India’s Defence Production, Highest-Ever Growth in FY 2023-24

Context: The Defence Ministry of India announced that FY 2023-24 saw the highest-ever growth in indigenous defence production in India, reaching a record value of ₹1,26,887 crore. More In News There was 16.7% increase compared to the previous financial year’s...

Current Affairs 9th July 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Out of Pocket (OOP) Expenditure Context: Low public spending results in high out-of-pocket costs for households. Current Health Spending Total Health Spending: 5% of GDP Public Health Spending: 35% of GDP This disparity highlights the low government investment in health,...

Editorial of the Day (9 July): Climate Change and Hurricanes

Context: Hurricane Beryl made history as the earliest Category 5 hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean. Other Major Hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean Hurricane Katrina 2005 Hurricane Sandy 2012 Hurricane Harvey 2017 Hurricane Maria 2017 Hurricane Formation Hurricanes form...

New Criminal Law Bills in India, Highlights, Significance and Criticism

Context The new criminal laws have been implemented. SOPs have been issued by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) to guide police officers in implementing the new provisions. From July 1, three new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),...

NEET Paper Scam 2024: How NEET paper was leaked in Patna?

The 2024 NEET controversy arose due to multiple discrepancies in the conduction and result declaration of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) 2024. NEET UG, one of India's largest entrance examinations for undergraduate medical programs, is conducted by...

Editorial of the Day (8 July): What an NSA Does?

Context: The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) has undergone significant restructuring with the appointment of a new Additional National Security Advisor (ANSA) and changes in reporting relationships within NSCS and between the National Security Advisor (NSA) and Union ministries. Changes...

Current Affairs 8th July 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Arctic Wildfires Context: Smoke from raging wildfires has darkened Arctic skies for the third time in five years as reported by Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. Reasons for Worsening Arctic Wildfires Accelerated Arctic Warming: The Arctic is warming about four...

Current Affairs 6th July 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Biodiversity Register Context: Thazhakara became the first grama panchayat in Kerala to develop and release a detailed People's Biodiversity Register (PBR). More in News The recently updated document noted the populations of species like the Indian black turtle (now dwindling...

Editorial of the Day (6 July): China’s Rail Network in SEA

Context: China is interested in developing a railway network that links Malaysia, Laos, and Thailand to boost regional connectivity as part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) Project The ECRL is a 665-km railway...