Current affairs

Tropical Cyclone Hurricane Beryl, Formation, Progression and Impact

Hurricane Beryl is a powerful and dangerous tropical cyclone threatening the Windward Islands and is the earliest-forming Category 4 Atlantic hurricane on record in a season. Check Out Tropical Cyclone Hurricane Beryl's formation, Progression, and Impact in this Article. Tropical...

International day of Parliamentarism 2024, Theme and Significance

The International Day of Parliamentarism, observed annually on June 30th, is a celebration of parliamentary institutions worldwide. This day underscores the pivotal role that parliaments play in democratic governance, legislative integrity, and the representation of the people's voice in policy-making....

Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH)

Context The Finance Ministry refused the Health Ministry's request for a $10 million fund to fulfill a G20 pledge. India pledged unwavering support and seed funding for digital health as part of its G20 commitments. Global Initiative on Digital Health...

Current Affairs 28th June 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

India’s Largest Leopard Safari Context: The country’s largest leopard safari (South India’s First) was inaugurated by the Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister at the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP), Karnataka. More in News The safari spans 20 hectares with eight leopards...

Cross Border Terror

Context Reasi terrorist attack (2023) occurred on the day of PM Narendra Modi's third-term oath, similar in timing and intent to the 2014 attack on India's Consulate in Herat, Afghanistan. Both attacks aimed to undermine significant political moments for PM...

President’s Address to Parliament and Motion of Thanks

Context: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the parliament. President’s Address to the Parliament: An Overview Article 87 of the Constitution: It provides two instances when the President specially addresses both Houses of Parliament. The President of India addresses both the Rajya...

India and Tibet Relationship: Delegation of U.S. lawmakers visited Dharamshala

Context A delegation of U.S. lawmakers visited Dharamshala, hosted by the Central Tibetan Administration. The visit occurred just after the passage of the ‘Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act’ in the U.S. Congress, awaiting President Biden's signature. More...

Current Affairs 27th June 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Multi Omics Context: India’s use of multi-omics is revolutionising the detection and treatment of diseases like tuberculosis (TB), cancers, and antimicrobial resistance. What is Multi-Omics? Multi-Omics refers to an integrative approach in biological research that combines data from multiple "omics"...

It is About the Jobs: India’s Economic Growth and Workforce Challenges

Context As per the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India is expected to surpass Japan and become the fourth-largest economy globally by the end of 2025. By 2027, it is projected to overtake Germany to become the third-largest, positioning the U.S.,...

What is Sengol: History and Significance

Samajwadi Party MP RK Chaudhary's Statement on Sengol Samajwadi Party MP R K Chaudhary has called for the removal of the Sengol from the Lok Sabha, labeling it a symbol of "rajtantra" (monarchy) and suggesting it be replaced with a...