Current affairs

New Cold War: Russia-North Korea Alliance Reshaping Global Politics

Context Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signed a security pact in Pyongyang, promising mutual assistance in the event of aggression. The pact revives memories of the Cold War era, marking a significant shift in the...

Patna HC Strikes Down Bihar’s Reservation Quota Hike to 65%

Context The Patna High Court set aside the Bihar government's notifications that increased reservations in government jobs and educational institutions from 50% to 65%. The court emphasised that while reservations for backward classes aim to break the dominance of a...

National Security Doctrine, Background, Importance, Global Practices

Context At a recent book-release function, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) made a significant comment about the formulation of a National Security Strategy (NSS). The CDS stated that while policy, processes, and practices are addressed in India, the only...

Anti-paper Leak Law for exams comes into effect amid NEET, UGC-NET

On June 21, 2024, the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, came into effect, marking a significant milestone in India's efforts to combat exam malpractices. Check Out Anti-paper Leak Law, Need, Key Provision and Implementation in this article....

Current Affairs 21st June 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

New Limbless Amphibian Species Context: A limbless amphibian, the striped Caecilian (Ichthyophis spp), has been recorded for the first time in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. More in News The amphibian was discovered during a rapid herpetofauna survey...

Engaging China in Modi 3.0

Context It has been four years since the Galwan clashes of June 15, 2020, which significantly impacted India-China relations. The border standoff remains unresolved, with 50,000 to 60,000 troops still deployed on each side. Managing relations with China is a...

Hindu Kush Himalayas Snow Update and Findings of ICIMOD

Context The Ganga river basin, India's largest, experienced a record low snow persistence in 2024, as reported by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). Similar declines were noted in the Brahmaputra and Indus basins, posing significant threats to...

Current Affairs 20th June 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Critical Minerals Context: India and the U.S. aim to quickly conclude a bilateral agreement to enhance cooperation on critical minerals. More in News Key Focus Areas: Developing a partnership in supply chains for minerals such as graphite, gallium, and germanium....

Editorial of the Day (20th June): Delhi’s Highest Minimum Temperature

Context: Delhi experienced record-breaking minimum temperatures and prolonged heatwave conditions, exacerbated by climate change and urbanisation, posing severe health risks and highlighting the urban heat island effect. Highest Recorded Minimum Temperature Delhi recorded its highest minimum temperature since at least...

Post Office Bill 2023, Features, Raised Concerns

Context:The Post Office Bill, 2023 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on 10 August 2023 and passed on 4 December 2023. Post Office Act 2023 Comes into Effect The Post Office Bill, 2023 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on...