Current affairs

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...

Editorial of the Day (11th June): The State of India US ties

Context: This month commemorates the one-year anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the United States. India-US Relations Strong Strategic Ties: Over the past 25 years, India and the US have built robust strategic ties with dialogues in...

Magnetic Resource Imaging (MRI), Advantages and Potential Impact

Context: A team at the University of Hong Kong, led by Ed Wu, has developed a low-cost MRI scanner that could significantly improve access to this crucial diagnostic tool, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. About the Discovery of low-cost...

Andhra Pradesh Vs Telangana, Major Disputes and Ongoing Issues

Context The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 (APRA), led to the creation of Telangana from the erstwhile state of Andhra Pradesh, necessitating the division and apportionment of assets. Hyderabad, previously the shared capital, became the exclusive capital of Telangana which...

1.5 Degree Threshold: Consequences of Exceeding the Global Warming Limit

Context Over the past year, each month has consecutively set a new record for being the warmest of that specific month, according to Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). The 12-month period from June 2023 to May 2024 averaged 1.63...

Proportional Representation Electoral System in India

Context: Under the First Past the Post (FPTP) system, where political parties can win a disproportionate number of seats relative to their actual vote share, leading to over or underrepresentation in legislative bodies. Recent Election Reference The National Democratic Alliance...