Current affairs

Current Affairs 20th May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Mt. Ibu Context: Mt. Ibu erupted and sent ash 4 km (2.5 miles) high, as streaks of purple lightning flashed around its crater. About Mt Ibu Location: Mt. Ibu is an active stratovolcano located on Halmahera Island in Indonesia. Elevation:...

Rock Art of India: First Evidence, Importance and its Types

Context: The first evidence of rock art in Mangaluru city has been discovered near the Boloor Panne Koteda Babbu Swamy shrine. More In News The rock art consists of a pair of human footprints found on a natural stone boulder...

Hurdles on Path to Green

Context 2023 was the warmest year on record, highlighting the urgency of climate action. India is the third-largest carbon emitter, with sectors like power, steel, cement, chemicals, fertilisers, and refineries under scrutiny. Government Initiatives The government supports a shift to...

Current Affairs 18th May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

UN - Global Growth Context: The United Nations has raised its 2024 global economic growth forecast to 2.7%, up from its earlier prediction of 2.4% in January. More In News This improved outlook is driven by stronger performance in the...

Digital Competition Bill Draft, Proposals, Need, Criticism

Context: India proposed a new law, taking inspiration from the European Union's regulatory framework, to curb anti-competitive practices by tech giants such as Google, Facebook, and Amazon. Key Proposals Of Draft Digital Competition Bill Aim: To stop these companies from...

Suwaseriya 1990 Free Ambulance Service, Challenges and Current Status

Context: An India-gifted free ambulance service, known as ‘Suwaseriya 1990’, has been providing vital pre-hospital emergency care across Sri Lanka for the past eight years. However, it now faces critical challenges, as highlighted by a recent social media post from...

Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List 2024 Released

The 'Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia' list for 2024 celebrates young entrepreneurs and leaders under the age of 30 from the Asia-Pacific region. This prestigious list includes remarkable individuals across ten categories, highlighting their innovative contributions and leadership. In the...

West Nile Fever, Type, Transmission, Symptoms, Treatment

Context: The Kerala Government issued an alert in the state against West Nile Fever. Kerala is facing an early outbreak of West Nile Fever (WNF) this year, even before the monsoon season. With 20 suspected cases and two potential deaths...

Editorial of the Day (17th May): Right to Fairness-Newsclick case

Context: The Supreme Court of India, in a recent judgement delivered in the case of Prabir Purkayastha, founder-editor of Newsclick, has reaffirmed the importance of due process of law as a fundamental right and a measure of a civilised society....

Current Affairs 17th May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Xi, Putin and the World Context Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in China, where a welcome ceremony included a guard of honour by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The leaders attended...