Current affairs

Angioplasty, Types, Procedure, Risks and Recovery

Angioplasty is a medical procedure designed to treat narrowed or blocked blood vessels, typically arteries. It is a commonly used intervention to improve blood flow to the heart and other organs. Angioplasty is a relatively safe and effective procedure. However,...

Current Affairs 15th March 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Citizenship (Amendment) Act The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules were notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), four years after the act was passed by Parliament. The CAA expedites citizenship for six non-Muslim communities — Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi,...

Editorial of the Day (15th Mar): Political Funding

Political Funding Background Supreme Court Verdict: Declared the electoral bonds scheme unconstitutional and mandated SBI to provide relevant data to the Election Commission. Public Disclosure: The Election Commission is set to make the data public, raising questions about potential improprieties...

Niti Aayog’s Report on Boosting Exports from MSMEs

Context: The Niti Aayog released a report on boosting exports from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Findings of Niti Aayog's Report on Boosting Exports from MSMEs China vs. India in E-commerce Exports: China exported goods worth $200 billion through...

Current Affairs 14th March 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Appointment of ECs Context: The Supreme Court agreed to urgently hear a plea by the NGO Association for Democratic Reforms regarding the Centre's potential "unfair advantage" in filling two vacancies of Election Commissioners. More in News The plea sought a...

Editorial of the Day (14th Mar): Karnataka Civil Engineers Bill

Context: Recently, the Karnataka government passed the Karnataka Professional Civil Engineers Bill, 2024 to allow only registered engineers to approve building plans ensuring that they will be accountable for any eventualities. Overview of the Karnataka Professional Civil Engineers Bill Purpose:...

India’s First Semiconductor Fab to Begin Production in 2026

Context: The Union Cabinet approved incentives for Tata Group’s proposal to set up a semiconductor foundry with a cumulative investment of Rs 91,000 crore. Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) of Taiwan would be the technology partner for the fab unit....

What is Parthenogenesis and its Types

Context: Researchers engineered fruit flies for asexual reproduction by manipulating specific genes, potentially challenging traditional pest control strategies by selecting facultatively parthenogenetic individuals, and limiting long-term effectiveness. What is Parthenogenesis? Parthenogenesis is an asexual reproduction method where an offspring is...

Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI)

Context: India's retail inflation rate in February remained stable at 5.09%, with a slight increase in food prices to 8.66%, up from January's 8.3%. More in News The surge in food prices was led by a significant rise in vegetable...

Sub Categorisation within SCs: Supreme Court’s Landmark Verdict and Its Impact

Context: A seven-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India is set to deliver a judgement in the case of State of Punjab vs Davinder Singh, addressing a critical legal question on the future of affirmative action and reservations under...