Current affairs

AI and Carbon Footprint, Innovative Solutions

Context: AI has a large carbon footprint due to the energy needed to train and run complex models. AI's Role in Climate Change Dual Nature: AI has the potential to both combat and contribute to the climate crisis due to...

WTO 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13)

Context: The World Trade Organization's apex decision-making body concluded its latest meeting with minimal progress on crucial global trade issues, despite an extra day of deliberations. About WTO 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) WTO 13th ministerial conference (MC13) Event date February...

4th Mass Coral Reef Bleaching and NOAA’s Findings

Context: According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the world is on the verge of a fourth mass coral bleaching event which could see wide swathes of tropical reefs die. What Are Corals and Coral Reefs? Corals...

Current Affairs 6th March 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Maharashtra Quota Bill And Concerns Context: The Maharashtra Assembly passed a bill granting 10% reservation to Marathas in jobs and education, sparking debate over its adherence to SC guidelines and concerns of exceeding the 50% reservation cap. Overview of the...

Indian Navy to Commission New Base: INS Jatayu

INS Jatayu INS Jatayu is a new naval base commissioned by the Indian Navy on March 6, 2024 on Minicoy Island in the Lakshadweep Islands.  INS Jatayu is the second naval base in Lakshadweep, following INS Dweeprakshak in Kavaratti, Kerala....

Status of India’s Nuclear Programme

Context: The process of core-loading the indigenous Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) was initiated at the Madras Atomic Power Station in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR): An Overview The PFBR uses a mix of Pu-239 and U-238,...

Current Affairs 5th March 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Undertrials in India Context: The Supreme Court of India, in Satender Kumar Antil vs CBI, acknowledged the failure of the bail system, contributing to overcrowding in prisons, with over 75% of inmates being undertrials. It highlighted the stagnation in the...

No immunity for Legislators taking Bribes

Context: A seven-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India made a landmark ruling regarding the immunity of lawmakers facing bribery charges related to their speech and votes in Parliament. Background of No immunity for Legislators taking Bribes Appeal...

Thailand and Indian Subsidies at WTO

Context: Thailand has replaced its Ambassador to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) after India formally registered a protest over her comments on India’s PSH (Public Stockholding) programme. Thailand's Concerns Cairns Group's Position: Thailand, along with the Cairns Group (a group...

Current Affairs 4th March 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

PQ3 Protocol Context: Apple announced PQ3 (a post-quantum cryptographic protocol) to encrypt conversations in iMessage. Currently, Apple’s iMessage supports end-to-end encryption by default. This mode of protection relies on mathematical problems that could potentially be solved by powerful quantum computers....