Current affairs

Maratha Reservation in Maharashtra, 10% Quota For Marathas

Context: The Maharashtra Cabinet approved a bill to provide a 10% quota for the Maratha community in education and government jobs. More in News The bill maintains the current OBC quota and raises Maharashtra's total reservations to 62%, exceeding the...

International Mother Language Day 2024, Theme, Significance

International Mother Language Day 2024 Language serves as the cornerstone of communication, forming the very basis of our interactions and understanding of the world. Each language embodies a unique cultural identity and heritage, reflecting the rich tapestry of human diversity....

Current Affairs 20th February 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Protecting Red Sea Shipping Context: Despite theS.-led Operation Prosperity Guardian to protect commercial traffic through the Red Sea, shippers have warned that the Houthi factor could compel the use of longer routes for several more months. The European Union also...

Forest Conservation Amendment Act, 2023

Context: The Supreme Court of India has put the 2023 Forest Conservation Amendment Act on hold due to a narrower definition of "forest". About Forest Conservation Act 2023 Objective: Aims to refine and strengthen the provisions of the Forest (Conservation)...

Crop Diversification and its Benefits

Context: The Indian government is encouraging crop diversification among farmers to reduce reliance on traditional crops and bolster sustainability and economic viability. About Crop Diversification Crop diversification refers to the practice of growing a variety of crops on a farm...

Farmers Protest 2.0, Background, Key Demands and Government Response

The 2024 Indian farmers' protest, which commenced on February 13, 2024, marks a significant resurgence of farmer agitation in India, echoing the sentiments and demands of the 2020–2021 protests. The protest, primarily led by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha and the...

Editorial of the Day (19th Feb): Munich Security Conference

Context: Recently, India participated in the 60th Munich Security Conference. India’s Stance in 60th Munich Security Conference India's International Identity: India is framing itself as 'non-West' but not 'anti-West', indicating a strategic position that allows for independent foreign policy decisions...

Current Affairs 19th February 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

AI- Concerns Context: The new advancements in AI have raised concerns for the future impact of the technology. Concerns Related to AI Redefinition of Human Merit: AI challenges traditional metrics of merit by performing tasks that surpass human capabilities, making...

Defence Acquisition Council and Defence Acquisition Procedure

Context: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), the first step in the procurement process, for proposals worth ₹84,560 crore. About Defence Acquisition Council Defence procurement in India is at present governed by the Defense Procurement Procedure...

Swaminathan Commission Recommendations, Formation, Objectives

Context: The protesting Punjab farmers have a series of demands, the legal guarantee for the procurement of all crops at Minimum Support Prices (MSP) and MSP to be determined based on the recommendations of the Dr. Swaminathan Commission. Swaminathan Commission:...