Current affairs

Editorial of the day (1st May):Expanded Programme on Immunisation

Context: The year 2024 commemorates 50 years since the launch of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI). About Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Launched in 1974, following the near-eradication of smallpox. Aimed to leverage existing immunisation infrastructure and trained personnel...

Redistribution of Wealth and Private Property

Context: A heated debate on wealth redistribution is taking centre stage in India's ongoing election campaign. The Constitution and Its Provisions The Constitution aims for social and economic justice through its Preamble and Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). DPSP...

Current Affairs 30th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Context: The Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd. has invited bids to build 2.5 million tonnes of underground storage at Padur in Karnataka. Strategic Petroleum Reserve: An Overview Background Product prices are influenced by the dynamics of supply...

Editorial of the day (30th Apr): Reforms in MCC

Context: The MCC, a unique consensual arrangement that evolved over many years, comes under stress as soon as it comes into force with the announcement of elections. About Model Code of Conduct Evolution: 1960: It has a small set of...

India China Trade Deficit, India’s imports rose to $101 billion

Context: A report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) India’s imports from China rose to $101 billion while exports stagnated. Findings of the Report Crossed $101 billion in 2023-24, up from $70 billion in 2018-19 (44% increase). Over 15...

Current Affairs 29th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

NHRC Context: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at a conference in Geneva will determine if India's human rights organisation will maintain its "A status." More In News The decision over whether the NHRC is given an A or B...

Editorial of the day (29th Apr): Israel – Iran Conflict

Context: For an extended period, Iran has exercised restraint in its covert conflict with Israel. However, the recent airstrikes by Tel Aviv in Damascus appear to have changed the situation's dynamics. Background Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, has long...

Current Affairs 27th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Symbol Loading Units (SLUs) Context: The Supreme court directed that Symbol Uploading Units (SULs) used in elections must be stored in a strong room for 45 days post-election. About Symbol Loading Units (SLUs) Function: SLUs are used to load the...

Current Affairs 26th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Rise of New Japan Context: Japan's recent geopolitical shift, marked by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's address to the United States Congress and developments from his summit meeting with President Joe Biden, signals the emergence of a more assertive Japan on...

Editorial of the day (26th Apr): Reality of the Swachh Bharat Mission

Context: India was ranked right at the bottom of 180 countries in the Environment Performance Index (EPI) in 2022 which raised questions regarding the effectiveness of the Swachh Bharat Mission. About Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM): Clean India Mission Launched: 2014...