Current affairs

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...

Current Affairs 13th March 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

LCA Tejas Context: A Tejas aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed at Jaisalmer during an operational training sortie. About Light Combat Aircraft- Tejas About: The Tejas (which means “Radiance” in Sanskrit) is an Indian single-engine, delta-wing, light multirole fighter....

Centre’s Pact with Tripura and Key Demands of Greater Tipraland

Context: A tripartite agreement was signed between the Centre, the Tripura government, and TIPRA Motha, aiming for a "honourable resolution" of tribal demands in Tripura. Key Demands of Centre's Pact with Tripura Creation of "Greater Tipraland," a separate state for...

One Station One Product, Objectives, Beneficiaries

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘One Station, One Product’ (OSOP) stalls at railway stations across Southern Railway. One Station One Product (OSOP) Scheme Spearheaded by: Indian Railways, falling under the Ministry of Railways. Launch: The pilot phase of this...

Current Affairs 12th March 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Citizenship (Amendment) Act Context: The Union Home Ministry notified the Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024 that would enable the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) passed by Parliament in 2019. Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) Overview Background Legislative Passage: The Citizenship...

BioCNG Gas Station, Process and Technology

Context: India's first BioCNG gas station is located on the Deesa-Tharad highway in Dama village, Banaskantha district, Gujarat. Case Study: Sustainable Energy and Agriculture Integration in Gujarat, India Background In Gujarat, India, a groundbreaking initiative has transformed cattle and buffalo...