Current affairs

Editorial of the Day (31st Jan): Internal Female Migration

Context: Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) estimated  27% internal migration of females in India from June 2020 to 2021. Internal Female Migration Trends Women's migration, often perceived through the lens of marriage (81%), masks other crucial factors like employment (2.42%)...

Indian Graziers Confront Chinese Soldiers along the LAC in Ladakh

Context: Indian graziers recently had a confrontation with Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers in the Kakjung area of Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). What is the Line of Actual Control (LAC)? Demarcation Purpose: LAC serves as...

Electric Vehicles and Battery Technologies, Functioning, Advantages

Context: The projected growth of the Indian Electric Vehicle (EV) market is dependent on advances in battery technology translating to better economics and enhanced user experience. However, despite advancements, current Li-ion batteries still have significant room for improvement. Lithium Ion...

Pros and Cons of Simultaneous Elections

Context: A High-Level Committee (HLC) headed by former President Ramnath Kovind has invited responses on the proposal to hold simultaneous elections. Simultaneous Election: An Overview What Is It?: Synchronised elections or one-nation-one-election Voters will cast their vote for electing members...

Current Affairs 31st January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

A new Kangaroo lizard species discovered in Western Ghats Context: A new species of tiny lizards (Agasthyagama edge or northern kangaroo lizard) was discovered in the southern Western Ghats at Kulamavu in Kerala’s Idukki. About Northern Kangaroo Lizard Family: Agasthyagama...

Current Affairs 30th January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Humboldt’s Enigma and What does it mean for India? Context: Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), observed a link between mountain climates and biodiversity. Modern biogeographers – scientists named this link "Humboldt's enigma" and seek to understand it further. What Is Humboldt’s...

Gyanvapi Mosque Case, Timeline and Recent Development

Gyanvapi Mosque Case The Gyanvapi Mosque case, centered around the Gyanvapi complex in Varanasi, has been a long-standing legal battle fraught with historical and religious complexities. The recent green light given by the Varanasi court to unveil the Archaeological Survey...

Editorial of the Day (30th Jan): Early Nutrition Impacts Cognitive Development

Context: Early nutrition has been shown to impact the development of cognitive abilities and they are not solely reliant on educational inputs. Key Takeaways From Different Studies for Early Nutrition Empirical studies in India: Women's height and education are strong...

Editorial of the Day (30th Jan): Judge vs Judge

SC takes over the case from feuding Calcutta HC Justices Context: The Supreme Court transferred a case from Calcutta High Court to itself due to an ongoing feud between the Calcutta High Court judges. Supreme Court’s Powers to Transfer Cases And...

Current Affairs 29th January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Aadhar Card Context: Recent Aadhaar cards and PDFs explicitly state they serve as proof of identity, not citizenship or date of birth. This clarification aims to direct government agencies and other organisations towards appropriate usage. More In News Citizenship Eligibility:...