Current affairs

Current Affairs 2nd January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Financial Stability Report & its key takeaways Context: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its biannual Financial Stability Report. Key Highlights Of The Financial Stability Report Financial Sector Component Details and Current Status Gross NPA (GNPA) GNPA ratio...

ULFA Peace Accord: Key Highlights and Impact on Assam’s Future

Context: The pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) signed a historic tripartite peace deal with the Government of India and the state government of Assam. About ULFA Peace Accord Formation of ULFA: The United Liberation Front...

Editorial of the Day (29 Dec): Houthi attacks: a threat to global shipping?

Context: The recent drone attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels have raised concerns about maritime security, disrupting global trade routes and potentially impacting economies. How do these events impact India and the world? Impact on...

Editorial of the Day (29 Dec): India’s Stationary Course in the Shipping Value Chain

Context: India has had a historical advantage in ship-owning and modern shipbuilding but there has been a shift in the narrative post-1980s, with China outpacing India in maritime development. Yangtze River The Yangtze River in China, deeply rooted in the...

Current Affairs 30th December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

RBI ‘Trend and Progress of Banking in India’ report Context: The RBI report, titled ‘Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2022-23’ released. Key Finding Of the RBI Report Asset Quality Improvement: The gross non-performing asset (GNPA) ratio reached a...

India-Vietnam Relations, Evolution, Areas of Cooperation

Context: Vietnam's transformative journey from colonial rule and war to becoming a prosperous and peaceful nation highlights the potential for stronger India-Vietnam ties. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join India-Vietnam Relations Evolution India and Vietnam, with historical roots in the...

Editorial of the Day (28 Dec): Growth Charts—WHO Standards Vs. India Crafted

Context: India faces a persistent challenge: widespread child undernutrition. Measuring this issue, however, presents complexities due to concerns surrounding the WHO Growth Standards, the current benchmark used for calculations. WHO Growth Standards Based On The WHO Growth Standards stem from...

Editorial of the Day (28 Dec): What Cities Owe Waste Workers

Context: In March 2016, the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change introduced the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, which aimed to change this by mandating occupational ID cards. Yet, many cities like Delhi lack implementation, leaving them facing...

SLIM Spacecraft: Will SLIM Revolutionise Lunar Landing?

Context: Japan’s SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) spacecraft entered lunar orbit, potentially making Japan the fifth country to soft-land a craft on the moon. Smart Lander for Investigating Moon(SLIM) Spacecraft Overview Agency and Launch: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)...

Current Affairs 29th December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

PM JANMAN Scheme Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the PM JANMAN Scheme. About Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) Scheme Introduction: In the 2023-24 Budget Objective: The primary goal is to uplift PVTGs socio-economically. Scheme Nature:...