Current affairs

Editorial of the Day: Tackling Chennai’s Flood Problem

Context: Cyclone Michaung triggered heavy rains in December 2023, flooding Chennai and surrounding districts. Recent Floods in Chennai Affected areas: South and North Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur. Velachery and Ambattur Industrial Estate remained heavily impacted despite development. Public anger regarding...

Editorial of the Day: India’s Extreme Rainfall Corridor

Context: A new study has revealed a remarkable "highway" across India where large-scale extreme rainfall events occur simultaneously or near-simultaneously. About the Study on India’s Extreme Rainfall Corridor Background The Indian monsoon, characterised by its onset, withdrawal, and active and...

Anti-Terror Laws In India, Evolution, Application, Issues and Concerns

Context: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court's judgement on journalist Fahad Shah's case raises critical questions about the application of India's UAPA in matters concerning personal freedom and legal rights. Evolution of Anti-Terror Laws In India The Unlawful Activities (Prevention)...

Current Affairs 14th December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFC) has launched the Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme. About Indian Forest And Wood Certification Scheme The scheme is a nationally recognized forest certification...

Editorial of the Day: How do Web Browsers Work?

Context: Web browsers play a vital role in transforming code into the dynamic web pages that underpin our online interactions. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join Web Browser And Their Working Web browsers are applications used to access and exchange...

Odisha’s Transformation in Food Security and Climate Resilience

Context: Faced with the escalating climate crisis and its dire impacts on food security, Odisha's transformative journey offers a glimmer of hope and a model for others to emulate. Case Study: Odisha’s Transformation in Food Security and Climate Resilience Agricultural...

Current Affairs 13th December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Global Cooling Watch 2023 Context: The Cool Coalition, led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has published a report titled “Keeping it Chill: How to meet cooling demands while cutting emissions” Global Cooling Pledge The Global Cooling Pledge, initiated...

Indian Parliament Attack, Chronology and Governments Initiatives

Indian Parliament Attack In a stark security breach on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, two individuals infiltrated the Lok Sabha, releasing yellow smoke from canisters. Seated in the visitors' gallery, the perpetrators, identified as Sagar Sharma and an...

List of Chief Ministers of Rajasthan From 1949 to 2023

The history of Chief Ministers in Rajasthan is a fascinating journey through the socio-political landscape of this culturally rich state in northern India. Since its establishment in 1949, Rajasthan has witnessed the leadership of several individuals who have shaped the...

Global Regulation Of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Applications, Concerns

Context: Addressing the B20 Summit India in New Delhi, the Indian Prime Minister called for a global framework to ensure the ethical use of artificial intelligence. What is Artificial Intelligence? AI is the branch of computer science concerned with developing...