Current affairs

Editorial Analysis (3rd Jan): US-led Global Order is not Collapsing

Context: The challenges facing the US-led world order stem from global conflicts, China's ascendancy, and internal divisions within the US US-led Global Order Introduction The US-led global order, shaped by America's economic and military dominance, promotes democracy, free markets, and...

Editorial Analysis (3rd Jan): Raj Bhavan Needs Radical Reforms

Context: The Governor of Kerala has been criticised for actions such as ordering the removal of protest posters, labelling student activists as criminals, and touring Kozhikode without prior announcement. Limits To Immunity Article 361: This constitutional article provides Governors with...

Recent Earthquake in Japan, Magnitude, Causalities, Impacts

Recent Earthquake in Japan A series of major earthquakes in Japan killed at least 55 people and injured dozens. Fires sparked by the quakes destroyed over 100 homes in Wajima city. Rescuers are battling time constraints to save those trapped...

Major Earthquakes in Japan List, Name, Year, Magnitude of Largest Earthquakes

Major Earthquakes in Japan: On January 2, 2024, a powerful earthquake rocked central Japan, resulting in significant devastation, loss of life, and infrastructure damage. The seismic event claimed the lives of at least six people and left tens of thousands...

Illegal Migration From India, Factors, Global Trends

Context: The recent incident, involving the forced return of 303 Indians detained at a French airport, highlights the crisis of forcing youths to take to illegal migration. Illegal Migration: An Overview Illegal migration from India to the United States has...

Current Affairs 3rd January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Goldy Brar Declared Designated Terrorist under UAPA Context: Satinderjit Singh, popularly known as Goldy Brar has become the 56th person to be named an individual terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. Declaration Of Individual As Terrorist Under UAPA...

Editorial Analysis (2nd Jan): India-Korea Defense Partnership

Context: The visit of Chief of the Army Staff of India to the Republic of Korea, signifies a critical juncture in the trajectory of India-Korea defence relations. Challenges In The India-Korea Defence Partnership Lack of a Unified Defense Framework: There...

Editorial Analysis (2nd Jan): Old Age Pensioners and Their Issues

Context: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)’s recent clarification on the implementation of the 2022 Supreme Court verdict on higher Provident Fund (PF) pension seems to have added to the woes of pensioners and PF members. Issues due to the...

Editorial Analysis (2nd Jan): ISRO’s New X-ray Eye in the Sky

Context: The launch of XPoSat Mission was the world's second space mission to study the polarisation of cosmic X-rays, after NASA’s IXPE. What Are X-Rays? X-rays are formed by the movement of electric charges, which disrupts electric and magnetic fields....

Press And Registrations Of Periodicals Bill, 2023

Context: The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill 2023 was recently passed by parliament, replacing the Press and Registration of Books Act 1867, a law from the colonial era. Key Features Of Press And Registrations Of Periodical Bill, 2023 Removal...