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The Importance of Daily Current Affairs in UPSC IAS Examination is immense. So, daily Current affairs that are needed for UPSC IAS exam preparation is updated every day (except Sundays) along with General Studies Quiz (You will find a Quiz at the end of each days’ current affairs) These current events are free of cost and we request you NOT to buy these from photocopy shops or online which are illegally sold if any without our permission.
October 15, 2024
Summary: Trachoma Elimination: India has been declared trachoma-free by the WHO in 2024, joining Nepal, Myanmar, and 19 other countries. Historical Efforts: The journey began in 1963 with community-based interventions, including surgical treatments, antibiotics,
October 12, 2024
Summary: ASEAN Summit 2024: Held in Vientiane, Laos, marking the 21st ASEAN-India Summit with PM Modi representing India. 10-Point Strategy: Includes initiatives like the ASEAN-India Year of Tourism 2025, Women Scientists Conclave, and Cyber Policy
October 7, 2024
Summary: Inauguration: Kerala’s Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated India’s first supercapacitor manufacturing facility on October 1, 2024. Collaboration: The facility is a collaboration between Keltron and ISRO. Investment: Initial investment of ₹42 crore. Production
October 6, 2024
Summary: WHO Approves Test: The World Health Organization has approved the first diagnostic test for monkeypox. Monkeypox: A viral disease similar to smallpox, causing fever, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash. Impact:
September 3, 2024
Summary: Maharashtra’s Initiative: First state in India to implement the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for state government employees. Unified Pension Scheme (UPS): Defined contribution system with both employer and employee contributing to the pension
August 16, 2024
Summary: Odisha Launches India’s First ‘Rice ATM’! Annapurti Grain ATM: Odisha’s 24/7 grain dispensing machine. Purpose: Modernize Public Distribution System (PDS). How It Works: Ration cardholders withdraw up to 25 kg of rice or
August 10, 2024
Summary: Host: India hosted the first-ever BIMSTEC Business summit in New Delhi. Objective: Enhance trade, investment, and economic collaboration among BIMSTEC countries. Significance: Promotes regional integration and private sector participation. India’s Role: Founding member, committed
August 7, 2024
Summary: Implementation: Nagaland is the first Indian state to implement disaster management insurance. MoU: The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) signed an MoU with SBI General Insurance for a Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Insurance
August 3, 2024
Summary: Historic Feat: Manu Bhaker, an Indian athlete, secured two medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, etching her name in Indian sports history. First Indian Woman Shooter: Bhaker’s bronze medal in the women’s 10m air
July 26, 2024
Summary: Definition: “Woke Mind Virus” pejoratively describes dominance of “woke” ideologies. Origins: Popularized in 2010s, especially with movements like Black Lives Matter. Debate: Proponents see it as promoting social change; critics argue it stifles free
July 23, 2024
Overall Theme: Focus on employment, skilling, MSMEs, and the middle class. Tax Reforms: Revision in Tax Slabs: The tax structure under the new regime is revised, potentially saving taxpayers ₹17,500. New Tax Rates:
July 22, 2024
Summary: Largest IT Outage: On July 19th, 2024, a flawed update caused the largest IT outage in history, affecting Microsoft systems worldwide. CrowdStrike’s Role: The outage was triggered by a flawed update from cybersecurity provider
July 19, 2024
Summary: Climate Change Threat: Human activities cause global temperature shifts, impacting agriculture, water, health, and biodiversity. India’s Vulnerability: India ranks eighth in climate vulnerability. Justice Viswanathan’s Proposal: Advocate for a dedicated climate commission like NITI
June 17, 2024
Summary: Strategic Importance: PM Modi’s presence at the G7 signifies India’s growing global influence. It provides a platform to engage with major economies and discuss shared challenges. Indo-Pacific Focus: India reinforces its commitment
May 30, 2024
Summary: Wind Shear Basics: Wind shear refers to changes in wind speed and direction with height in the atmosphere. It affects weather systems, including hurricanes. Vertical Wind Shear and Hurricanes: Low vertical wind shear
May 22, 2024
Summary: Background: Chabahar Port in Iran is India’s gateway to Afghanistan and Central Asia. India and Iran signed a 10-year contract for the Shahid Beheshti Port. Key Points: India Port Global Limited (IPGL) will
May 14, 2024
Summary: Ban by Temple Boards: The Travancore and Cochin Devaswom Boards in Kerala have banned oleander flowers in temple offerings. Reason for Ban: A 24-year-old woman died after ingesting toxic oleander leaves, prompting the
May 13, 2024
Summary: India’s Solar Milestone: India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s third-largest solar power generator in 2023, as reported by Ember, a global energy think tank. Solar Growth: India’s solar energy production jumped
May 10, 2024
Summary: Bajaj Auto’s Innovation: Launch of the Bruzer 125, the world’s first CNG motorcycle, set for June 18, 2024. Economic and Eco-Friendly: Offers nearly half the running cost of petrol bikes, targeting budget and eco-conscious
May 9, 2024
Summary: Micron’s Semiconductor Venture: Micron Technology is set to produce the first India-made semiconductor chips in Sanand, Gujarat by 2025, marking a significant step towards India’s self-reliance in technology. Global Market Focus: The Sanand facility
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