UPSC Current Affairs14 January 2024UPSCDIGI YATRAContext: Recently it was found that security personnel and private staff were collecting facial biometrics at airport entry gates without the consent or knowledge of passengers for Digi Y...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs13 January 2024UPSCGunmen hold journalists hostage during a TV programme: What is happening in Ecuador?Ecuador and its drug war Ecuador, once one of Latin America’s most peaceful nations, is now grappling with a surge in violence, ranking fourth in the region’s homicide rate, surpassing ev...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs13 January 2024UPSCMumbai Trans Harbour Link inaugurated: How the country’s longest sea bridge will cut travel timeThe new sea link The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) is a 22-km bridge that connects Sewri in Mumbai to Chirle in Raigad district. It includes a 16.5 km sea link and 5.5 km of viaducts....Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs13 January 2024UPSCHPV VACCINERecently, an immunisation campaign against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is likely to be initiated by the government. MORE ABOUT THE NEWS: Under the government’s programme, the girls between...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs12 January 2024UPSCTaiwan votes on January 13: Amid tensions with China, why these polls are significantHistorically, the key electoral issues have revolved around enhancing Taiwan’s distinct identity and sovereignty versus improving relations with China. Despite never having ruled Taiwan,...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs12 January 2024UPSCWhy has South Africa taken Israel to the International Court of Justice?First, what is the International Court of Justice? The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the main judicial body of the United Nations, resolves legal disputes between states according...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs12 January 2024UPSCPULSE PORTALRecently, a new portal has been launched by the government to buy pulses directly from farmers at support prices. ABOUT NEW PORTAL: The government launched a new portal where farmers can...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs12 January 2024UPSCGeneralised System of Preferences (GSP)Context: India and the US are set to discuss number of important trade issues at the trade policy forum meet that begins today (January 12). These issues include from New Delhi’s long-pen...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs12 January 2024UPSCAgnipath schemeContext: Recently the Chief of Army Staff reiterated that the final framework in Agnipath scheme came about after an iterative process, after consultations, and it took into account whate...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs12 January 2024UPSCTableau selection for Republic day celebrationsContext: The current ongoing dispute between the Central government and other States regarding Republic Day parade tableaux has taken a political tone, with the Opposition accusing the ru...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs11 January 2024UPSCWhy 2023 was a difficult year for Indian start-ups, and why 2024 too looks challengingFirst, how was 2023 for Indian start-ups? In the previous year, Indian start-ups accumulated a total of $8.3 billion, marking the lowest fundraising since 2016 when there were significant...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs11 January 2024UPSCWhy 2023 was the warmest year ever, and what happens nowThe escalation in temperatures in 2023 led to an increase in extreme weather phenomena globally, encompassing heatwaves, floods, droughts, and wildfires. Specifically, Canada experienced...Study this topic →