13 May  2024 : Daily Current Affairs
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13 May 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. Govt. to spend ₹2 cr. per km on roads along China border (Source – The Hindu, Section – News, Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure Context ● The Indian government’s Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) aims to construct roads along the China border…

11 May  2024 : Daily Current Affairs
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11 May 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. Election Commission Refutes Allegations of Voter Turnout Manipulation Amid Transparency Concerns (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 16) Topic: GS2 – Polity – Constitutional Bodies   Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) recently refuted allegations by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge regarding a perceived delay in releasing final voter turnout figures, dismissing claims of potential…

10 May  2024 : Daily Current Affairs
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10 May 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. ‘We need to stop the fear mongering on vaccines’ (Source – The Hindu,  Section – Science, Page No. – 7) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context ● The summary encapsulates an article discussing the impact of misinformation on the perception of COVID-19 vaccines, focusing on the rare post-vaccination complication TTS. ● It…

9 May  2024 : Daily Current Affairs
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9 May 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. Ban deprives over 4 lakh undertrials of opportunity to vote (Source – The Hindu, Section – News, Page – 4) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context ● The ongoing Lok Sabha elections in India have raised concerns over the voting rights of over 400,000 undertrials in prisons. ● Legal experts question the fairness of…

8 May  2024 : Daily Current Affairs
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8 May 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. Kerala on alert as man dies of West Nile fever  (Source – The Hindu, Section – States, Page – 3) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context: ●  Kerala issues alert as West Nile fever claims one life and infects eight in Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Thrissur. ●  Health authorities reassure the public, citing…

7 May  2024 : Daily Current Affairs
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7 May 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. SC to urgently hear petitions on Uttarakhand forest fires (Source – The Hindu, Section – News, Page – 4) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context: ●  The Supreme Court has agreed to urgently hear petitions regarding Uttarakhand forest fires, with petitioners alleging 90% are…

6 May  2024 : Daily Current Affairs
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6 May 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. T.N. moves top court, accuses Kerala of obstructing work on Mullaperiyar dam (Source – The Hindu, Section – Front, Page – 1) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Federal Structure GS3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to Planning Context ● Tamil Nadu accuses Kerala of impeding essential maintenance on the Mullaperiyar dam while…

4 May  2024 : Daily Current Affairs
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4 May 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower: A Celestial Spectacle Set to Illuminate the Night Skies (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 14) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology – Space GS1 – Geography   Context: The article discusses the Eta Aquariid meteor shower, which is set to peak on May 5 and 6. It explains the…

3 May  2024 : Daily Current Affairs
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3 May 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. Removing exotic plants will ensure food for wild animals, finds study (Source – The Hindu, Section – States, Page – 3) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context ●  A recent study by the Kerala State Forest Protective Staff Organisation highlights the necessity of removing exotic plants such as Acacia mearnsii…

2 May  2024 : Daily Current Affairs
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2 May 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. ISRO finds proof of enhanced possibility of water ice in polar craters of the moon (Source – The Hindu, Section – States, Page – 3 Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology – Achievements of Indians in S&T Understanding lunar water ice distribution aids in selecting landing sites and planning missions, crucial for India’s space…