Daily Current Affairs 20-December-2023 1. Karnataka to reduce burden of school bags by 50%. Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education UPSC Significance: Textbook reduction initiative reflects education policy evolution, addressing school bag burdens, and enhancing learning environments for students. Context: The Karnataka government aims to alleviate the school bag burden by halving textbooks for classes…
Daily Current Affairs 19-December-2023 1. New Parliament, new record: 78 Opp MPs suspended, highest in a day; total now 92 Topic: GS2 – Polity This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of rules for the Suspension of MPs. Context: The maximum number of Opposition Members…
Daily Current Affairs 18-December-2023 1. Global coal demand likely to decline 2.3% by 2026: IEA. Topic: GS2 – Energy Security – Non-Fossil Fuels Energy. UPSC questions on this topic encourage broader discussions about the advantages of non-fossil fuel energy for sustainability, the specific challenges and opportunities faced by India, and the global implications of transitioning away…
Daily Current Affairs 16-December-2023 1) “India’s Energy Dilemma: COP28 Fallout, Coal Resurgence, and the Imperative for Energy Storage” Topic: GS3 – Environment This topic is relevant for both UPSC Prelims and Mains in the context of current affairs, governance, environment, economics, and international relations. Context: COP28, the UN Climate Change Conference of 2023, ended with a…
Daily Current Affairs 15-December-2023 1. Allahabad High Court Approves Survey in Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid Dispute: A Closer Look at Hindu-Muslim Claims and Legal Proceedings Topic: GS2 – Polity and Governance, GS1- Culture This topic is relevant for UPSC Mains in the context of historical and cultural issues and their legal implications Context: The ongoing…
Daily Current Affairs 14-December-2023 1. Revised criminal reform Bills in Parliament: What has changed, and why Topic: GS2 – Polity This topic is relevant for both UPSC Prelims and Mains in the context of current affairs, legal reforms, and constitutional amendments Context: With the withdrawal of their previous forms, the Centre introduced three amended criminal reform…
Daily Current Affairs 13-December-2023 1. Lok Sabha passes Bills for women’s quota in J&K, Puducherry. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Context: Lok Sabha passed two Bills extending the provisions of the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act for 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. Additional information on the news: The extension applies to…
Daily Current Affairs 12-December-2023 1. SC upholds repeal of J&K’s special status. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Supreme Court Decision on Article 370: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the President’s power to abrogate the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370. The decision led to the reorganization of the…
Daily Current Affairs 11-December-2023 1. Key COP document calls for progress in adapting to climate change by 2030. Topic: GS3 – climate action. Context: By 2025, all countries are required to have a detailed plan in place to adapt to current and future impacts of climate change. Additional information on the news: Demonstrable progress in…
Daily Current Affairs 9-December-2023 1. RBI keeps repo rate at 6.5%, raises GDP growth forecast. Topic: GS3 – Indian economy Context: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided unanimously to keep key interest rates unchanged. Additional information on this news: The GDP growth projection for 2023-24 was raised to…