Daily Current Affairs 27-December-2023 1. INS Imphal inducted into the Navy: Its features, combat capabilities Topic: GS3 – Indigenization of technology This topic relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of India’s Maritime Security Context: INS Imphal, the third stealth guided missile destroyer of the INS Visakhapatnam class, was recently commissioned into the…
Daily Current Affairs 26-December-2023 1. GRAP stage 3 back in force as Delhi’s air quality nosedives to ‘severe’ Topic: GS3 – Environment- Environmental Pollution & Degradation This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of air quality management. Context: There has been a significant decline in…
Daily Current Affairs 23-December-2023 1. Delhi-Paris Pact: Macron to be Chief Guest this Republic Day Topic: GS2 – International Relations- Bilateral Relations This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of Indo-French Strategic Partnership Context: The 75th Republic Day celebrations in India will feature French President…
Daily Current Affairs 22-December-2023 1. India’s AI Mission: Centre to Step up Compute Capacity, Offer Free Services to Startups Topic: GS3 – Science and Tech This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of the steps taken by the government to promote Artificial Intelligence and the…
Daily Current Affairs 21-December-2023 1. India’s K-Shaped Recovery: Surprising GDP Growth Masks Uneven Economic Landscape Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of issues relating to growth Context: Most experts were sceptical of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) prediction…
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…