Daily Current Affairs 8-November-2023 1. Zika virus cases: Centre asks States to intensify surveillance Topic: GS3 – Health sector Context: Karnataka is awaiting reports on mosquito pool samples from Chikkaballapur that tested positive for the Zika virus. The Indian Centre has written to all states, including Karnataka, urging them to enhance entomological surveillance and intensify…
Daily Current Affairs 7-November-2023 1. Governors delaying crucial Bills a matter of concern, says SCf Topic: GS2 – Indian polity. Context: The Supreme Court expressed displeasure over Governors withholding key Bills, especially in non-BJP-ruled states like Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Telangana. The court criticized the practice of State governments having to approach the Supreme…
Daily Current Affairs 6-November-2023 1) DESPITE GOVT’S EFFORTS, WHY ONION PRICES ARE STILL HIGH Topic: GS3- Economy Context: Despite a virtual ban on exports and creation of a buffer stock, onion prices are still high. In most metro cities, the bulb has touched the Rs 80/kg mark, with more escalation expected. Government’s Efforts to Control…
Daily Current Affairs 4-November-2023 1. Difficult to press for women’s quota before LS poll: SC Topic: GS2 – Indian polity. Context: The Supreme Court of India has expressed support for the constitutional amendment that reserves one-third of seats in Parliament, State legislatures, and the Delhi Legislative Assembly for women as a positive step toward achieving…
Daily Current Affairs 3-November-2023 1. SC seeks data on donations through electoral bonds, reserves verdict on scheme. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity. Context: The Supreme Court of India has given the Election Commission of India (EC) a two-week deadline to provide updated data, until September 30, 2023, regarding political contributions received by political parties through…
Daily Current Affairs 2-November-2023 1. October gross GST collections climb to ₹1.72 lakh crore. Topic: GS3 – Indian economy. Context: In October, India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues experienced a strong rebound, with a 10-month high growth rate of 13.4%. This growth resulted in the second-highest monthly GST collection of ₹1.72 lakh crore….
Daily Current Affairs 1-November-2023 1. NHRC seeks report on death of boy Topic: GS2 – Indian polity. Context: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of an incident involving the death of a five-year-old boy. The boy tragically lost his life after an iron gate fell on him. In response to this incident,…
Daily Current Affairs 31-October-2023 1) Nepal’s Mountains Lose ‘One-Third of Their Ice’: Potential Impact Topic: GS3- Environment Context: Concerns were raised by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during his recent visit to the area surrounding Mount Everest. He disclosed that, mostly as a result of global warming, Nepal’s snow-capped mountains have lost about one-third of their…
Daily Current Affairs 30-October-2023 1. 8 feared dead, 32 injured in train accident in A.P. Topic: GS3 – Indian railway safety. Context: A passenger train collision occurred at Kantakapalli station in Andhra Pradesh, resulting in casualties. Issue of train safety in India: Introduction  Despite being one of the safest modes of transportation in India, train…
Daily Current Affairs 28-October-2023 1. Pursue all legal, political options in Qatar case, say experts. Topic: GS2 – International relations. Options for Resolving the Qatari Court Sentencing Issue Experts suggest that India should explore various avenues to secure the release of the eight Indian naval veterans facing death sentences in Qatar. Apart from the legal…