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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
1. Microbes, not fossil fuels, produced most new methane: study (Source – The Hindu, Section – Science, Page – 7) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation GS3 – Science and Technology Understanding methane emissions’ sources and impacts is vital for environmental policy formulation and addressing climate change in UPSC exams. Context: ● …
Daily Current Affairs 30-April -2024- Top News of the Day 1. NCW says ‘no information’ on the political affiliation of its Chairperson, Members (Source – The Hindu, Section – News, Page – 4) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Statutory bodies UPSC candidates need awareness on NCW’s neutrality, transparency, and accountability concerning political affiliations for…
Daily Current Affairs 29-April -2024- Top News of the Day 1. India’s imports from China rise to $101 billion while exports stagnate (Source – The Hindu, Page – 1) (Source – The Hindu, Page – 1) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Indian Economy – Effects of liberalisation on the economy The topic is…