Category: current affairs

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/11/2024

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/11/2024 ICC issues arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leaders /ICC ने नेतन्याहू, गैलेंट और हमास नेताओं के खिलाफ गिरफ्तारी वारंट जारी किया Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas officials – accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity linked to the Gaza conflict. Israel and the U.S., non-members of the ICC, rejected the charges, complicating ceasefire negotiations.The decision spotlights alleged humanitarian violations during the ongoing hostilities. More About International Criminal Court:…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/11/2024

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/11/2024 Climate change is the biggest disruptor in aquaculture: FAO/जलवायु परिवर्तन जलीय कृषि में सबसे बड़ा व्यवधान है: FAO Syllabus : GS 3 :  Environment Source : The Hindu The FAO has highlighted the challenges posed by climate change to India’s aquaculture and fishing sectors, emphasising reduced ocean productivity and shifting fish compositions. It urged India to adopt sustainable practices, adapt fishing gear, and diversify fish varieties. Impact of Climate Change on Fisheries Oceans will produce less fish due to climate change, altering the composition of fish catches. India must adapt to these changes to sustain its…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/11/2024

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/11/2024 India and Italy to negotiate defence industrial road map, focus on maritime sector /भारत और इटली रक्षा औद्योगिक रोडमैप पर बातचीत करेंगे, समुद्री क्षेत्र पर ध्यान केंद्रित करेंगे Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relation Source : The Hindu India and Italy outlined their vision for deepening bilateral cooperation in the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29. The document covers various key sectors, including defence, trade, energy and space. This Action Plan was issued after a meeting between PM Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of G20 summit in Brazil. India-Italy bilateral relation…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/11/2024

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/11/2024 India conducts ‘historic’ flight test of hypersonic missile with a range of 1,500 km/भारत ने 1,500 किलोमीटर की रेंज वाली हाइपरसोनिक मिसाइल का ‘ऐतिहासिक’ उड़ान परीक्षण किया Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu India successfully tested its first long-range hypersonic missile with a 1,500 km range, developed by the DRDO. This milestone places India among select nations with advanced hypersonic missile capabilities, enhancing the country’s defence technology and military strength. Analysis of the news: The flight test was conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha.…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/11/2024

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/11/2024 President’s coalition sweeps Sri Lanka polls/राष्ट्रपति के गठबंधन ने श्रीलंका चुनावों में जीत दर्ज की Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power (NPP) alliance achieved a historic landslide victory in the November 14 general elections, securing a two-thirds majority. This win reflects island-wide support, overturning traditional ethnic voting patterns and empowering President Dissanayake’s reform agenda. Analysis of the news: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s National People’s Power (NPP) alliance secured a historic landslide win in Sri Lanka’s November 14 general elections. The NPP won 159 seats in the 225-member Parliament, achieving…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15/11/2024

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15/11/2024 AFSPA back in six violence-hit areas of Manipur /मणिपुर के छह हिंसा प्रभावित क्षेत्रों में AFSPA की वापसी Syllabus : GS 3 :  Internal Security Source : The Hindu The The Union Home Ministry has reimposed the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in six police station limits of Manipur due to ongoing ethnic violence. The re-imposition, effective until March 2025, aims to assist security forces in controlling insurgent activities. Analysis of the news: The Union Home Ministry reimposed AFSPA in Manipur on Thursday due to ethnic violence. Six police station limits in five districts have…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/11/2024

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/11/2024 Supreme Court puts brakes on ‘bulldozer culture’ /सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने ‘बुलडोजर संस्कृति’ पर रोक लगाई Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu The Supreme Court recently intervened in the issue of state-led demolitions targeting accused individuals, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, where families were punished without due process. The Court issued binding directives to ensure accountability and prevent arbitrary action by public officials.It emphasised the constitutional rights of the accused and their families. Context and Concerns over “Bulldozer Culture” The Supreme Court addressed the issue of state-led demolitions that targeted homes of…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/11/2024

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/11/2024 NHRC directs official to fix dismal condition of schools /NHRC ने अधिकारियों को स्कूलों की दयनीय स्थिति को ठीक करने का निर्देश दिया Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has intervened after receiving a complaint about poor infrastructure in government schools in Uttar Pradesh. The complaint highlighted the lack of basic amenities, such as drinking water, affecting students’ Right to Education (RTE). The NHRC has directed action within eight weeks. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):  A statutory body established in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/11/2024

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/11/2024 Will financial roadblocks continue to hinder conservation efforts? /क्या वित्तीय बाधाएं संरक्षण प्रयासों में बाधा डालती रहेंगी? Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu The COP16 summit on biodiversity, held in Cali, Colombia, aimed to advance global biodiversity conservation goals but exposed challenges, particularly around financing and monitoring. Notable outcomes included the establishment of the Cali Fund and increased representation of Indigenous voices. However, significant financial gaps hinder progress towards achieving the 2030 biodiversity targets. COP16 Overview and Key Concerns The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the U.N. Convention on…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/11/2024

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/11/2024 France evaluating India’s Pinaka rocket system for its use /फ्रांस भारत की पिनाका रॉकेट प्रणाली का उपयोग के लिए मूल्यांकन कर रहा है Syllabus : Prelims Facts Source : The Hindu France is considering India’s Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system as part of its military upgrade, evaluating it alongside other global systems. This reflects deepening India-France defence ties, with expanded cooperation across land, air, and naval forces. Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launch (MBRL) System Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India. Purpose: Provides the Indian Army with a rapid-fire, multi-target engagement capability. Configuration: The…