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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/08/2024 New Bill to give statutory powers to Railway Board / रेलवे बोर्ड को वैधानिक शक्तियां देने वाला नया विधेयक Syllabus : GS 2 : Indian Polity Source : The Hindu The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, aims to grant statutory powers to the Railway Board and improve its autonomy. By merging provisions from the 1905 Railway Board Act into the 1989 Railways Act, the Bill seeks to simplify the legal framework governing Indian Railways. About the news: Introduction of the Bill: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced the Railways (Amendment)…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/08/2024 DNA profiling and its value in establishing guilt or innocence / DNA प्रोफाइलिंग और अपराध या निर्दोषता स्थापित करने में इसका महत्व Syllabus : GS 3 : Science and Technology Source : The Hindu The use of DNA profiling in criminal investigations is often perceived as definitive in determining guilt or innocence. However, recent cases and judicial insights highlight its limitations and the necessity for corroborating evidence, emphasising that DNA analysis should be considered probabilistic rather than conclusive in legal proceedings. Definition and Concept of DNA Profiling DNA Profiling Definition: DNA profiling, also known as genetic…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/08/2024 Extra 100 gm crushes Vinesh’s Olympic dreams / 100 ग्राम अतिरिक्त खाने से विनेश का ओलंपिक सपना टूट गया Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu Wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s Olympics campaign ended in disappointment when she was disqualified for being 100 grams over the 50kg limit before her final match. Despite efforts to cut weight, including a sauna session and haircut, she failed to meet the weight requirement. Phogat, who had previously defeated top competitors and made history as the first Indian woman wrestler to reach Olympic an Olympic final, was eliminated, and Cuban Yusneylis…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/08/2024 Bangladesh students ask Yunus to lead for now / From hope to despair / बांग्लादेश के छात्रों ने यूनुस से अभी नेतृत्व करने को कहा / आशा से निराशा की ओर Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu Bangladesh students, leading anti-government protests, have proposed Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to head an interim government following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. Yunus has agreed to take on the role, aiming to stabilise the country and oversee fresh elections, amid ongoing political turmoil and public unrest. Who is Muhammad Yunus? Muhammad Yunus, a Bangladeshi…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/08/2024 WCC tag gives rare chance for Kashmir craftsmen to trace their roots, enhance skills / WCC टैग कश्मीरी कारीगरों को अपनी जड़ों को तलाशने और कौशल को बढ़ाने का दुर्लभ अवसर देता है Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has been recognized as a World Craft City by the World Crafts Council (WCC) for its rich craft traditions. This designation highlights Srinagar’s history as a hub on the Silk Route and celebrates its diverse crafts, including pashmina, woodcarving, and papier-mâché. The recognition aims to foster cultural…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/08/2024 ASI to copy stone inscriptions onto paper in Tiruppur / ASI तिरुपुर में पत्थर के शिलालेखों की नकल कागज पर करेगा Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu A team from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Mysore, recently copied important inscriptions at Thalishwarar Temple, Kovilpalayam, using the ‘estampage’ method. Eight inscriptions, dating from the 9th to 12th centuries, were recorded. The findings, including hero stones and sculptures, will be studied and reported. Inscriptions of Tiruppur: Historical Significance: Tiruppur, located in Tamil Nadu, India, is known for its ancient inscriptions that provide insights into the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/08/2024 72% of personal income-tax payers opted for new tax regime in 2023-24/ 2023-24 में 72% व्यक्तिगत आयकरदाताओं ने नई कर व्यवस्था को चुना Syllabus : GS 3 : Indian Economy Source : The Hindu In the financial year 2023-24, 72% of India’s income-tax payers chose the new tax regime, a rise attributed to recent enhancements in the 2023-24 Budget. Changes included reduced tax slabs, increased tax-free income limit, higher tax rebate, and a raised standard deduction, making the regime more attractive. By the July 31 deadline, income tax return filings rose 7.5% to a record 7.29…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/08/2024 States can sub-classify SCs for quotas : top court / राज्य अनुसूचित जातियों को कोटा के लिए उप-वर्गीकृत कर सकते हैं: शीर्ष न्यायालय Syllabus : GS 2 : Indian Polity Source : The Hindu In a 6:1 majority ruling on August 1, the Supreme Court determined that sub-classification within the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) categories is permissible to extend the benefits of affirmative action. However, the seven-judge Bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud, emphasized that this must be grounded on “quantifiable and demonstrable data” rather than political motivations. Background…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/08/2024 Privilege breach proceedings against MLAs can continue in next Assembly : Madras HC / विधायकों के खिलाफ विशेषाधिकार हनन की कार्यवाही अगली विधानसभा में भी जारी रह सकती है: मद्रास हाईकोर्ट Syllabus : GS 2 : Indian Polity Source : The Hindu The Madras High Court ruled that breach of privilege proceedings against MLAs can continue even after the dissolution of the Assembly, emphasising the importance of such privileges. This decision arose from appeals challenging a previous order that quashed notices to MLAs for displaying ‘gutkha’ sachets in the Assembly in 2017. The court emphasised that…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31/07/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31/07/2024 122 dead as landslides flatten Wayanad villages / भूस्खलन से वायनाड के गांवों में 122 लोगों की मौत Syllabus : GS 3 : Geography & Disaster and disaster Management Source : The Hindu A devastating series of landslides in Vythiri taluk, Wayanad district, Kerala, killed at least 122 people and injured 197, with the death toll expected to rise. The landslides, originating from a waterlogged hillock, obliterated three villages and altered the course of the Iruvanipuzha river. The Kerala government declared a state of mourning and launched an intense rescue effort with State and Central forces,…