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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/08/2024 Centre plans to take caste count during Census / जनगणना के दौरान जाति गणना करने की केंद्र की योजना Syllabus : GS 2 : Governance Source : The Hindu The Union government is considering whether to include caste enumeration in the next Census amid demands from political parties. While a caste-wise population count hasn’t been conducted since independence, past attempts, like the 2011 Socio-Economic and Caste Census, were found to be inaccurate, delaying the Census further. Ongoing Discussions for Caste Enumeration in Census The Union government is actively discussing whether to include caste enumeration in the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/08/2024 SC forms task force to ensure doctors’ safety / डॉक्टरों की सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित करने के लिए सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने टास्क फोर्स का गठन किया Syllabus : GS 2 : Social Justice Source : The Hindu The Supreme Court on Tuesday constituted a National Task Force to work out the modalities of safety measures for medical professionals. The NTF will recommend security measures on hospital premises; infrastructure development, including separate restrooms; technological interventions to limit access to critical hospital areas; CCTV cameras; provision of night transport; counselling services; crisis workshops; quarterly safety audits; and enhanced police presence…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/08/2024 Sexual abuse rampant in Malayalam filmdom, says Hema Committee report / हेमा समिति की रिपोर्ट में कहा गया है कि मलयालम फिल्म जगत में यौन शोषण की घटनाएं बहुत अधिक हैं। Syllabus : GS 2 : Social Justice Source : The Hindu The K. Hema Committee report on the issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry has revealed horrid tales of sexual exploitation, illegal bans, discrimination, drug and alcohol abuse, wage disparity and in some cases, inhuman working conditions. Key findings of the report: The committee confirms the rumoured existence of the practice of…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/08/2024 Aattam top film, Kantara’s Rishab the best actor as regional movies steal the show at National Film Awards /आट्टम शीर्ष फिल्म, कंतारा के ऋषभ सर्वश्रेष्ठ अभिनेता, क्षेत्रीय फिल्मों ने राष्ट्रीय फिल्म पुरस्कारों में बाजी मारी Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu The National Film Awards for 2022 were announced on Friday, with films like Aattam, Kantara, and PS-1 dominating major categories. The awards recognized outstanding performances, technical excellence, and creative achievements across languages, highlighting the diversity and richness of Indian cinema. About the news: The National Film Awards for 2022 highlighted the success of…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/08/2024 PM calls for ‘secular civil code’ in Independence Day speech / प्रधानमंत्री ने स्वतंत्रता दिवस के भाषण में ‘धर्मनिरपेक्ष नागरिक संहिता’ का आह्वान किया Syllabus : GS 2 : Indian Polity Source : The Hindu Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the need for a ‘Secular Civil Code’ as opposed to the term ‘Uniform Civil Code’ (UCC). This shift in terminology underscores a nuanced approach to integrating diverse personal laws within a secular framework, aiming to unify legal standards while respecting religious diversity. Secular Civil Code A Secular Civil Code refers to a set of laws that…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/08/2024 ILO to help farmers eliminate child labour, forced work in cotton fields / ILO किसानों को बाल श्रम और कपास के खेतों में जबरन काम करवाने से रोकने में मदद करेगा Syllabus : GS 2 : Social Justice Source : The Hindu Cotton and hybrid cotton seeds from India are listed by the U.S. Labor Department as products made using child or forced labor. To address this issue, the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have launched a new project to end child labour. About the new initiative The joint…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/08/2024 IIT-Madras retains top spot in NIRF ranking for sixth consecutive year / आईआईटी-मद्रास ने लगातार छठे साल एनआईआरएफ रैंकिंग में शीर्ष स्थान बरकरार रखा Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 highlights top Indian educational institutions based on comprehensive parameters. IIT-Madras and Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru continued their dominance in engineering and research. New categories and increased institutional participation reflect ongoing enhancements in India’s higher education landscape. About the news: IIT-Madras ranked as the best educational institution in India for the sixth time since 2019. IIT-Madras also…

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…