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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/06/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/06/2024 Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi to take over as Army chief / लेफ्टिनेंट जनरल उपेंद्र द्विवेदी सेना प्रमुख का पदभार संभालेंगे Syllabus : Prelim Fact Lieutenant-General Upendra Dwivedi has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff by the Union government, succeeding General ManojPande on June 30.Dwivedi, currently serving as Vice Chief, brings extensive command experience, having held key positions in the Army. Selection of Chief of the Army Staff (COAS): The appointment of the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) in India is based on seniority and merit. The Government of India selects the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/06/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/06/2024 72-member NDA Ministry takes oath of office / 72 सदस्यीय NDA मंत्रिमंडल ने पद की शपथ ली (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu Constitutional provisions regarding Council of Ministers: Article 74: The Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister, aids and advises the President in the exercise of his functions. The President is bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers, except in certain cases where he may act at his discretion. Article 75: The Prime Minister is appointed by the President, and other ministers are appointed on the advice of the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/06/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/06/2024 President invites Modi to form new govt.; swearing-in tomorrow /राष्ट्रपति ने मोदी को नई सरकार बनाने के लिए आमंत्रित किया; कल शपथ ग्रहण होगा (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu The President of India invites a leader to form the government based on the following order: The leader of the party or coalition with the majority of seats in the Lok Sabha. If no single party or coalition has a clear majority, the President may invite the leader of the largest party or coalition to demonstrate their ability to form a stable government through…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/06/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/06/2024 NHRC seeks report on Nata Pratha practice / NHRC ने नाता प्रथा पर रिपोर्ट मांगी (General Studies- Paper I) Source : The Hindu Nata Pratha Nata Pratha is a harmful traditional practice prevalent in certain communities in states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat. It involves the selling of girls, either on stamp paper or through informal means, under the pretext of illegal or child marriage. Often, these transactions are orchestrated by the girls’ own families. The practice results in severe violations of human rights and contributes to the perpetuation of gender inequality and…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/06/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/06/2024 Health Ministry reworks protocol as country’s TB elimination drive plateaus /स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय ने प्रोटोकॉल में बदलाव किया, क्योंकि देश में टीबी उन्मूलन अभियान में ठहराव आ गया है (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu Tuberculosis (TB) Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection spread through inhaling tiny droplets from the coughs or sneezes of an infected person. It mainly affects the lungs, but it can affect any part of the body, including the tummy (abdomen), glands, bones and nervous system. TB is a potentially serious condition, but it can be cured if it’s treated with…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/06/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/06/2024 SEBI forms panel to review economic structure of clearing corporations / सेबी ने क्लियरिंग कॉरपोरेशन की आर्थिक संरचना की समीक्षा के लिए पैनल बनाया (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu SEBI has formed a committee under Usha Thorat to review the ownership and economic structure of clearing corporations. This move aims to ensure these entities operate independently and effectively manage risk, following concerns from the 2018 Gandhi Committee about concentrated ownership and potential conflicts of interest. Analysis of the news: SEBI forms an ad-hoc committee led by Usha Thorat to review the ownership and…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/06/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/06/2024 India to participate in Red Flag, RIMPAC exercises / भारत रेड फ्लैग, रिमपैक अभ्यास में भाग लेगा Syllabus : Prelims  Source : The Hindu About Red Flag 24: Advanced aerial combat training exercise hosted by the U.S. Air Force. Takes place at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. Involves realistic training in a simulated combat environment. Features participation from multiple nations, with approximately 3,100 service members and over 100 aircraft. Aims to improve interoperability and combat readiness among allied air forces. About RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific): World’s largest international maritime warfare exercise. Held biennially in…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/06/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/06/2024 Manufacturing sector’s growth lifts GDP to 8.2% / विनिर्माण क्षेत्र की वृद्धि ने जीडीपी को 8.2% तक बढ़ाया (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Hindu India’s real GDP for FY24 grew by 8.2%, exceeding projections and accelerating from FY23’s 7% growth, driven by significant manufacturing sector expansion and robust services performance. The National Statistical Office’s provisional estimates highlighted strong economic momentum despite weather-related disruptions in agriculture. Importance of Manufacturing Sector in India Contributes approximately 15% to India’s GDP and employs around 12% of the workforce. Diverse industries include textiles, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, and consumer durables. Key…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31/05/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31/05/2024 Start-up Agnikul launches world’s first rocket with fully 3D-printed engine /स्टार्ट-अप अग्निकुल ने पूरी तरह से 3D-प्रिंटेड इंजन वाला दुनिया का पहला रॉकेट लॉन्च किया (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Hindu Agnikul Cosmos, an Indian space startup, successfully launched its sub-orbital test vehicle, Agnibaan SOrTeD. Significance: First in India: Agnibaan SOrTeD (Sub-Orbital Technology Demonstrator) is powered by the world’s first single-piece 3D-printed semi-cryogenic rocket engine (Agnilet). Second private launch: This is the 2nd launch by a private Indian space startup after Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-S launch in November 2022. This demonstrates the growing capability of…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/05/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/05/2024 Open access is crucial for self-reliance in science / विज्ञान में आत्मनिर्भरता के लिए खुली पहुँच महत्वपूर्ण है (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Hindu The State of Scientific Research in India: India’s Scientific Progress: India has made significant strides in scientific research, ranking third globally in research output and eleventh in quality according to the Nature Index. However, the ease of doing science in India is hampered by a lack of robust infrastructure and resources. Growth of Universities: The number of universities in India increased from 760 in 2014 to 1,113 in 2021. Despite…