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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15/06/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15/06/2024 Prerna Sthal will be inaugurated tomorrow / प्रेरणा स्थल का उद्घाटन कल होगा Syllabus : Prelims Fact The relocation of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statues from their prominent positions near Parliament to Prerna Sthal has sparked controversy. Opposition parties criticising it as an attempt to stifle democratic protests, while the Lok Sabha Secretariat cites redevelopment plans as justification. Prerna Sthal is an area within the Parliament complex in India. It houses key statues, including those of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. These statues were relocated from their earlier prominent positions near Parliament. The…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/06/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/06/2024 Rapid, diagnostic test for UTIs may help stem super bug crisis / UTI के लिए तेज़, निदान परीक्षण सुपर बग संकट को रोकने में मदद कर सकता है (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu The Longitude Prize on Antimicrobial Resistance awarded £8 million to Sysmex Astrego’s PA-100 AST System, a rapid diagnostic test for UTIs. What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? Superbugs: Definition: Superbugs are strains of bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites that have become resistant to most antibiotics and other medications commonly used to treat infections. Examples: MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), CRE (Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae),…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/06/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/06/2024 Physical Research Laboratory scientists find three new craters on Mars surface /भौतिक अनुसंधान प्रयोगशाला के वैज्ञानिकों ने मंगल ग्रह की सतह पर तीन नए क्रेटर खोजे Syllabus : Prelims Fact Scientists from Ahmedabad’s Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) discovered three new craters on Mars in the Tharsis volcanic region. One crater, named “Lal,” honours Devendra Lal, former PRL director, and spans 65 km in diameter. Lal crater exhibits geophysical evidence of sedimentary deposits up to 45 metres thick beneath its surface, suggesting past water activity. This finding supports the hypothesis that Mars had surface water and potentially…

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…