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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/05/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/05/2024 Food inflation surges to four-month high in April (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Hindu About: Inflation (or less frequently, price inflation) is a general rise in the price level of an economy over a period of time. When the general price level rises, each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services; consequently, inflation reflects a reduction in the purchasing power per unit of money – a loss of real value in the medium of exchange and unit of account within the economy. As per RBI, an inflation target of 4 per cent with…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/05/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/05/2024 In village near Maharashtra’s Nashik, people fear being declared dead if they don’t vote / महाराष्ट्र के नासिक के पास के गांव में लोगों को डर है कि अगर उन्होंने वोट नहीं दिया तो उन्हें मृत घोषित कर दिया जाएगा (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu About: Politicians and celebrities are frequent visitors to the Trimbakeshwar temple in Nashik, but just 22 km from it is the Takeharsh gram panchayat where people have never seen a single political party campaigning for an election. Of the 250 households in the gram panchayat, 90 do not…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/05/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/05/2024 World Migratory Bird Day / विश्व प्रवासी पक्षी दिवस Source : The Hindu About: It is a bi-annual global campaign organised to raise awareness about migratory birds, the need for their conservation, and the importance of the preservation of their habitat. It is celebrated on the second Saturday in May and then in October. This year it was celebrated on 14 May and 8 October 2022. WMBD is organized by a collaborative partnership among two UN treaties – the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) and the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/05/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/05/2024 Vyjayanthimala, Chiranjeevi, Hormusji N. Cama receive Padma awards from Murmu/  वैजयंतीमाला, चिरंजीवी, होर्मुसजी एन. कामा को मुर्मू से पद्म पुरस्कार मिला Source : The Hindu The Padma Awards are announced annually on Republic Day (26th January). Instituted in 1954, it is one of the highest civilian honours of India. Objective: To recognise achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved. Categories: The Awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service). Padma…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/05/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/05/2024 India is now third largest producer of solar power (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Hindu In 2023, India overtook Japan to become the world’s third-highest producer of solar power, according to a report by the International Energy Analytics Agency Ember. The leading producer of solar power in the world is China which produced 584 BU of solar power in 2024 – more than the next four countries combined (the United States, Japan, Germany and India). India generated 113 billion units (BU) of solar power in 2023 compared to Japan’s 110 BU. The installed solar…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/05/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/05/2024 Advertisers should submit self-declarations before promoting products: SC (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu India – Australia Bilateral Relationship The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that advertisers should submit self-declarations that they are not misrepresenting or making false claims about products before promoting them in the media. The Bench passed the order to protect consumers from being trapped by misleading advertisements. The directions came in a case stemming from the misleading advertisements run by Patanjali Ayurved, co-founded by yoga guru Baba Ramdev, for years. As a “tide-over” measure, the court ordered that advertisers should…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 04/05/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 04/05/2024 Swell waves likely to strike coastal areas over weekend: INCOIS (General Studies- Paper I) Source : The Hindu INCOIS, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services, has issued a caution to several coastal states in India regarding potential hazards associated with high-period swell waves approaching from the southern Indian Ocean. Key Highlights Cautioned States The states advised to exercise caution include Goa, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Lakshwadeep, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. These regions are likely to experience rough sea conditions and are urged to suspend operational and recreational activities near beaches…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/05/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/05/2024 Law and order a State subject, says SC on Bengal’s suit (General Studies- Paper II) Source :  The Hindu In a recent hearing, the Supreme Court addressed the jurisdictional conflicts between the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and state governments, particularly highlighted by the State of West Bengal. The issue revolves around whether the CBI has the unilateral authority to investigate offenses committed by Central employees within state jurisdiction. Key Highlights State Subject of Law and Order During the proceedings, the Supreme Court emphasized that law and order fall under the jurisdiction of the states. Justice…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/05/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/05/2024 ISRO finds proof of enhanced possibility of water ice in polar craters of the moon (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Hindu Indian space scientists, in collaboration with international researchers, have conducted a study revealing significant evidence of water ice occurrence in the polar craters of the Moon. The study, led by ISRO’s Space Applications Centre (SAC), sheds light on the abundance, distribution, and origins of sub-surface water ice on the lunar poles. Key Highlights Key Findings: Abundance of Sub-Surface Ice: The study indicates that the amount of sub-surface ice within the first couple of…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/05/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/05/2024 Make EPI an ‘Essential Programme on Immunisation’ (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu The year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the launch of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1974. This initiative was introduced as the global eradication of smallpox loomed on the horizon, necessitating the utilization of existing immunization infrastructure to expand vaccine benefits. Nearly every nation initiated its own national immunization program following the WHO’s announcement. India, for instance, launched its EPI in 1978, later renaming it the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) in 1985.…