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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/03/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/03/2024 SC to hear plea to include CJI on EC selection panel (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu The Supreme Court has agreed to urgently hear a plea regarding the filling of two vacancies of Election Commissioners in the Election Commission of India (ECI) after ArunGoel’s unexpected resignation ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Key Highlights A plea filed by NGO Association for Democratic Reforms raises concerns about potential unfair advantage in the appointment process, particularly due to recent changes in the law governing the appointments of ECs. The NGO is seeking a halt on…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/03/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/03/2024 Intra-group caste variances, equality and the Court’s gaze (General Studies- Paper II) Source : the Hindu In an upcoming landmark judgment, a seven-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India is set to decide on a crucial legal question with far-reaching implications for affirmative action and reservations under the Constitution. The case, State of Punjab vs Davinder Singh, centers around the authority of State governments to make sub-classifications within the proportion prescribed for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in public employment recruitment. The core issue is whether regional units can carve out special allowances…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/03/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/03/2024 Test flight of Agni-5with MIRV successful (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Hindu Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a significant achievement in India’s nuclear weapons program, revealing the successful test firing of the Agni-V ballistic missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. This breakthrough enhances redundancy and strategic capabilities, marking a milestone for the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Key Highlights Mission Divyastra: The test, named Mission Divyastra, was conducted at Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. DRDO stated that various telemetry and radar stations meticulously tracked and…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/03/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/03/2024 India signs free trade pact with 4 European countries (General Studies- Paper III) Source  : The Hindu India recently signed a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with four European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. This FTA aims to boost investments in India and create one million jobs. Key Highlights Previous FTAs and Unique Features: This marks India’s second full-fledged FTA, following the agreement with the United Arab Emirates. The TEPA includes significant tariff reductions, increased market access, and streamlined customs procedures. Notably, the EFTA countries, distinct from the European…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/03/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/03/2024 Fall and rise in women’s work participation (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu The discussion surrounding trends in Indian women’s employment is notably prominent, often paralleled by debates on poverty trends. Regrettably, while there is substantial scrutiny of poverty measurement, a comparable level of attention is lacking in the examination of employment metrics. Key Highlights Historical Work Participation Rate Fluctuations: 1993-2023 Drawing on data from the National Sample Surveys (NSS) and Periodic Labour Force Surveys (PLFS), the overall trend in women’s work participation reveals intriguing patterns. From 1993-94 to 2004-05, the work participation rate…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/03/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/03/2024 MethaneSAT Source : The Indian Express On March 4, MethaneSAT, a revolutionary satellite designed to track and measure global methane emissions, was successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon9 rocket from California. Unlike its predecessors, this washing-machine-sized satellite promises enhanced capabilities, providing more detailed and extensive data on methane emissions. Key Highlights Significance of Tracking Methane Emissions: Methane, though invisible, is a potent greenhouse gas, ranking as the second-largest contributor to global warming after carbon dioxide. It accounts for 30% of global heating since the Industrial Revolution. Over a 20-year period, methane is 80 times more effective…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/03/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/03/2024 Maldives signs defence pact with China Source : The Hindu Maldives’s Defence Ministry announced the signing of a military pact with China. The agreement was signed between Maldivian Defence Minister Mohamed GhassanMaumoon and Major General Zhang Baoqun, Deputy Director at China’s Office for International Military Cooperation. The pact involves “China’s provision of military assistance gratis to the Republic of Maldives, fostering stronger bilateral ties.” Key Highlights In addition to the military pact, the two sides engaged in bilateral talks on military cooperation. The move aligns with the commitment made during President Muizzu’s state visit to China…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/03/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/03/2024 White Revolution 2.0 (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Indian Express In rural India, the monthly per capita expenditure on milk and dairy products is Rs 314, surpassing other food items such as vegetables (Rs 203), cereals (Rs 185), egg, fish & meat (Rs 185), fruits (Rs 140), edible oil (Rs 136), spices (Rs 113), and pulses (Rs 76). Urban India also demonstrates a preference for milk, with a monthly per capita expenditure of Rs 466, followed by fruits (Rs 246), vegetables (Rs 245), cereals (Rs 235), egg, fish & meat (Rs 231), edible oil…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 04/03/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 04/03/20249 Mountains of plastic are choking the Himalayan States (General Studies- Paper III) Source :  The Hindu Plastic pollution has become a pervasive issue, extending from the highest peaks of the Himalayas to the depths of ocean trenches. Microplastics, a byproduct of improper plastic disposal, are found not only in natural landscapes but even within the human body, including the lungs and placenta. Key Highlights Microplastics in the Himalayas: Microplastics are discovered in the Himalayan mountains, rivers, lakes, and streams. Glaciers in the region can trap these particles for extended periods, releasing them into rivers during snowmelt.…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/03/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/03/2024 Unrestrained poaching plays big role in decline of Odisha’s leopards (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Hindu Odisha has experienced a significant reduction in its leopard population, with a staggering one-fourth lost between 2018 and 2022. This alarming trend is primarily attributed to poaching, as revealed by the ‘Status of Leopards India’ report released recently. Key Highlights Population Decline Overview: The latest leopard census indicates a substantial decline in Odisha’s leopard population, estimating it at 568 individuals. This represents a sharp drop from the previous countrywide estimate of 760 leopards, with a significant decrease of…