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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26/02/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26/02/2024 Poverty levels below 5%,claims NITI Aayog chief (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of NitiAayog, highlighted positive trends in the Indian economy recently, emphasizing the results of the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) for 2022-23. Less than 5% of Indians are projected to be below the poverty line, and extreme destitution is nearly eradicated, as per the findings of the HCES. This indicates a significant improvement in the economic well-being of the population. Key Highlights CEO of NitiAayog, dismissed the notion that India’s growth is limited to a few individuals and…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/02/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/02/2024 ISRO: PAPA detects solar wind impact of coronal mass ejections (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Hindu The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has reported the operational success of the Plasma Analyser Package for Aditya (PAPA) payload aboard the Aditya-L1 satellite. PAPA’s advanced sensors have effectively identified the impact of coronal mass ejections (CMEs), including recent occurrences in February 2024. Key Highlights PAPA is an energy and mass analyzer designed for in-situ measurements of solar wind electrons and ions in the low energy range. It comprises two key sensors: SWEEP (Solar Wind Electron Energy Probe):…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/02/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/02/2024 The next frontier (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Hindu The notion of space as the final frontier has transformed into a landscape marked by financial, socio-economic, and geopolitical implications. Traditional space exploration, led by national agencies, has seen a shift with increasing involvement from the private sector. India initiated reforms in 2020, opening its space sector to private companies and introducing policies to foster innovation and market opportunities. Key Highlights Key Reforms and Policies: In 2020, India opened its space sector to private entities, followed by the release of ‘Geospatial Guidelines’ and the ‘Indian…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/02/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/02/2024 WHO Launches Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Indian Express The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially introduced the Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) announced during India’s G20 presidency in 2023. The GIDH aims to create a collaborative platform for knowledge sharing and digital product exchange among countries worldwide. Key Highlights The initiative will function as a network of networks, comprising four main components: Country Needs Tracker: A tool to identify and address the specific digital health requirements of individual countries. Country Resource Portal: A map of available…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/02/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/02/2024 Maharashtra Assembly clears 10% Maratha quota (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, EknathShinde, and his Cabinet recently gave the nod to a significant legislative proposal— a 10% reservation for the Maratha community in both educational institutions and government jobs. The subsequent unanimous approval during a special session of the Maharashtra legislature has sparked both praise and discontent. Key Highlights Legislative History: This Bill, similar to the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Act, 2018, is the third attempt in the last decade by the State to legislate a Maratha quota.…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/02/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/02/2024 Use dictionary meaning of ‘forest’, SC tells Centre (General Studies- Paper II and III) Source : The Hindu The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, issued a significant order, maintaining the expansive interpretation of the term ‘forest.’ This decision preserves the inclusive definition of ‘forest,’ covering approximately 1.97 lakh square km of undeclared forest lands. The ruling came in response to petitions challenging the 2023 amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, designed to curb deforestation and ecological imbalance. Key Highlights Background: The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, aimed at preventing deforestation, faced challenges due…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/02/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/02/2024 Joblessness rising in country with education levels: study (General Studies- Paper II)  Source  The Hindu A recent study conducted by D. Tripati Rao of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow, in collaboration with researchers from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, and the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, highlights troubling trends in India’s economy. The study, published in the Indian Journal of Labour Economics, examines data from the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) Employment and Unemployment Survey and Periodic Labour Force Survey Dashboard spanning from 1983 to 2020–21. Key Highlights Stagnating Employment…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/02/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/02/2024 The clear message in the Court’s ‘no’ to electoral bonds (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu In a significant development on February 15, 2024, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment, striking down the controversial electoral bonds scheme. The ruling emphasized the critical need for transparency in a democracy and highlighted the opacity of the electoral bonds system, which had prevented voters from knowing the identity of political party funders and the amounts contributed. Key Highlights Restoration of Transparency in Campaign Funding The Supreme Court’s decision is hailed as a pivotal moment…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/02/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/02/2024 SC strikes down electoral bonds scheme, calls it unconstitutional (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu In a significant unanimous decision, the Supreme Court declared the electoral bonds scheme, providing anonymity to political donors, and related legal amendments allowing unlimited corporate political donations, as unconstitutional and manifestly arbitrary. The verdict was delivered by a five-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, asserting that these measures violated voters’ right to information about political funding under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. Key Highlights Violation of Right to Information: Chief Justice Chandrachud, in the lead…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/02/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/02/2024 Farmers protest 2.0: How the current protest differs from the 2020-21 edition? (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Indian Express On 13th February, at the Punjab-Haryana (Shambhu) border, farmers involved in the ongoing protest began removing barricades. In response, Haryana police fired tear gas to disperse the protestors, and prior to this, several farmers were detained, and their vehicles were seized at the border. The protests, known as the ‘DilliChalo’ march, commenced amid heavy security. Key Highlights Following a second round of meetings between farmer union leaders and Union ministers Piyush Goyal and Arjun Munda…