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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…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/02/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/02/2024 A global alliance to bridge the gender equity gap (General Studies- Paper II) Source : TH India’s commitment to equality and inclusion is evident through recent initiatives, such as the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration at the G-20 and the launch of the ‘Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality’ at the World Economic Forum. These initiatives underscore a growth agenda led by women, focusing on various aspects like socio-economic empowerment, digital access, and climate action. Key Highlights A significant stride towards gender equality in governance was marked by the passage of the Women’s Reservation…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/02/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/02/2024 A privileged strategic partnership, without a gulf (General Studies- Paper II) Source : TH Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 13-14, 2024. This visit includes the inauguration of a temple in Abu Dhabi and marks his seventh visit to the UAE since 2015, demonstrating the evolving and prominent nature of the bilateral relationship. Key Highighta The UAE has become one of India’s strategic partners and a crucial player in India’s engagement in the Gulf region. Prime Minister Modi shares a close rapport with…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/02/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/02/2024 Bharat Ratna Honors for Distinguished Contributions (General Studies- Paper I) Source : TH In a significant announcement, the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor, is set to be conferred upon former Prime Ministers P. V. Narasimha Rao and Choudhary Charan Singh, along with Green Revolution pioneer M. S. Swaminathan. This adds to the previously revealed awardees, socialist leader Karpoori Thakur, and former Deputy Prime Minister L. K. Advani. Key Highlights Contributions Recognized: V. Narasimha Rao, a Congress Prime Minister, was acknowledged for his liberalization policies. ChoudharyCharan Singh, from the Janata Party, was recognized for championing the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/02/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/02/2024 Rs 4,797 cr PRITHVI to boost atmosphere, polar and ocean research (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Indian Express The Union Cabinet has given its approval for aRs 4,797 crore research scheme called PRITHviVIgyan (PRITHVI) to boost and sustain research efforts in ocean, atmospheric, and polar sciences. The umbrella scheme will be implemented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) with an aim to support ongoing research projects till 2026 in areas such as atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, geosphere, and biosphere. Key Highlights PRITHVI consolidates research efforts in various key areas under a single umbrella scheme.…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/02/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/02/2024 The key changes for Hindus and Muslims in marriage, inheritance (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Indian Express The Uttarakhand government presented the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) 2024 Bill in the Assembly, focusing on key modifications in marriage, divorce, and succession laws. Key Highlights Minimum Marriage Age Standardization: The proposed UCC aligns the minimum age of marriage at 18 and 21 respectively, for both genders, bringing Muslim women and men in line with the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, and the Special Marriage Act, 1954. This addresses a longstanding debate where Muslim law allowed marriage at…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/02/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/02/2024 What’s in the new Public Examinations Bill, aimed at stopping cheating in exams? (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Indian  Express The Lok Sabha recently passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, aiming to curb malpractices such as question paper leaks, document tampering, and manipulation of computer networks in public examinations. The bill imposes stringent penalties, including a jail term of up to 10 years and a fine exceeding Rs 1 crore, on officials or organizations engaging in such activities. Key Highlights The bill, outlined in Section 3, delineates at least 15…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/02/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/02/2024 World Trade Organisation’s Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSM) (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Indian Express The 13th ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Abu Dhabi is set to address the ongoing crisis in the Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSM), a crucial component of the WTO’s functions. The DSM consists of a binding two-tiered process involving a panel and an appellate body (AB). However, since the end of 2019, the AB has been crippled due to the United States blocking the appointment of new members, leading to a significant impediment in enforcing WTO panel…