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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18/01/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18/01/2024 Defence upgrade roadmap (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Indian Express The government-appointed VijayRaghavan committee, led by the former principal scientific advisor Prof K Vijay Raghavan, recently submitted a report on the functioning of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The review comes in response to concerns about significant delays in DRDO projects, as highlighted by both a Parliamentary Standing Committee and the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in recent reports. Key Highlights Formation of Defence Technology Council (DTC): The committee suggests the establishment of a top-level body named the Defence Technology Council (DTC),…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/01/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/01/2024 The geopolitics in the Bangladesh election results (General Studies- Paper II) Source : TH Bangladesh’s national elections on January 7, 2024, were marked by violence and protests as the ruling Awami League and its allies secured a significant victory, winning 225 out of 300 contested seats. The main opposition party, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), boycotted the polls, alleging corruption and demanding elections under a neutral caretaker government—a provision abolished by the Awami League in 2009. Key Highlights The recent controversy echoes past elections in 2014 and 2018, where the Awami League faced accusations of electoral manipulation,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/01/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/01/2024 Davos Summit: World Economic Forum (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Indian Express The World Economic Forum (WEF) was initiated and founded by German professor Klaus Schwab. A mechanical engineering graduate with a Master of Public Administration degree from Harvard University, Schwab was a professor of business policy at the University of Geneva from 1972 to 2003. He established the WEF in 1971, originally named the European Management Forum. The forum introduced the concept of “stakeholder capitalism,” emphasizing long-term value creation and considering the interests of all stakeholders, not just shareholders. Key Highlights Stakeholder Capitalism:…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15/01/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15/01/2024 India’s oldest living city found in Vadnagar (General Studies- Paper I) Source : TH A collaborative study has unearthed compelling evidence suggesting cultural continuity in Vadnagar, the native village of the Prime Minister of India. The study was conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, in conjunction with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and Deccan College. The study challenges the notion of a “Dark Age” following the collapse of the Harappan civilization. Key Highlights According to a press release issued by IIT Kharagpur, extensive archaeological…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/01/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/01/2024 SC refuses to stay law on CEC, EC selection (General Studies- Paper II) Source : TH The Supreme Court has dismissed a request for an interim stay on a recently enacted law that removes the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the panel responsible for selecting the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). Key Highlights A two-judge bench, presided over by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, issued a notice in response to a plea filed by Congress leaders Jaya Thakur and Sanjay NarayanraoMeshram. However, the court declined to grant an interim stay. Petitioners’ Argument: Senior Advocate…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/01/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/01/2024 Darjeeling Zoo has World’s largest number of Snow Leopards in Captivity (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Indian Express Darjeeling’s Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP), commonly known as Darjeeling zoo, has achieved a remarkable milestone in wildlife conservation. After nearly four decades of dedicated efforts, the zoo now boasts the world’s largest number of snow leopards in captivity — a total of 14, evenly split between 7 males and 7 females. Key Highlights The announcement of this significant achievement was made by the World Association for Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), a global alliance dedicated…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/01/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/01/2024 India Joins Square Kilometer Array (SKA) Project (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Indian Express In a significant move, India has officially become a full member of the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) project, a global scientific collaboration aimed at constructing the largest radio telescope in the world. Key Highlights While India has been contributing to the project for several years, obtaining full member status involves signing and ratifying an international treaty, along with a financial commitment. India has allocated Rs 1,250 crore for its contribution to the SKA project, covering the funding required for the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/01/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/01/2024 Rule of law vs right to liberty: What the Supreme Court said (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Indian Express The Supreme Court recently quashed the Gujarat government’s decision to grant remission to convicts in the BilkisBano case. In doing so, the court highlighted the significance of personal liberty as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution. However, it also addressed the crucial question of whether the rule of law should prevail over individual liberties. Key Highlights Understanding the Rule of Law: The concept of the rule of law, described by John Adams…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/01/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/01/2024 How AI can help detect cancer? (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Indian Express The Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH) in Mumbai, India, is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to combat the shortage of cancer specialists and enhance early-stage cancer detection. With cancer cases on the rise, TMH has initiated a ground-breaking project involving the establishment of a ‘Bio-Imaging Bank’ focused on utilizing AI, particularly deep learning. Key Highlights Bio-Imaging Bank and AI Integration: The ‘Bio-Imaging Bank’ is a strategic initiative aiming to create an extensive repository that integrates radiology and pathology images with crucial clinical information,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/01/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/01/2024 Aditya-L1 reaches destination, in halo orbit around L1 point (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Indian Express The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone as the Aditya-L1 spacecraft, launched on September 2, 2023, has successfully entered a halo orbit around the Lagrangian point L1. This accomplishment comes 127 days after the spacecraft’s launch. Key Highlights After a 1.5-million km journey, the Aditya-L1 spacecraft reached the L1 point on January 6, marking a crucial phase in India’s maiden solar mission. The spacecraft was placed in the precise halo orbit through a firing…