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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/01/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/01/2024 With just two speakers, a language in Kerala with no script is on the brink of extinction (General Studies- Paper I) Source : TH The remote colony of Kookanam, near Karivellurgrama panchayat, is facing the imminent loss of its unique language, Madhika, spoken by the Chakaliya community. P. Narayanan, 87, and his niece Rajputhri, the last fluent speakers of Madhika, fear that the language, devoid of a script, will disappear with them. Key Highlights Despite its similarities to Kannada, Madhika is a distinct blend of Telugu, Tulu, Kannada, and Malayalam, bewildering listeners with its diverse influences.…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/01/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/01/2024 China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway (General Studies- Paper II and III) Source : Indian Express China’s ambitious infrastructure projects are reshaping the geopolitical landscape, particularly in the context of declining Russian influence. Two key outlets connect Xinjiang to South and Central Asia, with recent developments indicating a renewed focus on the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway (CKU-R) project. Key Highlights Key Transportation Routes: Two outlets connect Xinjiang to South and Central Asia. One route passes through the Khunjerab Pass to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The second route goes via the Irkashtam Pass to Kyrgyzstan. A narrow cliff-side road traverses the Pamir Mountains into…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/01/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/01/2024 China’s population fell for the second year in a row in 2023 (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Indian Express In 2023, China witnessed a decline in its total population for the second consecutive year, reporting 11.1 million deaths and 9 million births. The total population stood at 1.4 billion, marking a significant shift in demographic dynamics. Key Highlights Fertility Rate Decline: The decline in population is attributed to a decreasing Total Fertility Rate (TFR) since 2016. TFR represents the average number of children a woman is expected to bear in her lifetime. China’s TFR,…

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…