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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…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/02/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/02/2024 L.K. Advani to get Bharat Ratna (General Studies- Paper I) Source : TH Former Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani, has been awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor. About L.K. Advani Lal Krishna Advani, born on November 8, 1927, is a prominent Indian politician and a key figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He served as the 7th Deputy Prime Minister of India from 2002 to 2004 and is recognized as one of the co-founders of the BJP and a member of the RashtriyaSwayamsevakSangh (RSS). Advani played a pivotal role in the remarkable rise…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/02/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/02/2024 Exposing India’s financial markets to the vultures (General Studies- Paper III) Source : TH In September 2023, J.P. Morgan announced plans to include Indian local currency government bonds (LCGBs) in its Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) Global index suite, effective from June 2024. Bloomberg followed suit in January 2024 by proposing the addition of India’s “fully accessible route (FAR)” bonds to the Bloomberg Emerging Market Local Currency Index, set to take effect in September 2024. FTSE Russell also retained India on its watchlist for a potential upgrade, emphasizing the need for reforms in the government bond…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/02/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/02/2024 Committee will study ‘fast population growth’ and demographic changes: FM (General Studies- Paper II) Source : TH Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the formation of a high-powered committee to address challenges arising from “fast population growth and demographic changes” in India. The committee’s mandate is to make recommendations that comprehensively address these challenges, aligning with the goal of developing India (Viksit Bharat). Key Highlights Backdrop of Census Postponement: The announcement comes amid the indefinite postponement of the Census, leading to a lack of reliable data supporting claims of “fast” population growth. Existing data, including the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/02/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/02/2024 Corruption Perceptions Index 2023 (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Indian Express India secured the 93rd position out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2023, as per Transparency International’s latest report. Key Highlights India’s Score and Fluctuations: The CPI evaluates perceived public sector corruption on a scale of 0 to 100, where higher scores indicate cleaner practices. In 2023, India’s score was 39, a slight dip from 2022’s score of 40. Notably, India ranked 85th in 2022. India’s minor score drop raised concerns, especially in light of the narrowing civic space…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31/01/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31/01/2024 What some nations have paused UNRWA funding? (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Indian Express UN officials on January 28 urged countries to reconsider the suspension of funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA). The appeal comes in response to the funding cut by the US and eight other Western countries, which collectively contributed over half of UNRWA’s 2022 budget. The decision followed Israel’s accusation that some UNRWA staff members were involved in an October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. Key Highlights UN officials assured that strict action…