Category: current affairs

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/11/2023 Parliamentary panel leaves decision on death penalty to Centre (General Studies- Paper II) Source : TH A parliamentary panel report reveals that the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Bill, 2023 aims to replace the British-era Indian Penal Code. The proposed bill increases the number of crimes eligible for the death penalty from 11 to 15.   Key Highlights Death Penalty Expansion and Expert Deliberation: The parliamentary panel report indicates that domain experts extensively deliberated on the need to abolish the death penalty. Despite discussions on the abolition, the BNS Bill, 2023 expands the crimes for which the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/11/2023 Artificial rain to fix pollution remains a nebulous science (General Studies- Paper III) Source : TH The Delhi government is embarking on an experimental initiative to mitigate the severe pollution in the region by exploring the concept of artificial rain or cloud seeding. Despite the historical roots of cloud seeding dating back to the 1940s, its effectiveness during non-monsoon periods remains largely unproven and is seen as a challenging endeavor, largely due to the complexities involved in encouraging rain from clouds.   Key Highlights Recent Efforts in Delhi The recent approach involves the Delhi government collaborating…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/11/2023 Does odd-even work? (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Indian Express The Delhi government will implement the odd-even road rationing scheme for one week following Diwali to address severe air pollution. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data indicates alarming air quality levels, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 421 in Delhi. The scheme will be enforced from November 13 to 20, marking its fourth implementation in the last seven years to combat the annual spike in air pollution. Key Highlights Understanding the Odd-Even Scheme: The odd-even scheme restricts vehicle usage based on…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/11/2023 Don’t ignore the threat of antimicrobial resistance (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Indian Express During India’s G20 presidency, the Delhi Declaration was established, aiming to strengthen the global health architecture. It focused on building resilient, equitable, sustainable, and inclusive health systems, implementing the One Health approach, enhancing pandemic preparedness, and strengthening infectious disease surveillance systems.   Key Highlights Prioritizing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) An essential part of the agreement was the commitment to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). This involved various strategies, including research and development (R&D), infection prevention and control, and antimicrobial stewardship efforts within…