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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18/10/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18/10/2023 SC declines to legalise same-sex marriage (General Studies- Paper II) Source : TH In a recent ruling by a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, it was held that only the legislature has the authority to recognize or regulate queer marriages. The judges on the Bench did not reach a consensus on providing legally recognized “civil union” status for long-standing relationships between queer couples. Key Highlights The Bench’s Key Findings: The Constitution Bench concluded that the recognition and regulation of queer marriages should be the exclusive domain of the legislature. They argued that there is no…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/10/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/10/2023 How India can minimize climate risk in agriculture? (General Studies- Paper I and III) Source : The Indian Express World Food Day commemorates the founding of the FAO in 1945, with a mission to ensure global food and nutrition security. Despite sufficient food production globally, access to food remains uneven across nations. This year’s World Food Day theme is “Water is Life. Water is Food,” prompting a review of India’s progress in food security and water resource management. Key Highlights Food Security Progress in India: India has made significant strides in food security. Between 2020-21 and 2022-23,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/10/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/10/2023 Centre seeks inclusion of traditional medicine on WHO’s list (General Studies- Paper II) Source : TH  The Indian government has initiated efforts to include Ayurveda and related traditional medicine systems in the 11th revision of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Classification of Diseases (ICD) as part of a supplementary chapter on traditional medicine conditions. This move aims to establish standardized terminology for traditional medicine and integrate it into the global healthcare framework. Key Highlights Global Standardization: The inclusion of Ayurveda and related systems in the ICD aims to provide a common, standardized language for traditional…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/10/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/10/2023 Government mulls partnerships to make semiconductor chips (General Studies- Paper III) Source : TH Six working groups assembled to contemplate the Indian government’s artificial intelligence (AI) roadmap have submitted the first edition of their report. The Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, revealed some of the recommendations from the report. Key Highlights Public-Private Partnerships for Semiconductors and GPU Clusters: The report emphasizes the need for public-private partnerships (PPP) in producing semiconductors for AI applications. Additionally, the PPP model will be utilized to create “GPU clusters,” which are essential for resource-intensive graphics processors…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/10/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/10/2023 India ranks 111 out of 125 countries in Global Hunger Index (General Studies- Paper II) Source : TH India is ranked 111 out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) for 2023. The country’s progress in addressing hunger has nearly halted since 2015.   Key Highlights India’s GHI score is 28.7 on a 100-point scale, categorizing its severity of hunger as “serious.” This score is calculated based on four indicators, including undernourishment, child stunting, child wasting, and child mortality. While India made significant improvements between 2000 and 2015, it has advanced on the GHI…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/10/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/10/2023 ‘Operation Ajay’ set to evacuate Indian nationals from Israel (General Studies- Paper II and III) Source : TH India is initiating a major operation, named Operation Ajay, to evacuate its citizens from conflict-hit Israel. This marks the second such evacuation in 2023, following Operation Kaveri for Sudan in April-May. Key Highlights Operation Ajay Announced by External Affairs Minister India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, announced the launch of Operation Ajay. Special chartered flights and arrangements are being made to facilitate the return of Indian citizens from Israel. Emphasis on ensuring the safety and well-being of Indian…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/10/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/10/2023 Kerala set to send 46 lakh women back to school (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Indian Express Over the next two months, more than 2,000 schools in Kerala are opening their doors on weekends for 46 lakh women enrolled in the Kudumbashree poverty alleviation mission. The “back to school” program aims to reorient the mission towards enhancing household income and empowering women.   Key Highlights Kudumbashree’s Progress and New Focus: Kerala Local Self-Government Department Minister M B Rajesh launched the program in Thrithala on October 1, emphasizing Kudumbashree’s significant progress in empowering women over…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/10/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/10/2023 ISRO to begin unmanned flight tests for Gaganyaan (General Studies- Paper III) Source : TH The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for unmanned flight tests as part of its Gaganyaan mission, which aims to send astronauts to space. Specifically, ISRO is preparing for the Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1), a critical component of the mission.   Key Highlights Crew Escape System and Crew Module The TV-D1 mission focuses on testing the Crew Escape System (CES), which is crucial for the safety of astronauts. The Crew Module (CM), where astronauts are housed during…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/10/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/10/2023 Aligning higher education with the United Nations SDGs (General Studies- Paper II, Page 6, the Hindu) The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) comprise 17 goals with 169 targets to be achieved by 2030, aiming to address poverty, socio-economic issues, and environmental challenges globally. The SDGs Report 2023 highlights slow progress due to the lingering effects of COVID-19, climate crisis impacts, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and a weak global economy. Least Developed Countries are experiencing the most significant setbacks. India, while managing global crises relatively well, has faced challenges in achieving SDGs. Key Highlights India’s Commitment through…