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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/08/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/08/2023 Why Luna 25 failed? (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Hindu The Luna-25 spacecraft, part of Russia’s lunar exploration mission, crashed into the moon due to engine failure during landing on August 21. The spacecraft was aiming to be the first to touch down on the moon’s South Pole, where scientists believe valuable resources like frozen water and precious elements could exist. Key Highlights The engines of Luna-25 were supposed to shut down after 84 seconds, but they operated for 127 seconds, causing the emergency landing, according to Roscosmos Director General YuryBorisov. The spacecraft’s engines…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/08/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/08/2023 Kashmir drug crisis (General Studies- Paper II and III) Source : The Indian Express Kashmir is facing a severe epidemic of drug addiction, particularly affecting young men, causing havoc in families, straining public health resources, and presenting a security challenge. The largest de-addiction centre in Srinagar received one patient every 12 minutes in the previous year, highlighting the scale of the issue. Key Highlights Heroin is the most consumed drug in Kashmir, with seizures doubling in 2022 compared to 2019. Drug-related arrests increased by 60% in the same period. Combatting drug cartels is crucial, but punitive…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/08/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/08/2023 Tropical Storm Hilary (General Studies- Paper I) Source : The Indian Express Tropical Storm Hilary struck Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula with deadly floodwaters before moving over Southern California. This was the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, causing flash floods, mudslides, high winds, power outages, and the potential for tornadoes. Key Highlights Unusual Hurricane Impact on West Coast The U.S. west coast rarely experiences hurricanes; instead, hurricanes mostly impact the east coast. Hurricane Hilary’s approach toward Southern California and Mexico is exceptional due to its unusual west coast trajectory. Past instances of…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/08/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/08/2023 Crafting safe Generative AI systems (General Studies- Paper III and IV) Source : TH The Generative AI revolution is upon us and will potentially unleash a wave of technical and social change. Key Highlights Positive Aspects of Generative AI: Generative AI, including Large Language Models (LLMs), is predicted to contribute $2.6 trillion-$4.4 trillion annually to the global economy. Projects like the JugalbandiChatbot in rural India showcase the potential positive impact of AI, such as universal translation and improved access to information. The JugalbandiChatbot can serve as a universal translator, accepting local language queries and presenting answers…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/08/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/08/2023 Bihar caste survey- No stay by Supreme Court (General Studies- Paper II and III) Source : TH The Supreme Court declined to halt the uploading of data from the Bihar caste-based survey, rejecting claims that it violated the right to privacy by requiring individuals to disclose their caste. Justice Sanjiv Khanna remarked that the privacy right isn’t affected when asking for caste information since individual data isn’t made public; only cumulative figures are released. Key Highlights Senior advocate C.S. Vaidyanathan, representing NGO Youth for Equality, argued against compelling people to reveal their caste, stating that caste,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18/08/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18/08/2023 Sulina Channel for Ukraine Grain Trade (General Studies- Paper I and II) Source : IE The Danube delta has become an alternative route for Ukraine’s grain exports after Russia withdrew from the Black Sea grain deal. The earlier deal facilitated safe passage for cargo ships carrying grain from Ukrainian Black Sea ports of Odessa, Chornomorsk, and Pivdennyi. Key Highlights The Sulina Channel, a 63 km long distributary of the Danube within Romania’s borders, is a crucial part of this new trade route. Ukraine is a significant grain exporter and heavily relies on agricultural exports for its…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/08/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/08/2023 10,000 electric buses in 169 cities (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Hindu The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme called PM e-bus Sewa with the aim of enhancing urban infrastructure and promoting green mobility initiatives in India. The scheme will add 10,000 electric buses (e-buses) to city bus services across the country. An e-bus is defined as a bus that relies solely on zero-emission electricity for its propulsion and accessory systems. Key Highlights The estimated cost of the PM e-bus Sewa scheme is ₹57,613 crore, with the central government contributing ₹20,000 crore. This support…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/08/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/08/2023 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister seeks transfer of education back to State List (General Studies- Paper II) Source : TH Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin emphasized transferring education back to the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. This move is proposed to eliminate centralized exams like NEET. Education was originally a State subject but was shifted to the Concurrent List during the Emergency by the Indira Gandhi government. About Schedule 7 of the Constitution Schedule 7 of the Indian Constitution is a critical component that delineates the allocation of powers between the Union…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/08/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/08/2023 UNFPA project in Rajasthan for gender sensitivity (General Studies- Paper II, Page 13) Source : TH The UNFPA’s project in Rajasthan promoting gender sensitivity has gained support from experts dedicated to eliminating customs that uphold patriarchy. Key Highlights About United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Nyoma advanced landing ground in eastern Ladakh (General Studies- Paper II and III) Source : TH Expansion work on the Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) at Nyoma in eastern Ladakh has commenced as part of ongoing infrastructure development along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Key Highlights About LAC Government plans law on…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/08/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/08/2023 Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act (General Studies- Paper II) Source : TH On August 11, the Indian government introduced three new bills in the Lok Sabha that propose a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s criminal justice system. The New Bills Reasons for the Overhaul and Parliamentary Process Formation of Criminal Law Reforms Committee Changes to Sedition Law Supreme Court’s Involvement and Orders Details of the New Bills The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill Here are some key highlights from the bill: In essence, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023, aims to modernize and align…
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