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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/08/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/08/2023 The cost of meals rose by 65% in five years, wages by just 37% (General Studies- Paper II) Source : TH Cost of homecooked vegetarian thali in Mumbai increased by 65% in the last five years. Average wage of casual laborer in urban Maharashtra increased by 37% in the same period. Average salary of salaried worker increased by 28% in urban Maharashtra. Disparity between wage/salary increases and food cost has made essential food items unaffordable. Key Highlights Impact on Food Affordability: Essential food items becoming more expensive due to wage growth lagging behind cost increase. Fixed…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/08/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/08/2023 Himalayan blunders that are ravaging the Himalayas (General Studies- Paper III) Source : TH The breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas once inspired an ancient Sanskrit poet, but today, the region faces environmental degradation due to flawed development practices. Frequent tragedies such as infrastructure damage and natural disasters in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh highlight the negative consequences of unchecked development in eco-fragile areas. Key Highlights ChardhamMahamargVikasPariyojna In 2016, a massive 900 km road-widening project known as the ChardhamMahamargVikasPariyojna was launched in Uttarakhand. This project resulted in the loss of numerous trees, forest land, human and animal lives,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/08/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/08/2023 Chandrayaan-3’s landing spot on Moon to be known as Shiv Shakti point (General Studies- Paper I) Source : TH Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the renaming of points associated with Chandrayaan-3 and Chandrayaan-2 missions during his address to ISRO scientists. The point where the Chandrayaan-3 Moon lander touched down will be known as “Shiv Shakti,” symbolizing resolution for humanity’s welfare and strength. The area where Chandrayaan-2 left its footprints on the Moon will be called “Tiranga,” representing inspiration and the idea that failure is not the end. August 23, the date of Chandrayaan-3’s historic soft-landing on…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26/08/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26/08/2023 The Indian Conundrum: India’s Economic Growth, Youth Unemployment, and Infrastructure Development (General Studies- Paper II and III) Source : The Indian Express India’s robust economic growth has captured international attention, yet the concurrent high rates of youth unemployment have raised concerns. This paradox is not a result of automation or AI, but rather a consequence of skewed development policies that hinder job creation for the millions joining the workforce annually. With over half of its population under 25 and more than two-thirds under 35, India possesses a youthful demographic advantage. However, to fully leverage this asset,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/08/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/08/2023 India and the Northern Sea Route (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Hindu The Arctic is home to significant unexplored hydrocarbon reserves, including oil, gas, coal, zinc, and silver. These reserves are estimated to comprise over 40% of the world’s total, making the region economically significant. However, the Arctic region, situated above the Arctic Circle and encompassing the Arctic Ocean, is experiencing unprecedented climate changes. This could impact India in terms of economic security, water security, and sustainability. Key Highlights India’s Arctic Engagement Timeline: Svalbard Treaty (1920): India’s engagement with the Arctic traces back to…

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,…