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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…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/08/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/08/2023 Bill moved to remove CJI from panel to select Election Commissioners (General Studies- Paper II) The Union government introduced a Bill that removes the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the panel selecting the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. Key Highlights The government introduced a Bill in the Rajya Sabha to modify the committee for selecting the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners. The Bill proposes to replace the Chief Justice of India with a Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister in the selection committee. The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha will…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/08/2023

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Number of elephants in Karnataka goes up (General Studies- Paper III, Page 5) Source : TH The elephant population in Karnataka has increased by 346, reaching a total of 6,395 in 2023. This increase makes Karnataka the state with the highest elephant population in the country. Key Highlights The data comes from an interim report on Asian Elephant population and demography estimates released by Minister for Forests. The report coincides with the upcoming World Elephant Day on August 12, aiming to raise awareness about endangered elephant species. The report is a result of a synchronized elephant census conducted from May…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/08/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/08/2023 The Havana Syndrome (General Studies- Paper III) The Central government has recently told the Karnataka High Court that it will look into the matter of the ‘Havana Syndrome’ in India. What is Havana Syndrome? Havana Syndrome refers to a set of unexplained symptoms experienced by United States intelligence and embassy officials in different countries, including Cuba, China, and even India. The syndrome has raised concerns about potential health risks associated with high-frequency microwave transmission and its possible use as a counter-intelligence weapon. Origin and Nature: ‘Havana Syndrome’ originated in Cuba in late 2016, where American embassy…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/08/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/08/2023 Source : The Hindu South Korea’s LK-99 (General Studies- Paper III) South Korean researchers claimed to have discovered a room-temperature superconductor called LK-99. Key Highlights What is a Superconductor? A superconductor is a material that exhibits a remarkable property called superconductivity. Key characteristics of superconductors include: In Image: Graph showing relation between temperature and electrical resistance. The area between 0 and Tc, on X-axis, is known as Superconducting zone. Zero Electrical Resistance: Meissner Effect: In Image: B- Magnetic Field Lines. Critical Temperature (Tc): Critical Magnetic Field (Hc): Room Temperature Superconductors: Possible Applications: Energy Transmission: Electronics: Magnetic…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/08/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/08/2023 Source: The Hindu 508 Amrit Bharat Stations (General Studies- Paper III) Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations across India on August 6. Key Highlights About Amrit Bharat Stations scheme Source: The Hindu Is India’s Sugar surplus leading to a Crisis? (General Studies- Paper III) India became the largest sugar producer in the world in 2021-2022, surpassing Brazil, with a record production of 359 lakh tonnes. Key Highlights: About Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) scheme Delays in payment can attract an interest up to 15% per annum, and…