Category: current affairs

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/12/2024

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/12/2024 Carcasses of Olive Ridley turtles continue to wash ashore in Vizag / विजाग में ओलिव रिडले कछुओं के शव लगातार किनारे पर आ रहे हैं Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu Carcasses of Olive Ridley turtles are washing ashore along the Visakhapatnam coast, likely due to marine pollution and trawling activities during the breeding season. The turtles come close to shore to lay eggs, making them vulnerable to accidental capture by fishing vessels. The Andhra Pradesh Forest Department has set up hatcheries to aid conservation efforts. Despite education initiatives, the issue persists, highlighting the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/12/2024

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/12/2024 The knotty promise of Section 69 / धारा 69 का पेचीदा वादा Syllabus : GS 2 : Indian Polity Source : The Hindu The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) introduces Section 69, criminalizing sexual intercourse through “deceitful means,” including false promises of marriage. This law addresses gaps in earlier provisions but raises concerns about gender bias, evidence collection, and its impact on consensual relationships. Legal experts and courts offer differing views, igniting debates on privacy and autonomy. Background and Allegations A case was filed under Section 69 of the BNS by a 25-year-old woman from Jharkhand against…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/12/2024

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/12/2024 Retail inflation moderates to 5.5% in November after new high in October /अक्टूबर में नए उच्च स्तर पर पहुंचने के बाद नवंबर में खुदरा मुद्रास्फीति 5.5% पर आ गई Syllabus : GS 3 : Indian Economy Source : The Hindu India’s consumer price inflation has moderated slightly, dropping from a 14-month high of 6.2% in October to 5.5% in November 2024. This decline is largely attributed to a reduction in food price inflation, although food inflation remains elevated. The news also highlights the growing economic pressures, particularly on rural consumers, and the ongoing discussions about monetary…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/12/2024

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/12/2024 Indian scientists develop novel gene therapy for haemophilia /भारतीय वैज्ञानिकों ने हीमोफीलिया के लिए नई जीन थेरेपी विकसित की Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu Scientists in India have achieved a breakthrough in treating severe hemophilia A with gene therapy. This success offers hope for a one-time, potentially more affordable solution to this rare genetic bleeding disorder. The new approach could significantly improve the lives of thousands of patients in India and globally. Analysis of the news: Gene therapy trial in India successfully treats severe hemophilia A, a bleeding disorder. Five patients treated in…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/12/2024

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/12/2024 Frigate INS Tushil commissioned into the Indian Navy in Russia’s Kaliningrad /रूस के कलिनिनग्राद में भारतीय नौसेना में फ्रिगेट आईएनएस तुशील को शामिल किया गया Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu India and Russia are enhancing their cooperation in defense technology, including AI, cybersecurity, and space exploration, with the commissioning of INS Tushil, an advanced frigate. The ship highlights growing collaboration in naval defense and India’s progress in technological innovation. INS Tushil – Overview: Type: INS Tushil is an upgraded warship of the Krivak III class. Construction: Built in Russia, with growing “Made in…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/12/2024

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/12/2024 Militants in Syria capture Damascus as Assad flees /सीरिया में आतंकवादियों ने दमिश्क पर कब्जा कर लिया, जबकि असद भाग गया Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militants seized Damascus, toppling President Bashar al-Assad’s 13-year rule and marking a turning point in Syria’s prolonged civil war. This shift diminishes Russian and Iranian influence while raising concerns about HTS’s Islamist governance. Analysis of the news: Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militants seized control of Damascus, ending President Bashar al-Assad’s 13-year rule in Syria after a prolonged civil war. President Assad reportedly fled…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/12/2024

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/12/2024 Amid high inflation, RBI keeps repo rate at 6.5% /उच्च मुद्रास्फीति के बीच, RBI ने रेपो दर को 6.5% पर रखा Syllabus : GS 3 : Indian Economy Source : The Hindu Recently the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) maintained the repo rate at 6.50% for the 11th consecutive review, reflecting a cautious stance amid slowing growth and elevated inflation. Policy Repo Rate The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.50% for the 11th consecutive bi-monthly review. Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) The RBI reduced…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/12/2024

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/12/2024 Winged visitors /पंख वाले आगंतुक Syllabus : Prelims Facts Source : The Hindu Pulicat Lake near Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, has become a vibrant hub for flamingos and other migratory birds with the onset of the northeast monsoon. The brimming lake highlights its ecological significance as a key wintering site for avian species. About Greater Flamingo: Physical Characteristics: Tall wading birds with pinkish plumage, long necks, and legs. The color comes from their diet of algae and crustaceans. Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN), but face threats like habitat loss and pollution. Species Diversity: Six recognized species, with…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/12/2024

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/12/2024 India backs UN resolution calling on Israel to leave Palestine /भारत ने इजरायल से फिलिस्तीन छोड़ने के आह्वान वाले संयुक्त राष्ट्र के प्रस्ताव का समर्थन किया Syllabus : Prelims Facts Source : The Hindu India supported a UN General Assembly resolution urging Israel’s withdrawal from Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, and reaffirmed the two-state solution. It also backed Israel’s withdrawal from the occupied Syrian Golan Heights. Analysis of the news: India voted in favor of the UN General Assembly resolution for Israel’s withdrawal from Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem. The…