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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/12/2023

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/12/2023Broadcast regulation 3.0, commissions and omissionsUnderstanding simultaneous electionsLoss and Damage Fund cleared on Day One of COP-28 summitIndia set to launch its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite: ISROAir pollution causes over 2 million deaths annually in IndiaCURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/12/2023 Broadcast regulation 3.0, commissions and omissions (General Studies- Paper II) Source : TH The recent Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, released in November by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), marks the latest effort in a series of endeavors to regulate broadcasting comprehensively. Previous attempts include the Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill in 2007 and the Broadcasting Bill…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/11/2023

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/11/2023Journey of a vote — how EVMs, postal ballots make their way to voters and backNASA to train an Indian astronaut for ISS missionUPI and managing the surge in digital fraudCentre and Manipur signs peace agreement with UNLFMajor oil and gas firms have pledged to go carbon neutral by 2050Understanding rat-hole miningUnemployment rate in urban areas has come down: surveySri Lanka reaches agreement with India, Paris Club on debt treatmentCURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/11/2023 Journey of a vote — how EVMs, postal ballots make their way to voters and back (General Studies- Paper I) Source : The…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/11/2023

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/11/2023Irish author Paul Lynch’s ‘Prophet Song’ wins Booker Prize 2023How Indian agriculture has grown with limited ‘factors of production’?The challenge of maritime security in the Global SouthWhy are the Marathas mobilising now?The need to disclose political donationsWhat is RBI’s latest move to increase risk weight for lending about?CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/11/2023 Irish author Paul Lynch’s ‘Prophet Song’ wins Booker Prize 2023 (General Studies- Paper I) Source : The Indian Express Irish author Paul Lynch clinched the prestigious Booker Prize in 2023 for his novel “Prophet Song.” The book triumphed over the debut novel “Western Lane” by…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/11/2023

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/11/2023Favourable Fiscal Trends in First HalfChina pneumonia outbreakOver Rs 93,240 crore of stressed unsecured loans in bank portfoliosEC stops Telangana farmer aid schemeIt’s time to revamp the structure of the Supreme CourtCan dollarisation save an economy?SC rejects undertrial’s plea to use its powers to club 30 FIRsAs deaths due to work-related factors increase, ILO report calls for countries to strengthen safety netCURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/11/2023 Favourable Fiscal Trends in First Half (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Indian Express The Union government’s fiscal performance in the initial half of the year demonstrates positive trends, with…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27/11/2023

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27/11/2023Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) to be called ‘AyushmanArogyaMandir’Fleet electrification to tackle urban pollutionMoulding the Himalayas needs cautionWhy has Binance been fined by the U.S.?Bill bars courts from inquiring into ‘privileged communication’ between Ministers, PresidentWhy is Bihar demanding the Special Category Status?How DAOs are shaping the future of the digital world?CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27/11/2023 Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) to be called ‘AyushmanArogyaMandir’ (General Studies- Paper II) Source : TH The Union Government has decided to rename the existing Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) to ‘AyushmanArogyaMandir’ with the tagline ‘ArogyamParmamDhanam.’…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/11/2023

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/11/2023Need for climate-smart agriculture in IndiaCentre exempts CERT-In from ambit of RTI ActClosely monitoring outbreak of avian influenza cases: govt.Generic drugs for 4rare diseases made available in IndiaFalling recovery rates and increase in resolution time dent IBC’s success, says CRISILFor sickle-cell anaemia, a new cureWhy a NASA spacecraft fired a laser at Earth?CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/11/2023 Need for climate-smart agriculture in India (General Studies- Paper I and III) Source : TH Climate change and food insecurity emerge as the two most critical challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. The consequences of climate change, such as…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/11/2023

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/11/2023Governor holds no veto power over BillsMGNREGS audit crosses 50% local bodies in just six StatesJustice Fathima Beevi, the first woman judge in Supreme Court is no moreL&T Finance signs financing pact with ADB for 5 millionWhy India needs to pay closer attention to FDI trends?What is the new Investor Risk Reduction Access platform?How farm fires are counted?CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/11/2023 Governor holds no veto power over Bills (General Studies- Paper II) Source :TH The Supreme Court has provided a significant ruling on the power of a Governor to withhold assent to Bills forwarded by a…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/11/2023

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/11/2023Rare metal found in Sutlej sandsListen to the people, not the numbersGlimmer of hope: on the Israel-Hamas dealReporting animal cruelty makes children saferA dilemma over tribal land rights in OdishaGhol Fish: Gujarat state fishCURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/11/2023 Rare metal found in Sutlej sands (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Indian Express Tantalum, a rare metal with the atomic number 73, was discovered by Swedish chemist Anders GustafEkenberg in 1802 in minerals obtained from Ytterby, Sweden. Key Highlights Properties of Tantalum: Tantalum is grey, heavy, and very hard, possessing high corrosion resistance. When exposed to air,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/11/2023

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/11/2023Israel declares Lashkar-e-Taiba as terror organizationAlarming countdownParochial lawRecognising the impact of climate change on healthWhat the OECD report says of climate finance ahead of COP 28?India, Japan converge in Southeast AsiaCURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/11/2023 Israel declares Lashkar-e-Taiba as terror organization (General Studies- Paper II and III) Source : TH Israel has officially declared the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as a terrorist organization, ahead of the 15th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. The move is aligned with Israel’s commitment to supporting the global war on terror. Key Highlights Israeli Declaration: Despite not receiving a request…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/11/2023

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/11/2023Steering road safety in India back onto the right laneThe role of the Governor in legislatureThe Bangladesh garment workers unrest How free cancer care alone won’t help the fight against cancer in IndiaChina keen on extending China-Myanmar Economic Corridor to Sri LankaEnergy burstin distantgalaxydisturbed ionosphereCURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/11/2023 Steering road safety in India back onto the right lane (General Studies- Paper II) Source : TH India’s extensive road network, integral to its modernization and economic progress, presents both opportunities and challenges. Despite being a crucial element of connectivity and growth, the country grapples with a severe…