Archives: Current Affair

This will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine after establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1992. During his ongoing visit to Poland, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Monument to the Battle of Monte Cassino today. This visit highlights the enduring connection between […]

Why in news ? The Centre has   recently told the Supreme Court that triple talaq legitimised and institutionalised abandonment of wives, as it defended in the Supreme Court the 2019 law criminalising the practice and urged that the petition challenging it be dismissed. In an affidavit filed in the court in response to petitions challenging […]

Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of Port Shipping and Waterways officially launched the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP). About GTTP: The Green Tug Transition Programme is an initiative aimed at reducing the environmental impact of maritime activities, specifically focusing on the decarbonization of tugboats, which are essential for […]

Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the inaugural session of the third Voice of the Global South Summit (VOGSS), which took place virtually on August 17, 2024. Key points of PM’s address: In his remarks, PM Modi highlighted the challenging global environment marked by war-like situations, climate change, and crises in food and […]

Why in News? India made changes to its rules about exporting electricity to other countries, in August 2024. These changes were made to protect Indian companies from political risk in countries like Bangladesh. What is the Godda Project? Adani Power runs a very large power plant in Godda, Jharkhand, that can produce 1,496 megawatts (MW) […]

Lateral entry refers to the recruitment of professionals from outside the traditional government bureaucracy into senior positions in the Indian civil services. Unlike the usual route through competitive exams like the UPSC Civil Services Examination, lateral entry allows for the direct appointment of specialists and domain experts from the private sector, academia, or public sector […]

 Why in News ?Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has been in the news due to its emergence as a significant health concern in recent times. The mpox or monkeypox outbreak has affected over 115 countries, and is the worst in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries.         What is Mpox? Mpox […]

Why in News ? The Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has recently  delivered a jolt to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah by sanctioning a prosecution over corruption charges in the allotment of plots at Mysuru. The sanction was given under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act of 1988. Key Provisions of Section 17A: Sanction Required for […]

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has recently been elected as Thailand’s new Prime Minister. At 37 years old, she is the youngest person to hold this position and the third member of her family to lead the country, following her father and her aunt, Yingluck Shinawatra. Paetongtarn’s rise to […]

India’s energy demand has been increasing rapidly, driven by several key factors and necessitating a range of solutions to manage this growth sustainably. Factors Contributing to Rising Energy Demand: Economic Growth: Industrialization: India’s economy has been growing steadily, with significant contributions from industrial sectors such as manufacturing, construction, and services. Industrial processes are energy-intensive, leading […]