Current Affairs

Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002 and arrest of Chief Minister in India
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Source – The Hindu and PIB. General Studies Paper 2 – Polity and Governance Why in the News?   Recently, on March 22, 2024, a Delhi court sent Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to the custody of India’s central agency Enforcement Directorate (ED) till March 28,…

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ASI to delist 18 protected monuments
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This article covers ‘Daily Current Affairs’ and the topic details of ”ASI to delist 18 protected monumentsMains practice questions”. This topic is relevant in the “History” section of the UPSC CSE exam.   Why in the News? The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has chosen…

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Relevance of the United Nations Security Council in the current geopolitical context
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UN Security Council calls for cease – fire in Gaza  Source – The Hindu and PIB   General Studies – International Relations, International Organizations, United Nations, UN Security Council Importance and powers, Need for change in United Nations Security Council   Why in the News…

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Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 gets approved by the Parliament
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This article covers ‘Daily Current Affairs’ and the topic details of ”Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 gets approved by the Parliament”. This topic is relevant in the “Polity and Governance” section of the UPSC CSE exam.   Why in the News? The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023,…

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Powers of the Governor : Challenges and various reform proposals related to the powers given by the Constitution
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Source – The Hindu and PIB.   General Studies – Politics and Governance of India, Supreme Court, Money Bill, President, Governor, Article 200, Article 201, Article 361, Poonchi Commission, Venkatachaliah Commission, Article 31 A, Directive Principles of State Policy, decisions taken by various committees Powers…

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Government Bonds
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This article covers ‘Daily Current Affairs’ and the topic details of ”Government Bonds”. This topic is relevant in the “Economy” section of the UPSC CSE exam.   Why in the News? State governments recently raised a record Rs 50,206 crore through State Development Loan (SDL)…

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Water Conservation : Management and Promotion
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Source – The Hindu and PIB.   General Studies: – Indian Geography, Environment and Ecology, Environmental Protection, Intensive Afforestation, Climate Change, Changing Pattern of Rainfall and Weather Related Events, World Water Day 2024, Rain Water Conservation, Water Management and Promotion, Sustainable Development, Catch the Rain….

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Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024
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This article covers ‘Daily Current Affairs’ and the topic details of ”Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024″. This topic is relevant in the “Environment” section of the UPSC CSE exam.   Why in the News?  The Environment Ministry has recently presented the Plastic Waste Management…

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Ethical implications of Judges accepting Official position after retirement
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Source – The Hindu and PIB.   General Studies – Indian Polity and Governance, Article 217 of the Indian Constitution, Judicial propriety, judicial impartiality and integrity of the judiciary, Collegium system, Evolution of the collegium system and its criticism, Official resignation of the Chief Justice…

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Profits and poverty: The economics of forced labour
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This article covers ‘Daily Current Affairs’ and the topic details of ”Profits and poverty: The economics of forced labour”. This topic is relevant in the “Economy” section of the UPSC CSE exam.   Why in the News?  A recent report titled ‘Profits and poverty: The…

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