Current Affairs

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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Importance of Global Happiness Index 2024 in India
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Source – The Hindu and PIB.   General Studies – International Organizations, United Nations, United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, UN Sustainable Development and WHR,India’s place in Global Happiness Index 2024, Index released on the basis of Education, Higher Education, Gender and Ethnic group identity….

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Forest fire in Nilgiris
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This article covers ‘Daily Current Affairs’ and the topic details of ”Forest fire in Nilgiris”. This topic is relevant in the “Environment” section of the UPSC CSE exam.   Why in the News? Lately, there have been extensive forest fires occurring in the Coonoor forest…

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India – Bhutan Bilateral Multidimensional Relations
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Source – The Hindu and PIB. General Studies – International Relations, India – Bhutan bilateral Multidimensional relations, Regional and Global groupings and agreements affecting India’s interests, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Doklam standoff between India and China, Sustainable Development.   Why in the…

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Pandavula Gutta and Ramgarh Crater designated as Geo-Heritage Sites
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This article covers ‘Daily Current Affairs’ and the topic details of ”Pandavula Gutta and Ramgarh Crater designated as Geo-Heritage Sites”. This topic is relevant in the “History and Culture” section of the UPSC CSE exam.   Why in the News? Pandavula Gutta, an ancient geological…

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Three – Language formula in the context of Endangered Languages
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Source – The Hindu and PIB. General Studies – Indian Politics and Governance System, Mother Tongue, Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, Official Language, Official Language, Kothari Commission and Three-Language Formula, Official Language Resolution 1968 and Three – Languages Formula, National Education Policy 2020.   Why…

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International Narcotics Control Board Report, 2023
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This article covers ‘Daily Current Affairs’ and the topic details of ”International Narcotics Control Board Report, 2023″. This topic is relevant in the “Internal Security” section of the UPSC CSE exam.   Why in the News?    International Narcotics Control Board has released its Annual…

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Election Commission of India – Current Relevance of its Functions and Powers
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Source – The Hindu and PIB.  General Studies – Indian Politics and Governance, Election Commission of India, Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioner, Appointment, Service Conditions and Tenure of Chief Election Commissioner Bill 2023, Ministry of Law and Justice, Selection Committee for Appointment of Election Commissioners,…

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UN Report on Child Mortality
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This article covers ‘Daily Current Affairs’ and the topic details of ”A report by the UN agency on Child Mortality”. This topic is relevant in the “Governance” section of the UPSC CSE exam.   Why in the News?  The United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child…

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Retail Inflation and Consumer Price Index 2024
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Source – The Hindu and PIB.   General Studies – Growth of Indian Economy, Retail Inflation, Consumer Price Index, Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Public Distribution System (PDS), Food Inflation in India, Impact of rising food inflation on farmers and macroeconomic indicators of the country, Consumer…

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