Delhi HC calls out misuse of UAPA
Context: By ruling that “terrorist activity” cannot be broadly defined to include ordinary penal offences, the three Delhi High Court orders granting bail to three student-activists marks a crucial moment. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Policies and Interventions, Issues arising out of the design and implementation of policies, Important Judgements) Dimensions of the Article: […]
Southwest monsoon is early
Context: The monsoon hit the Kerala coast two days behind schedule in 2021, but has already covered two-thirds of the country. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Important Geophysical Phenomenon, Climatology) Dimensions of the Article: How far has the monsoon progressed? Why is it early this year? Is this early onset of Monsoon unusual? Does early onset mean […]
16th June 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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PIB 16th June 2021
ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA Focus: GS II- Constitution Why in news? ECI organised a virtual conference of Chief Electoral Officers. About Election Commission of India: The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering Union and State election processes in India. The body administers elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, […]
16th June Static Quiz 2021 (Polity)
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Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 15 June 2021
Contents SIPRI Year Book 2021 on expanding nuclear arsenal The 47th G7 Summit on Internet curbs and China National AI Portal (INDIAai) NGT notice for rehabilitating displaced Brus SIPRI Year Book 2021 on expanding nuclear arsenal Context: China is in the middle of a significant modernisation and expansion of its nuclear weapon inventory, and India […]
The 47th G7 Summit on Internet curbs and China
Context: Recently, the Indian Prime Minister addressed the 47th G7 Summit 2021 through video conferencing. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Important International Groupings, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Click Here to read more about the G7 group and G7 Summit Click Here to read more about the new G7 recommendation on minimum corporate tax rate Highlights […]
SIPRI Year Book 2021 on expanding nuclear arsenal
Context: China is in the middle of a significant modernisation and expansion of its nuclear weapon inventory, and India and Pakistan also appear to be expanding their nuclear arsenals, according to Swedish think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Year Book 2021. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Treaties and Policies affecting India’s Interests), GS-III: […]
National AI Portal (INDIAai)
Context: The ‘National AI Portal’, celebrated its first anniversary on May 28, 2021, in a virtual event attended by nearly 400 participants and dignitaries. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Significance of Artificial Intelligence: Pros and Cons of AI About the ‘National AI Portal’ What is […]
NGT notice for rehabilitating displaced Brus
Context: The Eastern Zonal Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought response from the Tripura Forest Department and the North Tripura district administration on a public complaint regarding the state government’s move to resettle over 40,000 displaced Brus of western Mizoram in the reserved forest. The NGT asked the state to submit the […]