Current Affairs 18 April 2023
CONTENTS Extra-Judicial Killings Context: Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has expressed its views on Extra-Judicial Killings (EJK) in India, after an Encounter in Uttar Pradesh, stating that the right to life as a Fundamental Right enshrined in the Constitution and EJKs are a violation of this right. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Extra Judicial Killing? Constitutional Provisions […]
Current Affairs 17 April 2023
CONTENTS Conflict Between Israel and Syria Context: Recently, Israel has fired retaliatory rockets after three rockets had been launched towards Israel from Syria. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Recent Conflict in Israel and its Neighboring Countries: Timeline of Conflict between Israel and Syria: India’s Position in the Syrian-Israeli Conflict: Implications of Conflict […]
Current Affairs 15 April 2023
Contents: Need for Genome Sequencing Surveillance Context: Amid rising cases of coronavirus in West Bengal, the state Covid advisory board on Friday stressed the need for stepping up genome sequencing surveillance to keep tabs on the situation. Relevance: GS paper: 3 Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Dimensions of […]
Current Affairs 14 April 2023
CONTENTS Rules For Recognition As A National Party Context: Ahead of the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) received a shot in the arm from the Election Commission of India, as the poll body accorded it the status of a national party. Meanwhile, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), the Communist Party of India (CPI), […]
Current Affairs 13 April 2023
CONTENTS China Taiwan Conflict Context: China has announced that it is prepared to fight against any attempt to achieve Taiwan’s independence or any foreign interference. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Details: What is the Taiwan issue? The Point of Contention: The situation between China and Taiwan Background: Current Situation: Conclusion: Why […]
Current Affairs 12 April 2023
CONTENTS LIGO-India Project Context: Recently, the government approved the construction of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) project after seven years of in-principle approval. It will be built by the Department of Atomic Energy and the Department of Science and Technology with the U.S. National Science Foundation and several national and international research institutions. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology […]
Current Affairs 11 April 2023
CONTENTS Indian Space Policy 2023 Context: The Indian Space Policy 2023 was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security. The policy seeks to institutionalise private sector participation in the space sector, with ISRO focusing on research and development of advanced space technologies. Relevance: GS III: Space Dimensions of the Article: Major Provisions of Indian Space Policy 2023 The Indian Space Policy 2023 […]
Current Affairs 10 April 2023
CONTENTS India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue Context: Recently, the 7th India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue was co-chaired by Defence Secretary of India and the Vice Minister of Defense for International Affairs of Japan in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the 7th Dialogue India’s Relations with Japan Defence Cooperation: Common Groupings: Investment and […]
Current Affairs 08 April 2023
CONTENTS National Curriculum Framework 2023 Draft Context: Recently, the Ministry of Education released the pre-draft of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for school education for public feedback on the recommendations which will be finalised after further rounds of discussions involving the national steering committee led by former ISRO chairperson K Kasturirangan that developed it. Relevance: […]
Current Affairs 07 April 2023
CONTENTS Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Context: The Union Home Ministry recommended an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the alleged violation of FCRA provisions by Oxfam India, one of the largest NGOs working on food, shelter and education of vulnerable groups. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Policies & Interventions, Non-Governmental […]