Current Affairs 31 August 2024
Contents: DGTR recommends imposition of anti-dumping duty on aluminium foils Context: The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) recently recommended the imposition of an anti-dumping duty on aluminium foils imported from China. It found that Chinese imports had captured 30 per cent of the Indian market despite sufficient domestic capacity. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (International […]
Current Affairs 30 August 2024
CONTENTS Strategic Defense Agreements Between India and the U.S. Context: India and the United States have recently solidified their defense cooperation by signing two significant agreements. The first is a non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA), and the second is a Memorandum of Agreement for the Assignment of Liaison Officers. These pacts aim to enhance […]
Current Affairs 29 August 2024
CONTENTS Judicial Intervention on Regulatory Practices in Traditional Medicine Context: The Supreme Court of India has imposed a stay on a recent notification from the Ministry of AYUSH that omitted Rule 170 from the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. This rule grants the authority to address and take legal action against misleading or inappropriate advertisements […]
Current Affairs 28 August 2024
CONTENTS Unified Pension Scheme Context: The Union Cabinet has sanctioned the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), designed to ensure a guaranteed pension for government employees post-retirement. Scheduled to commence on April 1, 2025, this scheme will replace the existing National Pension System (NPS) for central government employees. Additionally, state governments will be given the choice to […]
Current Affairs 27 August 2024
Contents Unified Lending Interface Context: The Reserve bank of India to launch Unified Lending Interface platform that will benefir borrowers. Relevance: GS3-Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About Unified Lending Interface: About UPI: Positive Impacts of UPI: Negative Impacts of UPI: -Source: The Indian Express Pragyan rover finds evidence of magma ocean on moon […]
Current Affairs 26 August 2024
Contents: India’s first civilian space tourist returns Context: India’s first civilian space tourist Gopichand Thotakura returned to the country. Relevance: GS III: Space Dimensions of the Article: Space Tourism Definition: Market Growth: Types of Space Tourism: Challenges: -Source: The Hindu, The Indian Express Low Adoption rate of children with special needs Context: Despite the […]
Current Affairs 24 August 2024
CONTENTS Passive Euthanasia Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India denied a petition from an elderly couple seeking “passive euthanasia” for their comatose (deeply unconscious) son, who has been bedridden for 11 years following a fall. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is euthanasia, and what is a living will? SC rule in 2018 Changes to […]
Current Affairs 23 August 2024
CONTENTS Strengthening India-Japan Relations Amid Regional Tensions Context: India and Japan recently convened their third 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting in New Delhi, focusing on reinforcing their strategic alliance amidst escalating geopolitical challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. This meeting underscored a mutual commitment to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors, highlighting the critical nature of […]
Current Affairs 22 August 2024
CONTENTS India and Malaysia Elevate Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Context: India and Malaysia have recently advanced their bilateral relations by upgrading to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This significant enhancement in their diplomatic ties occurred during the visit of the Malaysian Prime Minister to India. The discussions held between the leaders of both nations have […]
Current Affairs 21 August 2024
CONTENTS Climate Change Impacts on Panama Canal Operations Context: The Panama Canal, an essential artery for global maritime trade, is currently facing operational challenges due to persistent drought conditions amplified by climate change. The drought has notably decreased water levels in Lake Gatun, which is crucial for the canal’s operation. This reduction in water levels […]