Current Affairs 18 March 2023
Contents: Endless delay on the conduct of Governors Context: The Supreme Court of India is all set to hear a petition from the Telangana government, seeking a direction to the Governor, Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, to grant assent to Bills passed by the State Assembly. Relevance: GS Paper 2: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and […]
Current Affairs 17 March 2023
CONTENTS McMahon Line Context: A recent bipartisan Senate resolution in the United States recognizes the McMahon Line as the international boundary between China and Arunachal Pradesh. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About McMahon Line: History India’s stand on McMahon Line Current status on the McMahon Line What is LAC? The Line […]
Current Affairs 16 March 2023
CONTENTS Reservation for women in politics Context: A day before her appearance in front of the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi liquor policy case, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader launched a six-hour hunger strike on March 10 seeking early passage of the long-pending Women’s Reservation Bill. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: […]
Current Affairs 15 March 2023
CONTENTS Landfills Catching Fire Context: The Kochi landfill site around Brahmapuram that caught fire earlier this month is a stark reminder that Indian cities need to be prepared for more such incidents as summer approaches. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What are Landfills? How do landfills catch fire? Managing Landfill […]
Current Affairs 14 March 2023
CONTENTS SIPRI Report on Arms Context: India remained the world’s largest arms importer for the five-year period between 2018 and 2022 even though its arms imports dropped by 11% between 2013-2017 and 2018-2022, according to the Swedish think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: SIPRI’ […]
Current Affairs 13 March 2023
CONTENTS Landslide Atlas of India Context: In 2022, heavy rain, floods and landslides claimed 835 lives in the country, according to the Statement of Climate of India 2022 released by the India Meteorological Department. With a steady rise in the number of extreme weather events, especially heavy rainfall capable of triggering landslides and floods, the […]
Current Affairs 11 March 2023
CONTENTS Deputy Speaker Context: Constitutional experts and opposition parties have termed the ‘non-election for the post of deputy speaker’ as unprecedented and unconstitutional. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What does the Constitution say about the Deputy Speaker? Election of Deputy Speaker Tenure of Deputy Speaker What is the historical context […]
Current Affairs 10 March 2023
CONTENTS India-Australia relationship Context: After a visit to the cricket stadium in Ahmedabad with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tweeted about the fierce but friendly sporting rivalry between the two nations. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: India-Australia Bilateral Relationship: A Historical Perspective The India-Australia bilateral relationship has […]
Current Affairs 09 March 2023
CONTENTS Money Laundering laws will now cover Cryptocurrency Trade Context: The government has imposed the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 on cryptocurrencies or virtual assets as it looks to tighten oversight of digital assets. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What are cryptocurrencies? How are they different from actual currency? How do […]
Current Affairs 07 March 2023
CONTENTS Multilateral Reforms As a Priority in the G-20 Context: India, as the G-20 president in December 2022, aims to prioritize inclusive, ambitious, action-oriented, and decisive global consensus on critical development and security issues. Multilateral reform is one of the top priorities, with the T20 Task Force on ‘Towards Reformed Multilateralism’ (TF7) developing a roadmap […]