Current Affairs 19 September 2023
CONTENTS Virtual Summit: “Voice of the Global South” – Gathering Input for Regional Priorities Context: In 2023, the Prime Minister of India hosted a virtual summit titled “Voice of the Global South,” which gathered around 125 countries. The summit aimed to gather input and perspectives from countries in the Global South to identify regional priorities. […]
Current Affairs 16 September 2023
CONTENTS Discontinuation of Incremental Cash Reserve Ratio (I-CRR) by RBI Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revealed its plan to gradually eliminate the Incremental Cash Reserve Ratio (I-CRR), releasing the amount held by banks under this reserve requirement in stages. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: RBI’s Phased Implementation of […]
Current Affairs 15 September 2023
CONTENTS 75th Anniversary of Operation Polo Context: India celebrated the 75thanniversary of Operation Polo on September 13, 2023. On this day in 1948, Indian Army launched military action to integrate the princely state of Hyderabad. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Background of Operation Polo Reasons for Launching Operation Polo Operation Polo on […]
Current Affairs 14 September 2023
CONTENTS Global Stocktake Report Context: Ahead of the just concluded G-20 summit, that saw several world leaders converge in New Delhi, the United Nations climate secretariat made public a ‘synthesis report’ on the results of three meetings held so far to discuss progress achieved by countries in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement of […]
Current Affairs 13 September 2023
CONTENTS Nataraja Sculpture Context: Recently, The G20 Leaders’ Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, featured a stunning 27-foot Nataraja sculpture, the world’s tallest representation of Lord Shiva in his dancing form. Relevance GS I: Indian Art Forms Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Nataraja Statue in Bharat Mandapam: The Lost Wax Method: The lost wax method, also known as […]
Current Affairs 12 September 2023
CONTENTS India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council Meeting Context: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and PM Modi co-chaired the first summit-level meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC). The Saudi Crown Prince is on a daylong State Visit to India post the G20 Summit. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions […]
Current Affairs 11 September 2023
CONTENTS: G20 Summit Concludes Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded the G20 Summit in New Delhi on Sunday by handing over a ceremonial gavel to Brazil, which will assume the presidency of the bloc. Relevance: GS Paper – 2- Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Dimensions of the article: About G20: The […]
Current Affairs 09 September 2023
CONTENTS Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2023 Context: Recently, the awards for Swachh Vayu Survekshan (Clean Air Survey) 2023 were announced. The survey was conducted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2023 Assessment Criteria The evaluation of cities in SVS 2023 is based on eight key parameters: Performance […]
Current Affairs 08 September 2023
CONTENTS Heat Index Context: Earlier in August, Iran recorded a scorching heat index of 70 degrees Celsius (°C) in the coastal part of the country, a metric at which survival of life is unfathomable, if not impossible. The country had also declared public holidays on August 2 and 3 on account of “unprecedented heat,” Reuters reported. Relevance: […]
Current Affairs 07 September 2023
CONTENTS Measuring Unemployment in India Context: According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), India’s unemployment rate was 6.1% in 2017 (the highest ever recorded) and the PLFS of 2021-22 showed unemployment reducing to 4.1%. The article highlights the difficulties of measuring unemployment in India, which reduced between 2017-2022, but still higher than some developed economies […]