Daily Current Affairs

INSURING THE FUTURE  TOPIC: (GS3) SOCIAL ISSUES – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has instructed insurance companies to extend health insurance coverage to a wider demographic, including senior citizens above 65 years old.  Currently, seniors are unable to obtain new health insurance policies for themselves.  Demographic Trends  India's

REALITY OF SWACHH BHARAT MISSION TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) is a flagship initiative of the Indian government aimed at improving sanitation and waste management across the country. EPI and Link to SBM: The Environment Performance Index (EPI) ranks countries based on their environmental performance, including

SUPREME COURT REGISTRY REFUSES TO RECEIVE PETITION TO ABOLISH COLLEGIUM SYSTEM & REVIVE NJAC TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE –SOURCE: LIVELAW.in The Supreme Court refuses to accept a petition aiming to end the Collegium system of judicial appointments and revive the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC). The Supreme Court's validated the Collegium system and dismissed

INDIA’S CHINESE IMPORT BILL UP 2.3 TIMES IN 15 YEARS  TOPIC: (GS2) INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS– SOURCE: THE HINDU  India's imports from China surged to over $101 billion in 2023-24 from around $70 billion in 2018-19. China’s share of India's industrial goods imports increased from 21% to 30% over 15 years.  Report by the Global Trade Research

MAKE EPI AN ‘ESSENTIAL PROGRAMME ON IMMUNISATION’  TOPIC: (GS3) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) was launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1974, with the aim to expand immunization benefits globally. India initiated its EPI in 1978, later renamed as the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) in

THE SERVICES STORY  TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The Goldman Sachs report emphasizes India's outpacing of the global average in services exports, underscoring the nation's burgeoning success in the global services sector.  Services Export Growth  Professional consulting experienced fastest growth.  Travel services showed slowest growth.  Financial services poised to grow with initiatives like

RECOGNISE ‘THIS LEAVE’ AS A WOMAN’S RIGHT  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU  Legislative efforts for menstrual leave in India have seen advocacy through Private Member Bills, with varying provisions aimed at recognizing menstruation as a natural process and promoting gender equality.  About Menstrual Leave:  Menstrual leave refers to the provision of

THIS IS THE YEAR TO GET THE SDG GOALS BACK ON TRACK  TOPIC: (GS3) ENVIRONMENT – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), established in 2015, aim to tackle global challenges by 2030. Despite initial progress, recent reports suggest significant obstacles remain, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Urgent action is needed, focusing

MAHARASHTRA GEARS UP FOR TIGER TRANSLOCATION TO SAHYADRI RESERVE IN BID TO REVIVE NUMBERS  TOPIC: (GS3) ENVIRONMENT – SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS  Maharashtra plans to translocate tigers from Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) to Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) to revive the tiger population in the Northern Western Ghats forests.  Reason for Translocation:  Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) currently

TIME TO TALK  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The Mullaperiyar dam, situated in Kerala but under the ownership and operation of Tamil Nadu, stands as a focal point of ongoing disputes between the two states. Despite repeated interventions by the courts, concerns regarding dam safety and maintenance remain unresolved.  Tamil Nadu

THE KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK CONTROVERSY TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY – SOURCE: THE HINDU On April 24, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) barred Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB) from onboarding new customers online and issuing fresh credit cards due to deficiencies in its IT systems. Reasons for Restrictions: RBI identified serious deficiencies in KMB's IT inventory,

TURMOIL AND TEST  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU  Haryana faces political instability as three independent MLAs withdraw support from the ruling BJP.  Former coalition partner, the JJP, extends support to Congress, challenging BJP's majority.  Assembly Composition:  90-member State Assembly, currently with 88 members.  BJP-led government holds 43 seats, falling short of