10-June-2024-Daily-Current-Affairs

WHAT IS THE AGNIPATH SCHEME AND THE OPPOSITION TO IT?  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS  The Agni path scheme, introduced by the BJP-led government in June

10-June-2024-Editorial

HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE SURVEY (HCES)  The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), undertaken by the National Statistical Office (NSO), offers invaluable insights into the expenditure patterns of households in both rural

10-June-2024-Special-Article

UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN FORUM (UNGSCF)  The inaugural United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum (UNGSCF) recently convened by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Government of Barbados emphasized

11-June-2024-Daily-Current-Affairs

SPECIAL CATEGORY STATUS FOR ANDHRA  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS  The demand for Special Category Status (SCS) for Andhra Pradesh has resurfaced in the political landscape

12-June-2024-Daily-Current-Affairs

IISC DEVELOPS METHOD TO REMOVE HEAVY METAL CONTAMINANTS FROM GROUNDWATER   TOPIC: (GS3) ENVIRONMENT – SOURCE: THE HINDU  Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed an innovative method

12-June-2024-Editorial

PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTIONS  Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) are the foundation of rural governance in India, playing a crucial role in decentralizing power and ensuring local self-governance. They were established to

12-June-2024-Special-Article

SPEAKER OF THE LOK SABHA  The Speaker of the Lok Sabha in India plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the House and maintaining the balance of

13-June-2024-Daily-Current-Affairs

STUDY RANKS INDIA SECOND IN NITROUS OXIDE EMISSIONS  TOPIC: (GS3) ENVIRONMENT – SOURCE: THE HINDU  Recent observations in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, show the Taj Mahal visibly clearer after rain washed

13-June-2024-Special-Article

STATE OF THE OCEAN REPORT, 2024  The UNESCO State of Ocean Report 2024 emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced oceanographic research and data collection.   The report underscores the critical gaps

13-June-2024-Editorial

GLOBAL NITROUS OXIDE BUDGET  Nitrous oxide (N₂O) is a potent greenhouse gas, significantly contributing to global warming and ozone layer depletion. A recent study by the Global Carbon Project (GCP)

14-June-2024-Special-Article

3 STATES SEEK SHRINKING OF ECO-SENSITIVE AREAS IN WESTERN GHATS  The Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a biodiversity hotspot that spans six states in India: Kerala, Karnataka,

14-June-2024-Editorial

URBANISATION  Urbanisation is the process where people move from rural areas to urban centres, resulting in the growth of cities and towns. This trend has accelerated in recent decades, significantly