Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI)
About GPEI: It is a public-private partnership established in 1988 aimed at eradicating poliomyelitis worldwide. Partners: GPEI includes the World …
Meghalaya vaccine derived polio case
•Polio Case Discovery: A two-year-old boy in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district showed symptoms of polio in early August 2023. …
$25-mn pandemic fund goes to curb ‘zoonotic’ diseases
•Launch: Initiated by Indian Union Animal Husbandry Ministry •Partnerships: Collaborating with the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and Food and …
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Israeli strikes kill 38 people in Gaza, three in Lebanon
•Recent Strikes: Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed 38 people, including 13 children, in the southern city of Khan Younis. •Journalist …
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PM Mudra Yojana (PMMY) loan limit enhanced to ₹ 20 lakh
•Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), launched in 2015, is a government initiative aimed at providing collateral-free loans to micro and …
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Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment (BIOE3)
•BIOE3 Initiative of Department of Biotechnology aims for: •Economic Growth: oEnhance bio-economy of India, with a target to reach $300 …
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Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS)
•The Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) is India’s proposed indigenous space station, planned by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). •Operational Period: …
ISRO-DBT agreement on biotech experiments in space station
•ISRO-DBT Agreement: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) have inked an agreement to design and …
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Supreme Court on Constitutionality of the Madarsa Education Act
The Supreme Court of India (SC) has reserved its judgment in a case challenging the constitutionality of the Uttar Pradesh …
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Is Scurvy Making A Comeback in the 21st century?
•Scurvy is a disease caused due to severe vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency, crucial for collagen production and tissue health. …
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Plain Ayeme solar plant project in Gabon
•Location: Nkoltang, on the outskirts of Libreville commune, Gabon. •Area: Covers over 105 hectares. •Developer: Developed by SOLEN Renewal, a …
Kondh tribe in A.P. organize ‘doliyatra’; demand better roads
•Doli Yatra Protest: The Kondh tribal community in Andhra Pradesh organized the ‘doli yatra’ to demand better roads to their …
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Ancient meteorite was ‘giant fertiliser bomb’ for life on earth
•Impact Event: A massive meteorite, 37-58 km in diameter, struck Earth 3.26 billion years ago, estimated to be 50-200 times …
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INDIA-CHINA BORDER PATROLLING AGREEMENT
INTRODUCTION: INDIA-CHINA BORDER DISPUTE FRICTION POINTS ALONG LINE OF ACTUAL CONTROL (LAC) These are all disputed areas where Indian and …
INS Trikand: Exercise Naseem Al-Bahr
CONTEXT: Recently, the Indian Navy’s ship INS Trikand and a Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft took part in a joint naval …
Brics Summit 2024 in Kazan, Russia
•Support for Integration: India advocates for greater financial integration among BRICS member countries. •Local Currency Trade: PM Modi emphasized the …
India must not let its guard down on kala-azar, trachoma
•Kala-Azar: India is on the verge of eliminating kala-azar as a public health issue, aiming for WHO certification. Cases have …
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Cyclone Dana to make landfall in Odisha
•Cyclone Dana: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted Cyclone “Dana” to become a severe cyclonic storm by October 23, …
Stubble burning goes against right to live in pollution-free space
•Supreme Court Statement: SC criticized Punjab and Haryana govts for inconsistent enforcement of penalties for stubble burning. •Violate Rights: SC …
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Modi meets Putin on sidelines of BRICS Summit
•Bilateral Meeting: PM Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia, on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS summit. …
IMF retains India’s growth projection at 7% for FY25
•India’s Growth Projections: The IMF maintained its June projections, expecting India to grow at 7% for the fiscal year ending …
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India-Singapore Agreement on joint development, production of equipment for armed forces
•Bilateral Agreement Extension: India and Singapore agreed to extend the ‘Joint Military Training-Army’ agreement for an additional five years. •Defence …
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Big Tech companies like Google want nuclear power
•First Corporate Agreement: Google announced a partnership to buy nuclear energy from Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) developed by Kairos Power. …
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India, China reach deal on easing LAC tensions
•Agreement: India and China agreed on “patrolling arrangements” to resolve military stand-off at Line of Actual Control (LAC). •Friction Points: …
Wikipedia takes down article after Delhi HC order
•Article Removal: Wikipedia removed the article “Asian News International vs. Wikimedia Foundation,” marking a first in its history. •Court Ruling: …
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Flags of Convenience
•Definition: Flags of Convenience refer to the practice of registering ships in countries with lax regulations, such as Panama and …
Maldives introduces India’s UPI
•UPI Launch: The Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has officially introduced India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to enhance its digital payment …
Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA)
CONTEXT: The Supreme Court recently rejected the government’s plea to apply the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) over personal …
Insightful tips and tricks to excel in UPSC Prelims MCQs.
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What are Advanced glycation end products (AGEs)?
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ENVIRONMENT – POLLUTION
•The Swachh Bharat (Clean India) Mission (SBM) was launched in 2014 with the goal of achieving universal sanitation coverage by …
ENVIRONMENT – POLLUTION
•The government has launched the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, for faster adoption of electric vehicles •The scheme shall be implemented from …
SOCIAL – SCHEMES
•Recent government data as part of the NAMASTE scheme, from over 3,000 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), reveals that 92% of …
CULTURE
•The Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai has granted the GI tag to eight products from Assam, including traditional food items. …
S&T – SPACE
•The ₹1,236-crore Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM), recently approved by the Union Cabinet, is scheduled for launch in March 2028.. •India’s …
INTERNATIONAL – ASIA
•Israel said its troops had launched raids inside Lebanon, starting its widely expected ground operations after two weeks of devastating …
INTERNATIONAL – ASIA
•Israel declared UN chief Antonio Guterres “persona non grata”, accusing him of failing to specifically condemn Iran’s missile attack on …
INTERNATIONAL – ASIA
•Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon. …
ENERGY
•Britain’s last coal-fired power plant closed, ending 142 years of coal-generated electricity in the nation that sparked Industrial Revolution. •The …
ENVIRONMENT – BIODIVERSITY
•The Protected Area Network in Assam occupies about 5 % of the State’s geographical area. •The PAN includes 5 National …
AWARDS
•Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was named recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the government’s highest recognition in the field of …
SOCIAL – HEALTH
•Switzerland police arrested four persons recently for their involvement in the death of a 64-year-old American woman by a ‘suicide …
POLITY- STATES
•Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk led the ‘Delhi Chalo Padyatra’ to demand to demand Statehood, inclusion of Ladakh under the sixth schedule of …
SECURITY
•Manipur government has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in the hill districts of the State for another …
UPSC to Start Voluntary Aadhaar Authentication for Exams, Recruitment: A Step Towards Digitalization
UPSC to Start Voluntary Aadhaar Authentication for Exams, Recruitment: A Step Towards Digitalization Pooja Khedkar, a former IAS trainee, is …
Why Do More Cyclones Occur in the Bay of Bengal than in the Arabian Sea?
Why Do More Cyclones Occur in the Bay of Bengal than in the Arabian Sea? Cyclones are intense tropical storms …
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PYQP – History (2024-2018)
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PYQP – Geography (2024-2018)
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PYQP – Polity (2018-2024)
POLITY UPSC – CSE Prelims 2024 POLITY – INTRODUCTIONQ1). Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before …
Seminar by Dr. Tareekh
IAS aspirants preparing for Civil Services IAS IPS exams attend guidance seminar, workshop at A A Shah’s IAS Institute
Toppers Seminar 2012
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Will UPSC remove Ethics paper from syllabus of CSE?
As of now, there are no indications that the Ethics paper, officially known as General Studies Paper IV, will be …
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An IAS officer is not a film star, he is a real-life hero
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DEFENCE
•The P-75I, it intends to design and build conventional submarines indigenously. •An air independent propulsion (AIP) module developed by DRDO …
DEFENCE
•As the procurement of new submarines under P-75I goes on, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has taken up …
S&T – IT
•A supercapacitor is an electrochemical storage device, which is used to store and deliver charge by reversible adsorption and desorption …
S&T – IT
•Researchers at the Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, have devised a method to produce activated carbon, suitable for supercapacitor fabrication, …
SOCIAL – SECURITY
•With the three new criminal laws set to be implemented across the country, legal and civil rights activists have expressed …
SOCIAL – SECURITY
•First information reports (FIRs) are filed through the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network Systems (CCTNS), a programme that functions under …
POLITY – BILL/ACT
•Three new criminal laws come into effect across the country from 1st July 2024 despite objections from States ruled by …
S&T – IT
•The Government of India announced a ‘National Quantum Mission’ in April 2023 at a cost of Rs 6,000 crore, to …
S&T – IT
•The United Nations has said 2025 will be designated the ‘International Year of Quantum Science and Technology’. •The proclamation is …
INTERNATIONAL -EUROPE
•The U.S. has lifted a ban on providing American weapons and training to Azov Brigade, a controversial Ukrainian military unit …
INTERNATIONAL – ASIA
•Two Indian nationals, who were recruited by the Russian Army, were recently killed in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, …
POLITY – STATES
•Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has reiterated the long-standing demand to be granted special category status by the Centre. •The …
SOCIAL – EDUCATION
•A Vacation Bench of the Supreme Court sought a response from the National Testing Agency (NTA) in a petition alleging …
INTERNATIONAL – ASIA
•The United Nations Security Council overwhelmingly approved its first resolution endorsing a ceasefire plan aimed at ending the eight-month war …
INTERNATIONAL – ASIA
•South Korea redeployed its gigantic loudspeakers along the border for the first time in six years, since 2018, and resumed …
INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
•India welcomed Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia joining the BRICS as their representatives attended for the first time …
INTERNATIONAL – EUROPE
•Socialist Kanak National Liberation Front (FLNKS) of south pacific French territory of New Caledonia called French President Emmanuel Macron to …
POLITY – STATES
•The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, bifurcated unified Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) into two States, A.P. and Telangana. •The Act did …
S&T – SPACE
•Two of the remote sensing payloads aboard India’s maiden solar mission, Aditya-L1 – Solar Ultra Violet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) and …
SOCIAL – SCHEMES
•The Union government released the 17th instalment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (KISAN) scheme as first decision of new government …
INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
•European Parliament represents the second-largest democratic electorate in the world, after the Parliament of India, with an electorate of 969 …
INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
•A four-day election has shaken the foundations of the European Union (EU), with the far-right rocking ruling parties in France …
POLITY – ELECTIONS
•First Past the Post System (FPTP) is followed in elections to the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies. •Under this system, …
S&T – HEALTH
•Scientists at University of Hong Kong have designed a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner that costs a fraction of existing …
SOCIAL – UNREST
•Reports of violence surfaced once again from Manipur when suspected Kuki-Zo militants torched a police outpost on the banks of …
SPORTS – TENNIS
•21-year-old from Spain, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev to win the French Open for his third Grand Slam title. •His …
INTERNATIONAL – ASIA
•Armenia could face a war with Azerbaijan if it does not compromise with Baku and return four Azerbaijani villages it …
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UPSC Prelims 2024 Exam postponed.
“Due to the schedule of the impending General Election, the Commission has decided to postpone the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination …
UPSC Current Affairs POLITY- STATES
•The Supreme Court urged Centre to give Kerala a one-time package to tide over its current financial crisis as a …
GOVERNANCE – POLICY
•The Committee on Digital Competition Law, formed by the Corporate Affairs Ministry in February 2023, released its report, recommending legislation …
DEFENCE
•A Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed at Jaisalmer during an operational training sortie. …
INTERNATIONAL – EUROPE
•Portugal’s parliamentary election results saw far-right Chega, founded in 2019, emerge as the third largest party, with 17% votes. •Chega …
INTERNATIONAL – ASIA
•China, Iran and Russia began a joint naval drill known as “Marine Security Belt 2024” in the Gulf of Oman, …
BILATERAL – INDIA-ASIA
•Indian troops stationed in the Maldives have begun withdrawing from the island nation, its defence authorities said, in line with …