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CURRENT AFFAIRS

How to Prepare Current Affairs for UPSC?

There is a trend of asking questions in the UPSC Civil Services Exam from the events that are in news related to the subject. A large number of questions in the exam are directly asked from websites; like PIB, Down to Earth or Newspaper; like The Hindu, Indian Express, Times of India, Business Standard etc. It is very challenging to study from all these sources in a limited time during preparation. Keeping all these things in mind, all the important news is compiled in this section on a daily basis; so that you do not miss any important event from the exam point of view.

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Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA)

23-Oct-2024

It was enacted to provide for more effective prevention of certain unlawful activities of individuals and organizations and to combat terrorist activities and for matters connected therewith.

Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM – AJAY)

22-Oct-2024

Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM – AJAY) is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the welfare of Scheduled Caste (SC) population.  

Global Commission on the Economics of Water

22-Oct-2024

Recently, a new report was released by the Global Commission on the Economics of Water (GCEW). According to this, for the first time in human history, the global hydrological cycle has become unbalanced, posing a threat to human welfare, economic stability and sustainable development. About the Global Commission on Water Economics (GCEW)

BRICS Summit 2024

22-Oct-2024

The 16th BRICS summit of BRICS started on 22 October.

Atmospheric Rivers

21-Oct-2024

According to a new study published in ‘Science Advances’ of the University of California, atmospheric rivers have shifted by about 6 to 10 degrees towards both poles in the last four decades. This situation is affecting the global climate pattern and accelerating the effects of climate change.

16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

21-Oct-2024

The 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity began in Cali, Colombia on 21 October.

Cheetah in Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary

19-Oct-2024

The Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary is set to become India's next cheetah sanctuary after Kuno.

INS Samarthak

19-Oct-2024

Recently, the multi-purpose ship 'Samarthak' was launched at Kattupalli Shipyard.

Parsi funeral (Dokhmenashini Custom)

19-Oct-2024

A Parsi funeral, or Dokhmenashini, is a unique practice that involves placing a deceased person's body in a Tower of Silence (Dakhma) to be returned to nature. 

International Methanol Seminar

18-Oct-2024

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the International Methanol Seminar and Exhibition in New Delhi.

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