UPSC Current Affairs15 January 2024UPSCWhat happened in Bhutan’s elections — and are the results a win for India?Tobgay, aged 58, is known for his conservation efforts and has a background in civil service. He holds a master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University. He established t...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs15 January 2024UPSCMakar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri and more: Significance of these festivals, celebrated across IndiaWhy is Makar Sankranti or Pongal celebrated? This day signifies a seasonal shift, marking the end of winter and the onset of warmer months. It is associated with the northward journey of...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs15 January 2024UPSCKALARAM TEMPLERecently, Prime Minister Modi during his road show visited the Kalaram Mandir, situated on the banks of the Godavari in Nashik. ABOUT KALARAM TEMPLE: It is situated within the Panchvati a...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs15 January 2024UPSCEk Bharat Shreshtha BharatContext: Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the festival depicts the emotion of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat while extending greetings on the Pongal festival. About Ek Bharat S...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs15 January 2024UPSCGlobal surgeryContext: According to recent reports, there is neglect of global surgey across the South Asia which has the largest population . Global surgery refers to the study and practice of improvi...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs14 January 2024UPSCSnow LeopardsContext: Recently, the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP) in Darjeeling has made headlines for successfully breeding 77 snow leopards since the 1980s. With this it got placin...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs14 January 2024UPSCInternational Court of Justice (ICJ)Context: The recent twoday proceedings before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) between South Africa and Israel received global attention. South Africa had moved to the ICJ in Dec...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs14 January 2024UPSCDIGI YATRAContext: Recently it was found that security personnel and private staff were collecting facial biometrics at airport entry gates without the consent or knowledge of passengers for Digi Y...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs13 January 2024UPSCGunmen hold journalists hostage during a TV programme: What is happening in Ecuador?Ecuador and its drug war Ecuador, once one of Latin America’s most peaceful nations, is now grappling with a surge in violence, ranking fourth in the region’s homicide rate, surpassing ev...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs13 January 2024UPSCMumbai Trans Harbour Link inaugurated: How the country’s longest sea bridge will cut travel timeThe new sea link The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) is a 22-km bridge that connects Sewri in Mumbai to Chirle in Raigad district. It includes a 16.5 km sea link and 5.5 km of viaducts....Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs13 January 2024UPSCHPV VACCINERecently, an immunisation campaign against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is likely to be initiated by the government. MORE ABOUT THE NEWS: Under the government’s programme, the girls between...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs12 January 2024UPSCTaiwan votes on January 13: Amid tensions with China, why these polls are significantHistorically, the key electoral issues have revolved around enhancing Taiwan’s distinct identity and sovereignty versus improving relations with China. Despite never having ruled Taiwan,...Study this topic →