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BlogUPSC Current Affairs04 December 2024

World Aids Day

Annually, December 1st of every year is set aside globally as the World AIDS Day in order to increase awareness, mobilize support for the cause, and to remember those who have lost their lives to the disease.

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs04 December 2024

Unearthing the past what draws researchers to the Harappan archaeological site in Lothal

The recent pit collapse at Gujarat's Lothal, which claimed the life of an IIT Delhi researcher, has brought attention to the archaeological site, which draws a lot of researchers.

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs03 December 2024

Healthcare During Colonial Period

Colonial Era (during British rule) and the Post-Independence Era (after 1947) were two important periods in the development of health care in India. Colonial Era (British Rule) – Introduction of Western Medicin INTRODUCTION OF WES…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs03 December 2024

Center Approves Loan For Tourism Development in Telangana

The Union government of India has sanctioned ₹141 crore in loans to develop two major tourism projects in Telangana. These are: Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism Circuit Somasila Wellness & Spiritual Retreat Nallamala These loans…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs03 December 2024

Exercise Agni Warrior

Overview The 13th edition of the Agni Warrior (XAW-2024) exercise, a joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), concluded on 30th November 2024 at the Field Firing Ranges in Devlali, Maha…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs03 December 2024

India re-elected to UN Peace-building Commission (PBC)

India has been again elected to the United Nations Peace-building Commission for 2025-2026 term which manifests its continued enthusiastic support to make world a safer place.

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs03 December 2024

Hyderabad food poisoning Hygiene gaps stir the pot of sickness

Hyderabad has witnessed a spate of food poisoning incidents in the last few months that have given a big question mark on the food safety measures adopted in the city.

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs02 December 2024

Healthcare in India: Evolution, Financing and Challenges

India's healthcare system combines a long medical tradition with a large modern public and private delivery network. This guide connects its historical foundations with present questions of financing, access, quality, workforce, i…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs02 December 2024

India Successfully Tests K4 Nuclear Capable Missile From Ins Arighaat

On November 28, 2024, the Indian Navy successfully tested the K-4 ballistic missile from its newly inducted nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arighaat. The test was conducted in the Bay of Bengal and is considered a significant achie…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs02 December 2024

New Zealand, Aukus & China

New Zealand finds itself in a delicate position between its longstanding relationship with China and its possible involvement in the AUKUS security pact, which could significantly shift its regional strategic dynamics. Chinese Amb…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs02 December 2024

What is the UNSC Resolution 1701 upon which the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is based?

United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1701, adopted on August 11, 2006, was a pivotal measure aimed at ending the hostilities between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs02 December 2024

Australia’s House of Representatives passes bill that would ban young children from social media

A historic moment was recently recorded in Australia’s House of Representatives where a bill aiming at trying to prevent young persons below the age of 16 from accessing social media accounts was passed.

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs30 November 2024

Stories of women who helped draft the Constitution of India

The Constitution of India was framed long back and was a great task behind the building the world’s largest democracy. On one hand, many marvellous activities performed by leaders such as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar are documented, but on t…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs30 November 2024

Religious conversion without actual belief to gain employment is against reservation policy and a fraud on Constitution SC verdict

The Supreme Court of India said in an important ruling that religious conversions carried out just for the purpose of receiving quota benefits without sincere conviction constitute a fraud on the Constitution. This ruling upholds…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs29 November 2024

PAN 2.0: What is the project, why you need to upgrade your PAN cards

PAN 2.0: a catalyst in Transforming the Architecture of Taxpayer Services The ITD has initiated the update of PAN system in form of PAN 2.0 in order to enable the Indian citizens to have unique identity.

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs29 November 2024

Centre approves ₹1,115 crore to states for disaster mitigation, capacity-building projects

In a bid to strengthen Disaster Management and preparedness at cluster level, the Central Government has agreed to provide ₹1,115 crore to different states for funding their MITIGATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING SCHEMES.

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs28 November 2024

Adani Bribery Allegations

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a government-owned company, plays a crucial role in India’s renewable energy sector. Recently, SECI has been linked to bribery accusations involving major energy companies, including A…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs28 November 2024

Asean Defence Ministers Meeting - Plus

In November 2024, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) held in Vientiane, Laos. There he met several key counterparts from the Asia-Pacific region, including those from…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs28 November 2024

All about the central government scheme to promote natural farming

The Central Government of India has embarked on a grand program known as the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), which will seek to popularize such farming techniques as natural farming without chemicals all over the count…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs28 November 2024

What is the ‘One Nation One Subscription’ initiative?

The ‘One Nation One Subscription’ (ONOS) scheme is an innovative programme undertaken by the Indian government to make free journals available to students, teachers and researchers across the nation.

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs27 November 2024

Global Cooperative Conference

India is hosting the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Global Conference in Delhi from November 25 to 30, 2024. This marks the first time in the 130-year history of the ICA that the conference will be held in India. The eve…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs27 November 2024

Climate Change Performance Index

Overview India has ranked 10th in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI 2025), released at the annual UN climate conference in Baku on November 20, 2024. Despite dropping 2 places from the previous year, India remains among t…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs27 November 2024

India's First Data Bank Launched To Boost Data Security

Overview In November, 2024, the Ministry of Science and Technology launched India's first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Bank, aimed at promoting innovation and strengthening the country's national security. The initiative prov…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs27 November 2024

Assam Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary Witnesses Surge in Migratory Birds

Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary located in Assam’s Morigaon district has attracted migratory birds in plenty due to the onset of winter, despite being popular as the home of one-horned rhinoceros.

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs27 November 2024

ICC issues arrest warrant against Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant: What this means, what happens next?

For the first time in history, the international criminal court ICC has issued arrest warrant for Prime minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense minister Yoav Gallant.

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