BlogUPSC Current Affairs27 November 2024Supreme Court directs CAQM to consider relaxing GRAP norms for educational institutionsIn a latest significant verdict, the Supreme Court of India has ordered the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to study the feasibility of tweaking down the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) parameters for schools and c…By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs26 November 2024ICC Issues Arrest Warrant For NetanyahuOn November 21, 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former Defence Minister Yoav Galant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif. The ICC accused them of wa…By Author DeskRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs26 November 2024UAE Launches Global Energy Efficiency AllianceAt the COP29 summit, hosted in Azerbaijan, the UAE unveiled an ambitious initiative to create the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance. This initiative aims to double global energy efficiency rates by 2030 and contribute significantl…By Author DeskRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs26 November 2024Solar Energy Corp The rise of SECI in India and Adani bribery bombshellThe Indian government has consistently been pursuing its goal to boost the country’s installed renewable energy generating capacity where solar power is at a dominant place. The change has been led by the Solar Energy Corporation…By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs26 November 2024A bilateral investment treaty with a ‘bit’ of changeThe BIT which was signed between India and UAE in the year 2013 and came into existence in 2014 has opened a new chapter in commercial relation between the two nations.By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs25 November 2024India's First Long Range Hypersonic MissileIndia’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the flight test of its first long-range hypersonic missile on November 17, off the coast of Odisha. This achievement marks a significant milestone…By Author DeskRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs25 November 2024Grievance Redressal Assessment IndexThe Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) is a system designed to measure how well different government ministries and departments handle public complaints and grievances. The 2023 GRAI was launched by Jitendra Singh, In…By Author DeskRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs25 November 2024India drops two places but remains among top 10 climate performers: ReportIndia has been ranked among the top 10 best climate performers globally even as the country has slipped two ranks in the latest Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) FY 2025.By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs25 November 2024WHO declares mpox outbreak a continuing global health emergencyRecently the WHO has clarified that the current mpox outbreak continues to be an emergency of international concern or PHEIC. This declaration was first made in August 2024 after the outbreak of a new mpox variant clade Ib which h…By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs23 November 2024India Caricom SummitPM Modi attended the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown on November 20, 2024, alongside leaders from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The summit focused on strengthening ties between India and the Caribbean nations across se…By Author DeskRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs23 November 2024India-Guyana RelationsOn November 20, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a historic visit to Guyana, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 56 years. The last Indian leader to visit was Prime Minister Indira Gandhi i…By Author DeskRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs23 November 2024Defence to space, India & Italy announce 5-year action planIndia and Italy have agreed to sign a broad five-year initiative and named it a Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029. This grand strategy was announced when PM Narendra Modi met his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni during a bil…By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs23 November 2024Earning instead of burning Tech that can increase value of rice straw, reduce farm firesOnce the harvesting season gets over, the sky above northern India especially Punjab and Haryana turn as smoky as the fog. This is attributed with burning of rice straw which is residue left behind after rice has been harvested.By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs22 November 2024Exercise Sanyukt VimochanDate: 18-19 November 2024 Location: Ahmedabad and Porbandar, Gujarat Organized by: Indian Army's Konark Corps of Southern Command OVERVIEW The Indian Army successfully concluded the 'Sanyukt Vimochan 2024', a Multilateral Annual J…By Author DeskRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs22 November 2024Russia Ukraine War IntensifiesOn 19th November 2024, Russia's Defence Ministry reported that Ukraine launched six US-made ATACMS missiles at Russia's Bryansk region. This occurred shortly after US President Joe Biden eased restrictions on the use of American-m…By Author DeskRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs22 November 2024Cloud Seeding & Artificial RainAs Delhi struggles with severe air pollution, the idea of cloud seeding has come up as a possible short-term solution to improve the city's air quality. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi has been in the “severe plus” category f…By Author DeskRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs22 November 2024How India could counter the Carbon Border Adjustment MechanismThe European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment mechanism is scheduled to commence from 2026. According to this mechanism, the EU plans to levy a financial charge on goods that generate high carbon emissions when imported into the b…By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs22 November 2024India to have 350 million children by 2050, faces urgent challenges to secure their future: UNICEF reportIndia is expected to have 350 million children out of the one billion by 2050 with a representation of 15 percent in world child population.By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs21 November 2024Chennai Vladivostok Maritime CorridorOverview: The Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Maritime Corridor became fully operational by the end of 2023. This maritime route facilitates the transportation of goods, such as oil, food, and machinery, between India and Far East Rus…By Author DeskRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs21 November 2024Russia Blocks Sudan CeasefireIn November 2024, There was a major argument at the United Nations (UN) over the ongoing civil war in Sudan. Russia has blocked a resolution that would have called for a ceasefire and peace talks in Sudan. The draft resolution was…By Author DeskRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs21 November 2024Coral bleaching in Great Barrier Reef: Extreme heat, cyclones recede coral cover on 12 out of 19 surveyed reefsThe reef that plays host to diverse ecosystems that are home to a huge variety of species is at its critical condition. The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) surveys of 19 reefs along the east coast last year showed th…By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs21 November 2024World Fisheries DayAs held every year on the 21st of November, the world fisheries day is very important since the purpose is to celebrate fisheries and aquaculture as the unique contributors to the lives of communities all across the world.By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs20 November 2024RIO DE JANEIRO G20 SUMMIT, 2024G20 Rio de Janeiro summit is the ongoing 19th meeting of Group of Twenty (G20), a Heads of State and Government meeting took place at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro from 18–19 November 2024. It is the first G20 summit…By Author DeskRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs20 November 2024National Epilepsy DayNational Epilepsy Day is observed every year in India on November 17. The day is dedicated to raising awareness about epilepsy, its symptoms, and the challenges faced by those affected by the disease. It also emphasizes the import…By Author DeskRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs20 November 2024What is ‘digital arrest scam’ and how can you protect yourself?The cyber fraud known as the “Digital Arrest” is relatively new and increasingly common kind of online fraud. This type of fraud involves con artists posing as police officers or someone from the government or even the police, in…By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →