15May 2024

SUPREME COURT ASSURES LISTING OF PETITION FOR SIT PROBE INTO ELECTORAL BONDS DATA CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS

Why in the news? The Supreme Court assured advocate Prashant Bhushan that a petition for constituting an SIT to investigate electoral bonds data would be listed soon. It criticises investigative agencies like CBI, ED, and IT Department for alleged complicity in corruption cases. The petition claims that firms under investigation donated significant amounts to the …

15May 2024

APRIL SAW A 13-MONTH HIGH IN WHOLESALE PRICE INFLATION

Why in the news? India’s wholesale price inflation hit a 13-month high of 1.26% in April, up from 0.53% in March. The increase was driven by a surge in food prices and a 1.4% rise in fuel and power prices after 11 months of deflation. Prices of primary food articles rose to 7.74% in April, …

15May 2024

NSCN-IM’S CHINA-MYANMAR MODULE ASSISTED BANNED OUTFITS IN MANIPUR: NIA

Why in the news? The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a chargesheet alleging that the “China-Myanmar module” of NSCN-IM aided two banned Meitei outfits in Manipur. The NSCN-IM faction reportedly supported these outfits to infiltrate India, exploiting ethnic unrest in Manipur with the aim to destabilise the state and wage war against the Indian government. …

15May 2024

GOVERNMENT BLOCKS 1,000+ SKYPE IDS LINKED TO CYBERCRIMINAL ACTIVITIES

Why in the news? The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has blocked over 1,000 Skype IDs in collaboration with Microsoft. These IDs were used for blackmail, extortion, and impersonation of law enforcement officials. This measure was announced by the Union Home Ministry. A significant number of complaints were registered on the National Cyber Crime …

15May 2024

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“CHANDRAYAAN-2 AND ADITYA-L1 CAPTURE SOLAR FLARES AND AURORAS”

Why in the news? Indian spacecraft Chandrayaan-2 and Aditya-L1 detect solar flares and auroras, showcasing advanced space observation capabilities. Recent intense geomagnetic storms cause disruptions, highlighting the importance of space weather monitoring and preparedness. source:scribd About Auroras: Luminous phenomena near Earth’s poles caused by charged particles interacting with the magnetic field and atmosphere. Composition: Consist …

15May 2024

“ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC HEALTH SPENDING IN INDIA”

Syllabus: GS-2 :Public health and expenditure by government . its impact and challenges therein. Focus : This article critically examines the trends in public health spending in India, shedding light on recent increases attributed to the States rather than the Union government. It analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on spending patterns, explores shifts …

15May 2024

NHRC’S STATUS DEFERRAL

SYLLABUS: GS 2: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Focus: India’s NHRC accreditation deferred by GANHRI for second year due to lack of transparency and diversity. Background The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) recently learned that the deferral of its status will continue for an additional year. This decision was made by the …

15May 2024

MISREADING AMERICA’S PRIORITIES

Date : 15/05/2024 Syllabus: GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood- Relations. Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Why in the News? This article is in the news because it addresses the widespread misconceptions in Indian media about U.S. foreign policy priorities, particularly regarding India’s democracy, and …

14May 2024

RUSSIA TARGETS KHARKIV, HITTING 30 TOWNS; KYIV’S DEFENCES ARE BREACHED

Why in the news? Russia strikes over 30 towns in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, prompting mass evacuations. Kyiv’s defences breached, tactical success acknowledged. About Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russian troops invaded Ukraine from multiple directions, targeting key areas including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Donbas, and southeastern regions. Russia annexed Crimea amidst the conflict, triggering international sanctions and economic repercussions. The …

14May 2024

IMF CAUTIONS MALDIVES ON DEBT DISTRESS; CONSIDERS FURTHER CHINESE LOANS

Why in the news? IMF warns Maldives of debt distress amid plans for more Chinese loans; India extends goodwill support with budgetary aid. Urges revenue increase, spending cuts, and reduced external borrowing to avert economic crisis. About the International Monetary Fund (IMF): IMF: Organization of 190 member countries. Representation based on financial importance. Provides financial …

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