UPSC Daily Current Affairs

India-Canada Relations Dive

Sep 25, 2023

The deterioration in relations between India and Canada has multiple layers that require unpacking for a comprehensive understanding: Allegations Against India: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau announced that he believes agents of the Indian government were involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, labeled a terrorist by India. The allegation came after Trudeau's visit to India and is deemed significant, yet controversial, because the investigation is still ongoing. India's Accusations: Indi... Read More...

Women's Reservation Bill(Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam) 2023

Sep 25, 2023

Constitution(One Hundred and Sixth)Amendment Act 2023 Main Issues: Link to Delimitation: The bill's enactment is contingent on a periodical delimitation exercise, which adjusts the territorial boundaries of constituencies. This procedural requirement could postpone the quota's activation for years. 2031 Census: According to the current guidelines, the delimitation process is aligned with the decadal Census. Given that the next Census has been delayed and is expected post-2024, the quota may not be implemented until the 2... Read More...

Global Reach and Dangers of Babbar Khalsa International

Sep 25, 2023

Pro-Khalistani Group: Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) is back in the news, as India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) offers a Rs.10 lakh reward for information on key operatives. Origins & Leadership: Formed post-1978 Amritsar clashes, it is based in Lahore, Pakistan, under the alleged patronage of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Wadhawa Singh currently heads the BKI. Global Reach: BKI has expanded its operations beyond India and Pakistan to Canada, the U.S., and Europe, often collaborating with other banned groups like the Internation... Read More...

Discovering Carbon Dioxide on Europa's Surface

Sep 25, 2023

What was the Discovery? Two independent studies using the James Webb Space Telescope have observed carbon dioxide ice on Europa, one of Jupiter's moons. Where Does the Carbon Dioxide Come From? The carbon dioxide is believed to come from Europa's subsurface ocean, indicating an abundance of carbon there. What Instrument was Used for this Discovery? The James Webb Space Telescope was used for these observations. Why is Europa Special? Read More...

Patent Law Draft Changes

Sep 25, 2023

What is a Patent? A patent is a form of intellectual property that gives an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a set period, usually 20 years. This allows the inventor to prevent others from making, selling, or using their invention without permission. Current Law: Pre-Grant Opposition in India As of now, India's Patents Act allows "any person" to file a pre-grant opposition. This is a legal step where anyone can oppose the grant of a patent before it is issued. The aim is to prevent unwarranted monopolies and protect ... Read More...

Richness of Human Milk: What The Aspirants Need to Know

Sep 25, 2023

Introduction Human breast milk is not just food for babies; it's also like personalized medicine for them. This milk helps fine-tune the baby's genes for life. Myo-Inositol: The Special Ingredient Finding: A sugar-alcohol called myo-inositol is high in breast milk, especially during the first two weeks after birth. Why It Matters: This ingredient helps with brain development, making sure nerve cells connect properly. Science Backs It Up Finding: Yale researchers... Read More...

Vikram and Pragyan Go to Sleep:Basics

Sep 23, 2023

1. What is Chandrayaan-3? Chandrayaan-3 is India's lunar mission, which consists of a lander and a rover designed to explore and conduct experiments on the moon's surface. 2. What happened to the Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover? After a successful soft landing on the moon's surface on August 23, the instruments onboard the lander and rover were active for nearly two weeks. However, on September 3, when the lunar day ended, they were put into 'sleep mode.' Efforts have been made to wake them up, but as of the latest update, ... Read More...

Swati Nayak and the Norman E Borlaug Award

Sep 23, 2023

1. Norman E Borlaug Award (NBA): NBA is a prestigious honor in agriculture for significant contributions to research and development. 2. Swati Nayak's Work: Swati Nayak, known as 'Bihana Didi' (Seed Lady), won the NBA for her work with local communities in Odisha. 3. Shahabhagi Dhan Rice Variety: Nayak introduced drought-tolerant Shahabhagi Dhan rice in Odisha, positively impacting crop yields. 4. Internat... Read More...

India,WTO and Food Security

Sep 23, 2023

"Empowering India's Trade Diplomacy at WTO with #SRIRAM's Read More...

JP Morgan's Inclusion of Indian Government Bonds: Economic Opportunities and Benefits

Sep 23, 2023

#BondWithTheBest StudyWithSRIRAM' Global emerging market bond indices are like lists that show which government bonds from different countries are attractive to investors. When JP Morgan, a big global financial company, includes Indian government bonds in these lists, it means they think these bonds are a good choice. JP Morgan plans to include Indian government bonds in its global emerging market bond indices. Advantages (✓) of Including Indian Bonds in Global Indices: Increased Foreign Inves... Read More...

Small Farmer and Climate Change in India

Sep 23, 2023

How is Climate Change Affecting Small Farmers in India? Q1: What climate-related challenges are smallholder farmers facing in India? A1: Smallholder farmers in India are encountering an increase in droughts and prolonged periods of high temperatures. These changes in weather patterns are affecting their agricultural practices. Q2: How do smallholder farmers expect climate change to impact their crops and farms? A2: Four in 10 smallholder farmers anticipate increased crop failure (43%) and reduced yiel... Read More...

Indian Economy 2023-24

Sep 23, 2023

Optimistic About Indian Economy in 2023-24 In the midst of a challenging global economic environment, the Indian economy exhibited resilience and stability in the financial year 2022-23. Several factors contributed to this positive performance: 1. Inflation Control: Despite a surge in inflation (7.8%) caused by global price increases in crude oil, food, fertilizers, and metals, inflation moderated in the second half of the year due to measures taken by the central government. 2. Monetary and Fiscal Polici... Read More...

New Cold War

Sep 23, 2023

#FollowSRIRAM'SForInternationalRelations What Is a New Cold War, and Are the Chances Slim or Bright? A "new Cold War" refers to a hypothetical geopolitical scenario in which major global powers align into opposing blocs, similar to the Cold War era when the United States led the capitalist bloc and the Soviet Union led the communist bloc. In this scenario, tensions, competition, and rivalries between these blocs could define international relations, with the potential for proxy conflicts, arms races, and ideological struggles. Read More...

What is Lithium, Its Uses, and India's Lithium Hunt?

Sep 23, 2023

What is Lithium? Lithium is a chemical element (Li) with the symbol Li and atomic number 3. It is a soft, silvery-white metal and is the lightest solid element. What are the Uses of Lithium? Lithium has various uses, but it is primarily known for its role in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries , which power many electronic devices like smartphones , laptops , and electric vehicles (EVs) . Lithium is also used in some medications for mood disorders, as it can stabilize mood swings . ... Read More...