UPSC Monthly Currrent Affairs

Science communication- how to promote

Steps taken by India to promote Science Communication Publications and Information Directorate (PID) - An orga

GS-III February-2024 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

Voice clone-AI

Voice clone fraud has been on the rise in India. AI voice cloning – It is the process of creating a synthetic replica of a person’s voi

GS-III February-2024 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA)- NGO

The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 (FCRA) registration of two prominent non-governmental organisations (NGOs) — Centre for Policy Research (CPR

GS-III February-2024 Internal Security

Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana

Recently, Prime Minister announced Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana under which 1 crore households will get rooftop solar power systems.

GS-III February-2024 Infrastructure

Charting a path to disability inclusion in politics

Context: On December 21, the Election Commission of India released an advisory for political parties to follow disability-sensitive terminologies. About the

GS-II February-2024 Appointment to Various Constitutional Posts

Copper Reserves

India to send industry delegation for copper mining opportunities in Zambia. The Mines Ministry has proposed sending an Indian industry delegation to coppe

GS-I February-2024 Economic Geography

Practice of Veli

In a fishing village of Andhra Pradesh, the practice of social boycott among the Vaddi community has adverse social and economic consequences. Veli is the

GS-I February-2024 Indian Heritage & Culture

Universal Basic Income (UBI)- Analysis

Universal Basic Income (UBI) can strengthen welfare architecture and unlock the nation’s latent demographic potential. UBI - It is an in

GS-II February-2024 Government Policies & Interventions for Development

AI-powered misinformation biggest short-term threat to global economy

Context: False and misleading information supercharged with cutting-edge artificial intelligence that threatens to erode democracy and polarise society is the t

GS-III February-2024 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

World Employment and Social Outlook

Context: Recently ILO has released its ‘World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2024’ report. Key findings: The International Labour Or

GS-II February-2024 International Organization

Indian start-ups

Context: Funding slowed, jobs were lost, and only 2 unicorns were created in 2023. A number of firms cropped up hoping to ride the ongoing generative AI wave.

GS-III February-2024 Indian Economy & Issues Relating to Growth, Development & Employment

Idate Commission Report

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) stressed on the need for the implementation of the Idate Commission report. The Commission Headed by -

GS-II February-2024 Government Policies & Interventions for Development

National Multidimensional Poverty Index

Over 24.8 crore people moved out of poverty in India in nine years: NITI report. The Index Released by - Niti Aayog, which is the nodal agency to

GS-III February-2024 Economic Index

Somnath Temple

Prime Minister will inaugurate the Ram temple in Ayodhya, 73 years ago; the President of India inaugurated another temple in a grand ceremony. Located in

GS-I February-2024 Art , Architecture & Culture

Vijay Raghavan Panel Report

A 9-member panel headed by the former principal scientific advisor to the government Prof. Vijay Raghavan have submitted its report. Aim of the committee&nbs

GS-III February-2024 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act

Context: Recently, after a record 1,111 NGOs got Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) nod in 2023, 30 get clearance in January. Situated in Delh

GS-II February-2024 Bilateral, Regional & Global Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India's Interests

Kuki Tribe

Context: Manipur Chief Minister has said that the state government may consider setting up a committee to discuss the Scheduled Tribe status of Kukis in th

GS-I February-2024 Salient aspects of Diversity of India and Indian Society

Ingenuity helicopter on Mars- USA

NASA has re-established contact with its Ingenuity helicopter on Mars, the US space agency said recently. Ingenuity Mars Helicopter It is a small,

GS-III February-2024 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) program

Rs 17,490 crore has been set aside for the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme, to bolster domestic electrolyser manufacturi

GS-III February-2024 Infrastructure

Hepatitis A vaccine ‘Havisure’

Recently, the Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL) a wholly owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) launched India’s first indigenously dev

GS-III February-2024 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Chabahar Port and INDIA relevance

India and Iran are set to hold talks to establish "long-term cooperation framework" on Chabahar port. Chabahar Port

GS-II February-2024 Bilateral, Regional & Global Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India's Interests

RBI Governor pushes for group insolvency mechanism

Context: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das advocates for a specified framework for the group insolvency mechanism and a vibrant market for stressed assets in India t

GS-III February-2024 Indian Economy & Issues Related to Mobilization of Resources

The National Mission for Clean Ganga

Context: The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), has assumed new powers under which it may now permit the discharge of treated sewage and effluent that con

GS-III February-2024 Environmental Pollution & Degradation

Organ Transplantation

Context: A petitioner seeking a kidney transplant died waiting for permissions to come through. While there are stringent rules for organ transplantation, the c

GS-II February-2024 Indian Constitution

Logistics costs in India

Context: Accurate data is the first step in bringing down logistics costs in India. Accurate data is crucial for reducing logistics costs in India for several r

GS-III February-2024 Infrastructure

How India can balance its water demand and supply

Context: In 2020, while India’s domestic sector required 54,000 billion litres water, the agriculture sector needed 14 times more—776,000 billion li

GS-III February-2024 Different Types of Irrigation & Irrigation Systems Storage

Gangetic dolphin – Fresh water Dolphins

River dolphins are a group of freshwater cetaceans that inhabit various river systems across Asia and South America. The Six Surviving River

GS-III February-2024 Biodiversity and Environment

Kanger Valley National Park

In a first-of-its-kind model of convergence, Kanger Valley National Park is working with a coalition of various organizations and government departments to prep

GS-III February-2024 Environmental Conservation

Lamprey fish

A recent study has uncovered two potential new species of lamprey fish in California waters. About Lamprey Fish Lampreys are boneless, jawless

GS-III February-2024 Biodiversity and Environment

Atal Bhujal Yojna

Recently, the meeting for review of progress of Atal Bhujal Yojna was held at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. Atal Bhujal Yojna Atal Bhujal Yojana is a ce

GS-II February-2024 Government Policies & Interventions for Development

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 2024

Context: The Art Institute of Chicago is radiating with the spirit of enlightenment as it celebrates Vivekananda Jayanti 2024, also known as National Youth Day,

GS-I February-2024 Modern India

National workshop on mental health services

Context: NITI Aayog organized a National Workshop on "Strengthening Mental Health Services and Care in India" at the National Institute of

GS-III February-2024 Indian Economy & Issues Relating to Planning

India-US trade policy

Context: India and the US are set to take up a number of sticky trade issues at the trade policy forum meet that begins today (January 12). Importance of Tra

GS-II February-2024 Bilateral, Regional & Global Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India's Interests

Ministry of Finance Year Ender 2023: Department of Economic Affairs

The Year 2023 marks the beginning of ‘Amrit Kaal’ - the 25-year period beginning from the 75th anniversary of its independence on 15th August 2

GS-II February-2024 Ministries and Departments of the Government

Aravali Range – Facts

The Supreme Court recently opined that if the State of Rajasthan believes that the mining activities in the Aravali Range pose a threat to the environment, it c

GS-I February-2024 Geography Mapping

Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit- Kampala

The Non-Aligned Movement was formed during the Cold War as an organization of States that did not seek to formally align themselves with either the United State

GS-II February-2024 International Organization

Alliance for Global Good- Gender Equity and Equality – WEF

Launch of “Alliance for Global Good- Gender Equity and Equality” by India at World Economic Forum, Annual Meeting Davos, 15-19 January, 2024 Sh

GS-II February-2024 Important International Institutions

Role of speaker

Context: The decision of the speaker of Maharashtra to recognise Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who left the Uddhav Thackeray-led group, as the leader of the act

GS-II February-2024 Statutory, Regulatory & Quasi-Judicial Bodies