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Daily Current Affairs – June 2021
The day’s news that matters for Prelims and Mains, organised by GS paper, with practice questions.
Daily Current Affairs 30.06.2021 (Apt judicial reminder in era of over-criminalisation, Flying terror)
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1.Apt judicial reminder in era of over-criminalisation The criminal justice system needs to take note of the Delhi High Court’s recent judgment on ‘defining terrorism’ The criminal justice system is an instrument of state and a key index of the state of democracy. Every punishment which does not arise from absolute necessity is tyrannical, said […]
Daily Current Affairs 28.06.2021 (On the margins with full equality still out of reach, Govt. faces a tough choice on interest rates)
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1.On the margins with full equality still out of reach Despite judicial verdicts, India’s sexual minorities face discrimination in employment, health issues and personal rights This year, the world woke up to June, pride month, gazing at the Google Doodle of Dr. Frank Kameny (1925-2011), an American astronomer, veteran, and gay rights activist. Kameny, in […]
Daily CUrrent AFfairs 27.06.2021 (Clues from meteorite to Earth’s mantle, ED transfer of defaulters’ assets to PSBs)
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1.Clues from meteorite to Earth’s mantle The meteorite originated in the asteroid belt, was sucked in by Earth’s gravity On November 13, 2015, a meteorite fell near the town of Kamargaon in Assam, India. It weighed a little over 12 kg and scientists decoded its mineral composition and classified it as a chondrite, a variety […]
Daily CUrrent Affairs 26.06.2021 (Prepare the ground for a ‘Naya J&K’,‘Govt. can cut fuel cess by ₹4.5’)
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1.Prepare the ground for a ‘Naya J&K’ It must capture the best practices of democratic governance globally, yet be reflective of the idea of India It is too early to conclude whether the all-party meeting held at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence to reduce the trust deficit between New Delhi and the leaders of Jammu […]
Daily Current AFfairs 25.06.2021 (Revenue, fiscal deficits understated in 2018-19: CAG, The rural economy can jump-start a revival, Staging a comeback, re-energising India’s Africa policy)
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1.Revenue, fiscal deficits understated in 2018-19: CAG Tamil Nadu’s revenue deficit of ₹23,459.44 crore during 2018-19 was understated by ₹3,757.23 crore and fiscal deficit by ₹1,300.49 crore primarily owing to short transfers totalling ₹1,366 crore towards various reserve funds, such as sinking fund and guarantee redemption fund, according to the Comptroller and Auditor-General’s report on […]
Daily Current Affairs 24.06.2021 (The Kashmir outreach and the Afghan storm, The ‘Union government’ has a unifying effect)
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1.The Kashmir outreach and the Afghan storm The Government’s J&K moves may be part of a more complex regional game involving India’s security interests Two years after its dramatic decision to reorganise Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the Government appears to be rethinking some of the objectives it announced then as Prime Minister Narendra Modi engages […]
Daily Current Affairs 23.06.2021 (Countering a political act that has a legal garb, Why is China targeting cryptocurrencies?)
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1.Countering a political act that has a legal garb With sedition cases rising, often solely based on word usage, people need to have a political and legal defence Aisha Sultana, a film-maker from Lakshadweep, was recently booked for the alleged offences of sedition and statements prejudicial to national integrity. A crime was registered based on […]
Daily CUrrent Affairs 22.06.2021 (Nobel laureate in economic advisory panel,
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1.Nobel laureate in economic advisory panel At the same time, the people had high expectations of the government in terms of delivering on faster economic growth, social justice and equity through new programmes, projects and enhanced service delivery. “In this context, the government requires expert advice from the best economists available globally, who are familiar […]
Daily Current AFfairs 21.06.2021 (The comrades and their divergent perspectives, The rise of Raisi, When inflation threatens your finances)
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1.The comrades and their divergent perspectives Russia’s uncritical advocacy of China’s global vision is what seems to be leaving India quite confounded Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently asserted that both the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, are “responsible” enough to solve issues between their countries, while underlining the […]
Daily Current Affairs 20.06.2021 (NGT closes proceedings against Mekedatu dam project, ‘No rise in black money in Swiss banks’, Are your staple rice and wheat losing their nutrients?, Abuzz with cicadas)
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1.NGT closes proceedings against Mekedatu dam project It finds merit in Karnataka govt.’s submission The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has closed proceedings against the Mekedatu dam project after finding merit in the Karnataka government’s submissions that requisite environmental clearances were pending consideration before the statutory authorities concerned. The observations came when the green panel took […]
Daily Current Affairs 19.06.2021 (Cold peace, What led to the Biden-Putin summit?)
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1. Cold peace The U.S., Russia must reset their relationship to pragmatic levels and reduce tensions The Geneva summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday, has set a pragmatic tone for engagement between the two competing powers. Mr.Biden had, in the past, called Mr.Putin “a killer”. Relations have […]
Daily Current Affairs 18.06.2021 (A judicial pushback to a draconian legal regime, A place for disruptive technology in India’s health sector, Recovery takes more than reforms)
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1. A judicial pushback to a draconian legal regime The Delhi court ruling is a way forward in finding a balance between civil rights and the imperatives of anti-terror laws The judgment of the Delhi High Court granting bail to activists Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal, and Asif Iqbal Tanha — they have been in jail […]
Daily Current Affairs 17.06.2021 (‘Record’ FDI inflows, yes, cause for celebration, no, China offers glimpse of Tibetan life without the Dalai Lama, Biden, Putin hold ‘great power’ summit, Karnataka legislature tops with 31 sitting days)
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1. ‘Record’ FDI inflows, yes, cause for celebration, no The inflows during 2020-21 have not been in sync with the Government’s priorities for economic recovery In an otherwise gloomy economic scenario, one area of cheer for the Government has been the numbers on inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI). In a recent press release, the […]
Daily CUrrent AFfairs 16.06.2021 (Needed: full disclosure on electoral bonds, Embracing cryptocurrency)
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1. Needed: full disclosure on electoral bonds The Supreme Court’s suggestion to ‘match the following’ on political donations is impractical and incorrect In 2014, the Delhi High Court held that both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were guilty of illegally accepting donations from two companies registered in India but whose controlling shareholder […]
Daily Current Affairs 15.06.2021 (G7 accommodates Indian stand on need for Internet curbs, Govt. report flags ‘lapses’ in Nagaland bat study, ‘China, India, Pak. expanding nuclear arsenal’, Indian labs widen net for a mutant form of Delta variant)
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1. G7 accommodates Indian stand on need for Internet curbs Open Societies Statement reworked to prioritise national security over freedoms Internet freedoms are subject to national security, said government sources, claiming that India’s tough negotiations on the joint communique issued by G7 and Guest Countries at the session on Open Societies had ensured that the […]
Daily Current Affairs 14.06.2021 (A year after Galwan clash, China strengthening base along the LAC, No greater risk to children from anticipated third wave: report, Tree of coffee family discovered in Andaman and Nicobar, G7 agrees to boost climate finance, calls on others to join)
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1. A year after Galwan clash, China strengthening base along the LAC PLA has rotated troops, built fresh infrastructure, hospitals in the area A year since the clash between the Armies of India and China in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has built additional accommodation in the depth […]
Daily CUrrent Affairs 13.06.2021 (‘Operation Olivia’ to the rescue of Olive Ridleys, ‘Monoclonal antibody treatment beneficial’, PLA campaign highlights LAC actions, G7 leaders take on China, plan to stop new pandemics)
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1. ‘Operation Olivia’ to the rescue of Olive Ridleys The Coast Guard helps enforce laws to protect turtles as they arrive to nest in Odisha Every year, the Indian Coast Guard’s “Operation Olivia”, initiated in the early 1980s, helps protect Olive Ridley turtles as they congregate along the Odisha coast for breeding and nesting from […]
Daily Current Affairs 12.06.2021 (Myanmar violence escalating, creating rights catastrophe: UN, Russia to supply hi-tech satellite to Iran: report, ‘USFDA move won’t affect India’, Online module to map out-of-school kids)
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1. Myanmar violence escalating, creating rights catastrophe: UN At least 860 civilians killed, says rights office, citing reports The UN rights chief said on Friday that violence was escalating across Myanmar, warning that the country had plunged into a “human rights catastrophe” since the February 1 coup. Pointing to reported military build-up in several regions […]
Daily Current AFfairs 11.06.2021 (MEA hints at talks with Taliban, Restrain online platforms from carrying Islamophobic content, Govt. agencies can analyse WhatsApp chats, NCB tells HC, Biden, Johnson seek to sign ‘new Atlantic Charter’)
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1. MEA hints at talks with Taliban ‘In touch with various stakeholders’ India is in contact with “various stakeholders” in Afghanistan, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in response to specific questions about whether the government has opened direct talks with the Taliban. While the MEA did not confirm the talks, which would represent […]
Daily Current Affairs 10.06.2021 (Centre announces hike in MSP for paddy, pulses, oilseeds, Anup Chandra Pandey is Election Commissioner, U.S. Senate passes huge innovation Bill, Quad vaccine partnership goal still on track: U.S. official)
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1. Centre announces hike in MSP for paddy, pulses, oilseeds Farmer groups unhappy with the increase in paddy price The Central government has hiked the minimum support price (MSP) for common paddy to ₹1,940 a quintal for the coming kharif season, less than 4% higher than last year’s price of ₹1,868. The decision was taken […]
Daily Current Affairs 09.06.2021 (Centre places fresh orders for 44 cr. COVID-19 vaccine doses, Crackdown on fake medicines- Operation Pangea, Rengma Nagas demand autonomous council)
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1. Centre places fresh orders for 44 cr. COVID-19 vaccine doses Govt. also books 30 crore doses of vaccine under trial The Centre has placed fresh orders for 44 crore vaccine doses of Covishield and Covaxin, which will be available from August-December. It has also placed an order for 30 crore doses from Hyderabad-based Biological […]
Daily Current Affairs 08.06.2021 (SC urged to stop illegal adoption, China hosts ASEAN Foreign Ministers, Maldives wins UNGA election, India seeks close cooperation, Second wave may delay resolutions, increase haircuts)
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1. SC urged to stop illegal adoption Details of children orphaned by the COVID-19 The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to intervene after the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) sounded the alarm on a spate of complaints about illegal adoption of COVID orphans through private individuals and organisations. The NCPCR informed a […]
Daily Current Affairs 07.06.2021 (More anti-bodies produced by Covishield than Covaxin: study, Since February pact, it’s all quiet on the Line of Control, Punjab, T.N. and Kerala top education index ranking, Govt. keen on implementing labour codes, NPR slips valid for long-term visas: MHA)
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1. More anti-bodies produced by Covishield than Covaxin: study It tracked 515 vaccinated people across 22 cities Two doses of Covishield vaccine produced more antibodies than Covaxin doses, but there were relatively fewer instances of ‘breakthrough infections’ after the latter, reports a study of healthcare workers (HCW) in India. The study is being peer-reviewed and […]
Daily Current Affairs 06.06.2021 (G7 nations agree on uniform minimum corporate tax, ‘COVID-diabetes link needs study’, Pakistan makes progress on terror finance ratings, ‘China’s internal security is Xi’s biggest concern’, Emergence of order from chaos in turbulent systems and Bose-Einstein condensation, First human infection of the H10N3 bird flu)
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1. G7 nations agree on uniform minimum corporate tax MNCs to pay taxes where they operate A group of the world’s richest nations reached a landmark deal on Saturday to close cross-border tax loopholes used by some of the world’s biggest companies. The Group of Seven said it would back a minimum global corporation tax […]
Daily Current Affairs 05.06.2021 (Delta variant led to most post-vaccine infections in Delhi, DAC nod for building 6 conventional submarines, Serum Institute gets DCGI’s nod to produce Sputnik V, INS Sandhayak decommissioned)
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1. Delta variant led to most post-vaccine infections in Delhi Strain more transmissible: CSIR, NCDC Variant Delta (B.1.617.2), the most pervasive variant of the coronavirus in India, constituted nearly three in four breakthrough infections in Delhi, according to a research study by scientists in Delhi. The variant was also characterised by high transmissibility, an accelerated […]
Daily Current Affairs 04.06.2021 ( Significant progress in SDGs on clean energy, health: NITI index, Journalists need protection against sedition charges, Govt. advised the split in MGNREGA wage benefit, WhatsApp is indulging in anti-user practices: govt.)
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1. Significant progress in SDGs on clean energy, health: NITI index Goalposts changed on inequality, with omission of key economic indicators India saw significant improvement in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to clean energy, urban development and health in 2020, according to the NITI Aayog’s 2020 SDG Index. However, there has been a major […]
Daily Current AFfairs 03.06.2021 (Caste categories for NREGS pay, UNGA head: India to vote for Maldives, Norms for foreign-made vaccines eased, Remembering the Tulsa race massacre 100 years later)
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1. Caste categories for NREGS pay It will complicate payment system, may lead to a reduction in funding: experts The Centre has asked the States to split wage payments under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme into separate categories for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes and others from this financial […]
Daily Current Affairs 02.06.2021 (BRICS will help India in fighting COVID-19, says China Minister, DM Act is of 2005 vintage, was first enforced during pandemic, China’s population norms serve as warning for India, NCPCR tracks data on orphans)
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1. BRICS will help India in fighting COVID-19, says China Minister Foreign Ministers express ‘grave concern’ over the impact of the pandemic The Foreign Ministers of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) grouping on Tuesday expressed “grave concern” with regard to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing a virtual meeting, Chinese Foreign Minister […]
Daily Current Affairs 01.06.2021 (Justice Mishra likely to head NHRC, As births decline, China to allow couples to have third child, Saudi talks under way in ‘good atmosphere’: Iran, ‘Vaccination key to health of economy’, It’s time to define limits of sedition: SC)
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1. Justice Mishra likely to head NHRC Plea to include member from marginalised groups rejected by selection panel Former Supreme Court Justice Arun Kumar Mishra is likely to be the new Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) after a high-powered recommendation committee proposed his name on Monday, a source informed The Hindu. Former […]