1. ‘India can lead G20 on education, climate and debt sustainability’ World Bank President David Malpass points to India’s involvement in restructuring debts in Sri Lanka and it being a major creditor to African nations, calls the country a leader in education Debt sustainability, education and climate action are three areas of potential for India […]
1. Is it time for the gig economy? What is moonlighting and how is it affecting the companies in India? Is it a punishable offence under the law? How has the work-from-home culture affected the gig economy of our country? Moonlighting is a state where employees work for remuneration with entities other than their employers. […]
The Mediation Bill, 2021What are the changes which the Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended to the draft Bill introduced in the Rajya Sabha last year? Will pre-litigation mediation be mandatory for all disputes before filing a suit in court? The Mediation Bill, 2021 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on December 20, 2021, with the […]
1. The rise of the far-right in Italy How did the Brothers of Italy, a party formed only in 2012, gain such popular support? What are the factors which led to its rise to power? How is the European Union looking at the developments in the country, known for its political volatility? In Italy, the […]
1. Indore bags cleanest city award for sixth year, M.P. ranks first among States President Droupadi Murmu presents awards as part of Azadi@75 Swachh Survekshan 2022; she invites citizens to join in the source segregation campaign and commit to the cause of cleanliness Indore has been adjudged the cleanest city of India for the sixth […]
1. Reserve Bank raises rates by 50 bps, brings down growth outlook to 7% The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday raised the policy repo rate by 50 basis points (bps) to 5.9%, with RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das citing the ‘persistence of high inflation that necessitated the withdrawal of monetary accommodation […]
1. The draft Telecommunication Bill, 2022 Does the new Bill dilute the powers of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India? What will be the effects of including OTT communication services within the definition of “telecommunication services”? The Ministry of Communications released a draft of the Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022 last week for public comments. The […]
1. Centre bans PFI, 8 front bodies for five years under UAPA Action comes close on the heels of countrywide searches and arrest of hundreds of leaders of the organisation by the NIA and other agencies The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday declared the Popular Front of India (PFI) and its front organisations, including its […]
1. Centre’s push for NavIC system lands smartphone giants on unknown road The Union government is pushing tech giants to make smartphones compatible with its home-grown navigation system within months, worrying the likes of Samsung, Xiaomi and Apple who fear elevated costs and disruptions as the move requires hardware changes, according to two industry sources […]
1. Shifting monsoon patterns Why are certain regions of the country experiencing higher rainfall than normal? How is the triple dip El Nina effect contributing to this change? Do these changes affect the sowing of the summer crop? The IMD counts the rainfall between June 1 and September 30 as monsoon rainfall. This doesn’t mean […]
1. No viable options: farmers in Punjab forced to persist with paddy, go against the grain Growers in the State are keen on shunning the water-guzzling crop and cultivate alternatives, but the absence of an assured market and guaranteed returns, apart from the input costs required for the changeover, is acting as a deterrent to […]
1. G4 countries highlight ‘urgent need’ for reform in UN Security Council Germany, Brazil, Japan and India reiterate support for each other’s bids to become permanent members of the UNSC, and for representation of African countries Reform of the United Nations has been a central theme of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to the […]
1. Analysing the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan conflict What are the reasons behind the current clashes between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan? What led to the flare-up between both nations? How can the dispute be resolved? How can the international community help? The two landlocked countries, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, share a 1,000-km long border, a large part of which is […]
1. Rules for identifying criminals What do the recently notified rules of the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 state? Is there scope for misuse? On September 19, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the rules governing The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022. The Act was passed in March by the Parliament. Until rules are […]
1. The lumpy skin disease How will the spread of the disease affect the diary industry of India? Are there vaccinations for the vector-borne disease? The Mumbai Police have ordered the prohibition of cattle transportation in the city to prevent the spread of the lumpy skin disease (LSD). The order came into force on September […]
1. Scandinavian social democracy The Nordic model of social democracy offers lessons to the developing world, including countries like India despite the myriad complexities of diversities The rise of the Sweden Democrats (SD), a party with origins in the neo-Nazi movement in the country, to the mainstream of the Swedish polity has much to do […]
1. The ban on the export of broken rice How is the ethanol blending programme connected to the rice export ban? How have rice-importing countries reacted? On September 9, the Centre instituted a ban on the export of broken rice. Additionally, it mandated an export duty of 20% on rice in husk (paddy or rough), […]
1. ‘Crime scripts’ to unravel illegal trade of marine species Detailed analysis conducted by WCS-India showed that Tamil Nadu recorded most seizures between 2015 and 2021 An analysis of the illegal trade of marine species in India between 2015 and 2021 pointed out that sea cucumbers were the most frequently seized marine species group. Tamil […]
1. IAF to fly AN-32 on blended biodiesel for 200 hours Performance very satisfactory, says Air Vice-Marshal As part of efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is looking to fly an AN-32 transport aircraft modified to operate on 10% blended biodiesel for 200 flight hours in the next six months, […]
1. The Eastern Economic Forum and India’s balancing act What are the benefits of investing in the Russian Far East? Which all countries are currently investing in the region? The Eastern Economic Forum was established in 2015 to encourage foreign investments in Russia’s Far East. As of 2022, almost 2,729 investment projects are being planned […]
Current affairs decide a large share of marks in UPSC Prelims, Mains and the Interview, and in TNPSC exams. Every morning our faculty publish the day’s important news from The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express and other sources — explained, organised by GS paper, and linked to the syllabus.
What each daily post includes
The key news of the day, grouped by GS Paper 1, 2, 3 and 4
Background and the static syllabus topic each story connects to
