Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Great Hornbill Context: The logo for India’s upcoming G20 presidency was officially unveiled recently at the Hornbill festival in Nagaland. This popular festival showcases the art, culture and cuisine of Nagaland. About Great Hornbill Threats to hornbill About Hornbill Festival 2 . Price Cap on … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Verdict on Application of RTI Act on Collegium decisions Context: The Supreme Court on December 9, 2022 held that only the final decisions of the apex court Collegium need to be published in the public domain. Background The Verdict Final Decision About the collegium 2 … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Ad – Hoc Judges Context: The Supreme Court recently suggested a less cumbersome and even “out-of-the-box” thinking, including roping in senior lawyers to act as ad hoc judges in High Courts, to meet the rising tide of pendency. Ad-Hoc Judges Need for the appointment of … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Monetary Policy Context: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India recently increased the repo rate by 35 basis points (bps) to 6.25%, and the Standing Deposit Facility stands raised to 6%. Latest Monetary Policy Factors behind the decision RBI’s assessment of … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . India Development Report Context: The World Bank on December 6 lifted its growth forecast for India’s economy this year to 6.9%, after having downgraded it to 6.5% in October, citing resilience in economic activity despite a deteriorating external environment. About India Development Report Why this … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM) of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Context: The 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM) of the International Labour Organization (ILO) is scheduled to be held 6 to 9 December 2022 in Singapore to discuss concrete steps … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Rhino-Elephant Conservation Efforts Context: In recent times, alien invasive plant species have become a bigger threat than poachers across rhino habitats in India and Nepal, and elephants still remain an ‘endangered species’. About One Horned Rhino One-Horned Rhino Population Rhino Conservation efforts- Other threats to … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE 1 . MGNREGA Protocol to Prioritise payment to Mates Context: Heeding to persistent complaints from Mates or site supervisors that their wages under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) are inordinately delayed, the Union Rural Development Ministry has devised a protocol to prioritise payment to Mates. … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . GDP Growth rate – July Sept Quarter Context: Manufacturing shrinks, slowing Q2 GDP growth to 6.3% About the Report Details of the Report Key Positive Takeaways Concerns/Challenges- 2 . Project Great Indian Bustard Context: The Supreme Court recently sought the government’s response about evolving a … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Retail Digital Rupee Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on November 29 announced that the first pilot for the retail version of the digital rupee (e₹-R) would be introduced on December 1, 2022. About the News What will the retail digital rupee be? Transaction … Read more