Lateral entry refers to the practice of directly recruiting individuals with specialized knowledge or experience into senior positions in the civil service, bypassing the traditional hierarchical structure. This practice has been a topic of debate in India, with both proponents and critics offering their perspectives. Background Benefits of Lateral Entry in Civil Services Criticisms of … Read more
Need and Importance of Laws Protecting the Safety of Doctors Doctors play a critical role in society by providing essential healthcare services. Ensuring their safety is vital not only for their well-being but also for maintaining a functional healthcare system. In India, incidents of violence against doctors have been on the rise, making it imperative … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Gaganyaan Context: Four IAF pilots named as possible Gaganyaan crew. About the news About Gaganyaan Human rating of launch vehicle Crew module and escape system Training of the astronauts 2 . 10,000 genome project Context: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) officially announced the completion … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Household consumption expenditure Survey Context: After a 11-year gap, Centre discloses key consumption expenditure survey data. About the Survey Findings: 2 . Forest Conservation Act Context: the Supreme Court ordered the government to continue following the all-encompassing “dictionary meaning” of forest as upheld in … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . New Surrogacy law Context: The Centre amended the surrogacy Rules on Wednesday to allow couples to use donor eggs or donor sperm for surrogacy. This overturned a previous amendment made in March 2023 that banned the use of donor gametes. About the new law What … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Financial Devolution Context: Recently various Opposition-ruled States especially from south India have claimed that they have not been receiving their fair share as per the present scheme of financial devolution. They have raised issues about their less than proportionate share of receipt in tax revenue … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Article 142 Context: The Supreme Court has quashed the result of the January 30 election for the Mayor of Chandigarh after finding that presiding officer Anil Masih had deliberately invalidated eight ballots cast in favour of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-Congress candidate Kuldeep Kumar ‘Tita’. On … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . FCI Context: Govt. more than doubles authorised capital of FCI to ₹21,000 crore. About the news About FCI Functions 2 . PVTG Context: With the 2021 Census indefinitely delayed, the government’s attempt at using the PM Gati Shakti portal to estimate the total population … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Chabahar About Chabahar Port Chabahar connection for Al Biruni and Alexander the Great Strategic importance of Chabahar port for India 2 . Facts for Prelims National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC): Technical Recession: Xiakong: Sora:
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 Context : In a departure from norms, the Union Home Ministry issued two orders, on February 10 and February 12, under the Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services … Read more