Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Changes in India’s Foreign Policy Context: 2022 was a difficult year on the geopolitical and diplomatic stage, especially after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February. For India, the choices grew more difficult, given its strategic ties with the U.S. and Europe and traditional ties with … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . J&K Land Grants Rule 2022 Context: The J&K Lieutenant Governor’s administration, in the third week of December, notified fresh land rules under J&K Land Grant Rules-2022 and replaced the J&K Land Grants Rules-1960, which dealt with the special rules to grant government land on lease … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . World Heritage Site Context: Gujarat’s Vadnagar town, the iconic Sun Temple at Modhera, and the rock cut sculptures of Unakoti in Tripura have been added to the tentative list of UNCESO World Heritage Sites. About UNESCO Tentative List What is World Heritage Site and how … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Global Environment Facility Context: There is an urgent need to create a new and dedicated fund to help developing countries successfully implement a post-2020 global framework to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, India has said at the U.N. biodiversity conference in Canada’s Montreal. So far, … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Rupee Trade Settlement Mechanism Context: India’s rupee trade settlement mechanism, a means of using rupees instead of dollars and other big currencies for international transactions, is attracting interest from more countries. About the News About Rupee Payment Mechanism- Benefits of this Mechanism 2 . Quantum … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) Context: India is expected to raise its issues with cross-border terror attacks, call for the prosecution and conviction of those responsible for the Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks, as well as its demand that the UN adopts India’s 1996 proposal … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . India – China LAC Context: Soldiers of the two sides clashed in an area called Yangtse, in the upper reaches of Tawang sector in Arunachal Pradesh. The entire state itself, and within it, Tawang, are areas of serious contestation between India and China. The clash … Read more
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