Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) The Indian Space Research Organisation has announced a plan to launch its first X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) to investigate the polarisation of intense X-ray sources. About XPoSat Importance XPoSat Payloads 2 . Loss and Damage Fund Context : On the first … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Fast Radio Burst Context: Astrophysicists are trying to wrap their heads around another twist in the story of fast radio bursts (FRBs). What are Fast Radio Bursts? Magnetars How are neutron stars involved? What is a neutron-star merger? Impact on astronomy What is LISA? … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Rat Hole Mining Context: Rat-hole mining is being done to rescue trapped Uttarkashi tunnel workers. What is rat-hole mining? Environmental and safety concerns When was it banned, and why? 2 . Dollarisation Context: Javier Milei, the recent winner of Argentina’s presidential election, has drawn … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Ozone Hole Context: The core (middle stratospheric layer) of the Antarctic ozone in mid-spring (October) has experienced a 26% reduction since 2004, contrary to previously reported recovery trends in total ozone, according to a study published recently in the journal Nature Communications. Ozone layer What … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . H9N2 Context: Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring the reported outbreak of H9N2 cases and clusters of respiratory illness in children in northern China. There is low risk to India from both the avian influenza case reported from China as well as the clusters of … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Methane Emission Context: CoP28 turns attention to potent methane emissions. About Methane Sources of Methane Emissions Who are the biggest methane emitters? Initiatives to tackle Methane emissions: Initiatives by India 2 . ILO Convention on health and safety Context: Trade unions urge Centre … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . India-Australia relationship Context: For both Australia and India, China is the biggest trading partner, and China is our “biggest security anxiety”, said Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles, making the opening remarks at the 2+2 dialogue. India-Australia relationship: Background Areas of cooperation … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . Border Peace and Tranquility Agreement Context: Thirty years ago, officials from both sides, meeting in the aftermath of the Sumdorong Chu stand-off that strained relations, thrashed out what would be a historic first ever border agreement between the neighbours who had, in 1962, fought a … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . UNCLOS Context: India is committed to the freedom of navigation, overflight, and unimpeded lawful commerce in international waters, and supports the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said recently. About UNCLOS Background Membership Secretariat Objectives Maritime … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered 1 . India – ASEAN Relationship Context: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will pay an official visit to Jakarta to attend the 10th Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) and will address the forum on regional and international security issues. About the … Read more