Category: current affairs
Current Affairs for UPSC PSC + MCQ (9 October, 2024) What is Marburg Virus, Which Has Rocked Rwanda” Introduction The Marburg virus is one of the deadliest pathogens known to infect humans, causing a...
The G4 countries (India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan) have renewed their calls for urgent reforms of the UN Security Council (UNSC) ahead of the UN’s 80th anniversary in 2025. Reforms Demanded by G4 Countries...
G4 Countries’ Call for UN Security Council Reforms Why in News? The G4 countries (India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan) have renewed their calls for urgent reforms of the UN Security Council (UNSC) ahead of...
1. Why in News? On October 3, 2024, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) rejected the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom’s (USCIRF) report, calling the organization biased and politically motivated. 2. Key...
“India engaging in ‘systematic violations of religious freedom’, says U.S. commission” 1. USCIRF’s Allegations Against India The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) claims India is engaged in systematic violations of religious freedom....
The visits of the Prime Minister and the President of India to foreign countries serve different purposes and reflect their distinct roles within the Indian government. 1. Prime Minister’s Visits: – Diplomatic and...
1. Introduction: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has highlighted that with the introduction of new criminal laws justice will be prioritised over punishment. These laws are expected to fully come into force in 3-4...
**1. Organization of Conference** 1. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee’s 46th session will be organized by India from July 21 to July 31. 2. Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi will serve as the venue...
**1. Visit of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to Kazakhstan**: S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India, embarked on a tour to Astana, Kazakhstan, on a Tuesday to lead the Indian team at...
**Indo-French Cooperation: Partnership for the Planet** 1. **President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi**, on July 14, 2023, accentuated the ‘Partnership for the Planet’ as one of the foremost pillars at the Indo-French...