Tag: current affairs for upsc

  • Current Affairs for Punjab PCS 2024

    Punjab PCS 2024: Exam date | Eligibility | Age limit | Pattern of exam | Syllabus In the journey towards cracking the Punjab Civil Services (PCS) exam conducted by the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), aspiring candidates often overlook a fundamental aspect of preparation: daily newspaper reading. Here’s why keeping up with the news is…

  • Katchatheevu Island

    Important for Prelims: Geography; International RelationsMains: General Studies Paper II Katchatheevu Island, a small rocky islet in the Palk Strait, has been a subject of historical, political, and legal contention between India and Sri Lanka. Its strategic location and historical significance make it a crucial topic for candidates preparing for the UPSC exam. This article…

  • The Bail Law

    Important for Prelims: PolityMains: General Studies II Types of Bail: Current Bail Laws in India: Key Changes in BNSS from CrPC: Need for Reform Presumption of Innocence:  Proposed Changes inline with the UK Conclusion Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding Bail in Indian judicial system :1. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC)  does…

  •  UP Board of Madrasa Education Act, 2004

    Important for Prelims: Social IssuesMains: General Studies I The Allahabad High Court (HC) has struck down the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education Act, 2004, as unconstitutional. What is the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education Act, 2004? Overview of the Act: Concerns Regarding the Act: Limited Curriculum High Court Ruling: Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following…

  • Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) 

    Important for Prelims: Social IssuesMains: General Studies I A recent symposium organised by the University of Arizona highlighted concerns about the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and its potential impact, particularly on India’s indigenous tribes. What is the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework? India’s Progress: What Could be the Implication of Forest Expansion on India’s Indigenous Tribes? Note How India…

  • PPSC PUNJAB PCS 2024

    Punjab PCS 2024: Exam date | Eligibility | Age limit | Pattern of exam | Syllabus Are you aspiring to become a civil servant in Punjab? The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) conducts the Punjab Civil Services (Punjab PCS) exam, offering a golden opportunity for candidates to serve their state with dedication and commitment. Here’s…

  • Internet Freedom in India

    Important for Prelims: Polity Mains: General Studies II Legal Provisions Relating to Internet Shutdown Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India Case: Key Highlights of the orders: Arguments in Favour of Internet Shutdown by the Government Arguments Against the Internet Shutdown by the Government Conclusion Mains Practice Question Analyze the impact of internet shutdowns on the…

  • Bharat Ratna 2024

    Important for Prelims: Awards About Bharat Ratna: Karpoori Thakur (Posthumous): Bihar’s former chief minister and a well-known socialist leader will be posthumously honoured with Bharat Ratna. Popularly known as ‘Jan Nayak’ (people’s leader), Thakur will become the 49th recipient of this prestigious award. Lal Krishna Advani: Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart and former deputy prime minister,…

  •  Jnanpith Award 2023

    Jnanpith Award 2023

  • Malfunctioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)

    Important for Prelims: PolityMains: General Studies II Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) Production and design There are only two Indian PSUs that manufacture EVM machines; What is malfunctioning of EVMs? Additional read- Criteria for recognition of Political Parties. Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS ,PCS preparation. To know more about Chetan Bharat…