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3 May | UPSC Current Affairs | GS 3: Explained (CISF, Vitrectomy, Climate Finance)

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Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) News: CISF has taken over Parliament security from Delhi Police. Definition: CISF is an armed force of the Union Government established under an Act of Parliament, “Central Industrial Security Force Act, 1968”. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Aim: CISF provides security to the premises staff along with the […]

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3 May | UPSC Current Affairs | GS 1: Patachitra Painting and Essential Programme on Immunization

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Essential Programme on Immunization (EPI) News: 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of WHO’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), highlighting a pivotal moment in global and Indian immunization efforts. Launch: Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) was launched in 1974 by the WHO. It was earlier known as the Essential Programme on Immunization. Aim: To ensure that

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2 May | UPSC Current Affairs | Earth’s Rotation to IMF & Exercises

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GS Paper 1 Earth’s Rotation News:  A recent study published in Nature suggests that global warming-induced melting of polar ice is causing a slowdown in the Earth’s rotation.  “Rotation” refers to an object’s spinning motion about its own axis. “Revolution” refers the object’s orbital motion around another object. Earth rotates on its own axis, producing

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1 May | UPSC Current Affairs | FIU, NCGG, TOPS, Green Taxonomy, CDRI, REACH & More

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GS Paper 2 Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) News: India’s FIU has issued alert indicators for capital markets, insurance, online payments, and cryptocurrency services, strengthening anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing measures. Reporting Structure: It was instituted by the Government of India in 2004. FIU operates autonomously under the Economic Intelligence Council (EIC) chaired by the Finance

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30 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | Avars, Bru Community, NOTA, WEC, AEO, Solar, Biohacking and More

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GS Paper 1 Avars News:  Insights into the social life of Avars have been uncovered through DNA analysis of ancient graves. Who were the Avars? The Avars were a nomadic people originating from eastern central Asia.  From the 6th to the 9th century CE, they wielded power over much of eastern central Europe. Successors of

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29 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | Diverse Topics in Focus: Agreements, Sustainability & More

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GS Paper 2 Marrakesh Agreement News:  The World Trade Organisation is celebrating 30 years of this agreement. Historical Context: Signed in Marrakesh, Morocco, by 123 countries in 1994 post the Uruguay Round negotiations. Led to the establishment of the WTO in 1995, superseding GATT as an international organization. Features: Serves as the basic framework for

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27 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | Diverse Topics: Deserts, Spices, Law, Wildlife & Food Security

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GS Paper 1 Atacama Desert News: Recent research reveals a vast and diverse group of bacteria thriving beneath the arid sands of the Atacama Desert.   Geographical Location:  Located in northern Chile, bordered by the Andes Mountains  to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Shares borders with Argentina, Peru, and Bolivia. Extreme

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26 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | Essentials: Health Insurance, Trade & Governance

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GS Paper 1 Health Insurance News:  No age limit to purchase health insurance from April 1. To widen access to healthcare coverage, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has removed the age cap of 65 years for individuals purchasing health insurance policies. IRDAI: It is a statutory body formed under the Insurance

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25 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | Diverse Topics: From Climate Change to Military Spending

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GS Paper 1 Mount Erebus News: Mount Erebus in Antarctica is discharging around 80 grams of gold daily, worth approximately $6000, as reported by NASA’s Earth Observatory. Key Facts About Mount Erebus: Located on Ross Island, it is the southernmost active volcano on Earth. Volcano Type: Stratovolcano, characterized by layers of lava, tephra, and volcanic

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24 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | Chipko to Marine Cloud Brightening

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GS Paper 1 Chipko Movement News: Chipko Movement marks 50th Anniversary. Origins of Chipko Movement: The Chipko movement originated in 1973 in the Reni Forest of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand (formerly Uttar Pradesh). Led by Sundarlal Bahuguna, Gaura Devi, and others, it was a non-violent protest against the felling of trees in the Himalayas. Gandhian social

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