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03 April | Daily Current Affairs : India’s critical efforts to tackle air pollution could worsen warming And More

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GS PAPER 1 Environment India’s urgent efforts to reduce air pollution and aerosol emissions, particularly from coal-based power generation, may unintentionally accelerate warming in the short term due to the removal of aerosols that currently mask greenhouse gas (GHG)-induced warming. This trade-off highlights the complexity of climate science and policy, especially in regions like India where air quality and climate

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02 April | Daily Current Affairs : Maharashtra Pollution Control Board does not accept that waterbodies are dying, says fishing community And More

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GS PAPER 1 Enviroment and Ecology Traditional fishing communities in Navi Mumbai allege severe industrial pollution in water bodies like Diwale and Nhava Sheva creeks. Despite visible ecological damage and high levels of pollutants found in independent lab tests, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) denies that the water bodies are “dying.” Key Environmental Concerns: High Levels of Pollutants Found:

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01 April | Daily Current Affairs : Summer set to be warmer, but El Nino unlikely during coming monsoon : IMD And More

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GS PAPER 1 Geography & Enviroment The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has ruled out the occurrence of El Niño during the upcoming southwest monsoon season, stating that neutral conditions are likely to prevail. However, above-normal summer temperatures are expected across much of India, with eastern parts possibly experiencing up to 10 heatwave days. Key Points : El Niño and Monsoon

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29 March | Daily Current Affairs : Free speech is an integral part of healthy and civilised society: SC And More

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GS PAPER 1 Polity & Governance The Supreme Court quashed a criminal case filed by Gujarat Police against Congress MP Imran Pratapgadhi for allegedly inciting discord through his poem. The court reaffirmed that poetry, satire, theatre, and stand-up comedy are legitimate expressions of free speech and must be protected. Key Judicial Observations: Fundamental Right to Free Speech: Free expression is

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28 March | Daily Current Affairs : Tri-service exercise held in Arunachal takes integrated approach to surveillance And More

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GS PAPER 1 Prelims Fact The Indian Armed Forces conducted Prachand Prahaar, a tri-service integrated multi-domain warfare exercise in Arunachal Pradesh from March 25 to 27, 2024. Key Highlights Held under the Eastern Command, the exercise aimed at enhancing joint operations, improving combat readiness, and integrating advanced surveillance and strike capabilities. Given the evolving nature of modern warfare, such exercises

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27 March | Daily Current Affairs : SC stays HC’s ‘inhuman’ remarks on rape bid And More

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GS PAPER 1 Polity and social justice The Supreme Court of India has stayed an order passed by the Allahabad High Court on March 17, 2024. The High Court had concluded that mere physical assault and an attempt to remove a minor’s lower garment were insufficient to constitute an “attempt to rape” under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the

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26 March | Daily Current Affairs :India losing 3% of GDP to road accidents, says Nitin Gadkari And More

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GS PAPER 1 Prelims Fact Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, recently highlighted that India loses 3% of its GDP due to road accidents, which amount to nearly five lakh accidents annually. This issue not only causes economic losses but also results in significant social and human costs. Key Issues Highlighted High Number of Road Accidents: India

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25 March | Daily Current Affairs : India imposes anti-dumping duty on Chinese goods for up to 5 years And More

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GS PAPER 1 International Relations A high-level U.S. trade delegation, led by Brendan Lynch, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for South and Central Asia, has begun a five-day visit to India. The visit is crucial as it precedes the announcement of reciprocal tariffs by the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s administration. The discussions are expected to revolve around reducing India’s import

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24 March | Daily Current Affairs : India imposes anti-dumping duty on Chinese goods for up to 5 years And More

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GS PAPER 1  Indian Economy India has imposed anti-dumping duties on five Chinese products to safeguard domestic industries from unfair trade practices. The affected products include: Soft ferrite cores used in electric vehicles, chargers, and telecom devices Vacuum insulated flasks Aluminium foil Trichloro isocyanuric acid used in water treatment Poly vinyl chloride (PVC) paste resin The decision follows an investigation

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22 March | Daily Current Affairs : Civil society groups call on govt. to not water down RTI Act And More

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GS PAPER 1 Indian Polity Over 30 civil society organisations, led by the National Council for People’s Right to Information (NCPRI), have urged the Union government to refrain from diluting the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. Their primary concern is an amendment passed in 2023 that, once implemented, would significantly restrict access to government-held information. Key Issue: Section 8(1)(j)

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