Context Recently PM Modi addressed the inaugural session of the third Voice of the Global South Summit (VOGSS). About India hosted the inaugural Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS) in January 2023, and the second edition in November 2023. Both the sessions were Read More …
Category: UPSC Current Affairs
Justice Hema Committee report released
Context The Justice Hema Committee report recently exposed pervasive sexual exploitation and rights violations against women in the Malayalam film industry. About Five years ago, the report was submitted to the Kerala government. The committee recognized at least 17 forms Read More …
What is lateral entry into bureaucracy
Context A recent advertisement to recruit 45 members laterally to posts under the aegis of the Union Service Public Commission has sparked controversy. About It refers to the exercise of recruiting people from outside the conventional civil services (along with Read More …
Govt plans to conduct survey on all migrant workers in Tamil Nadu
Context The Cauvery delta region in Tamil Nadu, often referred to as the granary of South India, is witnessing a gradual influx of migrant workers from other parts of the country, particularly West Bengal and Bihar, to fill the labor Read More …
Government Initiatives to Bolster Domestic Clean Technology
Context Recently the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) reimposed its mandate requiring solar projects to source (photovoltaic [PV]) modules exclusively from a government-approved list of domestic manufacturers starting April 1. About The ALMM (Approved List of Model Manufacturers) Read More …
How an Iranian Influence Operation Used ChatGPT to Target the U.S. Presidential Election
Context Recently, OpenAI announced that it had banned ChatGPT accounts connected to an Iranian influence operation as it was generating content to sway the U.S. presidential election. Storm-2035 OpenAI identified a group concerned in an Iranian influence operation, dubbed “Storm-2035,” Read More …
Cyanide sensor to enhance safety of water, food products
Context Researchers at the Central University of Kerala have made a significant breakthrough by developing a highly sensitive cyanide sensor designed to enhance safety in food and water supplies. This innovative technology addresses the urgent need for reliable detection methods Read More …
FSSAI launches project to tackle microplastic contamination in food
Context The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently initiated a significant project aimed at addressing the pressing issue of microplastic contamination in food products. This initiative comes amid growing global concerns regarding the presence of microplastics Read More …
India-Malaysia Bilateral Relationship
Context Recently Malaysian Prime Minister Dato Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim is scheduled to visit India from August 19-21, marking his first visit as Malaysia’s Prime Minister. About India set up diplomatic relations with the Federation of Malaya (predecessor country of Read More …
India needs to create 8 million jobs every year
Context In the Economic Survey, the Chief Economic Advisor estimated that India needed to create close to 8 million new jobs each year for the coming decade. About India has been one of the brightest spots in terms of GDP growth rate. Read More …