Author Archives: NEXT IAS Current Affairs Team
Daily Current Affairs 01-01-2024
Govt Appoints Chairman of 16th Finance Commission Syllabus :GS 2/Constitutionally bodies In News About Finance Commission Composition Functions Developments Challenges Conclusion and Way Forward Source:TH Regulating OTT Platforms and Digital Content Syllabus: GS2/Policies and Interventions Context: Draft Bill of 2023 and OTT Platforms: Regulation of Over-The-Top (OTT) Platforms in India:– The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines […]
Floods and a ‘Preventive Measure’
Syllabus: GS3/Disaster Management Context: Floods: Floods in India:– Floods are a recurrent phenomenon, causing huge loss of lives and damage to livelihood systems, property, infrastructure and public utilities.– Flood related damages show an increasing trend because of increase in population, rapid urbanisation, growing developmental and economic activities in flood plains coupled with global warming.– Out […]
Headlines of the Day 01-1-2024
PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Maersk Hangzhou, The Hindu: (Page1) Miscellaneous – What is Maersk Hangzhou?– Who is attacking ships in the Red Sea?– Strategic importance of the Red Sea Aadhaar-linked pay made mandatory for MGNREGS workers The Hindu: (Page1) Polity and Governance (GSII) – What […]
Daily Current Affairs 30-12-2023
11th Century Jain Sculptures Discovered in Mysuru District Syllabus: GS1/ Art and Culture News About About Jainism Philosophy: Tirthankaras: Do you know?– Twenty four Jains tirthankaras were identified with their respective sacred symbols, as shown below: Different Sects: Jain Scriptures: Impact and Contributions: Source: TH Visit of External Affairs Minister to Russia Syllabus :GS 2/International […]
UN Security Council Reform
Syllabus: GS2/Agreements Involving India &/or Affecting India’s Interests In News United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Need for UN reforms Challenges of UN reforms Way ahead Daily Mains Question[Q] The Security Council is clearly ripe for reform to bring it into the second quarter of the 21st century. Analyse.
Headlines of the Day 30-12-2023
PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Centre, Assam sign peace pact with ULFA faction The Hindu: (Page1) Polity and Governance (GSII) – What is the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)?– The Union Home Ministry and the Assam government signed a peace pact with the ULFA faction. […]
Dangers of AI
Syllabus: GS3/Developments in Science and Technology Context About Dangers of AI The benefits of AI are so large, from healthcare, defence and defence that the downsides are often ignored. Do you know?– The AI safety letter, which was signed by more than 2,900 industry experts and academics, called for a six-month halt on training AI […]
Daily Current Affairs 29-12-2023
Pegasus Spyware Found: Amnesty Syllabus :GS 2/Governance/GS 3/IT Computers In News The Washington Post and Amnesty International report claims that Pegasus spyware targeted journalists in India Zero-Click Exploit– It refers to malicious software that allows spyware to be installed on a device without the device owner’s consent. – it doesn’t require the device owner to perform […]
Headlines of the Day 29-12-2023
PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Pegasus spyware found on journalists’ phones after Apple alert, says Amnesty The Hindu: (Page1)The Hindu: (Page12) Cyber Security (GSIII) – What is Pegasus spyware?– Is Pegasus spyware targeting journalists in India?– How are spyware regulated in India? PM-UDAY scheme The Hindu: […]
