9th August (Daily Current Affairs)
1.Nagasaki Day 2024 In news: ● Nagasaki Day, observed each August, solemnly commemorates the atomicbombing of Nagasaki, Japan, by the United States during World War II in1945.This tragedy occurred only three days after the Hiroshima bombing,representing the second and last instance of nuclear weapons used inwarfare.● The day is marked by memorial services, peace vigils, […]
8th August(Daily Affairs)
1.Corals: In news:● A two-month expedition by marine scientists from Kerala University ofFisheries and Ocean Studies uncovered alarming evidence of widespreadcoral reef bleaching around the Lakshadweep islands. The loss of thesecrucial organisms could have devastating effects on the marine ecosystem,ultimately jeopardizing the survival of the entire archipelago. About corals: 1 ● Polyp Structure: Corals are […]
7th August(Daily Current Affairs)
In news: ● The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) hasremoved the Preamble to the Constitution from some Class 3 and 6 textbooksthis year.● For Class 6, the Preamble is included in the Science book, Curiosity, and theHindi book, Malhar. However, it is missing from the Social Science book,Exploring Society: India and Beyond, […]
6th August(Daily Current Affairs)
1.Odisha planting Palm Trees to Combat Lighting: In news:● The Special Relief Commissioner’s office has sanctioned Rs 7 crore for theproposed plan. The state has imposed a ban on the cutting of existing palmtrees, and an initial 19 lakh palm trees will be planted along the forestboundaries.Lightning: A natural electrical discharge that occurs during thunderstorms.● […]
5th August(Daily Current Affairs)
1.Private Member Bill: Context:A private member’s bill has been introduced in the Rajya Sabha to safeguardworkers’ rights in the context of artificial intelligence. More Facts about Private Member Bill: Introduction: Members of Parliament (MPs) from both the ruling and opposition partiescan introduce Private Member’s Bills.Passage: For a Private Member’s Bill to become law, it must […]
2nd August(Daily Current Affairs)
1.Sub-classification of SC, ST: In news: ● Supreme Court Ruling: Seven-judge Bench, led by Chief Justice D YChandrachud, reformed SC/ST quota system.● New Framework: States can now create sub-classifications within SC/STcategories.● Purpose: Allows for fixed sub-quotas to aid the most backward communitieswithin SC/ST groups.● Overturned Precedent: Reverses 2004 ruling in E V Chinnaiah v State […]
3rd August(Daily Current Affairs)
2.Gaganyaan Mission(ISRO): In news:● India has selected two ‘Gaganyatris’ for NASA’s Axiom-4 mission to theInternational Space Station.About Gaganyaan Mission: 1.Space-borne Assistant and Knowledge Hub for Crew Interaction (SAKHI) App: ● Developed by: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), ISRO, located inThumba, Thiruvananthapuram.● Purpose: A multifunctional app designed to support astronauts on theGaganyaan mission with tasks such […]
3rd August(Daily Current Affairs)
1.Axiom-4 Mission to ISS: In news: ● India has shortlisted two astronaut-designates for the Axiom-4 mission tothe ISS.● The shortlisted astronauts are Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla andGroup Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair.● They will travel to the U.S. for training for the upcoming mission. About the Mission: ● Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) is a private spaceflight […]
When to change the optional
An aspirant preparing for civil services has a limited number of attempts, earlier it was 4 which is recently raised to 6. Therefore, one should review his preparation after each attempt and readjust. One failure may not indicate anything but more than that needs serious rethinking. The majority of the mains examination syllabus is General […]