RBI’s State of the Economy Report – Current Updates (January, 2024)

According to RBI’s State of the Economy report, India is poised to sustain 2023’s economic momentum in 2024. But reigning in inflation and boosting rural and consumption growth is vital for truly inclusive expansion per its latest report. Need to ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Guidelines for Advertisements Making Environmental/Green Claims

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has introduced guidelines to prevent misleading environmental claims, known as greenwashing, frequently seen across sectors. Effective February 15, 2024, these mandate that green claims in ads are reliable, verifiable and transparent. Ensuring Reliable ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 19, 2024

41. Which state recently launched the Mahtari Vandana Yojana? [A] Chattisgarh[B] Madhya Pradesh[C] Uttar Pradesh[D] Bihar Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Chattisgarh] Notes:Chhattisgarh recently launched the Mahtari Vandana Yojana 2024, inspired by Madhya Pradesh’s successful ‘Aarthik Sarkari Ladli Bahna Yojana.’ ..

UPSC Current Affairs – January 19, 2024

John Maclean’s Legacy GS-1-Modern World History Facts for Pre & Mains:  John Maclean, a Glasgow schoolteacher and socialist, dedicated his life to advancing workers’ rights. Despite his significant role, Maclean is mainly remembered within the Scottish Left and through cultural ..

Trade Connect ePlatform

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced the upcoming Trade Connect ePlatform to boost MSME and startup participation in exports. It was announced at the second meeting of the reconstituted Board of Trade. The portal aims to promote exports by small ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Double Cicada Explosion

Americans will witness an exciting yet annoying event this year – a double cicada emergence happening after 221 years. Two cicada broods, XIII and XIX, will simultaneously explode from underground. This concurrent appearance last occurred in 1803 during the Louisiana ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Draft Indian Stamp Bill, 2023

The Finance Ministry invited public comments on the draft Indian Stamp Bill, 2023. The Bill aims to modernize stamp duty provisions and replace the 1899 Stamp Act. Updating Archaic Policies The Indian Stamp Act 1899 is an old fiscal law ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Shankaracharyas to Not Attend Ram Temple Inauguration

The four shankaracharyas, heads of Hindu monasteries founded by Adi Shankara, will not attend the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. The seers oversee mathas in Dwarka, Joshimath, Puri and Sringeri. Their absence is significant given ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

2024 Global Firepower Rankings

The US leads the military strength rankings, followed by Russia and China in 2nd and 3rd spots. India placed 4th for the second straight year. Pakistan ranked 9th and Italy rounded out the top 10 at 10th. Other countries in ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

2023 ASER Survey – Key Findings

The 2023 ASER survey focused on 14-to-18-year-old children in rural areas, specifically on their ability to apply reading and math skills to everyday situations. It also captured their access to digital technology and whether they possess skills to use it. ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs