UPSC Current Affairs – January 14-15, 2024

Thiruvalluvar Depiction Controversy GS-1-Indian Culture Facts for Pre & Mains:  Thiruvalluvar Day marked by Tamil Nadu Governor and Chief Minister with differing depictions. Governor’s post shows Thiruvalluvar in saffron, sparking saffronisation allegations by DMK. Chief Minister’s post shows Thiruvalluvar in ..

Inaugural IUCN Assessment of the Himalayan Wolf

The Himalayan Wolf (Canis lupus chanco) is a prominent lupine predator found across the Himalayas. Its taxonomic status had been unclear until recently. The animal has now been assessed for the first time on the International Union for Conservation of ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Kerala Launches ‘Operation Amrith’

The Kerala Drug Control Department recently launched Operation Amrith (Antimicrobial Resistance Intervention For Total Health) to prevent the overuse of antibiotics in the state. The aim is to conduct surprise raids in pharmacies to detect over-the-counter (OTC) sales of antibiotics ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

2023 Global Water Monitor Report

The 2023 Global Water Monitor report reveals over 77 countries endured their highest average annual temperatures in the last 45 years. The unprecedented heat manifested across all seasons, influencing precipitation patterns along with water budgets. Warming Effects on Weather Systems ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

17 Districts in Jharkhand Witness Drought

The Jharkhand government recently declared 158 blocks across 17 districts as drought-hit after below-average rains, impacting nearly 1.5 million farmers. Recurring Rain Deficits Barely 4 out of Jharkhand’s 24 districts recorded normal monsoon rainfalls in 2022. During the critical kharif ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Significance of Nashik’s Kalaram Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited the iconic Kalaram Mandir in Maharashtra’s temple town of Nashik. The site is deeply intertwined with Hindu mythology as part of the Ramayana’s Panchavati area where Lord Ram resided in exile Political Prominence The ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 13, 2024

11. Which initiative was recently launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote cleanliness at pilgrimage sites? [A] Clean Pilgrimage project[B] Swachh Mandir Campaign[C] Swachh Bharat Initiative[D] Sacred Site Hygiene Program Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Swachh Mandir Campaign] Notes:Prime ..

UPSC Current Affairs – January 13, 2024

Winter Festivals Significance GS-1-Indian Culture Facts for Pre & Mains:  Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and other regional festivals mark the transition from winter to warmer months, celebrated on January 14 or 15. These festivals follow the solar cycle, with the sun ..

Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023

On January 12th, Surat and Indore were jointly adjudged India’s cleanest cities as per the Centre’s annual Swachh Survekshan city cleanliness rankings for 2023. Navi Mumbai secured third place. The awards were conferred by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi. ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) Inaugurated

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), also known as Atal Setu, marking the opening of India’s longest sea bridge to date. The 21.8-kilometer link built at a cost of over Rs 17,840 crores aims ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs