India to End Free Movement Regime Permitting Border Crossing Into Myanmar

The Indian government has decided to terminate the Free Movement Regime (FMR) allowing visa-free 16-kilometer entry into each other’s territory for people living along the India-Myanmar border. Advanced fencing will be erected to fully seal the porous frontier. What is ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Hindenburg Research – Adani Group Row

In January 2023, US-based short seller Hindenburg Research published a report alleging several improper dealings by Indian conglomerate Adani Group headed by Gautam Adani. The report accused the group of stock manipulation, use of offshore shell companies, and raising debt ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 3, 2024

41. When is the ‘World Braille Day’ observed every year? [A] January 1[B] January 2[C] January 4[D] January 6 Show Answer Correct Answer: C [January 4] Notes:Every year January 4 is observed as World Braille Day to raise the importance ..

UPSC Current Affairs – January 3, 2024

Electoral Literacy Education GS-2-Governance Facts for Pre & Mains:  The NCERT has introduced chapters on electoral literacy in school textbooks to educate students about their roles in elections. An MoU was signed between the Election Commission of India and the ..

RBI Proposes Higher 50% Dividend Payout Ratio for Healthy Banks

The Reserve Bank of India has released draft norms allowing banks with strong financial metrics to increase dividend payouts to shareholders up to 50% of profits, from the earlier 40% ceiling. Key Highlights Banks must have net non-performing asset ratio ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

India Joins Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO)

India has formally signed up for the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) – an ambitious multinational initiative to build the world’s largest radio telescope spanning over a square kilometer. What is the SKAO? The SKAO is not one instrument but ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Three New-to-Science Frogs Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

Scientists have reported three new frog species belonging to new genera from Arunachal Pradesh’s Namdapha-Kamlang protected area network along the Myanmar border. The finds highlight the significance of exploring unique habitats. Key Discovery Details The new frog species discovered are: ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India, UAE Launch Maiden Military Exercise ‘Desert Cyclone’

The Indian and UAE armies have commenced their first-ever joint military training exercise called ‘Desert Cyclone’ in Rajasthan on January 2. The drills aim to enhance counter-insurgency capabilities in desert terrain. Scale and Scope Over 45 troops each from India’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 2, 2024

41. The Kharsawan Massacre, that was recently in news, happened in which current state? [A] Odisha [B] Jharkhand[C] Bihar [D] Madhya Pradesh Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Jharkhand] Notes:On January 1, 1948, the town of Kharsawan in present-day Jharkhand witnessed ..

UPSC Current Affairs – January 2, 2024

Protest Against Transport Law GS-2-Governance Facts for Pre & Mains:  Transporters and auto-driver associations in India are protesting against the new Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) law. The BNS replaces the Indian Penal Code, increasing penalties for hit-and-run incidents to up ..