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Daily Current Affairs for UPSC

12th October 2024

1. Agrarian Crisis and Landholding Patterns in India Why in News? Headline: “Agrarian crisis: Landholding recedes by 1/3rd, loans swell for farm households, finds NABARD survey” (Source: The Hindu) About Agrarian Crisis in India Definition of Agrarian Crisis The agrarian…

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11th October 2024

India’s Regulatory Reforms to Accelerate Homecoming of IPO-Bound Startups Source: The Economic Times, Business Standard, Mint Why Deaths Occur Due to Heat Stroke Source: World Health Organization (WHO), The Hindu, Indian Express As Green Patch Spreads in Antarctica, Here’s What…

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10th October 2024

1. Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) Clears Purchase of MQ-9B Drones and Submarines 2. Australia and New Zealand Prepare for Potential Bird Flu Outbreak 3. ASEAN Summit Calls for Peace in Myanmar 4. Global Wildlife Population Decline Reported by WWF…

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9th October 2024

1. Resignation of Senior Doctors in West Bengal Headline: Mass Resignations by Senior Doctors in West Bengal Raises Healthcare Concerns Context: Fifty senior doctors at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital resigned, underscoring challenges within West Bengal’s healthcare system. This…

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8th October 2024

1. Indian Air Force Day 2024 Headline: Indian Air Force Day: Celebrating 92 Years of Valor and Excellence Context: The Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated its 92nd anniversary, underscoring its vital role in national defense and showcasing advancements in aerial…

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7th October 2024

Table of Contents 1. Kazakhstan Votes on First Nuclear Power Station Sub: International Relations | Section: Places in News Context:Kazakhstan recently held a referendum to decide on constructing its first nuclear power station on the shores of Lake Balkhash. This…

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6th October 2024

Table of Contents 1. Shompen Tribe of Nicobar Sub: Geography | Section: Human Geography Why in News:The Shompen tribe of the Nicobar Islands has come into the spotlight due to concerns over a major infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island,…

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5th October 2024

Table of contents: 1. India’s Per Capita Income to Rise by $2000 in 5 Years Sub: Economics | Section: National Income Finance Minister’s Statement:Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted that the coming decades will witness a significant improvement in living standards…

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4th October 2024

Table of contents 1. Odisha’s Leopard Population Jumps by 22% to 696 Sub: EnvironmentSec: Species in News Context: Current Population Status in Odisha: National Context: Survey Methodology: Did You Know? Leopards are extremely adaptable and can survive in diverse habitats,…

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3rd October 2024

Table of Contents 1. Indian Elephants Lost Genetic Vigour as They Moved North to South, Five Distinct Populations Exist: Study Subject: EnvironmentSection: Species in News A team of researchers from the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and the Indian…

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2nd October 2024

1. BRCA Testing and Breast Cancer Prevention: A Public Health Imperative Subject: ScienceSection: Health October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, bringing attention to the significance of BRCA testing in identifying hereditary risks. The story of actress Angelina Jolie, who underwent…

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1st October 2024

Table of Contents 1. Tsetse Fly Present in 34 Countries in Africa, Confirms FAO Atlas Subject: EnvironmentSection: Species in News The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has released a new atlas mapping the distribution of tsetse flies across 34 African…

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