August 19th 2024 Current Affairs
1. ISRO's SSLV-D3 Launch of EOS-08 Satellite CONTEXT: ISRO's SSLV-D3 Launch of EOS-08 Satellite on August 16, 2024, Launch Vehicle: Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D3) Launch Site: Satish Dhawan Space…
1. ISRO's SSLV-D3 Launch of EOS-08 Satellite CONTEXT: ISRO's SSLV-D3 Launch of EOS-08 Satellite on August 16, 2024, Launch Vehicle: Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D3) Launch Site: Satish Dhawan Space…
Union Budget 2024: Analysis of Welfare Allocations IntroductionThe Union Budget of India has faced significant criticism for its lack of focus on welfare schemes, particularly in the context of ongoing…
Understanding the Civil Services Aspirations: A Critical Analysis IntroductionThe Indian Civil Services have long been regarded as a prestigious career choice, offering both respect and job security. However, recent incidents…
New Ramsar wetland sites added in India CONTEXT: Addition of New Sites:India has added three new wetlands to its Ramsar site list: Nanjarayan and Kazhuveli bird sanctuaries in Tamil Nadu…
1. Analysis: Lessons for India from South Asian Tumult IntroductionThe recent political upheavals in South Asia—from the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan to the political crises in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh,…
1. The problem of Landslides in Kerala CONTEXT: Recently, two severe landslides occurred in Wayanad's Meppadi panchayat, resulting in over 230 deaths and more than 130 missing individuals.Historical Context: Kerala…
Article Explained: Japan’s Stock Market Crash : A Deeper Look Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index has suffered its steepest one-day decline in nearly four decades. The Nikkei 225 index fell…
1.Premier institutes IISc and NLSIU top NIRF-2024 ranking list Highlights:Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has announced the India Rankings for all the categories The announcement event was held at Bharat Mandapam, New…
Disinformation, AI, and the Cyber Chakravyuh: A Growing Threat IntroductionThe year 2024 marked a significant escalation in the global security landscape.The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), disinformation, and cyber threats…