UPSC Daily Current Affairs

INDIA’S UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE FORTS

Jun 05, 2024

RED FORT, DELHI Built in 1638 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the Red Fort symbolizes India’s rich Mughal heritage. This grand fort, made of red sandstone, served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors for nearly 200 years. It is renowned for its massive walls, the Diwan-i-Aam (Hall of Public Audience), Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), and stunning architecture reflecting a fusion of Persian, Timurid, and Indian influences. AGRA FORT, UTTAR PRADESH... Read More...

EARTH’S SHIFTING MAGNETIC POLES:SIMPLIFIER

Jun 05, 2024

WHAT CAUSES THE SHIFTING OF EARTH’S MAGNETIC POLES? The movement of Earth’s molten core generates the magnetic field. Changes in the internal forces within the core cause gradual shifts in the poles’ location and intensity. HOW FAST IS THE NORTH MAGNETIC POLE MOVING? Since the 1990s, the North Magnetic Pole has been moving from Canada towards Siberia at a rate of about 55 kilometers per year. Recent estimates indicate the rate has slowed to approxi... Read More...

FERN BREAKS RECORD FOR MOST DNA

Jun 05, 2024

RECORD-BREAKING DISCOVERY A fern named Tmesipteris oblanceolate has entered the record books for having more DNA than any other living thing. Found in New Caledonia, this tiny plant’s genome, if unraveled, would stretch to about 100 meters. SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE Scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, describe it as an extraordinary discovery. The fern’s genome size is 160 billion base pairs, which is 50 times more than the human genome. Th... Read More...

QUANTUM ENTANGLEMENT: MECHANISM AND SIGNIFICANCE SIMPLIFIER

Jun 05, 2024

WHAT IS QUANTUM ENTANGLEMENT? Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon where two or more particles become interconnected in such a way that the state of one particle instantly influences the state of the other, regardless of the distance separating them. This connection occurs through a process called quantum superposition. HOW DOES IT WORK? 1. Entanglement Creation: • Entanglement occurs when particles interact in a specific way, such a... Read More...

KAZA SUMMIT IN ZAMBIA:TRANSNATIONAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS

Jun 05, 2024

SIMPLIFIER 1. What is the KAZA-TFCA? The Kavango-Zambezi (KAZA) Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (TFCA) is the world’s largest transnational conservation initiative, spanning 520,000 square kilometers across Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It aims to conserve biodiversity and promote nature-based tourism for economic growth. 2. What is the purpose of the KAZA Summit? The KAZA Summit, held in Livingstone, Zambia, gath... Read More...

BASIN-WIDE CONSERVATION OF GANGETIC DOLPHINS

Jun 05, 2024

SIMPLIFIER 1. What is the significance of the Gangetic dolphin? Read More...

UTTARAKHAND’S SHRINKING APPLE ORCHARDS

Jun 05, 2024

SIMPLIFIER 1. What is happening to Uttarakhand’s apple orchards? Uttarakhand’s apple orchards are shrinking due to the impacts of climate change, which has led to a significant decline in the yield of major fruit crops. 2. What fruits were previously abundant in Uttarakhand? Uttarakhand was once a leading producer of pear, peach, plum, apricot, and high-quality apples. 3. What... Read More...

COLD CHAIN MARKET,PM GATI SHAKTI AND NATIONAL LOGISTICS POLICY

Jun 05, 2024

SIMPLIFIER 1. What is a cold chain and its benefits? A cold cha... Read More...

GLOBAL TRADE, PROTECTIONISM AND ECONOMIC NATIONALISM

Jun 05, 2024

SIMPLIFIER 1. What is protectionism? Protectionism is an econom... Read More...

India's Quest for Air Superiority

Jun 05, 2024

Q: Why is the AMCA important for India? A: The AMCA will provide the Indian Air Force (IAF) with a fifth-generation (Gen-5) combat aircraft, enhancing its capabilities and competitiveness with other global air forces. Q: What are the key features of the AMCA? A: The AMCA is expected to have advanced stealth capabilities, supercruise ability, and advanced sensors and weapons systems, making it a highly capable and survivable fighter aircraft. Read More...

Global Peace Index (GPI) and India

Jun 05, 2024

SIMPLIFIER 1. What is the Global Peace Index (GPI)? Read More...

THE JURY SYSTEM IN INDIA

Jun 05, 2024

SIMPLIFIER 1. What is a jury system? A jury system is a legal process where a group of citizens, called jurors, are selected to determine the facts of a case and render a verdict. The jury is responsible for deciding whether the defendant is guilty or not based on the evidence presented during the trial. 2. Did India ever use the jury system? Yes, India used the jury system during the British colonial period. The system was... Read More...

GENDERED IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE

Jun 04, 2024

SIMPLIFIER 1. How does climate change affect women differently than men? Read More...

RBI Formalizes Framework for Fintech Self-Governance

Jun 04, 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the central bank of India, has introduced a framework to establish Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs) for the fintech sector. Let's break down what this means: What are SROs? SROs are independent organizations formed by members of a specific industry, in this case, the fintech sector. They are responsible for regulating their own members and ensuring they adhere to a set of rules and standards. Why does the RBI want SROs for the fintech se... Read More...

Delhi's High Heat:Climate Change Plus

Jun 04, 2024

1. What was the high temperature recorded in New Delhi, and was it accurate? On May 29, the Mungeshpur weather station recorded 52.9°C, but the India Meteorological Department suggests the reading may be due to a faulty thermistor. 2. What factors contribute to high temperatures in a city like New Delhi? Factors include public ventilation, density of buildings, availability of shade, and individual physiological responses to heat.(Amplified ahead) Read More...