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Read Time: 11 minutes Manipur as a case for imposing Article 356 Why in News? The state of Manipur is currently experiencing extreme sectarian violence, which has led to the breakdown of law and order. This situation warrants the invocation of Article 356 of the Indian Constitution, which allows the President to dissolve the state government and impose President’s… Continue reading Current Affair – 19 November 2024

Read Time: 2 minutes Booker Prize Overview: The Booker Prize is one of the world’s most prestigious literary awards, given annually for a single work of fiction. History: Founded in 1969 in the UK, initially limited to Commonwealth writers, it is now open to authors worldwide, irrespective of nationality. Eligibility Criteria: Awarded to novels originally written in English and… Continue reading Current Affair – 18 November 2024

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Read Time: 10 minutes Delhi breathes its worst quality air of the season; smog blanket leads to disruptions at airport Why in News? Delhi, the capital of India, faced its worst air quality of the season on 13th November 2024, as the city was enveloped in a thick blanket of smog. Introduction The air quality index (AQI) reached the… Continue reading Current Affair – 16 November 2024

Read Time: 11 minutes A 2024 election result that leaves many astounded Why in News? In a time where democratic values are being challenged globally, the 2024 US presidential election serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in even the most established democracies. Jason Stanley, in his piece “The End of US Democracy Was All Too Predictable,”… Continue reading Current Affair – 15 November 2024

Read Time: 10 minutes Delhi breathes its worst quality air of the season; smog blanket leads to disruptions at airport Why in News? Delhi, the capital of India, faced its worst air quality of the season on 13th November 2024, as the city was enveloped in a thick blanket of smog. Introduction The air quality index (AQI) reached the… Continue reading Current Affair – 14 November 2024

Read Time: 5 minutes Union Public Service Commission Prelims Exam 2025 Introduction The Union Public Service Commission Prelims Exam will take place on 31st May 2025 as per the new revised official calendar released by the UPSC. This examination marks the initial phase of the UPSC Civil Services Examination, aimed at selecting candidates for esteemed positions like the Indian… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Syllabus

Read Time: 12 minutes Marathi among 5 languages accorded ‘classical language’ status What in News? The Union Cabinet has granted ‘Classical Language’ status to Marathi, alongside four other languages—Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. Criteria for Classical Language Status The decision to accord a language classical status is based on several criteria, including its antiquity, recorded history, and the richness… Continue reading Current Affair – 8 November 2024

Read Time: 13 minutes India, Algeria Sign MoU on Bilateral Defence Cooperation Why in News? CDS General Anil Chauhan visited Algeria as part of a broader endeavour to strengthen India-Algeria relations, which have seen increasing cooperation in recent years. Overview India and Algeria have taken significant strides in strengthening bilateral relations, especially in defence. The MoU is set to… Continue reading Current Affair – 9 November 2024

Read Time: 13 minutes India, Algeria Sign MoU on Bilateral Defence Cooperation Why in News? CDS General Anil Chauhan visited Algeria as part of a broader endeavour to strengthen India-Algeria relations, which have seen increasing cooperation in recent years. Overview India and Algeria have taken significant strides in strengthening bilateral relations, especially in defence. The MoU is set to… Continue reading Current Affair – 11 November 2024