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Read Time: 7 minutes India has tech to protect itself from missile attack like Israel, more numbers needed, says Air Chief Marshal A P Singh What in News? India has tech to protect itself from attack like Israel. Delay in delivery of S-400, why? In 2018-19, India signed a contract with Russia for five S-400 missile squadrons. While three… Continue reading Current Affair – 5 October 2024

Read Time: 11 minutes ‘Shompen people prize their freedom above all’, says former ASI director in Andaman Islands What in News? India’s president visited Great Nicobar Island, which is planned for major development. Experts warn that this could threaten the indigenous Shompen tribe’s survival and ecosystem. Shompen Tribe Location: The Shompen are indigenous to the dense tropical rainforests of… Continue reading Current Affair – 7 October 2024

Read Time: 10 minutes ASI Copies Inscriptions from Three Temples in Thirukkurungudi What in News? The Epigraphy Division of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in Mysore has successfully copied inscriptions from three temples in Thirukkurungudi, Tirunelveli district, using the estampage method. Temples Involved Nambi Rayar Temple (Thirukoshtiyur Temple): Located in Thirukoshtiyur near Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, this temple is… Continue reading Current Affair – 8 October 2024

Read Time: 9 minutes Knowledge Nugget of the Day: Classical Languages What in News? As the Union Cabinet extends the “classical language” designation to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. Classical Languages Classical languages are seen as custodians of India’s ancient cultural heritage. These languages preserve rich histories, literature, and traditions of their respective communities. Languages granted classical status… Continue reading Current Affair – 9 October 2024

Read Time: 10 minutes PM Modi to Visit Laos for ASEAN-India Summit Why in News? India’s relations with ASEAN are key to its diplomatic, economic, and security strategies in the Indo-Pacific region. What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)? ASEAN is a regional organization that fosters cooperation in the areas of economy, politics, and security. Established in… Continue reading Current Affair – 10 October 2024

Read Time: 14 minutes What is the National Agriculture Code, currently being formulated by Bureau of Indian Standards Why in News? On the lines of the existing National Building Code, the NAC will set standards across the agriculture cycle, from field preparation to storage of produce. Introduction The NAC aims to create a standardized framework for agricultural practices, ensuring… Continue reading Current Affair – 11 October 2024

Read Time: 13 minutes A critical message for the urban elite Why in the News? Our technology-enabled ecosystem could be making our cities unliveable. Overview The article highlights how urban heat waves worsen due to poor urban planning, with privileged communities shielded by technology, while marginalized groups suffer from inadequate design and extreme weather impacts. What Is an Urban… Continue reading Current Affair – 14 October 2024

Read Time: 11 minutes Ensuring a proper social safety net for the gig worker Why in News? Defining ‘employment relation’ in gig work is the key. Introduction The rise in gig workers in India has highlighted the absence of social security. The Ministry of Labour is drafting legislation to extend benefits like health insurance and retirement savings, addressing their… Continue reading Current Affair – 15 October 2024

Read Time: 11 minutes Food access is about equitable agrifood systems Why in the News? Addressing food inequality and ensuring that everyone has access to nutritious food are essential steps. Introduction The theme for World Food Day 2024, “Right to Food for a Better Life and Future,” underscores the importance of equitable access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food.… Continue reading Current Affair – 16 October 2024

Read Time: 16 minutes More rural households now ‘agricultural’: what data says, what this means Why in News? Despite high GDP growth, the farm sector’s employment share is rising in India, reversing decades of rural detachment from agriculture. Introduction The farm sector’s employment contribution is rising, reversing decades of rural India moving away from agriculture. Despite high GDP growth,… Continue reading Current Affair – 21 October 2024