This week’s UPSC current affairs cover a range of international and domestic events, including the Corruption Perceptions Index, the Paris AI Summit, and key developments in India’s policies and economy. BulletsIn India’s CPI Score Declines: India ranked 96th out of 180 countries on the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, with a score of 38, showing a
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This week’s UPSC current affairs cover a range of international and domestic events, including the Corruption Perceptions Index, the Paris AI Summit, and key developments in India’s policies and economy. BulletsIn India’s CPI Score Declines: India ranked 96th out of 180 countries on the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, with a score of 38, showing a
A French presidency official emphasized that Europe’s response to the fast-developing Ukraine situation must be more coordinated and decisive. This comes ahead of informal talks on Monday in Paris involving key European leaders to address the escalating conflict and collective security. BulletsIn A French presidency official calls for greater and more coordinated European action on
A French presidency official emphasized that Europe’s response to the fast-developing Ukraine situation must be more coordinated and decisive. This comes ahead of informal talks on Monday in Paris involving key European leaders to address the escalating conflict and collective security. BulletsIn A French presidency official calls for greater and more coordinated European action on
Despite the impending trade tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, prominent Indian manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and steel sectors have downplayed concerns about the negative impact on exports to the US. BulletsIn Indian pharma and steel sectors remain largely unaffected by impending US trade tariffs. Two prominent manufacturers in these sectors have expressed confidence in
Despite the impending trade tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, prominent Indian manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and steel sectors have downplayed concerns about the negative impact on exports to the US. BulletsIn Indian pharma and steel sectors remain largely unaffected by impending US trade tariffs. Two prominent manufacturers in these sectors have expressed confidence in
204During India’s first net session for the Champions Trophy in Dubai, Rishabh Pant was accidentally struck by a powerful shot from Hardik Pandya. Fortunately, the injury wasn’t serious, and Pant was seen back in action shortly after. BulletsIn Rishabh Pant was struck on his knee by a shot from Hardik Pandya during a net session
During India’s first net session for the Champions Trophy in Dubai, Rishabh Pant was accidentally struck by a powerful shot from Hardik Pandya. Fortunately, the injury wasn’t serious, and Pant was seen back in action shortly after. BulletsIn Rishabh Pant was struck on his knee by a shot from Hardik Pandya during a net session
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with various foreign ministers, including Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain, during the Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat, Oman, on February 16-17. Their discussions focused on bilateral relations and regional cooperation through BIMSTEC. BulletsIn Jaishankar met Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain in Muscat. Conversation focused on
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with various foreign ministers, including Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain, during the Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat, Oman, on February 16-17. Their discussions focused on bilateral relations and regional cooperation through BIMSTEC. BulletsIn Jaishankar met Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain in Muscat. Conversation focused on
India and the US are set to sign a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) by the end of 2025, with a target of doubling bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. The agreement aims to address long-standing trade disparities, focusing on tariffs and market access, though challenges remain regarding India’s high tariff rates and the US’s
India and the US are set to sign a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) by the end of 2025, with a target of doubling bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. The agreement aims to address long-standing trade disparities, focusing on tariffs and market access, though challenges remain regarding India’s high tariff rates and the US’s
A mysterious surge in the radioactive isotope Beryllium-10 has been detected deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, sparking scientific curiosity. The anomaly, found in seafloor crusts, suggests a significant event occurred between 9 to 12 million years ago, though the cause remains unclear. Researchers from Germany have proposed several theories, ranging from shifts in ocean currents
A mysterious surge in the radioactive isotope Beryllium-10 has been detected deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, sparking scientific curiosity. The anomaly, found in seafloor crusts, suggests a significant event occurred between 9 to 12 million years ago, though the cause remains unclear. Researchers from Germany have proposed several theories, ranging from shifts in ocean currents
During his address at the Munich Security Conference, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed confidence that US President Donald Trump has the strength to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war against Ukraine. Zelenskyy highlighted Trump’s capabilities and intentions as key to resolving the ongoing conflict. BulletsIn Zelenskyy believes US President Donald Trump could
During his address at the Munich Security Conference, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed confidence that US President Donald Trump has the strength to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war against Ukraine. Zelenskyy highlighted Trump’s capabilities and intentions as key to resolving the ongoing conflict. BulletsIn Zelenskyy believes US President Donald Trump could
163Simon Steil, head of UN Climate Change, highlighted the energy transition as the biggest economic opportunity of the current era and urged India to accelerate its adoption of clean energy to fuel greater economic growth. Speaking in New Delhi, Steil emphasized India’s progress in renewable energy and its unique position to benefit further by scaling
Simon Steil, head of UN Climate Change, highlighted the energy transition as the biggest economic opportunity of the current era and urged India to accelerate its adoption of clean energy to fuel greater economic growth. Speaking in New Delhi, Steil emphasized India’s progress in renewable energy and its unique position to benefit further by scaling
143The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia expressed confidence that India will be a strong contender to win the ICC Champions Trophy, even without Jasprit Bumrah. Saikia credited the selection committee for choosing the best team combination, including young pacer Harshit Rana as Bumrah’s replacement. BulletsIn BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia expressed confidence that India will be a strong contender to win the ICC Champions Trophy, even without Jasprit Bumrah. Saikia credited the selection committee for choosing the best team combination, including young pacer Harshit Rana as Bumrah’s replacement. BulletsIn BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia
