Evening edition
Daily current affairs for UPSC, BPSC, State PCS and PSC exams.
Why in news?
Telangana experienced severe heatwave conditions with multiple districts recording temperatures above 44.5°C, indicating a significant environmental concern.
Key points
- Several districts in Telangana recorded maximum temperatures exceeding 44°C.
- Adilabad district's Bhoraj recorded the highest temperature at 44.5°C.
- The heatwave has led to widespread concern over public health and water scarcity.
Background & context
Heatwaves are extreme weather events characterized by prolonged periods of excessively hot weather, often accompanied by high humidity. They are becoming more frequent and intense globally due to climate change.
★ Prelims fact capsule
In May 2026, Bhoraj in Adilabad district recorded a maximum temperature of 44.5°C.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper 1 (Geography - Natural Phenomenon), GS Paper 3 (Environment and Ecology, Disaster Management)
Why in news?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Netherlands highlighted strengthening ties and collaboration in strategic sectors, including technology, innovation, defence, and renewable energy.
Key points
- PM Modi's visit aimed to enhance bilateral cooperation between India and the Netherlands.
- Discussions focused on collaboration in technology, innovation, defence, security, semiconductors, renewable energy, education, and the maritime domain.
- Both countries agreed to work together on securing global projects and building a trusted and transparent supply chain.
- The visit underscored the growing strategic partnership between the two nations.
Background & context
India and the Netherlands share historical trade relations and have been progressively deepening their strategic partnership. The Netherlands is a significant economic partner for India in Europe.
★ Prelims fact capsule
India and the Netherlands are collaborating to build a trusted and transparent supply chain.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper 2 (International Relations - Bilateral Groupings and Agreements)
Why in news?
The first phase of Census 2027, involving house-listing and household data collection, has commenced in Jharkhand, a crucial step for national demographic data collection.
Key points
- Field visits for house-listing and household data collection under Census 2027 have started in Jharkhand.
- The exercise covers all 24 districts, 51 urban local bodies, and 264 blocks, encompassing over 32,000 villages.
- Approximately 76,000 government personnel, including enumerators and supervisors, are deployed.
- The first phase includes 33 questions covering housing conditions, family details, facilities, and assets.
- A self-enumeration phase was conducted digitally prior to the field visits.
Background & context
The Census of India is a decennial process conducted by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is a primary source of information about the country's population.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The Census 2027 exercise in Jharkhand involves approximately 76,000 government officers and employees.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper 1 (Social Issues - Population aspects of Indian society)