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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/06/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/06/2025 Rain batters Northeast India; lakhs affected /पूर्वोत्तर भारत में बारिश से लाखों लोग प्रभावित हुए Syllabus : GS 2 & 3 : Indian polity , Governance  & Disaster Management Source : The Hindu The Northeast region of India is currently facing a severe environmental and humanitarian crisis due to intense rainfall, floods, and landslides. Since May 28, 2025, these disasters have caused widespread destruction across Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. Over 3.6 lakh people in Assam, 1,500 tourists stranded in Sikkim, and significant damage to homes and infrastructure highlight the region’s vulnerability to…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31/05/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31/05/2025 GDP growth at 6.5%, the slowest since pandemic /जीडीपी की वृद्धि 6.5%, महामारी के बाद से सबसे धीमी है Syllabus : GS 3 : Indian Economy Source : The Hindu India’s provisional GDP growth for FY 2024–25 has been pegged at 6.5%, marking the slowest pace since the pandemic year (2020–21). While Q4 growth accelerated to 7.4%, it remains lower than the 8.4% recorded in Q4 of the previous fiscal. This slowdown, despite robust quarterly numbers, flags structural and global challenges affecting the Indian economy. Key Highlights of the Economic Performance: Quarterly Growth Trends: Q4 FY25:…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/05/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/05/2025 Kerala government declares Kochi shipwreck a State disaster /केरल सरकार ने कोच्चि जहाज दुर्घटना को राज्य आपदा घोषित किया Syllabus : GS 3 : Disaster Management Source : The Hindu On May 24, 2025, the container ship MSC Elsa 3 sank 14.6 nautical miles off the Kochi coast after encountering extreme weather. The Kerala government has officially declared this incident a “State-specific disaster” due to its serious implications on the coastal ecosystem, economy, and public safety. Why is it Significant? Environmental Threat:The ship carried 640 containers, including 12 with hazardous incendiary materials. Oil spills, drifting debris,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/05/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/05/2025 IIP growth falls to eight-month low of 2.7% in April /अप्रैल में आईआईपी वृद्धि दर आठ महीने के निचले स्तर 2.7% पर आ गई Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data for April 2025, which showed that India’s industrial growth slowed down to an eight-month low of 2.7%, raising concerns about weak momentum in several key sectors. Key Highlights of the IIP Data: Overall IIP Growth: Industrial production grew at 2.7% in April 2025, the slowest pace since August…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/05/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/05/2025 IMD retains ‘above normal’ rainfall outlook for monsoon/आईएमडी ने मानसून के लिए ‘सामान्य से अधिक’ बारिश का पूर्वानुमान बरकरार रखा Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reaffirmed its forecast that the 2025 southwest monsoon will bring ‘above normal’ rainfall across most of India. This update, made in late May, builds on the April prediction and is critical given India’s reliance on monsoon for agriculture, drinking water, and energy. Key Highlights: Forecast Retained: IMD expects 106% of the Long Period Average (LPA) rainfall (approx. 92 cm) for June–September, reaffirming…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27/05/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27/05/2025 Bangladesh Army at odds with govt. on Myanmar corridor /म्यांमार कॉरिडोर पर बांग्लादेशी सेना और सरकार में मतभेद Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu A sharp disagreement has emerged between the Bangladesh Army and the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government over a proposed humanitarian corridor to Myanmar’s Rakhine province. The army considers this a threat to national security and sovereignty, raising concerns about coordination, legitimacy, and geopolitical consequences. Key Issues: Humanitarian Corridor Proposal: The interim government, with discussions involving the United Nations, proposed a corridor from Chittagong to Myanmar’s Rakhine to provide…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26/05/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26/05/2025 Imphal erupts as march to Raj Bhavan is foiled /राजभवन तक मार्च को विफल करने पर इम्फाल में हड़कंप Syllabus : GS 2 : Indian Polity & Social Justice Source : The Hindu Imphal witnessed widespread protests and scuffles as demonstrators attempted a march to the Raj Bhavan in response to an alleged affront to the State’s identity and pride. The incident reflects deeper governance challenges in conflict-ridden Manipur. Key Developments: Triggering Incident: On May 20, during a state-sponsored travel to Shirui Lily Festival, security personnel allegedly forced a media team to mask the words “Manipur…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/05/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/05/2025 54 Indians on death row in foreign jails / विदेशी जेलों में मौत की सज़ा पाए 54 भारतीय Syllabus : GS 2 :  International Relations Source : The Hindu The recent confirmation of the death sentence for Nimisha Priya, a Malayali nurse convicted of murder in Yemen, has reignited concerns about the fate of Indian nationals on death row abroad. According to data from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), 54 Indians are currently facing capital punishment in foreign countries, with a total of 47 Indians executed between 2020 and 2024. Key Highlights: Magnitude of the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/05/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/05/2025 Heart Lamp burns bright, wins the Booker Prize for Banu and Deepa /हार्ट लैंप ने खूब दीप जलाए, बानू और दीपा को बुकर पुरस्कार मिला Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu Kannada author Banu Mushtaq, along with translator Deepa Bhasthi, has won the International Booker Prize 2025 for the short story collection Heart Lamp. This marks a historic first for Kannada literature and the first time a short story collection has been honoured by the prize. Key Highlights for UPSC Prelims: Banu Mushtaq: 77-year-old Kannada writer, lawyer, and activist from Hassan, Karnataka. Associated with…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/05/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/05/2025 Diplomatic outreach visits begin today /राजनयिक संपर्क यात्राएं आज से शुरू होंगी Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu India has launched a significant diplomatic outreach involving multi-party parliamentary delegations to over 25 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. The move aims to present a united national front on the issue of cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, particularly in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, which was conducted in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Objectives of the Outreach: Global sensitization on Pakistan’s continued role in sponsoring terrorism against India. Reinforcement…