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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15/02/2025

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15/02/2025 India, U.S. to double bilateral trade by 2030/भारत, अमेरिका 2030 तक द्विपक्षीय व्यापार को दोगुना करेंगे Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu The recent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the U.S. included bilateral discussions with President Donald Trump in Washington. Their talks focused on trade, defence, energy cooperation, and strategic partnerships. Trade Negotiations and Energy Cooperation India and the U.S. have agreed to negotiate the rst part of a trade agreement by autumn 2025. India aims to increase energy purchases from the U.S. to address concerns about the trade…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/02/2025

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/02/2025 Only Parliament can constitutionally remove HC judge: Jagdeep Dhankhar /केवल संसद ही संवैधानिक रूप से HC जज को हटा सकती है: जगदीप धनखड़ Syllabus : GS 2 : Indian Polity Source : The Hindu Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asserted that only Parliament can remove a High Court judge. Analysis of the news: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar stated that only Parliament has the authority to constitutionally remove a High Court judge. A notice for the removal of Justice Shekhar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court is pending with him. The Supreme Court had summoned Justice…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/02/2025

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/02/2025 IMEC project gains traction as PM holds talks with Macron /प्रधानमंत्री ने मैक्रों से बातचीत की, जिससे IMEC परियोजना को गति मिली Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu India and France held bilateral discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, leading to several key agreements aimed at deepening their strategic partnership. Analysis of the news: India-France Strategic Partnership: Key Outcomes Strengthening Nuclear Cooperation India and France reafrmed their commitment to civil nuclear energy as a key element of energy security and a low-carbon future. Discussions centered around…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/02/2025

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/02/2025 History shows that technology won’t cause job loss, says PM at AI summit/एआई शिखर सम्मेलन में प्रधानमंत्री ने कहा, इतिहास गवाह है कि प्रौद्योगिकी से नौकरियां नहीं जाएंगी Syllabus : GS 3 : Science and Technology Source : The Hindu Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chaired the AI Action Summit in Paris alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. The week-long summit (which began with the Science Days on February 6-7) concluded with a High-Level Segment featuring global leaders, policymakers, and industry experts. What’s in today’s article? AI Action Summit The AI Action Summit is a high-profile international event…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/02/2025

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/02/2025 Cross-blood transplant performed on a patient with Bombay blood /बॉम्बे ब्लड वाले मरीज पर क्रॉस-ब्लड ट्रांसप्लांट किया गया Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu In mid-2024, a 30-year-old man with the extremely rare Bombay blood group underwent a kidney transplant at a hospital in Chennai. This was the rst-ever cross-blood transplant performed on a patient with the Bombay blood group. Understanding the Bombay Blood Group The Bombay blood group (HH blood group) was rst discovered in Mumbai in 1952. Unlike common ABO blood groups, Bombay blood group individuals lack the H antigen, which is…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/02/2025

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/02/2025 Plan to amend nuclear liability law may enthuse American, French firms /परमाणु दायित्व कानून में संशोधन की योजना अमेरिकी और फ्रांसीसी कंपनियों को उत्साहित कर सकती है Syllabus : GS 2 : Indian Polity Source : The Hindu The government plans to amend CLNDA and the Atomic Energy Act to resolve liability issues and attract foreign investment in nuclear energy. Proposed Amendments to CLNDA and Atomic Energy Act The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA) will be amended to separate the operator’s liability from the supplier’s liability. This change will align India’s legal framework with…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/02/2025

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/02/2025 Private Bills seek sitting of Parliament for 100 days a year /निजी विधेयकों में संसद में प्रति वर्ष 100 दिन बैठने की मांग की गई है Syllabus : GS 2 : Indian Polity Source : The Hindu Senior Opposition members Derek O’Brien and Manoj Kumar Jha have proposed Bills to mandate a minimum of 100-120 parliamentary sittings annually. Need for Such a Bill Declining Parliamentary Sittings: The number of parliamentary sittings has signicantly reduced over the years. In the 1950s, Parliament met for around 120-140 days annually, but this has now declined to around 60-70 days.…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/02/2025

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/02/2025 What ails India’s massive diagnostics sector: putting labs under the lens/भारत के विशाल डायग्नोस्टिक्स क्षेत्र की समस्या क्या है: प्रयोगशालाओं पर नज़र रखना Syllabus : GS 2 : Social justice Source : The Hindu Shankar Dhange has been ghting against the private diagnostics sector in Maharashtra after his sister’s death, allegedly caused by incorrect test results before her surgery. The case highlights the problem of unqualied personnel signing off on medical tests, which can lead to wrong treatments and complications. Background and Problem in the Diagnostics Sector The diagnostics sector in India is facing a signicant…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/02/2025

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/02/2025 Question for the AI age do machines and humans learn the same way/एआई युग के लिए सवाल क्या मशीनें और मनुष्य एक ही तरह से सीखते हैं Syllabus : GS 3 : Science and Technology Source : The Hindu The article explores the differences between human and articial intelligence, highlighting their unique strengths and weaknesses, particularly in learning, adaptability, and energy efciency. AI’s Rapid Advancement AI has evolved from simple data categorization to performing highly complex tasks. In 2024, smartphones were introduced with built-in AI models. Five of the seven winners of the 2024 science Nobel…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/02/2025

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/02/2025 U.S. sends back 200 Indians on military plane/अमेरिका ने 200 भारतीयों को सैन्य विमान से वापस भेजा Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu Days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s expected visit to the U.S., the Donald Trump administration has started the process of deporting illegal Indian immigrants. Background: The US has intensified its immigration crackdown, with military planes deporting undocumented Indian migrants under President Donald Trump’s administration. With an estimated 7,25,000 undocumented Indians in the US, the move impacts thousands of Indian nationals. India has agreed to take back illegal migrants…