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CURRENT AFFAIR – 26/08/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 26/08/2025 India, Fiji call for open Indo-Pacific region, agree to deepen defence ties/भारत और फिजी ने खुले हिंद-प्रशांत क्षेत्र का आह्वान किया, रक्षा संबंधों को गहरा करने पर सहमति जताई Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu step in India’s Indo-Pacific outreach. Against the backdrop of intensifying geostrategic competition in the Pacific, especially with China’s expanding presence, the India–Fiji partnership underlines New Delhi’s efforts to build resilient defence, maritime, and developmental cooperation with Pacific Island countries (PICs). Key Highlights of the Meeting Maritime Security &Defence Cooperation India to provide training, equipment, and capacity-building…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 26/08/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 26/08/2025 India, China plan to resume trade via Shipki-La in Himachal/भारत, चीन हिमाचल प्रदेश में शिपकी-ला के रास्ते व्यापार फिर से शुरू करने की योजना बना रहे हैं Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu India and China are exploring the resumption of border trade through Shipki-La in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district, which has remained suspended since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This development comes after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent visit to India, during which Beijing agreed in principle to India’s proposal. The issue holds significance not just for bilateral…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 23/08/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 23/08/2025 Should SC sit idly as Governors block Bills: CJI/क्या राज्यपालों द्वारा विधेयकों को रोकने पर सर्वोच्च न्यायालय को निष्क्रिय बैठे रहना चाहिए: मुख्य न्यायाधीश Syllabus : GS 2 : Indian Polity Source : The Hindu The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, recently raised concerns about Governors withholding assent to Bills passed by State legislatures for years, as in the case of Tamil Nadu where certain Bills remained pending for almost four years. The issue has triggered a constitutional debate on the limits of gubernatorial discretion, the scope of judicial review, and the principle…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 21/08/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 21/08/2025 Russia welcomes Wang Yi’s visit and the positive turn in India-China ties/रूस ने वांग यी की यात्रा और भारत-चीन संबंधों में सकारात्मक बदलाव का स्वागत किया Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relation Source : The Hindu .In a significant diplomatic development, Russia has expressed support for the recent visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to India and welcomed the improving India-China relations. This comes at a time when global geopolitics is witnessing heightened tensions due to U.S. sanctions, trade wars, and realignments among major powers. Russia’s statement underlines the deepening trilateral significance of India,…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 07/08/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 07/08/2025 ट्रम्पनेभारतीयआयातपरशुल्कबढ़ाकर 50% करदिया/Trump hikes levy on Indian imports to 50% Syllabus : GS 2 & 3 : International Relations & Indian Economy Source : The Hindu In a move that has significantly strained Indo-U.S. trade relations, former U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order doubling tariffs on Indian imports from 25% to 50%. This action was justified by the U.S. as a response to India’s continued import of oil from Russia, despite sanctions and diplomatic pressure. The development has triggered strong reactions from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and trade bodies, citing the move…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/08/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/08/2025 India hits back as Trump steps up tariff war/ट्रम्प द्वारा टैरिफ युद्ध तेज करने पर भारत का पलटवार Syllabus : GS 2 & 3 : I.R. & Economy Source : The Hindu U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to impose 25% tariffs on Indian imports, alleging: High Indian tariffs on U.S. goods. India’s “profiteering” from Russian oil during the Ukraine conflict. India’s continued military and energy purchases from Russia. India, through the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), strongly refuted these claims, calling the targeting “unjustified and unreasonable”. Key Developments Trump’s Allegations: Accused India…

CURRENT AFFAIRS -04/08/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS -04/08/2025 ‘Bio-fortified potatoes with added iron to hit Indian market soon’/’आयरन युक्त बायो-फोर्टिफाइड आलू जल्द ही भारतीय बाज़ार में आएंगे’ Syllabus : GS 2 & 3 : Social Justice & Science and Technology Source : The Hindu The International Potato Center (CIP), in partnership with Indian institutions, is introducing iron bio-fortified potatoes to India. This is a key development in tackling micronutrient deficiencies and ensuring nutritional security through agricultural innovation. Key Highlights of the News: Bio-fortification Initiative: Bio-fortified potatoes enriched with iron are being introduced in India. CIP has already released the first variety in Peru. India is…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/07/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/07/2025 Teenager Divya outlasts Humpy, emerges India’s first women’s World Cup winner/किशोरी दिव्या ने हम्पी को पछाड़कर भारत की पहली महिला विश्व कप विजेता बनीं Syllabus : GS 1 : Indian Society Source : The Hindu In a landmark achievement for Indian chess, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh won the Women’s Chess World Cup 2025, held in Batumi, Georgia.She triumphed over Koneru Humpy, a seasoned Indian grandmaster and World No. 5, in the tiebreakers of the final.This marks India’s first Women’s World Cup win and only the second World Cup win overall — after Viswanathan Anand in 2002. Significance…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26/07/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26/07/2025 States can’t seek delimitation claiming parity with J&K: SC/राज्य जम्मू-कश्मीर के साथ समानता का दावा करते हुए परिसीमन की मांग नहीं कर सकते: सुप्रीम कोर्ट Syllabus : GS 2 : Indian Polity Source : The Hindu The Supreme Court has recently dismissed a plea demanding delimitation in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on the grounds of parity with the delimitation exercise conducted in Jammu & Kashmir in 2022. Background: Delimitation refers to redrawing boundaries of electoral constituencies based on latest population data. Article 170(3) of the Constitution freezes the readjustment of seats in State Assemblies until after…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/07/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/07/2025 India, U.K. ink trade pact, expand cooperation/भारत, ब्रिटेन ने व्यापार समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर किए, सहयोग बढ़ाया Syllabus : GS 2 & 3 : IR and Economy Source : The Hindu During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK, India and the United Kingdom signed a Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) and adopted a new strategic framework, India–UK Vision 2035, replacing the earlier Roadmap 2030. Key Highlights of the Trade Deal: Tariff Reductions: India: Lower tariffs on British medical devices, aerospace components. UK: Tariff concessions for Indian agricultural products, footwear, jewellery, clothing, seafood, and engineering goods.…