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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/02/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/02/2026 Jaishankar, Rubio welcome trade deal, discuss critical minerals, Quad cooperation/जयशंकर, रुबियो ने व्यापार समझौते का स्वागत, महत्वपूर्ण खनिजों, क्वाड सहयोग पर चर्चा की Syllabus :GS II : International Relations Source : The Hindu The recent high-level engagement between India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington marks a significant “thaw” in bilateral relations. After a turbulent 2025 characterized by trade friction and punitive tariffs, the two nations have moved toward a strategic reset. This visit, centered on a landmark trade deal and cooperation in critical minerals, signals a shift…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 04/02/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 04/02/2026 Conservationists apprehensive of ‘turtle trails’ announced in Budget/बजट में घोषित ‘कछुओं के निशान’ से आशंकित संरक्षणवादियों को आशंका Syllabus :GS III : Environment / Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu The announcement of ‘Turtle Trails’ in the Union Budget 2026-27 has sparked a significant debate between economic growth via eco-tourism and the biological necessity of “no-go” zones for endangered species. While the government views this as a sustainable way to boost local economies, conservationists fear the anthropogenic (human-caused) pressure could permanently disrupt one of nature’s most sensitive spectacles. The Turtle Trail Debate Introduction In her ninth…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/02/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/02/2026 Himachal govt. sets goal of 31% forest cover by 2030/हिमाचल सरकार ने 2030 तक 31% वन क्षेत्र का लक्ष्य रखा Syllabus :GS III : Environment / Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu The Himachal Pradesh government has set an ambitious target to increase the State’s forest cover from 29.5% to 31% by 2030, reflecting growing policy attention towards ecological sustainability. During a review meeting in Shimla, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directed the Forest Department to prepare a comprehensive, sustainable, and participatory roadmap, with special emphasis on community involvement in forest protection. This move aligns with India’s broader…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/02/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/02/2026 Capex scale-up/कैपेक्स स्केल-अप Syllabus :GS III : Indian Economy Source : The Hindu The Union Budget 2026–27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marks a decisive attempt to sustain India’s growth momentum amid global economic uncertainty. With a strong emphasis on capital expenditure (Capex), infrastructure creation, and integration with global markets, the Budget aligns itself with the long-term vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. It reflects a shift from short-term populism towards structural reforms, productivity enhancement, and inclusive growth. Key Features and Analysis Capex-Led Growth Strategy The Centre’s capital expenditure target has been raised to ₹12.2 lakh…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/01/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/01/2026 Survey predicts upbeat India, troubled world; Survey raises concerns over unconditional cash transfers; Survey calls for relaxing FRBM for Centre, but says States’ finances worsening/ समीक्षा में भारत और दुनिया में उत्साह की भविष्यवाणी समीक्षा में बिना शर्त नकद हस्तांतरण पर चिंता जताई गई सर्वेक्षण में केंद्र के लिए एफआरबीएम में ढील देने की मांग की गई है, लेकिन कहा गया है कि राज्यों की वित्तीय स्थिति खराब हो रही है Syllabus :GS III : Indian Economy / Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu The Economic Survey 2025–26, tabled in Parliament of India by Union Finance…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/01/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/01/2026 66% sanitation workers in Central govt. from SC, ST, OBC groups: DoPT report/केंद्र सरकार में अनुसूचित जाति, अनुसूचित जनजाति, अन्य पिछड़ा वर्ग समूहों के 66 प्रतिशत सफाई कर्मचारी: डीओपीटी रिपोर्ट Syllabus :GS II : Governance and Social Justice / Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), in its Annual Report 2024–25, has released comprehensive data on the social composition of Central government employees as of January 1, 2024. The report highlights that over 66% of Group C sanitation workers (safai karmacharis) in the Union government belong to Scheduled Castes (SCs),…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/01/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/01/2026 ‘Mother of all deals’: India and the EU finalise FTA/’सभी सौदों की जननी’: भारत और यूरोपीय संघ ने एफटीए को अंतिम रूप दिया Syllabus :GS II : International Relations / Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu After nearly two decades of intermittent negotiations, India and the European Union (EU) have concluded what has been described as India’s largest-ever Free Trade Agreement. Termed the “mother of all deals”, the FTA covers trade in goods, services, investment facilitation, sustainability, and strategic cooperation. The agreement is significant not only for its economic scale—covering two economies that together account for…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27/01/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27/01/2026 India, EU close in on FTAas negotiations conclude/भारत, यूरोपीय संघ एफटीए पर करीब वार्ता संपन्न Syllabus :GS II : International Relations / Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu India and the European Union (EU) have reached a decisive milestone in their bilateral relations with the conclusion of negotiations for the long-pending India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The announcement coincides with the India–EU Summit attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Council President Antonio Costa. This development signals renewed strategic convergence between India and the European Union amid shifting…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/01/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/01/2026 Heavy rain, snow lash north India; Chief Ministers monitor rescue, repair works/उत्तर भारत में भारी बारिश, बर्फबारी; मुख्यमंत्री ने की निगरानी बचाव और मरम्मत कार्य Syllabus :GS III :  Environment Source : The Hindu North India recently witnessed intense weather disturbances in the form of heavy rainfall, hailstorms, gusty winds in the plains, and substantial snowfall in the Himalayan and sub-Himalayan regions. These events disrupted air, road, and power connectivity across several States and Union Territories. Chief Ministers, including Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Omar Abdullah, closely monitored rescue and restoration operations, highlighting the administrative challenges posed…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/01/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/01/2026 India absent as Trump rolls out Board of Peace with 19 nations attending / ट्रंप ने बोर्ड ऑफ पीस का गठन किया, भारत से नदारद Syllabus :GS II :  International Relations Source : The Hindu The inauguration of the Board of Peace by U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos marks a significant attempt by the United States to reshape global conflict-management mechanisms, particularly in the context of the Israel–Hamas war. While the U.S. claims broad international support, the limited physical participation of countries and the absence of major powers such as…