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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…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/01/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/01/2026 ‘Freebies’ different from investing in welfare for the marginalised, says SC/हाशिए पर पड़े लोगों के कल्याण में निवेश करने से अलग ‘मुफ्त’ : सुप्रीम कोर्ट Syllabus :GS II : Governance / Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu The recent oral observations of the Supreme Court of India have reignited the national debate on freebies versus welfare. Drawing a constitutional distinction, the Court observed that indiscriminate distribution of “irrational freebies” is fundamentally different from investment in welfare schemes for marginalised sections, which is a constitutional obligation of the State. Core Issue in the News The Bench led…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/01/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/01/2026 Bridging the Gulf India must tread cautiously as it negotiates defence ties with Gulf nations/ खाड़ी को पाटना खाड़ी देशों के साथ रक्षा संबंधों पर बातचीत करते समय भारत को सावधानी से चलना चाहिए Syllabus :GS II : International Relations Source : The Hindu India’s deepening engagement with the Gulf region has entered a sensitive phase with the announcement of negotiations for an India–UAE Strategic Defence Partnership during the brief visit of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to New Delhi. While economic cooperation remains the visible anchor of India–UAE relations, the proposed defence framework has…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/01/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/01/2026 India signs Letter of Intent to elevate defence ties with UAE/भारत ने संयुक्त अरब अमीरात के साथ रक्षा संबंधों को बढ़ाने के लिए आशय पत्र पर हस्ताक्षर किए Syllabus : GS III : Indian Economy/ Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu The recent upward revision of India’s GDP growth forecast by the International Monetary Fund to 7.3% for FY 2025–26 reflects the resilience of the Indian economy amid global uncertainties. This revision, outlined in the January 2026 update of the World Economic Outlook, places India among the fastest-growing major economies and broadly aligns with the Union…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/01/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/01/2026 Microscopic crustacean from Kavaratti established as a new genus and species/कवरत्ती के सूक्ष्म क्रस्टेशियन को एक नए जीनस और प्रजाति के रूप में स्थापित किया गया Syllabus :Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu The discovery of a new microscopic crustacean species, Indiaphonte bijoyi, from the Kavaratti lagoon in Lakshadweep highlights India’s growing contribution to marine taxonomy and biodiversity research. Reported by The Hindu, the finding underscores the ecological importance of lesser-known microscopic organisms in sustaining aquatic ecosystems. Key Details and Scientific Significance Indiaphonte bijoyi belongs to the family Laophontidae under the class Copepoda, order Harpacticoida. The…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/01/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/01/2026 Talks on Chabahar port operations will continue with U.S. and Iran: MEA/चाबहार बंदरगाह संचालन पर अमेरिका और ईरान के साथ बातचीत जारी रहेगी: विदेश मंत्रालय Syllabus :GS II : International Relations Source : The Hindu India has reiterated its commitment to continue discussions with the United States and Iran to sustain operations at Chabahar Port, despite renewed geopolitical and sanctions-related pressures. The issue has gained prominence following fresh tariff threats by the U.S. and speculation about India scaling down its involvement. Background and Key Developments India has invested in Chabahar Port as a strategic connectivity project,…

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