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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/03/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/03/2026 Conversations with Iran to continue: Jaishankar/ईरान के साथ बातचीत जारी रहेगी : जयशंकर Syllabus :GS II : International Relations Source : The Hindu The geopolitical landscape of West Asia has shifted significantly following the joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran in early 2026. For India, this region is not just a source of energy but a strategic neighbor housing nearly 10 million Indian citizens. The Minister’s suo motu statement underscores a pragmatic approach: balancing historical ties with Iran while safeguarding immediate national interests—energy security, trade stability, and the safety of the diaspora. Key Highlights of the Ministerial…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/03/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/03/2026 Regulations to implement new rural job Act yet to be finalised/नए ग्रामीण रोजगार अधिनियम को लागू करने के लिए नियमों को अभी अंतिम रूप नहीं दिया गया है Syllabus :GS III : Indian Economy  / Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu The VB-GRAM G Act, 2025, is designed to align rural employment with the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision. It replaces the demand-driven, safety-net model of MGNREGA with a more structured, asset-oriented, and technologically integrated framework. However, as of March 2026, the transition is facing a “bottleneck” phase where the rules for the 11 key categories of…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/03/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/03/2026 U.S. ‘allows’ India to buy Russian oil for 30 days/अमेरिका ने भारत को 30 दिनों के लिए रूसी तेल खरीदने की ‘अनुमति’ दी Syllabus :GS II : International Relations Source : The Hindu The global energy landscape is witnessing a significant shift as the U.S. Treasury Department recently issued a 30-day “waiver” allowing India to import Russian oil currently stranded at sea. This move comes amidst a volatile geopolitical climate marked by Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has spiked Brent crude prices to nearly $88 per barrel. For India, this development represents a…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/03/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/03/2026 India condoles Khamenei death as Misri visits Embassy of Iran/मिस्री ने ईरान के दूतावास का दौरा किया, भारत ने खामेनेई के निधन पर शोक व्यक्त किया Syllabus :GS II : International Relations Source : The Hindu The visit of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to the Iranian Embassy on March 5, 2026, marks a decisive end to India’s initial “studied silence” regarding the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Occurring against the backdrop of a widening U.S.-Israel war on Iran and the subsequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, this outreach reflects India’s attempt to navigate a high-stakes…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/03/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/03/2026 Iran bombs U.S. allies across West Asia/ईरान ने पश्चिम एशिया में अमेरिकी सहयोगियों पर बमबारी की Syllabus :GS II : International Relations / Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu The geopolitical landscape of West Asia has undergone a seismic shift following the confirmed death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a coordinated U.S.-Israeli military operation (codenamed “Epic Fury”) on February 28, 2026. This “decapitation strike” has triggered a multi-front conflict, involving direct Iranian retaliatory strikes on Israel and Gulf states, and the formalization of a transitional leadership council in Tehran. The event marks the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/02/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/02/2026 New GDP series upgrades FY26 growth to 7.6%/नई GDP सीरीज FY26 की वृद्धि को 7.6% तक अपग्रेड करती है Syllabus :GS III : Indian Economy / Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu On February 27, 2026, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) transitioned India’s GDP base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23. This decadal update is designed to capture structural transformations such as the digital revolution, the GST regime, and post-pandemic consumption patterns. While the new series upgrades the real growth forecast for FY26 to 7.6%, it simultaneously reveals a smaller nominal economy, creating a…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27/02/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27/02/2026 SC bans textbook, orders seizure of all copies/सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने पाठ्यपुस्तक पर प्रतिबंध लगाया, सभी प्रतियां जब्त करने का आदेश दिया Syllabus :GS II : Indian Polity & Governance/ Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu On February 26, 2026, a three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant took suo motu cognizance of a newly released Class 8 Social Science textbook, Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Vol II. The court imposed a “complete and blanket ban” on the book following a section that detailed “corruption in the judiciary.” Core Issues & Judicial Observations…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/02/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/02/2026 Panel to probe repeated failures of PSLV, says ISRO/पीएसएलवी की बार-बार विफलताओं की जांच करेगा समिति: इसरो Syllabus :GS III : Science and Tech / Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu The constitution of a high-level committee to investigate the repeated failures of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) marks a significant turning point for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Long regarded as India’s “workhorse,” the PSLV’s recent setbacks—specifically the PSLV-C61 (May 2025) and PSLV-C62 (January 2026) missions—have raised concerns regarding quality assurance and organizational processes. Introduction For decades, the PSLV has been the backbone…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/02/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/02/2026 Centre unveils policy to tackle terror threats/केंद्र ने आतंकी खतरों से निपटने के लिए नीति का अनावरण किया Syllabus :GS III : Internal Security / Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu The Union Home Ministry’s release of PRAHAAR, India’s first-ever comprehensive National Counter Terrorism Policy and Strategy, marks a paradigm shift in the country’s internal security doctrine. Released on February 23, 2026, it moves India from a reactive stance to a proactive, “intelligence-guided” framework. News Analysis for UPSC The Core Philosophy: “PRAHAAR” The policy is structured around the acronym PRAHAAR, representing seven critical pillars: Prevention of…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/02/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/02/2026 Nations facing tariffs must unionise, says Lula/शुल्क का सामना कर रहे देशों को एकजुट होना चाहिए: लूला Syllabus : GS II : International Relations Source : The Hindu In an era of rising protectionism, President Lula’s visit highlights the growing synergy between India and Brazil—the two largest democracies of the Global South. By advocating for “unionization” against unilateral trade tariffs and pushing for UNSC reforms, the visit reinforces the shift toward a multipolar world order. Strategic “Unionization” Against Tariffs Lula’s proposal for countries to form “negotiating blocs” is a direct response to the aggressive trade policies…
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