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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27/02/2025

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27/02/2025 Trump’s Russia-Ukraine policy hangs over EU-India talks /ट्रम्प की रूस-यूक्रेन नीति यूरोपीय संघ-भारत वार्ता पर हावी है Syllabus : GS 2 – International Relations Source : The Hindu The President of the European Commission and 21 EU Commissioners are visiting India for two days. Historic Visit by EU Leaders This is an unprecedented visit, as the EU has never sent such a large delegation to any country before. The visit aims to strengthen EU-India ties, especially amid shifts in U.S. foreign policy. Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict The visit comes shortly after the third anniversary of Russia’s…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26/02/2025

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26/02/2025 Tamal, India’s last imported warship, likely to be commissioned in June /भारत का आखिरी आयातित युद्धपोत तमाल जून में चालू होने की संभावना है Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu India’s last imported warship, Tamal, nears commissioning in Russia, marking progress in naval self-reliance. About Tamal: Tamal is a stealth frigate being constructed in Russia for the Indian Navy. It is part of a deal signed in October 2016 under an Inter-Governmental Agreement between India and Russia. The deal includes four follow-on stealth frigates, with two being built in Russia and two in India…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/02/2025

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/02/2025 Our aim is to reach defence exports worth ₹50,000 crore by 2029, says Rajnath Singh /हमारा लक्ष्य 2029 तक 50,000 करोड़ रुपये के रक्षा निर्यात तक पहुंचना है: राजनाथ सिंह Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that India has achieved 88% self-sufficiency in defence production and ₹23,000crore in exports, with a target of ₹50,000 crore by 2029. He highlighted various aspects that the government is working on. Achievement in Defence Production and Exports India has achieved 88% self-sufficiency in ammunition production. Defence exports have reached ₹23,000 crore in 2023-24.…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/02/2025

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/02/2025 First detailed map of moon’s south pole made from Chandrayaan data /चंद्रयान डेटा से बना चंद्रमा के दक्षिणी ध्रुव का पहला विस्तृत नक्शा Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu Scientists have created the first detailed geological map of the moon’s south polar region.The new map is expected toprovide valuable insights into the moon’s origin and evolution. Conrmation of Lunar Magma Data from the Pragyan rover conrmed that the moon has an underground ocean of molten rock, also known asprimordial magma. Previous missions had suggested the presence of magma beneath the moon’s…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/02/2025

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/02/2025 India, China worked hard to save G-20: Jaishankar /भारत, चीन ने जी-20 को बचाने के लिए कड़ी मेहनत की: जयशंकर Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the G-20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting inJohannesburg. He highlighted that both nations have worked to maintain the G-20’s signicance despite global polarization. Discussions on Bilateral Relations The meeting addressed regional and global issues, including the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Previous discussions on border peace were reviewed, building on past diplomatic…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/02/2025

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/02/2025 SC stays Lokpal order on power over judges/ सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने जजों पर अधिकार संबंधी लोकपाल के आदेश पर रोक लगाई Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu The Supreme Court has stayed a Lokpal order that brought High Court judges under its jurisdiction. Supreme Court Stays Lokpal Order on High Court Judges: The court found the Lokpal’s interpretation “very disturbing” and stated that it could affect judicial independence. A Special Bench comprising Justices B.R. Gavai, Surya Kant, and A.S. Oka took suo motu cognizance of the order. The case is based on allegations that…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/02/2025

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/02/2025 In landmark talks, Russia, U.S. agree to work towards ending the war in Ukraine/ऐतिहासिक वार्ता में रूस और अमेरिका यूक्रेन में युद्ध समाप्त करने की दिशा में काम करने पर सहमत हुए Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu Russia and the U.S. agreed to work towards ending the war in Ukraine and improving diplomatic and economic ties. This shift in U.S. policy under President Donald Trump marks a signicant change in foreign policy. Key Agreements Between Russia and the U.S. The U.S. and Russia have agreed to work towards ending the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18/02/2025

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18/02/2025 China’s EAST reactor keeps the fire of magnetic fusion burning /चीन का ईस्ट रिएक्टर चुंबकीय संलयन की आग को जलाए रखता है Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu Scientists in China reported that the EAST reactor sustained a plasma at 100 million degrees Celsius for 1,066 seconds on January 20, 2025. This was a major milestone in the quest for nuclear fusion, surpassing its previous record of 403 seconds in 2023. Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST): Location and Operation: EAST is located in Hefei, China, and is operated by the Hefei Institutes of Physical…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/02/2025

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/02/2025 Will U.S.’s F-35 stealth ghter jets t into IAF’s future plans? /क्या अमेरिका के F-35 स्टील्थ लड़ाकू विमान IAF की भविष्य की योजनाओं में शामिल होंगे? Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu The Su-57 (Russia) and F-35 (U.S.) were showcased at the Aero India airshow in Bengaluru. Impact on India’s Fighter Programmes This announcement has raised questions about the possible procurement of the F-35 for the Indian Air Force (IAF). While there is a gap in ghter induction and modernization, the formal process for procurement has not started yet. The decision…

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…