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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/04/2026 Trump blasts allies, tells them ‘get your own oil’/ट्रंप ने सहयोगियों पर साधा निशान, कहा- ‘अपना खुद का तेल ले लो’ Syllabus : GS II : International Relations/ Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu The 2026 West Asian conflict has reached a critical inflection point following U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America First” ultimatum to NATO allies. Amidst an ongoing war with Iran—marked by the “decapitation” of its leadership and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz—the U.S. has signaled a shift from traditional security guarantees to a transactional alliance model. This development poses a significant threat…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/03/2026 FATF report points to India’s action against fraudulent entities/एफएटीएफ की रिपोर्ट धोखाधड़ी में संलिप्त संस्थाओं के विरुद्ध भारत की कार्रवाई को रेखांकित करती है Syllabus : GS II : International Relations / Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu In March 2026, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released a report titled ‘Understanding and Mitigating the Risks of Off-shore Virtual Asset Service Providers (oVASPs)’. The report specifically commends India’s proactive regulatory and enforcement measures against offshore cryptocurrency entities. This highlights India’s commitment to the FATF standards following its successful “regular follow-up” rating in the 2024 Mutual Evaluation.…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26/03/2026 India aiming for 60% non-fossil fuel power sources by 2035/भारत का लक्ष्य 2035 तक 60% ऊर्जा गैर-जीवाश्म स्रोतों से प्राप्त करना है Syllabus : GS III : Environment / Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu Following a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the Union Government announced its updated NDC to be submitted to the UNFCCC. This update is a requirement under the Paris Agreement (2015), which mandates that countries “ratchet up” their climate goals every five years. India’s new targets reflect a balance between its developmental needs and its commitment to the Global Stocktake (GST) outcomes. The…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/03/2026 How agriPV can turn India’s farms into dual-purpose powerhouses/AgriPV भारत के खेतों को एक साथ कृषि उत्पादन और सौर ऊर्जा उत्पादन के जरिए दोहरे उद्देश्य वाले पावरहाउस में बदल सकता है Syllabus : GS III : Indian Economy / Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu As India marches towards its target of 300 GW solar capacity by 2030 and Net Zero by 2070, the competition for land between “food security” and “energy security” has intensified. Agri-photovoltaics (AgriPV), the dual-use of land for solar power and agriculture, offers a synergistic “land-neutral” solution. By turning farms into “dual-purpose…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/03/2026 Veena exponent Jayanthi Kumaresh to receive Sangita Kalanidhi award at Music Academy’s 100th Conference/वीणा वादक जयंती कुमारेश को संगीत अकादमी के 100वें सम्मेलन में संगीत कलानिधि पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया जाएगा Syllabus : Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu The Music Academy, Chennai, has announced its prestigious awards for the 100th Annual Conference and Concerts (2026-2027). Renowned Saraswati veena exponent Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh has been selected for the Sangita Kalanidhi award, while Bharatanatyam dancer Narendra G. will receive the Nritya Kalanidhi award. This year is particularly historic as it marks the centenary of the Academy’s landmark…