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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/02/2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/02/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/02/2025 Only Parliament can constitutionally remove HC judge: Jagdeep Dhankhar /केवल संसद ही संवैधानिक रूप से HC जज को हटा सकती है: जगदीप धनखड़ Syllabus : GS 2 : Indian Polity Source : The Hindu Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asserted that only Parliament can remove a High Court judge. Analysis of the news: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar stated that only Parliament has the authority to constitutionally remove a High Court judge. A notice for the removal of Justice Shekhar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court is pending with him. The Supreme Court had summoned Justice…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/02/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/02/2025 IMEC project gains traction as PM holds talks with Macron /प्रधानमंत्री ने मैक्रों से बातचीत की, जिससे IMEC परियोजना को गति मिली Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu India and France held bilateral discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, leading to several key agreements aimed at deepening their strategic partnership. Analysis of the news: India-France Strategic Partnership: Key Outcomes Strengthening Nuclear Cooperation India and France reafrmed their commitment to civil nuclear energy as a key element of energy security and a low-carbon future. Discussions centered around…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/02/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/02/2025 History shows that technology won’t cause job loss, says PM at AI summit/एआई शिखर सम्मेलन में प्रधानमंत्री ने कहा, इतिहास गवाह है कि प्रौद्योगिकी से नौकरियां नहीं जाएंगी Syllabus : GS 3 : Science and Technology Source : The Hindu Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chaired the AI Action Summit in Paris alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. The week-long summit (which began with the Science Days on February 6-7) concluded with a High-Level Segment featuring global leaders, policymakers, and industry experts. What’s in today’s article? AI Action Summit The AI Action Summit is a high-profile international event…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/02/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/02/2025 Cross-blood transplant performed on a patient with Bombay blood /बॉम्बे ब्लड वाले मरीज पर क्रॉस-ब्लड ट्रांसप्लांट किया गया Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu In mid-2024, a 30-year-old man with the extremely rare Bombay blood group underwent a kidney transplant at a hospital in Chennai. This was the rst-ever cross-blood transplant performed on a patient with the Bombay blood group. Understanding the Bombay Blood Group The Bombay blood group (HH blood group) was rst discovered in Mumbai in 1952. Unlike common ABO blood groups, Bombay blood group individuals lack the H antigen, which is…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/02/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/02/2025 Plan to amend nuclear liability law may enthuse American, French firms /परमाणु दायित्व कानून में संशोधन की योजना अमेरिकी और फ्रांसीसी कंपनियों को उत्साहित कर सकती है Syllabus : GS 2 : Indian Polity Source : The Hindu The government plans to amend CLNDA and the Atomic Energy Act to resolve liability issues and attract foreign investment in nuclear energy. Proposed Amendments to CLNDA and Atomic Energy Act The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA) will be amended to separate the operator’s liability from the supplier’s liability. This change will align India’s legal framework with…