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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/02/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/02/2025 Private Bills seek sitting of Parliament for 100 days a year /निजी विधेयकों में संसद में प्रति वर्ष 100 दिन बैठने की मांग की गई है Syllabus : GS 2 : Indian Polity Source : The Hindu Senior Opposition members Derek O’Brien and Manoj Kumar Jha have proposed Bills to mandate a minimum of 100-120 parliamentary sittings annually. Need for Such a Bill Declining Parliamentary Sittings: The number of parliamentary sittings has signicantly reduced over the years. In the 1950s, Parliament met for around 120-140 days annually, but this has now declined to around 60-70 days.…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/02/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/02/2025 What ails India’s massive diagnostics sector: putting labs under the lens/भारत के विशाल डायग्नोस्टिक्स क्षेत्र की समस्या क्या है: प्रयोगशालाओं पर नज़र रखना Syllabus : GS 2 : Social justice Source : The Hindu Shankar Dhange has been ghting against the private diagnostics sector in Maharashtra after his sister’s death, allegedly caused by incorrect test results before her surgery. The case highlights the problem of unqualied personnel signing off on medical tests, which can lead to wrong treatments and complications. Background and Problem in the Diagnostics Sector The diagnostics sector in India is facing a signicant…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/02/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/02/2025 Question for the AI age do machines and humans learn the same way/एआई युग के लिए सवाल क्या मशीनें और मनुष्य एक ही तरह से सीखते हैं Syllabus : GS 3 : Science and Technology Source : The Hindu The article explores the differences between human and articial intelligence, highlighting their unique strengths and weaknesses, particularly in learning, adaptability, and energy efciency. AI’s Rapid Advancement AI has evolved from simple data categorization to performing highly complex tasks. In 2024, smartphones were introduced with built-in AI models. Five of the seven winners of the 2024 science Nobel…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/02/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/02/2025 U.S. sends back 200 Indians on military plane/अमेरिका ने 200 भारतीयों को सैन्य विमान से वापस भेजा Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu Days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s expected visit to the U.S., the Donald Trump administration has started the process of deporting illegal Indian immigrants. Background: The US has intensified its immigration crackdown, with military planes deporting undocumented Indian migrants under President Donald Trump’s administration. With an estimated 7,25,000 undocumented Indians in the US, the move impacts thousands of Indian nationals. India has agreed to take back illegal migrants…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 04/02/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 04/02/2025 Amid global meltdown, rupee breaches 87 against the dollar /वैश्विक मंदी के बीच, डॉलर के मुकाबले रुपया 87 के पार पहुंचा Syllabus : GS 3 : Indian Economy Source : The Hindu Rupee depreciated past 87 against the U.S. dollar due to global uncertainties, impacting imports, exports, and India’s economic stability. Rupee Breaches 87 Mark The Indian rupee fell by 0.6% (49 paise) to close at ₹87.11 per U.S. dollar, after briey touching ₹87.3. The depreciation followed increased tariffs by the U.S. on Canada, Mexico, and China, affecting emerging markets and stock markets globally. Government’s Stance…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/02/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/02/2025 Trump slaps 25% tariff on imports from Canada, Mexico; additional 10% duty for Chinese goods/ट्रम्प ने कनाडा, मैक्सिको से आयात पर 25% टैरिफ लगाया; चीनी सामानों पर अतिरिक्त 10% शुल्क लगाया Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu US President Donald Trump set high trade charges on Canada, Mexico, and China, citing security and trade issues. Analysis of the news: Tariff Details: Canadian and Mexican exports to the U.S. will face a 25% tariff, except for energy resources from Canada, which will have a 10% levy. Chinese goods will face an additional 10% tariff. National…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/02/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/02/2025 Economy’s fundamentals robust amid ‘strong downsides’: Survey /‘मजबूत गिरावट’ के बावजूद अर्थव्यवस्था की बुनियाद मजबूत: सर्वेक्षण Syllabus : GS 3 : Indian Economy Source : The Hindu The Economic Survey 2024-25 highlights India’s growth prospects, investment challenges, and the need for deregulation. Economic Growth Projections India’s economy is expected to grow between 6.3% and 6.8% in 2025-26, slightly higher than the estimated 6.4% this year. The Economic Survey acknowledges strong economic fundamentals but also highlights external risks affecting investment and output. Private sector investment growth has been subdued due to political uncertainties, global challenges, and overcapacity…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31/01/2025 EU tracks bird flu virus variants over rising threat to humans/यूरोपीय संघ मनुष्यों के लिए बढ़ते खतरे के बारे में बर्ड फ्लू वायरस के प्रकारों पर नज़र रख रहा है Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu This news covers various public health concerns: bird flu variant tracking, the impact of menstruation on South Asian women, and the link between weather/climate change and Salmonella outbreaks. Tracking Bird Flu Variants European health agencies are monitoring bird flu virus mutations that may increase the risk of spreading among humans. Experts have identified 34 genetic mutations that could…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/01/2025 Retinal diseases: RNA therapeutics show promise but is India ready? /रेटिनल रोग: आरएनए उपचारात्मक उपाय आशाजनक हैं, लेकिन क्या भारत इसके लिए तैयार है? Syllabus : GS 3 : Science and Technology Source : The Hindu The article discusses vision impairment, focusing on inherited retinal diseases (IRDs). It also highlights RNA-based therapies as a promising treatment, emphasizing India’s need for genetic research and precision medicine. Gene Therapy Breakthroughs In 2017, the U.S. FDA approved the first gene therapy for blindness caused by RPE65 gene mutations. Over 50 clinical trials are exploring gene therapies for IRDs, but…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/01/2025 New study decodes when the Nicobarese people came to the island/नए अध्ययन से पता चलता है कि निकोबारी लोग द्वीप पर कब आए थे Syllabus : GS 1 & 3 : Indian Society &  Science and Technology Source : The Hindu A recent genetic study traces the migration history of the Nicobarese people, revealing their links to Southeast Asia and refining the timeline of their arrival. Early Human Migration More than 500,000 years ago, human ancestors began migrating beyond Africa in search of food and better living conditions. Over time, humans spread to all habitable parts…
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