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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/01/2025 JPC rejects all amendments to Waqf Bill made by Opposition /जेपीसी ने विपक्ष द्वारा वक्फ विधेयक में किए गए सभी संशोधनों को खारिज कर दिया Syllabus : GS 2 – Indian Polity Source : The Hindu The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill held a meeting where 32 amendments out of over 500 proposed by members were accepted after a vote. The BJP and its allies, having a majority, saw all their proposed amendments accepted, while the Opposition’s amendments were rejected.  Key Features of the Bill Main Proposal: The Bill initially sought to…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27/01/2025 Indian space programme breaks into 2025 in ‘mission mode’ /भारतीय अंतरिक्ष कार्यक्रम 2025 तक ‘मिशन मोड’ में रहेगा Syllabus : GS 3 – Science and Technology Source : The Hindu The The news highlights India’s advancements in space exploration, including successful docking, private collaborations. It also highlights preparations for human spaceflight and advanced missions like Chandrayaan-4. Everything You Need To Know About 27 January 2025 : Daily Current Affairs PSLV-C60 Mission and SpaDeX Experiment On December 30, 2024, the PSLV-C60 mission launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), carrying the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) satellites.…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/01/2025 Pralay, India’s first quasi-ballistic missile, to be showcased at Republic Day parade /गणतंत्र दिवस परेड में भारत की पहली अर्ध-बैलिस्टिक मिसाइल प्रलय का प्रदर्शन किया जाएगा Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu The DRDO will showcase “Pralay,” India’s first short-range quasi-ballistic missile for conventional strikes, at the Republic Day parade, highlighting advanced military capabilities. Key Features of the Pralay Missile Type: Pralay is a short-range, quasi-ballistic missile developed indigenously by DRDO. Purpose: It is the first ballistic missile in India’s arsenal designed for conventional strikes. Range: The missile has a strike range of 400…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/01/2025 Centre yet to give approval to Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery-South Vellar Link project, says SC /तमिलनाडु की कावेरी-दक्षिण वेल्लार लिंक परियोजना को केंद्र ने अभी तक मंजूरी नहीं दी है, सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने कहा Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu The Supreme Court noted that the Centre has not granted approval for Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery-South Vellar Link project, despite a 2021 request. Karnataka opposed the project, citing concerns over water rights. Cauvery-South Vellar Link Project: Key Details Tamil Nadu sought in-principle approval for the project from the Jal Shakti Ministry in January 2021, but the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/01/2025 National Health Mission has curbed several public health concerns, says Centre’s report/केंद्र की रिपोर्ट कहती है कि राष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य मिशन ने कई सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य चिंताओं पर अंकुश लगाया है Syllabus : GS 2 : Social Justice Source : The Hindu The National Health Mission (NHM) has played a significant role in improving public health in India according to an assessment report (2021-24) presented to the Union Cabinet.It has led to a reduction in maternal mortality, tuberculosis (TB) cases, and sickle cell anaemia. Achievements in Human Resources NHM has expanded human resources in the healthcare sector. In…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/01/2025 Trump declares end to U.S. citizenship by birth /ट्रम्प ने जन्म से अमेरिकी नागरिकता समाप्त करने की घोषणा की Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu U.S. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order to end “citizenship by birth,” impacting Indian professionals on H-1B and other temporary visas. More on the news: A coalition of 18 Democratic-led States filed a lawsuit claiming that ending birthright citizenship violates the U.S. Constitution. Further, President Trump announced plans to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS countries transitioning to “non-dollar” transactions. The U.S. government’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants could affect…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/01/2025 Govt. lifts ban partially, gives nod for export of million tonnes of sugar /सरकार ने आंशिक रूप से प्रतिबंध हटाया, दस लाख टन चीनी के निर्यात को मंजूरी दी Syllabus : GS 3 : Indian Economy & Agriculture Source : The Hindu The Union government partially lifted the sugar export ban, allowing the export of one million tonnes in the 2024-25 season. This move aims to ensure price stability, benefit farmers and workers, and boost liquidity for sugar mills by addressing surplus stocks. Potential Benefits: Price Stability: The decision aims to stabilize domestic sugar prices by…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/01/2025 Annual calendar, at least 100 sittings every year must in Parliament: O’Brien /वार्षिक कैलेंडर, संसद में हर साल कम से कम 100 बैठकें होनी चाहिए: ओ’ब्रायन Syllabus : GS 2 : Indian Polity Source : The Hindu Trinamool Congress’s Rajya Sabha leader Derek O’Brien criticizes the government’s short notice for Parliament sessions and urges an annual calendar with at least 100 sittings. Issues Associated with Short Notice for Parliament Sessions Inadequate Preparation Time: Short notice leaves lawmakers with little time to prepare for crucial debates and discussions. This can lead to superficial scrutiny of bills and…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18/01/2025 Research questions ‘iron deficiency’ as key cause of anaemia in India /शोध में भारत में एनीमिया के मुख्य कारण के रूप में ‘आयरन की कमी’ पर सवाल उठाए गए Syllabus : GS 2 : Social Justice Source : The Hindu A study suggests that iron deficiency may not be the only cause of anaemia in India.Other factors like Vitamin B12 deficiency and air pollution could also play a role. Anaemia in Women and Adolescents Anaemia prevalence in women aged 15-49 was 41.1%, lower than the 60.8% recorded in the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5). Among adolescent…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/01/2025 ISRO executes satellite docking, places India in elite space club /इसरो ने सैटेलाइट डॉकिंग को अंजाम दिया, जिससे भारत को अंतरिक्ष के शीर्ष क्लब में शामिल किया गया Syllabus : GS 3 : Science and Technology Source : The Hindu ISRO Successfully Demonstrates Space Docking with SpaDeX Mission, Advancing India’s Space Station and Lunar Ambitions. Analysis of the news:                                                                      What is Space Docking? Space docking is the process of bringing two fast-moving spacecraft into the same orbit, maneuvering them close to each other, and finally joining them together. This capability is essential for missions requiring the…