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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/01/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/01/2026 Bridging the Gulf India must tread cautiously as it negotiates defence ties with Gulf nations/ खाड़ी को पाटना खाड़ी देशों के साथ रक्षा संबंधों पर बातचीत करते समय भारत को सावधानी से चलना चाहिए Syllabus :GS II : International Relations Source : The Hindu India’s deepening engagement with the Gulf region has entered a sensitive phase with the announcement of negotiations for an India–UAE Strategic Defence Partnership during the brief visit of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to New Delhi. While economic cooperation remains the visible anchor of India–UAE relations, the proposed defence framework has…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/01/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/01/2026 India signs Letter of Intent to elevate defence ties with UAE/भारत ने संयुक्त अरब अमीरात के साथ रक्षा संबंधों को बढ़ाने के लिए आशय पत्र पर हस्ताक्षर किए Syllabus : GS III : Indian Economy/ Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu The recent upward revision of India’s GDP growth forecast by the International Monetary Fund to 7.3% for FY 2025–26 reflects the resilience of the Indian economy amid global uncertainties. This revision, outlined in the January 2026 update of the World Economic Outlook, places India among the fastest-growing major economies and broadly aligns with the Union…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/01/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/01/2026 Microscopic crustacean from Kavaratti established as a new genus and species/कवरत्ती के सूक्ष्म क्रस्टेशियन को एक नए जीनस और प्रजाति के रूप में स्थापित किया गया Syllabus :Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu The discovery of a new microscopic crustacean species, Indiaphonte bijoyi, from the Kavaratti lagoon in Lakshadweep highlights India’s growing contribution to marine taxonomy and biodiversity research. Reported by The Hindu, the finding underscores the ecological importance of lesser-known microscopic organisms in sustaining aquatic ecosystems. Key Details and Scientific Significance Indiaphonte bijoyi belongs to the family Laophontidae under the class Copepoda, order Harpacticoida. The…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/01/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/01/2026 Talks on Chabahar port operations will continue with U.S. and Iran: MEA/चाबहार बंदरगाह संचालन पर अमेरिका और ईरान के साथ बातचीत जारी रहेगी: विदेश मंत्रालय Syllabus :GS II : International Relations Source : The Hindu India has reiterated its commitment to continue discussions with the United States and Iran to sustain operations at Chabahar Port, despite renewed geopolitical and sanctions-related pressures. The issue has gained prominence following fresh tariff threats by the U.S. and speculation about India scaling down its involvement. Background and Key Developments India has invested in Chabahar Port as a strategic connectivity project,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15/01/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15/01/2026 Swift executions of protesters likely: Iran & Jaishankar speaks to Iranian Foreign Minister amid unrest/ प्रदर्शनकारियों को तेजी से फांसी दिए जाने की संभावना: ईरान & अशांति के बीच जयशंकर ने ईरान के विदेश मंत्री से की बात Syllabus :GS II : International Relations Source : The Hindu Iran is witnessing one of its most intense waves of anti-government protests in recent years, marked by widespread public unrest and a forceful state response. The situation escalated after Iran’s judiciary signalled swift trials and possible executions of detained protesters, openly defying warnings from the United States. The…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/01/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/01/2026 Uttarakhand seeks IAF’s help as forest fire rages in Valley of Flowers for the fifth day/उत्तराखंड के फूलों की घाटी में पांचवें दिन भी आग लगने के बाद वायुसेना ने मांगी मदद Syllabus :GS III : Environment & Disaster Management / Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu The recent forest fire in the Valley of Flowers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uttarakhand, highlights the increasing vulnerability of ecologically fragile Himalayan ecosystems to climate variability and governance challenges. With the fire continuing for five days in extremely inaccessible terrain, the State’s request for assistance from the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/01/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/01/2026 PSLV-C62 strays from flight path, fails to launch satellite What do two PSLV mission failures in a row mean for ISRO Troubling repeat : ISRO must begin rebuilding quality assurance protocols / पीएसएलवी-सी62 उड़ान पथ से भटक गया, उपग्रह प्रक्षेपित करने में विफल रहा लगातार दो पीएसएलवी मिशन की विफलताओं का इसरो के लिए क्या मतलब है? परेशान करने वाली दोहराव: इसरो को गुणवत्ता आश्वासन प्रोटोकॉल का पुनर्निर्माण शुरू करना चाहिए Syllabus :GS III : Science & Technology/ Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu News Analysis 1: PSLV-C62 strays from flight path, fails to launch satellite…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/01/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/01/2026 Centre seeks access to phone source codes/केंद्र ने फोन सोर्स कोड तक पहुंच की मांग की Syllabus :GS II : Governance / Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu The Union government is considering a new set of Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (TSAR) that would impose stringent cybersecurity obligations on smartphone manufacturers operating in India. These include access to device source codes, mandatory vulnerability analysis in Indian labs, periodic malware scanning, and advance intimation of major software updates. The proposal has triggered strong resistance from global technology firms such as Apple and Samsung, citing concerns over privacy,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/01/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/01/2026 DRDO conducts key test for hypersonic missile programme/डीआरडीओ ने हाइपरसोनिक मिसाइल कार्यक्रम के लिए महत्वपूर्णप रीक्षण किया Syllabus :Prelims Exam Source : The Hindu India has achieved a significant technological milestone in the field of advanced defence and aerospace systems with the successful long-duration ground test of an actively-cooled scramjet combustor. The test was conducted by the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), a key laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation, marking a crucial step forward in India’s hypersonic missile programme. Key Facts from the News The test was carried out by Defence Research…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/01/2026

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/01/2026 Trump clears Bill that will slap up to 500% tariffs on nations buying Russian oil/ट्रंप ने रूसी तेल खरीदने वाले देशों पर 500 प्रतिशत तक शुल्क लगाने वाले विधेयक को मंजूरी दी Syllabus : GS II : International Relations Source : The Hindu The United States, under President Donald Trump, has reportedly cleared a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill designed to escalate economic pressure not only on Russia but also on countries that continue to import Russian energy supplies. Senior Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of the President, announced that Trump has “greenlit” the legislation…

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