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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/07/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/07/2025 Services exports cut India’s trade deficit by 9.4% in Q1/सेवा निर्यात ने पहली तिमाही में भारत के व्यापार घाटे में 9.4% की कमी की Syllabus : GS 3 : Indian Economy Source : The Hindu India’s trade deficit contracted by 9.4% to $20.3 billion in Q1 of the financial year 2025, largely due to a nearly 11% increase in services exports, as per data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Key Highlights: Total Exports:India’s overall exports (merchandise + services) rose by 6% to $210.3 billion in Q1 (April-June), compared to $198.5 billion in the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/07/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/07/2025 Another Nipah death in Palakkad leads to alert in six Kerala districts/पलक्कड़ में निपाह से एक और मौत के बाद केरल के छह ज़िलों में अलर्ट जारी Syllabus : GS 2 : Social Justice Source : The Hindu A fresh death due to Nipah virus in Palakkad district, Kerala, has triggered a health alert in six districts—Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kannur, and Wayanad. The deceased, a 58-year-old man, tested positive posthumously, prompting urgent containment and surveillance efforts by the state government. Significance of the Issue: Recurring Health Threats: Nipah virus outbreaks have been episodic in Kerala…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/07/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/07/2025 Centre identifies domestic firm for S-400 air defence system maintenance, repair, overhaul/केंद्र ने एस-400 वायु रक्षा प्रणाली के रखरखाव, मरम्मत और ओवरहाल के लिए घरेलू कंपनी की पहचान Syllabus : GS 3 : Internal Security Source : The Hindu The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected an Indian firm to set up a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility for the S-400 ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ air defence system.This move gains significance after Operation Sindoor (May 2025), where the S-400 played a critical role in neutralizing Pakistani drones and missiles. Significance of the Move: Strategic Autonomy and Security…

CURRENT AFFAIRS- 10/07/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS- 10/07/2025 Govt. fast-tracks procurement of MALE class drones to enhance border surveillance/सरकार ने सीमा निगरानी बढ़ाने के लिए MALE श्रेणी के ड्रोनों की खरीद में तेज़ी लाई है। Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source :- The Hindu India is set to procure 87 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones under the Make in India initiative, aimed at boosting surveillance and operational capabilities along its sea and land borders. Significance of the Move: Strategic and Tactical Surveillance: Enhances real-time Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) along critical regions like the Western border (Pakistan) and Eastern border (China). Facilitates…

Current Affairs – 08/07/2025

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Current Affairs – 08/07/2025 India says trade deal with U.S. ‘imminent’/भारत का कहना है कि अमेरिका के साथ व्यापार समझौता ‘शीघ्र’ होगा Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source- The Hindu India and the United States are reportedly close to finalising a ‘mini’ trade deal, as both nations seek to stabilise their trade ties amidst wider global uncertainties. This deal comes in the backdrop of protectionist moves by the U.S., especially tariff threats under the Trump administration. Key Highlights: Trade Deal Imminent: India expects to announce a trade deal soon, with the U.S. also indicating progress. Tariff Pause Extended:…

Current Affairs- 07 July 2025

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Current Affairs- 07 July 2025 ब्राजील ब्रिक्स सम्मेलन में मोदी ने कहा कि विकासशील देशों को महत्वपूर्ण निर्णयों में बड़ी भूमिका निभानी चाहिए।/Developing world should have a greater role in key decisions, says Modi at Brazil BRICS meet Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu At the BRICS summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly advocated for a greater role for the Global South in international decision-making. The summit’s declaration echoed many of India’s long-standing concerns, including cross-border terrorism and the need for reforms in global governance structures. Key Highlights of the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/06/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/06/2025 Rain batters Northeast India; lakhs affected /पूर्वोत्तर भारत में बारिश से लाखों लोग प्रभावित हुए Syllabus : GS 2 & 3 : Indian polity , Governance  & Disaster Management Source : The Hindu The Northeast region of India is currently facing a severe environmental and humanitarian crisis due to intense rainfall, floods, and landslides. Since May 28, 2025, these disasters have caused widespread destruction across Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. Over 3.6 lakh people in Assam, 1,500 tourists stranded in Sikkim, and significant damage to homes and infrastructure highlight the region’s vulnerability to…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31/05/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31/05/2025 GDP growth at 6.5%, the slowest since pandemic /जीडीपी की वृद्धि 6.5%, महामारी के बाद से सबसे धीमी है Syllabus : GS 3 : Indian Economy Source : The Hindu India’s provisional GDP growth for FY 2024–25 has been pegged at 6.5%, marking the slowest pace since the pandemic year (2020–21). While Q4 growth accelerated to 7.4%, it remains lower than the 8.4% recorded in Q4 of the previous fiscal. This slowdown, despite robust quarterly numbers, flags structural and global challenges affecting the Indian economy. Key Highlights of the Economic Performance: Quarterly Growth Trends: Q4 FY25:…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/05/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/05/2025 Kerala government declares Kochi shipwreck a State disaster /केरल सरकार ने कोच्चि जहाज दुर्घटना को राज्य आपदा घोषित किया Syllabus : GS 3 : Disaster Management Source : The Hindu On May 24, 2025, the container ship MSC Elsa 3 sank 14.6 nautical miles off the Kochi coast after encountering extreme weather. The Kerala government has officially declared this incident a “State-specific disaster” due to its serious implications on the coastal ecosystem, economy, and public safety. Why is it Significant? Environmental Threat:The ship carried 640 containers, including 12 with hazardous incendiary materials. Oil spills, drifting debris,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/05/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/05/2025 IIP growth falls to eight-month low of 2.7% in April /अप्रैल में आईआईपी वृद्धि दर आठ महीने के निचले स्तर 2.7% पर आ गई Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data for April 2025, which showed that India’s industrial growth slowed down to an eight-month low of 2.7%, raising concerns about weak momentum in several key sectors. Key Highlights of the IIP Data: Overall IIP Growth: Industrial production grew at 2.7% in April 2025, the slowest pace since August…