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CURRENT AFFAIR- 10/11/2025

CURRENT AFFAIR- 10/11/2025 Aditya-L1 gets a close look at eruptions from the sun/ आदित्य-एल1 सूर्य से होने वाले विस्फोटों पर नज़दीकी नज़र डालता है Syllabus : GS 3 : Science and Technology / Prelims Source : The Hindu India’s maiden dedicated solar mission, Aditya-L1, launched aboard PSLV-C57 on September 2, 2023, has provided an unprecedented view of the Sun’s activity. Situated at the Sun-Earth Lagrangian point L1, the mission allows continuous monitoring of the Sun without interruption. Using its Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) payload, Aditya-L1 has, for the first time, captured spectroscopic observations of a coronal mass ejection (CME)…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 07/11/2025

CURRENT AFFAIR – 07/11/2025 First PSLV made by private firms to be unveiled in 2026, says ISRO Chairman/निजी कंपनियों द्वारा बनाए गए पहले पीएसएलवी का अनावरण 2026 में किया जाएगा: इसरो अध्यक्ष Syllabus : GS 3 : Science & Technology / Prelims Source : The Hindu In a major milestone for India’s space sector, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan announced that the first Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) built entirely by a private consortium led by HAL and L&T will be launched in February 2026. This marks a significant leap towards commercialisation and privatisation in India’s space industry — aligning with…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 06/11/2025

CURRENT AFFAIR – 06/11/2025 Clearest black hole merger signal yet allows probe of Hawking’s law/अब तक का सबसे स्पष्ट ब्लैक होल विलय संकेत हॉकिंग के नियम की जांच की अनुमति देता है Syllabus : GS 3 : Science & Technology / PrelimsPrelims Source : The Hindu In January 2025, the global network of gravitational-wave detectors — LIGO (U.S.), Virgo (Italy), and KAGRA (Japan) detected the clearest gravitational wave signal ever recorded, named GW250114. This event, originating from the merger of two black holes about 3 billion light-years away, has become a landmark discovery in astrophysics. Importantly, it provided the strongest…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 05/11/2025

CURRENT AFFAIR – 05/11/2025 Researchers discover new species of Pilia genus of jumping spider in Chikkamagaluru/शोधकर्ताओं ने चिक्कमगलुरु में जंपिंग स्पाइडर की पिलिया प्रजाति की नई प्रजाति की खोज की Syllabus : Prelims Source : The Hindu A new species of jumping spider belonging to the Pilia genus has been discovered in Madhugundi village, Mudigere taluk, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. Named Pilia malenadu, the discovery marks a significant addition to India’s arachnid biodiversity, especially since the last known Pilia species was discovered over a century ago (in 1902, Kerala). Key Details of the Discovery Species Name:Pilia malenadu Location: Madhugundi village, Chikkamagaluru…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 04/11/2025

CURRENT AFFAIR – 04/11/2025 India, Bahrain hold talks on boosting defence, trade ties/भारत, बहरीन ने रक्षा, व्यापार संबंधों को बढ़ावा देने पर बातचीत की Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations / Prelims Source : The Hindu India and Bahrain, two long-standing partners in the Gulf region, held high-level talks in New Delhi aimed at strengthening their defence, trade, and diplomatic cooperation. The meeting between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani took place during the session of the High Joint Commission, marking a new phase in bilateral relations between the two countries. Key…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 03/11/2025

CURRENT AFFAIR – 03/11/2025 ISRO launches advanced GSAT-7R, India’s heaviest communication satellite/इसरो ने भारत के सबसे भारी संचार उपग्रह जीसैट-7आर का प्रक्षेपण किया Syllabus : GS 3 : Science and Tech / Prelims Source : The Hindu The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched GSAT-7R (CMS-03) — India’s heaviest indigenously built communication satellite — aboard LVM3-M5 from Sriharikota. Designed to enhance the Indian Navy’s communication and surveillance capabilities, the mission marks a significant leap in India’s defence and space self-reliance. Key Analysis Technological Significance Weighing around 4,400 kg, GSAT-7R is the heaviest communication satellite launched from Indian soil. It…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 27/10/2025

CURRENT AFFAIR – 27/10/2025 India-ASEAN ties making steady progress: PM/भारत-आसियान संबंधों में लगातार प्रगति हो रही है: प्रधानमंत्री Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu India’s partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) continues to strengthen, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizing that the 21st century is the century of India and ASEAN. Speaking virtually at the 22nd ASEAN–India Summit in Kuala Lumpur, PM Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to maritime cooperation, digital inclusion, resilient supply chains, and regional stability.Despite global uncertainties, the ASEAN–India comprehensive strategic partnership has evolved as a pillar of Indo-Pacific stability,…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 15/10/2025

CURRENT AFFAIR – 15/10/2025 India to train border security force of Mongolia, says Modi/मंगोलिया के सीमा सुरक्षा बल को प्रशिक्षित करेगा भारत: मोदी Syllabus :GS 2 :I.R. / Prelims Source : The Hindu During the visit of Mongolian President KhurelsukhUkhnaa to New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a series of new initiatives to strengthen India–Mongolia relations. These include a capacity-building programme for Mongolia’s border security forces, new defence cooperation mechanisms, and people-to-people initiatives rooted in shared Buddhist heritage. Key Highlights of the Visit and Agreements Defence and Security Cooperation Border Security Force Training: India to launch a capacity-building programme…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 14/10/2025

CURRENT AFFAIR – 14/10/2025 Retail inflation hits 8-year lowof 1.54% in Sept./खुदरा मुद्रास्फीति सितंबर में 8 साल के निचले स्तर 1.54%पर पहुंच गई। Syllabus : GS 3 : Indian Economy / Prelims Source : The Hindu India’s retail inflation cooled sharply to 1.54% in September 2025, marking its lowest level in over eight years. The decline was driven by easing food and fuel prices, pushing inflation below the RBI’s lower comfort band of 2% for the second time this year. The data signals a phase of price stability, raising expectations of a possible monetary policy easing ahead. Key Highlights Historic…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 13/10/2025

CURRENT AFFAIR – 13/10/2025 Open to Pak. talks, but have options: Muttaqi/पाकिस्तान से बातचीत के लिए तैयार, लेकिन विकल्प भी मौजूद: मुत्ताकी Syllabus : GS 2 : I.R.  Source : The Hindu Amid escalating border clashes along the Durand Line, Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi stated that Afghanistan remains open to dialogue and diplomacy with Pakistan, but has “other means” if peaceful efforts fail. His remarks come after Pakistan’s airstrikes in Kabul and retaliatory Afghan military operations, further straining already tense ties between the two neighbours. Key Highlights Border Clashes and Retaliation Pakistan conducted airstrikes inside Kabul targeting alleged…