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CURRENT AFFAIR – 22/12/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 22/12/2025 Watching crisis in Bangladesh closely: India/बांग्लादेश में संकट को करीब से देख रहा है: भारत Syllabus : GS 2 : International Reations Source : The Hindu India has expressed strong concern over the killing of a Hindu youth, Dipu Chandra Das, in Bangladesh, describing the incident as a horrendous act and reiterating its commitment to the safety of minority communities in the neighbouring country. The statement by India comes amid heightened political instability in Bangladesh and growing regional sensitivity around minority protection, diplomatic security, and cross-border perceptions. Background and Key Developments Dipu Chandra Das was lynched…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 20/12/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 20/12/2025 Govt. to increase reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs to 50%/सीएपीएफ में अग्निवीरों के लिए आरक्षण बढ़ाकर 50 प्रतिशत करेगी सरकार Syllabus : GS 2 : Governance Source : The Hindu The Union Home Ministry’s decision to enhance reservation for ex-Agniveers in Group C posts of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) from 10% to 50% marks a significant recalibration of the post-service absorption framework under the Agnipath scheme. Beginning with the Border Security Force (BSF), this policy change comes ahead of the retirement of the first batch of Agniveers and reflects the government’s attempt to address…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 19/12/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 19/12/2025 Aerospace start-ups should shed ‘classical approach’ to innovation: former ISRO chief/एयरोस्पेस स्टार्ट-अप को नवाचार के लिए ‘शास्त्रीय दृष्टिकोण’ छोड़ना चाहिए: पूर्व इसरो प्रमुख Syllabus : GS 3 : Science and Tech Source : The Hindu India’s space sector has undergone rapid liberalisation in recent years, with private start-ups increasingly encouraged to complement the capabilities of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). In this context, former ISRO Chairman S. Somanath’s remarks highlighting the lack of innovation, over-reliance on classical design approaches, and poor integration of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Twins in aerostructure…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 18/12/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 18/12/2025 Kerala eyes freight electrification with e-truck corridor under PM E-DRIVE/केरल ने पीएम ई-ड्राइव के तहत ई-ट्रक कॉरिडोर के साथ माल विद्युतीकरण पर नजर गड़ाई Syllabus : GS 3 : Environment & Ecology/ Prelims Source : The Hindu Kerala’s proposal to develop a model electric truck (e-truck) corridor along National Highway-66 under the Union Government’s PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme marks a strategic shift in India’s electric mobility agenda—from passenger vehicles to freight electrification. This initiative reflects growing recognition that decarbonising the logistics and freight sector is essential for achieving long-term…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 17/12/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 17/12/2025 ‘Conscious’ decision to separate funding from regulator, say officials on higher education Bill/उच्च शिक्षा विधेयक पर अधिकारियों ने कहा, नियामक से धन अलग करने का ‘सोच-समझकर’ फैसला Syllabus : GS 2 : Social Justice / Prelims Source : The Hindu The introduction of the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill, 2025 marks a significant structural reform in India’s higher education governance. By proposing the replacement of the University Grants Commission (UGC), AICTE, and NCTE with a single apex body and by separating regulatory, accreditation, standards-setting, and funding functions, the Bill seeks to operationalise key recommendations of…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 16/12/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 16/12/2025 New job guarantee plan to be supply-driven/नई नौकरी गारंटी योजना आपूर्ति संचालित होगी Syllabus : GS 2 : Governance / Prelims Source : The Hindu The Union government’s proposal to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005 with the Viksit Bharat — Guarantee For Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill marks a significant policy shift in India’s rural employment framework. The Bill signals a transition from a rights-based, demand-driven employment guarantee to a supply-driven, allocation-based scheme aligned with the government’s vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. Key Features and Changes Shift from Demand-driven…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 15/12/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 15/12/2025 India’s UNESCO Ambassador reviews conservation works at Ramappa Temple/यूनेस्को के राजदूत ने रामप्पा मंदिर में संरक्षण कार्यों की समीक्षा की Syllabus : Prelims Source : The Hindu The visit of India’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Mr. Vishal V. Sharma, to the Rudreswara (Ramappa) Temple in Telangana highlights India’s sustained engagement with UNESCO-led heritage governance. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2021, the Ramappa Temple represents not only India’s rich cultural legacy but also the country’s growing leadership role in global heritage conservation and cultural diplomacy. Key Analysis Significance of Ramappa Temple The Ramappa…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 13/12/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 13/12/2025 Retail inflation moves up marginally to 0.7% in Nov./नवंबर में खुदरा मुद्रास्फीति मामूली रूप से बढ़कर 0.7% हो गई। Syllabus :GS 3 : Indian Economy / Prelims Source : The Hindu India’s retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), edged up marginally to 0.7% in November 2025 from a historic low of 0.25% in October 2025, marking the second-lowest inflation reading in the current CPI series. Despite this slight increase, inflation has moderated in seven of the first eight months of FY 2025–26, reflecting a broad-based disinflationary trend, primarily driven by a sharp contraction…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 12/12/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 12/12/2025 Invisible epidemic: why air pollution is India’s largest health threat?/अदृश्य महामारी: वायु प्रदूषण भारत के लिए सबसे बड़ा स्वास्थ्य खतरा क्यों है? Syllabus : GS 3 : Environment / Prelims Source : The Hindu Air pollution in India has evolved from a seasonal urban inconvenience to a persistent, nationwide public health emergency. Recent assessments, including the CREA 2025 report, AQLI 2025, and State of Global Air 2025, underline that toxic air now represents India’s single largest health risk, reducing life expectancy, deepening socio-economic inequities, and straining the health-care system. The phenomenon is no longer restricted to…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 11/12/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 11/12/2025 India gives tepid response to Russian push for Su-57, long-range drones and submarines/भारत ने सुखोई-57, लंबी दूरी के ड्रोन और पनडुब्बियों के लिए रूसी प्रयास का धीमा जवाब दिया Syllabus :GS 2 : International Relations/ Prelims Source : The Hindu India–Russia defence cooperation has historically been the backbone of India’s military modernisation, with platforms such as the Sukhoi-30MKI, S-400, INS Vikramaditya and Akula-class submarines shaping India’s strategic capabilities. However, recent developments indicate a perceptible recalibration. Russia’s renewed push to sell advanced platforms—including the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft, long-range drones such as the Geran series (Shahed-136 variants),…