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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/01/2025 Singer P. Jayachandran passes away / गायक पी. जयचंद्रन का निधन Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu Playback singer P. Jayachandran, renowned for his soulful voice and over 16,000 songs, passed away in Thrissur. Personalities in News: P. Jayachandran Jayachandran was a renowned Indian playback singer, widely recognized for his soulful voice and expressive singing. He was born in Ravipuram, Ernakulam, and hailed from a family with strong musical roots. Over his six-decade-long career, he recorded more than 16,000 songs in multiple languages, including Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi. His voice became iconic…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/01/2025 Stampede at Tirupati /तिरुपति में भगदड़ Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu Amid heavy turnout of devotees to Sri Ranganathaswamy temple, residents of the temple town of Srirangam have sought installation of lights on the passages beneath the outer gopurams around the shrine as a safety measure. About Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple: It is a prominent Hindu temple situated at Srirangam near Trichy in Tamil Nadu. This temple is the biggest functioning Hindu temple in India. Built across an area of 156 acres, this temple is dedicated to Ranganatha, a reclining form of Hindu deity,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/01/2025 GDP growth projected to fall to four-year low at 6.4%GDP growth projected to fall to four-year low at 6.4% /GDP वृद्धि दर चार साल के निचले स्तर 6.4% पर आने का अनुमान हैजीडीपी वृद्धि दर चार साल के निचले स्तर 6.4% पर आने का अनुमान है Syllabus : GS 3 : Indian Economy Source : The Hindu The National Statistics Office (NSO) projects India’s real GDP growth for 2024-25 at 6.4%, a four-year low, compared to 8.2% in 2023-24. The economy, which grew 6% in the first half of 2024-25, is expected to rebound with a…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/01/2025 U.S. to remove Indian entities from restricted lists, says Jake Sullivan /जेक सुलिवन ने कहा कि अमेरिका भारतीय संस्थाओं को प्रतिबंधित सूची से हटाएगा Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu Jake Sullivan announced the U.S. will remove Indian scientific and nuclear entities from restricted lists, fostering enhanced bilateral cooperation. What is a restricted list? The restricted list refers to a list of entities and individuals in certain countries, including India, that face trade or cooperation restrictions, particularly in sensitive areas like nuclear technology and scientific advancements. These restrictions prevent U.S. companies…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/01/2025 Toda tribe /टोडा जनजाति Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu Toda tribe in Nilgiris celebrates Modwerth festival, fostering cultural unity and planning for the community’s progress in Udhagamandalam. Toda Tribe: Location: Reside in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, primarily around Ooty (Udhagamandalam). Population: Small tribal community, with numbers declining over the years. Language: Speak the Toda language, part of the Dravidian family. Livelihood: Traditionally pastoral, known for rearing buffaloes and producing dairy products. Distinctive Culture: Famous for intricately embroidered shawls (Toda embroidery). Practice unique rituals associated with dairy, temples, and buffaloes. Housing: Live…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 04/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 04/01/2025 India ‘protests’ new Chinese counties in Ladakh /भारत ने लद्दाख में नए चीनी काउंटियों का ‘विरोध’ किया Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu China’s creation of counties in disputed Aksai Chin and its mega-dam on Yarlung Tsangpo escalates tensions with India. Places in Focus Hotan Prefecture (Xinjiang, China) Located in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. Includes parts of Aksai Chin, a disputed area claimed by India. Strategically important due to its location along the ancient Silk Road. Known for its jade production and historical significance in trade routes. Aksai Chin (Ladakh, India)…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/01/2025 RTO official’s Mongolia trip to click Pallas’s cat find its way into textbook /आरटीओ अधिकारी की मंगोलिया यात्रा, पलास की बिल्ली पाठ्यपुस्तक में शामिल हो गई Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu Shefiq Basheer Ahammed’s 2017 wildlife photography trip to Mongolia, documenting rare species like Pallas’s cat, inspired a Class 7 CBSE textbook chapter. Species in news: Pallas’s Cat Small wildcat species native to Central Asia. Known for its dense, silvery-grey fur and flat face with rounded ears. Lives in rocky steppes and cold deserts, at altitudes of up to 5,000 meters. Solitary and…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/01/2025 Banking on technology, India’s weatherman to turn 150 on Jan. 15 /प्रौद्योगिकी पर भरोसा करते हुए, भारत के मौसम विज्ञानी 15 जनवरी को 150 वर्ष के हो जाएंगे Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu The India Meteorological Department (IMD), established in 1875, will celebrate 150 years of service on January 15, marking its contributions to weather forecasting and climate services. India Meteorological Department (IMD): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) was established in 1875 and is one of the earliest government departments in India for systematic weather observation and forecasting. Headquarters: New Delhi. The IMD…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/01/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/01/2025 Quad members vow to work vigorously towards a free, open, and stable Indo-Pacific/क्वाड के सदस्यों ने स्वतंत्र, खुले और स्थिर हिंद-प्रशांत क्षेत्र के लिए जोरदार तरीके से काम करने की शपथ ली Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu In the meeting of Quad Foreign Ministers, members reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open Indo-Pacific, ASEAN centrality, and regional cooperation. Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad): The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) consists of India, the U.S., Australia, and Japan. It was formed in 2007 and initially aimed to provide humanitarian assistance in response to the 2004 Indian…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31/12/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31/12/2024 Unconventional methods like AI-based warfare a big challenge, says Rajnath /राजनाथ ने कहा कि एआई आधारित युद्ध जैसे अपरंपरागत तरीके एक बड़ी चुनौती हैं Syllabus : GS 3 : Internal Security Source : The Hindu Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the growing challenge posed by unconventional warfare methods, including Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based warfare, cyber attacks, and other advanced forms of conflict. Types of Emerging Threats AI-Based Warfare: Leveraging AI for decision-making and automation in military operations could outpace traditional warfare tactics. AI can also be used in autonomous weapons, making the battlefield more complex and unpredictable.…