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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/05/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/05/2025 India gets U.S. support in fight against terror /आतंकवाद के खिलाफ लड़ाई में भारत को अमेरिका का समर्थन मिला Syllabus : GS 1 & 2: International Relations & Internal Security Source : The Hindu Following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the United States has extended unequivocal support to India, affirming its right to self-defence. Simultaneously, U.S. officials are engaging diplomatically with both India and Pakistan to avoid escalation. This highlights the strategic triangle of India–Pakistan–U.S. relations amid rising regional tensions. Key Developments: U.S. Strategic Support to India Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth: Expressed solidarity with India and supported…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/05/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/05/2025 Cabinet clears caste enumeration in Census /कैबिनेट ने जनगणना में जाति गणना को मंजूरी दी Syllabus : GS 1 & 2: Indian Society & Governance Source : The Hindu The Union Cabinet’s approval of caste enumeration in the next Census marks a historic shift in post-Independence demographic data collection, with far-reaching implications for policy-making, social justice, and political representation. Significance of the Move: Historic First Since Independence: SCs and STs have been regularly enumerated. OBC data based on 1931 projections; this move fills a critical data gap. Policy Formulation and Targeted Welfare: Reliable data will enhance…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/04/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/04/2025 Repatriation shadow on wives of former militants in J&K /जम्मू-कश्मीर में पूर्व आतंकवादियों की पत्नियों पर प्रत्यावर्तन का साया Syllabus : GS 2: Indian Polity Source : The Hindu In the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, the Union Home Ministry has directed repatriation of certain Pakistani and PoK nationals residing in Jammu & Kashmir. This has reignited debate over the future of women who came to India under the 2010 Rehabilitation Policy, especially those married to former Kashmiri militants. Background In 2010, the Omar Abdullah-led J&K government, with the backing of the Union…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/04/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/04/2025 India and France finalize Agreement for 26 Rafale – MS /भारत और फ्रांस ने 26 राफेल के लिए समझौते को अंतिम रूप दिया – एमएस Syllabus : GS – 2 & 3 : International Relation and Science & Technology Source : The Hindu India and France have finalized an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for the procurement of 26 Rafale-Marine (Rafale-M) fighter jets for the Indian Navy, at an approximate cost of ₹64,000 crore. Deliveries are scheduled between mid-2028 to 2030. Key Highlights of the Agreement Aircraft Composition: 22 single-seater Rafale-Ms (carrier-compatible) 4 twin-seater trainer jets (not carrier-compatible)…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/04/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/04/2025 ISRO’s second short hot test of semicryogenic engine a success /इसरो का सेमीक्रायोजेनिक इंजन का दूसरा शॉर्ट हॉट टेस्ट सफल रहा Syllabus : GS 3 : Science & Technology Source : The Hindu ISRO successfully conducted the second short-duration hot test of its semicryogenic engine at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri on April 24, 2025. This follows the first successful hot test conducted on March 28, 2025, marking significant milestones in India’s advanced engine development programme. What is a Semicryogenic Engine? Feature Detail Propellants Uses liquid oxygen (LOX) as oxidizer and refined kerosene (RP-1) as…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26/04/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26/04/2025 Dhankhar lauds Ravi for holding V-Cs’ conference /धनखड़ ने वी-सी सम्मेलन आयोजित करने के लिए आर.एन. रवि की सराहना की Syllabus : GS 2 : Indian Polity Source : The Hindu Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated a two-day Vice-Chancellors’ conference comprising State, Central, and private university heads in Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu. He praised Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi for organizing the event, emphasizing the Governor’s constitutional duty under Article 159 of the Indian Constitution. The remarks are politically significant amidst the ongoing tensions between the Tamil Nadu Government and the Governor’s office. Key Highlights of the Event:…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/04/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/04/2025 India revokes visas issued to Pakistan nationals; Foreign Secretary briefs envoys of G-20 nations /भारत ने पाकिस्तानी नागरिकों को जारी किए गए वीज़ा रद्द किए; विदेश सचिव ने जी-20 देशों के दूतों को जानकारी दी Syllabus : GS 2& 3 : International Relations & Internal Security Source : The Hindu Following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, that killed at least 26 individuals including a Nepalese national, India has launched a five-pronged counter-response targeting Pakistan, believed to be the origin of the infiltration and terror elements. Key Measures Announced by India: Revocation of…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/04/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/04/2025 Terror-hit India pauses Indus pact with Pak. /आतंकवाद से त्रस्त भारत ने पाकिस्तान के साथ सिंधु समझौते को रोका। Syllabus : GS 2& 3 : International Relations & Internal Security Source : The Hindu In response to a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam (J&K) which left 26 civilians dead, the Government of India has initiated a five-pronged diplomatic and strategic response targeting Pakistan, believed to be the origin of the cross-border terrorism involved. Key Developments: 1. Indus Waters Treaty Held in Abeyance Treaty Background: The Indus Waters Treaty (1960), brokered by the World Bank, allocates usage…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/04/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/04/2025 26 killed in terrorist attack in J&K’s Pahalgam /जम्मू-कश्मीर के पहलगाम में आतंकवादी हमले में 26 लोगों की मौत Syllabus : GS 3 : Internal Security Source : The Hindu On April 22, 2025, 26 civilians, including foreign tourists, were killed in Pahalgam, Anantnag district (J&K), when terrorists opened fire on tourists trekking in Baisaran meadows. This is the deadliest attack on civilians in Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, marking a serious breach in the Valley’s internal security framework. The Resistance Front (TRF), reportedly affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility, citing demographic grievances.…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/04/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/04/2025 Modi, Vance see ‘significant progress’ in trade talks /मोदी, वेंस को व्यापार वार्ता में ‘महत्वपूर्ण प्रगति’ दिख रही है Syllabus : GS 2 : International relations Source : The Hindu In recent years, India-U.S. relations have evolved beyond traditional diplomacy to encompass strategic convergence, technology partnerships, and trade negotiations. The recent visit of U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance to India marked another step in strengthening bilateral ties, with “significant progress” reported on the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). Key Developments: Progress on BTA (Bilateral Trade Agreement): Finalisation of the Terms of Reference for the agreement negotiations. Focus areas…