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CURRENT AFFAIR – 23/09/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 23/09/2025 India and Morocco sign defence cooperation MoU to boost strategic alliance/भारत और मोरक्कोने रणनीतिक गठबंधन को बढ़ावा देने के लिए रक्षा सहयोग समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किए Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations/ Prelims Source : The Hindu India and Morocco on September 22, 2025, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation in Rabat, witnessed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Moroccan counterpart AbdeltifLoudiyi. The agreement marks a new phase in India’s outreach to North Africa, reflecting the Act West Policy and the broader goal of diversifying strategic partnerships beyond South Asia…

CURRENT AFFAIR-22/09/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR-22/09/2025 One-time H-1B fee for new applicants: U.S./नएआवेदकोंकेलिए एकमुश्त एच-1बी शुल्क: यू.एस. Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations/ Prelims Source : The Hindu The U.S. government under President Donald Trump recently announced a sharp hike in the H-1B visa fee to $100,000. Initially, confusion prevailed as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested it would be an annual fee. However, the White House later clarified that this will be a one-time fee applicable only for new H-1B applicants starting from the next lottery cycle. The clarification eased panic among Indian H-1B visa holders abroad, who had rushed to book last-minute…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 20/09/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 20/09/2025 As India and Canada reset ties, NSAs hold talks on security cooperation/भारत और कनाडा के बीच संबंधों में सुधार के साथ, राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा सलाहकारों ने सुरक्षा सहयोग पर बातचीत की Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations/ Prelims Source : The Hindu India and Canada share historical linkages rooted in Commonwealth membership, democratic values, and a large Indian diaspora (over 1.6 million people of Indian origin, including a significant Sikh community). However, bilateral relations have often been overshadowed by Canada’s handling of Khalistani separatist elements on its soil. The latest meeting between National Security Advisers AjitDoval…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 17/09/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 17/09/2025 13 dead as rain, flash floods batter Dehradun/सुप्रीमकोर्टने ‘वक्फ बाय यूजर’ को वैधानिक मान्यता से मुक्त करने के कदम का समर्थन किया Syllabus :GS 2 : Indian Polity/ Prelims Source : The Hindu Recent torrential rains and flash floods in Dehradun (Uttarakhand) have caused 13 deaths, 16 missing, and large-scale infrastructural damage. This reflects the growing vulnerability of Himalayan states to extreme weather events, which are becoming frequent due to climate change, unplanned urbanisation, and fragile ecology. Current Context (News Highlights) Casualties: 13 dead, 16 missing, 3 critically injured. Affected Areas: Sahastradhara, Mal Devta, Tapkeshwar temple…

CURRENT AFFAIR- 15/09/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR- 15/09/2025 Case pendency continues to plague the SC as backlog hits all-time high of 88,417/परेशान कर रही है, क्योंकि लंबित मामले 88,417 के सर्वकालिक उच्च स्तर पर पहुँच गए हैं। Syllabus : GS 2 : Indian Polity/ Prelims Source : The Hindu The pendency of cases in the Supreme Court has reached an all-time high of 88,417 (September 2025), despite the Court functioning at its full sanctioned judicial strength of 34 judges. This highlights a structural problem in India’s judicial system where backlog and delay have become endemic, raising concerns about access to justice and the efficiency of…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 11/09/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 11/09/2025 Dalit residents allege ‘untouchability wall’ blocking access in Tamil Nadu/दलितों का आरोप है कि तमिलनाडु में ‘छुआछूत की दीवार’ से पहुंच बाधित हो रही है Syllabus : GS 1 &2 : Social Issues& Social Justice / Prelims Source : The Hindu The construction of a 10-foot wall blocking access to Dalit settlements in Valangaiman, Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, has sparked allegations of caste-based discrimination and denial of basic rights. While the wall is officially claimed to be on private land, local activists describe it as an “untouchability wall,” highlighting the deep-rooted caste barriers that persist in…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 04/09/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 04/09/2025 Two-rate GST to kick in on September 22/22 सितंबरसेलागू होंगी जीएसटी की दो दरें Syllabus : GS 3 : Indian Economy / Prelims Source : The Hindu structure into primarily two slabs—5% and 18%—along with a “special rate” of 40% for sin and luxury goods. Effective from 22nd September 2025, this overhaul is projected to reduce the tax burden on the common man, simplify compliance, and address anomalies like inverted duty structures. The move comes at a time when India seeks to balance fiscal stability with inclusive economic growth. Key Features of the Reform Two-Rate Structure:…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 29/08/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 29/08/2025 Governor cannot act as ‘super CM’, Tamil Nadu tells Supreme Court/तमिलनाडु ने सुप्रीम कोर्ट से कहा, राज्यपाल ‘सुपर सीएम’ की तरह काम नहीं कर सकते Syllabus :GS 2 : Indian Polity / Prelims Source : The Hindu The ongoing tussle between State governments and Governors has once again reached the Supreme Court. Tamil Nadu, through senior advocate A.M. Singhvi, argued that the Governor is a constitutional head, a “facilitator” in the legislative process, but not a parallel political authority or “super Chief Minister”. The issue arises in the context of a Presidential Reference following the Supreme…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 26/08/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 26/08/2025 India, Fiji call for open Indo-Pacific region, agree to deepen defence ties/भारत और फिजी ने खुले हिंद-प्रशांत क्षेत्र का आह्वान किया, रक्षा संबंधों को गहरा करने पर सहमति जताई Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu step in India’s Indo-Pacific outreach. Against the backdrop of intensifying geostrategic competition in the Pacific, especially with China’s expanding presence, the India–Fiji partnership underlines New Delhi’s efforts to build resilient defence, maritime, and developmental cooperation with Pacific Island countries (PICs). Key Highlights of the Meeting Maritime Security &Defence Cooperation India to provide training, equipment, and capacity-building…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 26/08/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIR – 26/08/2025 India, China plan to resume trade via Shipki-La in Himachal/भारत, चीन हिमाचल प्रदेश में शिपकी-ला के रास्ते व्यापार फिर से शुरू करने की योजना बना रहे हैं Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu India and China are exploring the resumption of border trade through Shipki-La in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district, which has remained suspended since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This development comes after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent visit to India, during which Beijing agreed in principle to India’s proposal. The issue holds significance not just for bilateral…