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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27/03/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27/03/2025 SC stays HC’s ‘inhuman’ remarks on rape bid /सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने बलात्कार के प्रयास पर हाईकोर्ट की ‘अमानवीय’ टिप्पणी पर रोक लगाई Syllabus : GS 2 : Polity and social justice Source : The Hindu The Supreme Court of India has stayed an order passed by the Allahabad High Court on March 17, 2024. The High Court had concluded that mere physical assault and an attempt to remove a minor’s lower garment were insufficient to constitute an “attempt to rape” under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26/03/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26/03/2025 India losing 3% of GDP to road accidents, says Nitin Gadkari /नितिन गडकरी ने कहा कि भारत सड़क दुर्घटनाओं के कारण अपने सकल घरेलू उत्पाद का 3% खो रहा है Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, recently highlighted that India loses 3% of its GDP due to road accidents, which amount to nearly five lakh accidents annually. This issue not only causes economic losses but also results in significant social and human costs. Key Issues Highlighted High Number of Road Accidents: India records 4,80,000 road…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/03/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/03/2025 India imposes anti-dumping duty on Chinese goods for up to 5 years /भारत ने चीनी सामानों पर 5 साल तक के लिए एंटी-डंपिंग ड्यूटी लगाई Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu A high-level U.S. trade delegation, led by Brendan Lynch, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for South and Central Asia, has begun a five-day visit to India. The visit is crucial as it precedes the announcement of reciprocal tariffs by the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s administration. The discussions are expected to revolve around reducing India’s import duties and expanding market access…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/03/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/03/2025 India imposes anti-dumping duty on Chinese goods for up to 5 years /भारत ने चीनी सामानों पर 5 साल तक के लिए एंटी-डंपिंग ड्यूटी लगाई Syllabus : GS 3 : Indian Economy Source : The Hindu India has imposed anti-dumping duties on five Chinese products to safeguard domestic industries from unfair trade practices. The affected products include: Soft ferrite cores used in electric vehicles, chargers, and telecom devices Vacuum insulated flasks Aluminium foil Trichloro isocyanuric acid used in water treatment Poly vinyl chloride (PVC) paste resin The decision follows an investigation by the Directorate General of…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/03/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/03/2025 Civil society groups call on govt. to not water down RTI Act /नागरिक समाज समूहों ने सरकार से आरटीआई अधिनियम को कमजोर न करने का आह्वान किया Syllabus : GS 2 : Indian Polity Source : The Hindu Over 30 civil society organisations, led by the National Council for People’s Right to Information (NCPRI), have urged the Union government to refrain from diluting the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. Their primary concern is an amendment passed in 2023 that, once implemented, would significantly restrict access to government-held information. Key Issue: Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/03/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/03/2025 Centre promises consultations, impact study for mining project off Kerala coast/केंद्र ने केरल तट पर खनन परियोजना के लिए परामर्श और प्रभाव अध्ययन का वादा किया Syllabus : GS 1 : Geography Source : The Hindu The Union Ministry of Mines has assured that the proposed offshore mining project off the Kerala coast will begin only after conducting a comprehensive environmental impact assessment and stakeholder consultations. The project is expected to boost Kerala’s economy and generate revenue, but it has raised concerns regarding its environmental impact and effects on local livelihoods. Key Aspects of the Issue …

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/03/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/03/2025 NASA’s astronauts stranded in space for 9 months returned to earth by SpaceX ship /9 महीने से अंतरिक्ष में फंसे नासा के अंतरिक्ष यात्री स्पेसएक्स जहाज से धरती पर लौटे Syllabus : GS 3 : Science and Technology Source : The Hindu NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, along with Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, returned to Earth after an unplanned 286-day mission aboard the International Space Station. They were stranded due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner, originally intended for a short-duration mission. Their return aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Freedom marks a…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/03/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/03/2025 ‘Right to development a priority under fundamental rights’/विकास का अधिकार मौलिक अधिकारों के अंतर्गत प्राथमिकता’ Syllabus : GS 2 : Indian Polity Source : The Hindu The Supreme Court of India has set aside separate judgments of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Madras High Court, which had halted development activities at Auroville. The verdict emphasizes the need to balance environmental protection with the right to development, recognizing both as fundamental rights under the Constitution. Key Highlights of the Judgment: Supreme Court’s Observations: While the right to a clean environment is protected under Articles 14…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18/03/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18/03/2025 India’s goods trade deficit at 42-month low following dip in gold, crude imports /सोने और कच्चे तेल के आयात में गिरावट के बाद भारत का माल व्यापार घाटा 42 महीने के निचले स्तर पर Syllabus : GS 3 : Indian Economy Source : The Hindu India’s goods trade deficit has reached a 42-month low of $14.05 billion in February 2025 due to a decline in imports of gold, silver, and crude oil, as per data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This marks a significant reduction compared to $22.9 billion in January 2025 and $19.5…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/03/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/03/2025 Every peace move met with hostility by Pakistan : Modi /शांति के हर कदम का पाकिस्तान ने दुश्मनी से सामना किया : मोदी Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu In a recent conversation with American podcaster Lex Fridman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed India’s diplomatic challenges with Pakistan and China while also drawing parallels between his leadership approach and that of former U.S. President Donald Trump. His remarks provide insight into India’s foreign policy, particularly in the context of regional security, peace efforts, and global diplomacy. Key Themes and Analysis  India-Pakistan…