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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/07/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/07/2025 Dhankhar submits his resignation to President/धनखड़ ने राष्ट्रपति को अपना इस्तीफ़ा सौंपा Syllabus : GS 2 : Indian Constitution & Polity Source : The Hindu Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as the 14th Vice-President of India citing health reasons, with two years left in his term. The resignation was submitted under Article 67(a) of the Indian Constitution. Why it is significant? Unexpected Constitutional Exit:His resignation came on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, immediately after presiding over an important debate — creating political and procedural curiosity. Mid-term Constitutional Vacancy:Constitutional authorities rarely resign mid-term unless due…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/07/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/07/2025 Kailash Manasarovar Yatra giving a new impetus to ties, says Chinese envoy/चीनी राजदूत का कहना है कि कैलाश मानसरोवर यात्रा संबंधों को नई गति दे रही है। Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu The Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, recently made significant remarks indicating China’s willingness to normalize ties with India post the military standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). He also underlined the potential of religious diplomacy, such as the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, and direct flight connectivity as steps toward rebuilding trust. Key Developments: Border Tensions and…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/07/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/07/2025 U.S. adds TRF to terror list for Pahalgam strike/पहलगाम हमले के लिए अमेरिका ने टीआरएफ को आतंकवादी सूची में डाला Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu On July 18, 2025, the U.S. officially designated The Resistance Front (TRF)—a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) proxy—as both a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) under U.S. laws. This move follows the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 civilians and marked the deadliest terror incident in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Significance of the Designation: International Legitimacy to India’s Claims: The…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/07/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/07/2025 Govt. merges 36 schemes to float farm plan/सरकार ने कृषि योजना को आगे बढ़ाने के लिए 36 योजनाओं का विलय किया Syllabus : GS 3 : Indian Economy Source : The Hindu the Union Budget 2025–26, as a flagship initiative to enhance agricultural productivity and promote sustainability through convergence of schemes. Key Features of the Scheme: Merger of Schemes:Consolidates 36 schemes across 11 ministries, promoting inter-departmental convergence and efficient resource use. Financial Outlay:₹24,000 crore annually for six years (2025–31). Beneficiaries:Targets 1.7 crore farmers, especially in low-performing districts. District-Level Focus:100 districts to be selected based on low…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/07/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/07/2025 Services exports cut India’s trade deficit by 9.4% in Q1/सेवा निर्यात ने पहली तिमाही में भारत के व्यापार घाटे में 9.4% की कमी की Syllabus : GS 3 : Indian Economy Source : The Hindu India’s trade deficit contracted by 9.4% to $20.3 billion in Q1 of the financial year 2025, largely due to a nearly 11% increase in services exports, as per data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Key Highlights: Total Exports:India’s overall exports (merchandise + services) rose by 6% to $210.3 billion in Q1 (April-June), compared to $198.5 billion in the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/07/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/07/2025 Another Nipah death in Palakkad leads to alert in six Kerala districts/पलक्कड़ में निपाह से एक और मौत के बाद केरल के छह ज़िलों में अलर्ट जारी Syllabus : GS 2 : Social Justice Source : The Hindu A fresh death due to Nipah virus in Palakkad district, Kerala, has triggered a health alert in six districts—Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kannur, and Wayanad. The deceased, a 58-year-old man, tested positive posthumously, prompting urgent containment and surveillance efforts by the state government. Significance of the Issue: Recurring Health Threats: Nipah virus outbreaks have been episodic in Kerala…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/07/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/07/2025 Centre identifies domestic firm for S-400 air defence system maintenance, repair, overhaul/केंद्र ने एस-400 वायु रक्षा प्रणाली के रखरखाव, मरम्मत और ओवरहाल के लिए घरेलू कंपनी की पहचान Syllabus : GS 3 : Internal Security Source : The Hindu The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected an Indian firm to set up a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility for the S-400 ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ air defence system.This move gains significance after Operation Sindoor (May 2025), where the S-400 played a critical role in neutralizing Pakistani drones and missiles. Significance of the Move: Strategic Autonomy and Security…

CURRENT AFFAIRS- 10/07/2025

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CURRENT AFFAIRS- 10/07/2025 Govt. fast-tracks procurement of MALE class drones to enhance border surveillance/सरकार ने सीमा निगरानी बढ़ाने के लिए MALE श्रेणी के ड्रोनों की खरीद में तेज़ी लाई है। Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source :- The Hindu India is set to procure 87 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones under the Make in India initiative, aimed at boosting surveillance and operational capabilities along its sea and land borders. Significance of the Move: Strategic and Tactical Surveillance: Enhances real-time Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) along critical regions like the Western border (Pakistan) and Eastern border (China). Facilitates…

Current Affairs – 08/07/2025

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Current Affairs – 08/07/2025 India says trade deal with U.S. ‘imminent’/भारत का कहना है कि अमेरिका के साथ व्यापार समझौता ‘शीघ्र’ होगा Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source- The Hindu India and the United States are reportedly close to finalising a ‘mini’ trade deal, as both nations seek to stabilise their trade ties amidst wider global uncertainties. This deal comes in the backdrop of protectionist moves by the U.S., especially tariff threats under the Trump administration. Key Highlights: Trade Deal Imminent: India expects to announce a trade deal soon, with the U.S. also indicating progress. Tariff Pause Extended:…

Current Affairs- 07 July 2025

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Current Affairs- 07 July 2025 ब्राजील ब्रिक्स सम्मेलन में मोदी ने कहा कि विकासशील देशों को महत्वपूर्ण निर्णयों में बड़ी भूमिका निभानी चाहिए।/Developing world should have a greater role in key decisions, says Modi at Brazil BRICS meet Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu At the BRICS summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly advocated for a greater role for the Global South in international decision-making. The summit’s declaration echoed many of India’s long-standing concerns, including cross-border terrorism and the need for reforms in global governance structures. Key Highlights of the…

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