Current Affairs 20 January 2025
Content Landfill continues to haunt Ghazipur residents amid struggle for basic amenities Context :Residents’ Desperation for Change: Relevance : GS 2(Governance ), GS 3(Environment) Longstanding Problem: Infrastructural Challenges: Environmental Health Risks: Hardship of harvesting sweetness is wearing down the date palm jaggery makers of Bengal Context: Date palm jaggery-making, a centuries-old tradition in West Bengal’s […]
Current Affairs 18 January 2025
Content: Gaza Truce Approved by Israel Security Cabinet Context : Ceasefire Agreement: Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Hostage Exchange Agreement: Mediators’ Role: Political Repercussions: Contextual Background: The October 7 Attack: Humanitarian Impact: Military Escalation: Immediate Implications: Humanitarian Aid: Hostage Recovery Operations: Global and Regional Reactions: Challenges Ahead: Second Phase of Hostage Negotiations: Government Stability in […]
Current Affairs 17 January 2025
Content: ISRO Executes Satellite Docking, places India in elite space club Context: Historic Achievement Relevance : GS 3(Space ) Mission Details: Docking Process: Significance of SpaDeX: Follow-Up Objectives: Technical and Operational Challenges: Strategic Implications: ISRO’s Statement: Sriharikota to get third launch pad Context : Union Cabinet Approval Relevance : GS 3(Space) Strategic Significance: Support for Advanced […]
Current Affairs 16 January 2025
Content: Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Ready, say U.S. and Hamas Context : Agreement Reached: Relevance : GS 2(International Relations ) Ceasefire Terms: Humanitarian Impact: Long-term Questions: Mediators and Global Involvement: Implications Humanitarian Relief: Political Repercussions: Regional Stability: Future of Gaza: International Relations: Challenges Ahead Implementation of the Ceasefire: Reconstruction and Aid Distribution: Hostage Negotiations: Broader Peace […]
Current Affairs 15 January 2025
Content: Qatar’s Final Draft of Gaza Truce Deal Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) U.S. Tightens Grip on AI Chip Flow to Maintain Global Dominance Relevance : GS 2(International Relations ), GS 3(Technology ) Impact of Rajasthan’s River-Linking Project on Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve Context: Relevance : GS 3(Environment) Submergence and Impact on Ranthambhore: Ecological and […]
Current Affairs 13 January 2025
Content: Docking trial: ISRO overcomes drift, nudges satellites closer Context : ISRO is attempting to dock two satellites (SDX01 – Chaser, SDX02 – Target) in space as part of the SPaDeX mission, designed to demonstrate spacecraft rendezvous, docking, and undocking technologies. Relevance : GS 3(Space) Launch Details: The PSLV C60 rocket launched the two satellites […]
Current Affairs 11 January 2025
Content: President Murmu’s invite for this year’s Republic Day reception set to honour crafts from South Context: The “At Home” reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan is traditionally a formal event, symbolizing the constitutional head’s interaction with dignitaries on Republic Day. This year’s departure from convention is noteworthy for its emphasis on Indian heritage, regional crafts, and […]
Current Affairs 10 January 2025
Content: Wildfires rage out of control near Los Angeles, killing at least two; 70,000 asked to evacuate Key Developments Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management) Challenges in Firefighting Efforts: Government Response: Impact on Residents: Political Angle: Current Situation: 2024 Confirmed as Warmest Year on Record (Copernicus Report) Key Highlights Relevance : GS 3(Environment) Regional Impacts Climate […]
Current Affairs 09 January 2025
Content: 6 killed, 20 hurt in Tirupati stampede Incident Details Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management ) Context Chaos and Mismanagement Immediate Response Government Reaction Concerns Raised Way Forward Forecast for 2023 Delhi floods was inaccurate as flow of Yamuna was marred by silt, muck: Centre to NGT Incident Details Relevance : GS 3(Environment ) Forecasting […]
Current Affairs 08 January 2025
Content: GDP growth projected to fall to four-year low at 6.4% Context : GDP Growth Projections: India’s GDP is expected to grow at 6.4% in FY 2024-25, the lowest in four years, down from 8.2% in FY 2023-24 (National Statistics Office’s advance estimates). Relevance : GS 3(Economic Development ) Economic Recovery: The economy grew by […]