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BlogUPSC Current Affairs

1914 to 2025: Why Sir Creek Still Defies Resolution

Discover why the Sir Creek dispute between India and Pakistan remains unresolved even after a century. Explore the historical roots, geopolitical stakes, and maritime implications that keep this boundary conflict alive from 1914 t…

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ERUPTION OF INDIA’S ONLY MUD VOLCANO

On October 2, 2025, India’s only mud volcano located at Baratang in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands erupted after over two decades of dormancy. The last reported major eruption at this site was in 2005. A mud volcano is a geologic…

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DRDO’S HYPERSONIC GLIDE VEHICLE- DHVANI

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is preparing for the first test of “Dhvani”, a next-generation hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV). If successful, Dhvani will place India among an elite group of countries —…

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USA GOVT SHUTDOWN

On October 1, 2025, at 12:01 AM, the United States federal government officially shut down for the first time since 2018. This happened because Republicans and Democrats in the US Senate failed to agree on a bill to fund governmen…

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UNGA 80: INDIA’S BILATERAL ENGAGEMENTS

Context: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar conducted a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York (September 2025). These meetings rea…

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RBI Monetary Policy 2025 – Growth Push Without Rate Cut

Consider the RBI's Monetary Policy 2025's salient features. Learn how the central bank is influencing India's financial future by balancing inflation management and economic expansion while accelerating growth without reducing rat…

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INDIA RUSSIA BRICS GRAIN EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Context: On September 25, 2025, PM Narendra Modi met Russian Deputy PM Dmitry Patrushev in New Delhi. Discussion held on creating a BRICS Grain Exchange to enhance agricultural trade cooperation among BRICS nations. Aim: Boost mut…

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GST 2.0

Effective from: Midnight, September 22, 2025 Announced after: 56th GST Council Meeting (September 3, 2025) WHY IN NEWS? The Government of India launched a massive GST rate restructuring, known as GST 2.0, affecting 375+ common-use…

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INDIA MOROCCO DEFENCE COOPERATION MoU SIGNED

India and Morocco signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defence Cooperation during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s official visit to Rabat, Morocco. A new Defence Wing was inaugurated at the Embassy of India in Rabat, str…

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INDIA BRAZIL AGRI INNOVATION COLLABORATION

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched Maitri 2.0, the second edition of the India–Brazil Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech. The programme was inaugurated in New Delhi in the presence of: Secretary (DARE)…

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How to Prepare for UPSC CSAT in 90 Days?

To prepare for the UPSC CSAT in 90 days, you should thoroughly understand the UPSC CSAT syllabus and the exam pattern, identify your weak areas by analyzing previous year's question papers (PYQs) and taking mock tests, and dedicat…

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OJU HEP GETS ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recommended environmental clearance for the 2,220 MW Oju Hydroelectric Project in Taksing, Arunachal Pradesh, near t…

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FCRA LICENCE OF SEMCOL CANCELLED

Context: The Union Home Ministry has revoked the FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act) license of the Students Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL), an NGO founded by renowned Ladakh-based climate activist Son…

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