Current Affairs

Repo rate and cash reserve ratio (CRR) Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the repo rate and cash reserve ratio (CRR) to stimulate economic growth amid controlled inflation. These steps are aimed at enhancing liquidity in the banking system, lowering borrowing costs, and improving credit flow. This comes at a time when […]

Centre Assures Southern States on Delimitation Concerns Context: Key Developments: Tamil Nadu’s Objection: MHA’s Clarification: Background: U.S.-China relations Context: After returning to the White House for a second term, U.S. President Donald Trump held his first official phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaling a possible thaw in tense U.S.-China relations. The conversation comes

Next Census to Conclude by March 2027 Context Key Highlights Digital Census Features Caste Enumeration Legal Framework NPR & Citizenship Link Political & Constitutional Significance Background Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Context: Key Highlights: Ban on Fossil Fuel Vehicles Shift to Clean Mobility Pollution Control Objective Regional Impact & Recommendations Policy Push Milky Way

Ladakh gets new policies on quota, domicile Context Key Notifications Issued (June 2025) Regulation Name Key Provisions Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Regulation, 2025 Raises total job reservation in UT govt. jobs to 95% (one of the highest in India)85% quota for Ladakh residents, including:→ ~80% for Scheduled Tribes (ST)→ 4% for those near LAC/LoC→ 1% for

COVID-19 Update in India Key Highlights: Global Context & WHO Recommendations: Conclusion: Centre’s New EV Import & Manufacturing Policy Key Highlights of the Policy: Domestic Manufacturing Incentive: Minister’s Statement: Implications: Aspect Details Beneficiaries Foreign EV makers like BYD, VinFast, Lucid, and possibly Tesla Domestic Push Incentivizes Make in India for electric mobility Opposition Earlier versions

Rain Batters Northeast India State-wise Impact: Assam Manipur Mizoram Sikkim Arunachal Pradesh Tripura Government Response: Key Concerns: Indian Summers and the Adaptation Challenge Heat-Related Mortality Economic and Productivity Impact Traditional Adaptation Practices Modern Adaptation: Efforts & Gaps Success Stories: Challenges: Rural Blind Spot Risk Communication & Policy Needs Way Forward: Institutional and Policy Reforms Clear

India Established Advantage After Initial Air Losses: CDS Context: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan gave his first detailed international media briefing after Operation Sindoor, India’s military retaliation against Pakistan for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack (26 civilians killed). Key Points India’s Military Operations Pakistan’s Claims Rejected China’s Role Nuclear Angle Denied

NCBC Annual Reports for years 2022-23 and 2023-24 Context: The NCBC presented its overdue annual reports for 2022–23 and 2023–24 to the President, addressing a backlog that had persisted for several years. Key Highlights: Lokmata Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh to participate in the ‘Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan’

U.S. Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs Context: A U.S. federal court has ruled that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority by imposing sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 1977, which has damaged his trade policy. Key Highlights: Court Ruling: Legal Basis & Dispute: Political & International Reactions: Conclusion: India Hopes U.S.

NAMS Task Force Report on Breast Cancer in India Context: The NAMS report highlights that inadequate diagnostic services are a significant barrier to effective cancer care in India, particularly affecting rural and underserved regions. Key Highlights: Dark Pattern Context: The Indian government has mandated annual audits for e-commerce platforms to identify and eliminate “dark patterns,”