Daily Current Affairs
17 Jun 2025
FATF condemns Pahalgam attack, to release report on ‘state-sponsored terror’ for first time
FATF's Rare Condemnation:FATF condemned April 2025 Pahalgam terror attackOnly 3rd such condemnation in a decadeStated attack required terror financing...
Read More →India-Cyprus Relations & the Cyprus Question
1. India’s Stance on CyprusSupport for Unity: PM Modi reaffirmed India’s backing for a "peaceful resolution" of the Cyprus question, emphasizin...
Read More →India’s total trade deficit narrows to $6.6 billion as total exports grow
Trade Deficit: Narrowed to $6.6 billion (↓30% YoY) due to:Falling Oil Prices: Reduced import costs.Services Export Growth: ↑9.4% ($32.4 billion)...
Read More →Pune Indrayani river bridge collapse
1. Geographical FeaturesOrigin: Kurvande village near Lonavla, Sahyadri mountains (Western Ghats), Maharashtra.Tributary of: Bhima River (which its...
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Relaxation of SEZ Rules for Semiconductors
1. Why Semiconductors MatterCritical for Digital Economy: Power all electronics (phones, AI, IoT, automotive, etc.).Geopolitical Risk: China dominates...
Read More →Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) Units
1. What is FGD?Purpose: Removes sulphur dioxide (SO₂) from flue gas emitted by coal-fired thermal power plants (TPPs).Methods:Wet Limestone FGD ...
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