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September 2025 Current Affairs Notes– UPSC, SSC, RRB & Other competitive exams

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Stay updated with the most important September 2025 Current Affairs — covering national, international, economic, science, and sports updates. These concise points are perfect for UPSC, SSC, banking exams , and general knowledge preparation. All facts are verified and presented in a crisp, easy-to-remember format for your quick revision. A report by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) revealed that around 47% of Union and State Cabinet ministers have criminal cases against them, including several serious offences. Key detail: Covers both Union and State Cabinets; includes cases of varying gravity (including serious/heinous). Implication: Raises questions on candidate selection, electoral reforms and voter awareness. Follow-up: Calls for transparency in affidavits and stricter party-level vetting. Case pendency in India reached an all-time high: ~88,000 cases in the Supreme Court , over 4 crore cases in District Courts , and 62 lakh cases in High Courts (NJDG...

April 2025 Current Affairs Notes UPSC, SSC, Railways, and other competitive exams

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1. Separation of Powers Meaning : Division of government powers into Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary. Origin : Aristotle’s classification – deliberative, magisterial, and judicial functions. Modern Theory : Propounded by Montesquieu in The Spirit of the Laws (1748) . 2. Assent to State Bills Article 200 : Governor may – Grant Assent, Withhold, Return (except Money Bills), or Reserve for President. Article 201 : President can – Grant, Withhold, or Return (no obligation to assent even after reconsideration). 3. States’ Demand for Autonomy Key Initiatives : Inter-State Council (Art. 263). Tax devolution increased (32% → 42%). GST Council . Reduced centrally sponsored schemes (130 → 75 → aim 50). 73rd & 74th Amendments – Panchayats & Municipalities. 4. SVAMITVA Scheme (5 Years) Launched by : Ministry of Panchayati Raj . Components : Drone Mapping, CORS network, Gram Manchitra, IEC awareness. 5. Deputy Speaker of Lok ...