New Current Affairs - Chinmaya IAS Academy

January, 2025

19 January
INDO-MYANMAR BORDER REGULATIONS

GS1 GEOGRAPHY Overview: India has recently strengthened its border regulations for foreigners entering Northeastern states bordering Myanmar, reversing a period of relative openness. This move has implications for local communities and cross-border relationships. Protected Area Regime (PAR): The Indian government has reinstated the Protected Area Regime (PAR) in Manipur, Mizoram, …
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19 January
PROTECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF INTERESTS IN AIRCRAFT OBJECTS BILL, 2024

GS2 GOVERNANCE Overview: The Protection and Enforcement of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2024, seeks to modernize India’s aviation sector by improving the leasing framework. The legislation aims to reduce costs, enhance accessibility to air travel, and attract investment, especially as India prepares for a significant increase in aircraft acquisitions. …
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19 January
SWACHH SURVEKSHAN TOOLKIT LAUNCH

GS2 GOVERNANCE Overview: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, unveiled a new toolkit for the ninth edition of Swachh Survekshan, the world’s largest urban cleanliness survey. This edition introduces a more streamlined and systematic approach, focusing on urban sanitation through citizen participation and third-party validation. The …
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The Allure and Challenges of the Civil Services

Context: Recent events in Maharashtra and Delhi have brought to light significant concerns regarding civil service aspirants. In Maharashtra, a trainee officer was discovered to have falsified documents, raising serious questions about the integrity of the selection process. Meanwhile, in Delhi, three aspirants tragically drowned, highlighting the immense pressure and …
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National Health Infrastructure: NHCE, DHIS, NHA
NOTA and its Consequences
Ahilya Bai Holkar – A Model Leader
PMAY: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana for Affordable Housing.