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Current Affairs
About 6 min · General Knowledge · English
Time worked out from the lesson's 328 words at 150 words a minute, plus a minute for each question.
Current Affairs forms a high-scoring yet dynamic section in MPESB Group 1/2/3 exams. Questions typically focus on government schemes, international summits, appointments, awards, and policy changes. This topic intersects heavily with Indian Polity, Economy, and Madhya Pradesh-specific GK.
Key ideas
- Government Schemes follow a naming pattern: "Pradhan Mantri" for central schemes, "Mukhyamantri" for state schemes. Know the ministry responsible and target beneficiaries.
- International Summits rotate hosting duties among member nations. Key forums: G20, BRICS, SCO, and ASEAN. Remember the host country, theme, and India-specific outcomes.
- Constitutional Amendments require understanding the article being modified. Recent amendments often relate to reservation, election processes, or state reorganization.
- Bilateral Agreements between India and other nations focus on defense, trade, and technology. Key partners: USA, France, Japan, Australia, UAE, and neighboring countries.
- Appointments include Chief Justice of India, Election Commissioners, CAG, Governors, and heads of international organizations. Note the tenure and predecessor.
Watch out for
- Confusing scheme launch year with implementation year → Always note the announcement date separately from when rules/guidelines were notified.
- Mixing up summit host countries across years → Create a mental timeline: G20 2023-India, 2024-Brazil; BRICS 2023-South Africa, 2024-Russia.
- Assuming all "PM" schemes are central → Some states have similarly named schemes. Verify the implementing ministry.
Quick reference
- G20 2023: India host → African Union member → "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" theme
- Chandrayaan-3: Vikram lander + Pragyan rover → near South pole → August 23, 2023
- Women's Reservation: 106th Amendment → 33% seats → effective after delimitation
- BRICS 2024: 5 new members → now 10 nations → Russia hosted summit
- Aditya-L1: First solar mission → L1 point → studies corona and solar wind
Check yourself: 3 questions
1. Which country hosted the G20 Summit in 2023?
2. The Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana was launched in 2023 to provide support to which group?
3. Which Indian spacecraft successfully landed near the lunar south pole in August 2023?
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