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Paper cutting of the day | 31 st October 2025

1) India gets 6-month waiver for Iran por t U.S. relief on sanctions against Chabahar in force from Wednesday, says MEA; essential supplies to Afghanistan can now be sent through the port 📰 Current Affairs: India Gets 6-Month Waiver for Iran's Chabahar Port The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that the U.S. has granted India a six-month waiver on its sanctions against Iran's Chabahar port, a crucial development for regional connectivity and humanitarian aid. ❓ Questions and Answers Q1 : What is the primary significance of the U.S. sanctions waiver for India's operations at Chabahar? A: The primary significance is the continued flow of essential humanitarian supplies to Afghanistan. The port provides India with a vital, direct, and non-Pakistani land route to supply necessities like food grains and medical products to the landlocked country. It also keeps India's broader strategic goal of accessing Central Asian and Russian markets alive. Q2: Which U.S. law ...

Paper cutting of the day | 30 th October 2025

  The hindu headlines  1)U.S. is doing a trade deal with India, says Trump At the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. is "doing a trade deal with India" and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he has a "great relationship" with him and that Modi is "tough as hell." 📰 Current Affairs Questions & Answers Trade and Diplomacy  * Q1: Where did U.S. President Donald Trump announce that the U.S. is "doing a trade deal with India"?    * A1: At the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) CEO Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea.  * Q2: What did President Trump say about his relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi?    * A2: He said he has a "great relationship" with Prime Minister Modi, and described him as having "great respect and love" for him. He also called Modi the "nicest looking guy" and "tough as hell."  * Q3: What specific iss...

Paper cutting of the day | 29th October 2025

  The Hindu headlines  1) Cyclone Montha makes landfall;rain batters several parts of A.P. 35,000 people evacuated; cropson 43,000 hectares submerged Power infrastructure, including substations, suffer massive damage Twenty trains and morethan 50 flights cancelled Read more 2) INDIA bloc ’s Bihar manifesto promisesgovt. jobs, free power Know more 3) Tata Trusts divided over trustee’s return Know more   4) Cloud-seeding trials done to combat surging air pollution The Delhi government and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur conducted two cloud-seeding trials on Tuesday to induce artificial rain and combat rising air pollution. These trials followed an initial one on October 23. Know more 5)MCD bypolls for 12 wards on November 30, results on Dec. 3 The Delhi Congress criticized the delay, stating it has impacted development in these wards. Know more  6)Air India bus catches fire at Delhi airport; no casualty ​A CNG bus belonging to Air India SATS (the ...

Paper cutting of the day | 28th October 2015

1) Cyclon setto cross coast; red alert in 16 A.P. districts Cyclone Montha is very likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada on Tuesday evening or night Know more   2) SIR 2.0 to begin in 12 States, U.T.s, cover 51 crore voters EC says exercise will be held in poll-bound Tamil Nadu , West Bengal , Kerala , and Puducherry ; Assam , which votes next year, is not on list; Trinamool Congress and DMK have raised concerns Know more  3) Justice Surya Kant , part of poll bond, Article 370 verdicts, set to be next CJI Justice Kant participated in major Supreme Court decisions, including upholding the abrogation of Article 370 and striking down the electoral bonds scheme . He was also on Benches concerning the Pegasus spyware case and the suspension of the sedition law . Know more Shreyas, who took a brilliant catch while lrunning backwards from backward point to dismiss Alex Carey, appeared to have injured his left r...

Paper cutting of the day | 27 th October 2025

  The Hindu headlines  1)India-ASEAN ties making steady progress, says PM Modi says strong partnership is emerging as robust foundation for global stability, development; he announces further deepening of cooperation in the domain of maritime security in 2026 2)Kurnool tragedy: motorcyclist was drunk and riding rashly, say police The pillion rider reportedly told the police that he tried to remove the bike from the road AI IMAGE  3)Won’t rest till justice is served in Maharashtra doctor death case, says CM; institutionalised murder: Rahul A Phaltan court remanded PSI Gopal Badane in five-day police custody a day after he surrendered 4)India-EU trade talks intensify; Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels on October 27 and 28 to hold high-level discussions with his counterpart in the European Union (EU) to provide “strategic direction and political impetus” to the ongoing negotiations on a free trade ...

Paper cutting of the day | 26 th October 2025

  The Hindu headlines   1)Cong. seeks probe into LIC’s Adani investment Opposition party alleges misuse of public savings; it reiterates demand for Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation into ‘Modani MegaScam’; no immediate response from the Adani Group 2)Season’s first cyclonic storm likely to crossA.P. coast in two days The depression hovering over the Bay of Bengal is expected to gradually gain strength as a cyclonic storm, likely to be named Cyclone Montha , by Monday. It is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast around Kakinada by Tuesday night, with maximum wind speeds of 90-100 kmph, gusting to 110 kmph, the India Meteorological Department said. Please subscribe my YouTube channel  3)Rider died before bus ran over bike in Kurnool crash Investigators have found that the bike involved in the Kurnool bus tragedy in Andhra Pradesh had a pillion rider, who survived. The survivor said the bike had lost balance on the National Highway and the rider succumbed ...