Meaning of the word "current affairs" in English

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current affairs

US /ˈkɝː.ənt əˈferz/
UK /ˈkɝː.ənt əˈferz/
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Noun

1.

events of political or social importance happening now

Example:
She always keeps up with current affairs by reading the newspaper daily.
The debate focused on various current affairs issues.
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