Simplified Current Affairs
Simplified Current Affairs
Current affairs are necessary for every stage of the UPSC Civil Services Exam(Prelims, Mains and Interview). The Questions can be direct or even indirectly linked to the static or basic part of a particular topic.
Current affairs that is needed for UPSC IAS exam preparation is updated every day. These current events are prepared from The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, Economic Times, Frontline and other standard sources. These daily insights are free of cost, no copyright, you can download, print and share. Just study hard!!!
Though current affairs are important and holds a significant portion of syllabus but there is no defined syllabus of current affairs for both prelims and mains examination. The UPSC syllabus for prelims just mentions, ” Current events of national and international importance”. Therefore, it completely depends on the candidate how he approaches his preparation towards the current affairs. Before we jump to the strategy to prepare for current affairs one must analyse the previous year question papers and try to get a basic understanding on the type and number of questions which are being asked from current affairs in the recent past.
Diego Garcia Island and Chagos Archipelago
Diego Garcia Island - Location: Largest island in the Chagos Archipelago, situated in the central Indian Ocean, part of the ...
The Coriolis force
The Coriolis force is an apparent force that arises from the rotation of the Earth, affecting the motion of objects ...
How does terrestrial radiation compare to solar radiation in heating of the atmosphere
The heating of the atmosphere is a complex interplay between incoming solar radiation and outgoing terrestrial radiation. Here’s a detailed ...
What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results .
UPSC Mains 2024 GS1 Paper Q. 3 What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out ...
Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India.
UPSC Mains 2024 GS1 Paper Q.2 Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature ...
Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period.
UPSC Mains 2024 GS1 Paper Q. 1 Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig ...
Savitribai Phule: Mother of Indian Feminism
Savitribai Phule, born on January 3, 1831, in Naigaon, Maharashtra, is celebrated as a trailblazer in women's education and social ...
The Vardhana Dynasty (c. 500 to c. 647)
Vardhana Dynasty or Pushyabhutis of Thanesar: Cultural and Religious Splendor in Ancient India Introduction: The Vardhana Dynasty also known as ...
Secularism
Secularism is a principle advocating the separation of religion from political, social, and educational institutions, promoting a framework where human ...
Swamitva Scheme
The Swamitva Scheme, launched by the Government of India on April 24, 2020, aims to provide a comprehensive solution for ...
A1 and A2 Milk
In recent years, the debate surrounding A1 and A2 milk has gained significant traction in India, leading to increased consumer ...
Diego Garcia Island and Chagos Archipelago
Diego Garcia Island - Location: Largest island in the Chagos Archipelago, situated in the central Indian Ocean, part of the ...
PM-JANMAN Scheme
Overview of the PM-JANMAN Scheme The Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) is a significant initiative launched ...
ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024
The ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024 is set to take place from November 25 to 30, 2024, in New Delhi, ...
National Education Day in India
National Education Day in India National Education Day is celebrated annually on November 11 in India to honor the birth ...
NHRC Hosts ITEC Programme for Capacity Building of Global Human Rights Officials
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), is set to ...
Women’s Health Issues in India
Women in India face a multitude of health challenges that are exacerbated by systemic barriers, including poverty, lack of education, ...
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)
Introduction: In a country as diverse and populous as India, ensuring access to affordable and quality healthcare for all citizens ...
Satellite Docking
On January 16, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing its Satellite Docking ...
INS Nilgiri, INS Surat, and INS Vaghsheer
On January 15, 2025, the Indian Navy commissioned three significant warships: INS Nilgiri, INS Surat, and INS Vaghsheer. This event ...
National Turmeric Board
The National Turmeric Board was officially launched on January 14, 2025, by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, ...
Greenfield project
A Greenfield project refers to a venture that is initiated from scratch, without any constraints imposed by prior work or ...
The BioE3 Policy in India
The BioE3 Policy (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) represents a significant strategic initiative by the Indian government to enhance ...
National Milk Day: Celebrating India’s Dairy Legacy
National Milk Day: Celebrating India's Dairy Legacy Overview National Milk Day is celebrated annually on November 26 in India, commemorating ...
National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF): An Initiative for Sustainable Agriculture in India
The Indian government has recently launched the National Mission on Natural Farming ( NMNF ), a significant initiative aimed at ...
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is a pivotal international treaty aimed at addressing climate change and ...
COP26- Glasgow Conference
The 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was held in ...
The Global Stocktake
Introduction The Global Stocktake (GST) is a crucial mechanism established by the Paris Agreement to assess the collective progress towards ...
National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)
NMDC expands its mineral portfolio with inauguration of Mount Celia Gold Operation; Becomes 1st Gold mine in its extensive portfolio ...
PM GATISHAKTI
PM GATISHAKTI: Powering India's Infrastructure Growth Introduction In August 2021, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a visionary and ambitious ...