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.
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 ...
Role of women and Women’s Organization
The role of women in modern India is multifaceted, encompassing various aspects such as health, employment, political participation, and socio-economic ...
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, ...
Indian Independence Act of 1947
Towards Independence Act 1947 The legislature representatives of the Indian National Congress, the Muslim League, and the Sikh community came to an agreement with Lord ...
Government of India Act of 1935
Historical Background of Government of India Act of 1935: Demand for constitutional reforms in India by Indian leaders. Simon Commission ...
Government of India Act of 1919
Government of India Act of 1919 also known as Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms/Montford Historical Background: Aggressive policy of Indian Leaders like Lokamanya Tilak's ...
Indian Councils Act of 1892
The Indian Councils Act 1892 was an Act of British Parliament that introduced various amendments to the composition and function of legislative councils in British India. Most notably, the ...
Indian Councils Act of 1861
Historical Background- After the War of Independence, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan advised the British Government to take Indian nationals into the administration of ...
Government of India Act of 1858
The revolt of 1857 which was eventually suppressed gave a death blow to East India company’s rule in India and ...
Charter Act of 1853
Charter Act of 1853 extended the Company’s rule and allowed it to retain the possession of Indian territories on trust ...
Charter Act of 1833
Historical Background Introduction of liberalization and laissez faire The Reform Act of 1832 was the result of the liberal movement ...
Pitt’s India Act of 1784
The Amending Act of 1781: also known as the Act of Settlement or Declaratory Act, 1781 • Supreme Court vs. Governor General ...
Mission Integrated Biorefineries
Context: Recently, the Union Minister of State Science & Technology launched a major futuristic PPP (Public Private Participation) mode initiative for 'Clean ...
NFC Technology- Near Field Communication Technology
Context: Google Pay has recently launched a new feature in India, ‘Tap to pay for UPI’, in collaboration with Pine ...
Human Genome
Context: Scientists had published the map of the human genome for the first time nearly two decades ago which was hailed as ...
UNEP Report on Noise Pollution
Context: Recently released United Nations Environment Programme report titled Annual Frontiers Report 2022 became controversial on account of the mention of a single city, Moradabad ...
Genome Editing
Context: Recently, the Government has allowed genome-edited plants without the cumbersome GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) regulation at the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee ...
RAMP scheme- Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme
Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the “Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance” (RAMP) scheme which would commence in FY 2022-23. *World Bank ...
NETRA Project
Context: With space junk posing an increasing threat to Indian assets in space, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is building up its orbital debris ...
Shrinkflation
Context Due to rising costs many companies are practicing “Shrinkflation”. What is Shrinkflation? In economics, shrinkflation, also known as the grocery shrink ray, deflation or package downsizing, ...
Desert Fox and Mange Disease
Context: Recently a few Desert Foxes were spotted in the scrub forests of Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district, suffering from a loss of fur due to ...
Microplastics in Human Blood
Context: Tiny particles of plastics, called Microplastics, were detected in human blood for the first time, according to a study by a ...
CEPA between India-UAE
Context: Recently, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) got finalised. What is CEPA? It is ...
Ahir Regiment
Context: Members of the Ahir community have been on an indefinite protest in Gurgaon, demanding the formation of an Ahir ...