Current Affairs
Daily UPSC current affairs notes
Read concise articles with exam relevance, categories, tags and related updates.
Mutation Breeding for Sustainable Agriculture
The growing relevance of Mutation Breeding in Indian agriculture has been proven by the cultivation of Imidazolinone-resistant Mustard. Read here to learn about the significance …
MAVEN Mars Mission Ends
NASA has bid farewell to the MAVEN Mars Mission. The spacecraft was key in unravelling the Mystery of Mars’ Lost Atmosphere. Read here to learn …
Important Species, Sanctuaries and Protected Areas in News (e.g., Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary)
Highlights key sanctuaries, national parks, and threatened species in the news, focusing on the Jai Prakash Narayan (Surha Tal) Bird Sanctuary.
International Organizations in News: IMF, World Bank and UN
Examines the roles, structural challenges, and demands for reforms in key global institutions like the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and United Nations.
ISRO Missions and Recent Space Technology Developments
Review of recent achievements of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) including Gaganyaan updates, Aditya-L1 results, and SSLV commercialization.
MISHTI Scheme and Coastal Ecosystem Conservation
Explains the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) scheme, ecological importance of mangroves, and threats to coastal ecosystems.
CBDC (Digital Rupee) and India's Digital Economy
Analytical view of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot projects by RBI, retail vs wholesale digital rupee, advantages for the economy, and cybersecurity concerns.
Criminal Law Reforms and New Legal Codes
Key features and analysis of the new criminal codes—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)—replacing colonial laws.
Digital Personal Data Protection Implementation in India
Overview of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, its implementation roadmap, key institutions, rights of data principals, and obligations of data fiduciaries.
Climate Finance in India: Challenges and Way Forward
Examines the concept of climate finance, commitments under Paris Agreement, challenges faced by developing countries like India, and alternative financing mechanisms.