Current Affairs

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has been undertaking extensive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 2026. The

The 20th Asian Games 2026, officially known as the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, concluded in Japan on 4 October 2026.The

The Southwest Monsoon is currently withdrawing from several parts of India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) began declaring withdrawal from

The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) has received renewed attention following a major milestone in India's conservation efforts. In October 2026,

India is rapidly expanding its renewable-energy infrastructure to meet rising electricity demand, improve energy security and achieve its climate commitments.As

India created history at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, as the Indian women's recurve archery team won the

World Habitat Day 2026 will be observed on 5 October, the first Monday of October. The United Nations observes the

The Government of India, in consultation with the Union Territory Administration of Ladakh, has formally identified 28 places and geographical

India is witnessing a significant increase in electricity demand, driven by economic growth, urbanisation, rising household incomes, industrialisation, digitalisation and

The 2026 Southwest Monsoon was a significant climate event for India, particularly because the country experienced a substantial rainfall deficit

India's long coastline supports millions of livelihoods and is central to trade, fisheries, tourism, biodiversity and the Blue Economy. At

Sea level rise is one of the most significant consequences of climate change, threatening coastal ecosystems, cities, agriculture and millions

The Northeast Monsoon (NEM) is an important component of India's climate system, particularly for Tamil Nadu, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema,

The 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 16 to 27 September 2026. The prestigious team event

The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) is an important milestone in India's engagement with European economies. More than

The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks an important development in India's trade engagement with the Indo-Pacific and developed

Wetlands are among the world's most valuable ecosystems, supporting biodiversity, water security, flood regulation and livelihoods. With rapid urbanisation increasing

Reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) remains one of the most important issues in contemporary international relations. India

BRICS has emerged as an important platform for cooperation among major emerging economies and the wider Global South. India assumed

Electoral rolls are the foundation of India's electoral process because only a person whose name is included in the electoral

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is moving beyond traditional applications such as chatbots, recommendation systems and image generation. Recent advances in AI-assisted

The devastating floods and landslides in Nepal in 2026 have highlighted the vulnerability of the Himalayan region to extreme weather

India’s economy recorded real GDP growth of 7.8% in the first quarter (April–June) of FY 2026–27, according to the latest

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is an important Eurasian multilateral organisation dealing with security, economic cooperation, connectivity and regional cooperation.For

Gold has traditionally been an important asset in India. However, purchasing physical gold involves concerns such as storage, security and

The United States has officially changed the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for U.S. federal purposes, following an

The political map of the world may appear unchanged, but the strategic map of the world is changing rapidly.Power is

Relevance: GS Paper III – Environment & BiodiversityWhy in News?Ahead of World Wetlands Day 2026, the Prime Minister announced the

IntroductionThe issue of granting Permanent Commission (PC) to women officers in the Indian Armed Forces represents a major step toward

1. What is “Force Majeure”?The term comes from French meaning “superior force.”It is a contractual clause that allows a party

Prelims: Species, biodiversity hotspots, scientific termsMains (GS Paper III): Environment, biodiversity conservation, scientific developmentsInterview: Interdisciplinary awareness (biology + ecology)Context: A

The growing tensions between Iran, United States, and Israel have once again brought the Middle East to the centre of

Introduction In March 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment permitting passive euthanasia in a specific case.

 1. Contextualizing the 18 Per Cent Tariff ParadigmThe February 2026 India-U.S. trade agreement serves as a paradigm-shifting de-escalation of what

1. Background of the ProtestsIran is witnessing its largest anti-government protests since 2022.The protests began due to:Severe economic crisis: high

 1. IntroductionIn January 2026, the United States conducted a direct military operation in Venezuela, codenamed “Operation Absolute Resolve”, resulting in

(Including UN Declaration – International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026) Understand the difference between rangelands and grasslands, their ecological

What is Mercosur?Mercosur (Southern Common Market) is a major regional trade bloc in South America, established in 1991 through the

India has taken a major strategic step to strengthen its critical mineral ecosystem by approving a ₹7,000 crore scheme to

1. BackgroundIn November 2025, the Supreme Court of India adopted a uniform, scientific definition of the Aravalli Hills and Ranges

1. Background and ContextThe Punjab Legislative Assembly passed a resolution to declare Amritsar Walled City, Anandpur Sahib, and Talwandi Sabo

On 24 December 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched a next-generation U.S. communication satellite, BlueBird Block-2 (also

The Core Five (C5) is a reported proposal attributed to former US President Donald Trump, under which a new elite

IntroductionThe Union government has proposed the “Viksit Bharat — Guarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)” (VB-G RAM G) Bill,

IntroductionThailand and Cambodia have witnessed renewed military clashes along their shared border, marking one of the most serious escalations in

IntroductionSiliserh Lake, located in Alwar district of Rajasthan, has been designated as a Ramsar Site, making it India’s 96th wetland

Australian authorities believe that the father–son duo accused of carrying out the deadly Bondi attack may have been inspired by

India’s banking regulation framework has evolved alongside its economic and institutional development. Five foundational legislations continue to guide the country’s

The recent India–Russia annual summit in New Delhi highlighted the continued depth and resilience of the bilateral relationship despite intensifying

In early December 2025, the Indian Rupee (INR) breached the ₹90 per US dollar mark for the first time in

The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) are among India’s most important uniformed services, responsible for maintaining internal security, guarding borders, combating

1. ContextOn 20 November 2025, the Supreme Court delivered its detailed opinion on 14 constitutional questions referred by the President

 1.Background of the SummitThe G-20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg was held in an African country for the first time.The summit

1.Introduction: India’s Labour Reform AgendaIndia has consolidated 29 labour laws into 4 Labour Codes.The aim: simplify compliance, ensure worker welfare,

1.Introduction On 20 November 2025, during the 7th NSA-level meeting in New Delhi, Seychelles formally became a full member of the

1.IntroductionChina has begun constructing a large mobile floating artificial island with long-term deep-sea operational capability.Expected to become operational by 2028.The

 1. What is the Arunachal Pradesh Dao?A traditional hand-forged blade used by multiple tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh.Made using inherited

1. IntroductionWorld Cervical Cancer Elimination Day was observed for the first time on 18 November 2025. It marks a historic global

1. Background         In November 2025, the United States designated Saudi Arabia as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA).

1. IntroductionIndia is preparing to launch its first commercially manufactured PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) early next year.This mission will carry Oceansat, a satellite