Daily Current Affairs for UPSC

The debate on the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) outdated conservation practices has revived the demand for a new framework that integrates social, ecological, and economic dimensions. Hist...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Namibia, the first in nearly three decades, has underlined India’s evolving Africa policy and the scope for deeper bilateral engagement. Foundations...

The Trump–Putin Alaska Summit has raised debates on peace in Ukraine, territorial concessions, and the implications of secondary tariffs on India and global geopolitics. US–Russia Diplomatic Real...

Five children among seven killed in cloudburst, landslide in Kathua. Cloudbursts in India: Causes, Consequences, and Preparedness Definition and Characteristics Nature of Event: A cloudburst is ...

Recent incidents of honour killings and rising caste-based violence in southern States, particularly Tamil Nadu, highlight the paradox of caste persistence amidst social justice movements and urban mo...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 79th Independence Day address from the Red Fort, presenting a long-term vision for a self-reliant, secure, and developed India by 2047. Key Announcements an...

India has achieved the 20% ethanol blending (E20) target in 2025, five years ahead of the original target under the National Policy on Biofuels. Ethanol Blending in India Historical Progress: Etha...

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid homage to Sri Aurobindo, on the occasion of his birth anniversary  Sri Aurobindo: Early Life & Education Birth: 15th August 1872, Calcutta. Educated ...

Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, flagged off 34 students from India to Japan under the Sakura Science Programme (17–23 August 2025). Sakura Science Progr...

NHAI has launched the FASTag Annual Pass facility on 15th August 2025 across 1,150 toll plazas to provide seamless and economical travel on National Highways. About FASTag: FASTag is an electronic...

On the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister announced the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) with an outlay of nearly ?1 lakh crore to generate over 3.5 crore jobs in t...

INS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, concluded a port call at Naples, Italy highlighting India–Italy Strategic Partnership and bilateral defence cooperation. INS Tamal – Indi...

India hosted the 10th Meeting of the ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee in New Delhi from 10–14 August 2025 to advance the review of the agreement. ASEAN–India Trade ...

On the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister highlighted the proposal for next-generation reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST), focusing on structural reforms, rate rationalisat...

Prime Minister highlighted the Khelo Bharat Neeti, a comprehensive framework aimed at strengthening the sports ecosystem at every level — from grassroots participation in schools and colleges to ad...