Daily Current Affairs for UPSC

A recent study shows that during India’s summer monsoon, deep convective clouds (which bring heavy rain) have risen by about 1 km in the last 20 years. This means more intense monsoon rains and extr...

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has constituted a three-member panel to examine the alleged recovery of a huge stash of cash from the residence of sitting Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant ...

In a recent decision by the King’s Bench Division of the High Court of Justice in London, concerns were raised about the potential risk of custodial mistreatment if Sanjay Bhandari were to be extrad...

The Global Energy Review 2025, released by the International Energy Agency, marks the impact of extreme weather on energy demand in 2024. Key Findings of the Report Impact of Extreme Temperatures ...

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has made important changes to India’s Income-Tax (I-T) Rules, 1962, to expand the scope of safe harbour rules. These changes, announced aim to provide tax be...

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) fined Meta Rs 213 crore and banned it from sharing WhatsApp user data with Facebook and Instagram for five years, citing unfair trade practices. However, the ...

The ongoing trade negotiations between India and the United States have put a spotlight on agricultural market access. The US is pushing for greater entry into India's farm sector, emphasizing the pri...

India celebrates Shaheed Diwas, or Martyrs' Day on January 30 to honor different freedom fighters, March 23 holds special significance. On this day in 1931, three young revolutionaries—Bhagat Singh,...

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Dr Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary. About Dr Ram Manohar Lohia was born on March 23, 1910, in Akbarpur, located in Uttar Prad...

The recently published World Happiness Report 2025 evaluates happiness levels across 147 countries based on individuals' self-assessed life satisfaction. The rankings are based on data from the Gallup...

As India prepares to assume chairmanship of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in November 2025, it aims to enhance funding, technology integration, and maritime education. About IORA Established...

In a historic first for Asia, former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and transferred to The Hague within five days of his warrant being issued. His case, along with ongoing investig...

India hosted the 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, with New Zealand's Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, as the Chief Guest. What is the Raisina Dialogue? Launched in 2016 by the ...

The Assam Cabinet has decided to grant Permanent Residence Certificates (PRCs) to members of the Moran community residing in Arunachal Pradesh. This move comes in response to the long-standing demand ...

The Centre notified a 24% increase in the salaries of MPs on March 24, 2025, effective from April 1, 2023. Legal Basis: The hike in the salaries and pensions was notified in exercise of the powers...

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT), an autonomous Telecom R&D centre under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has launched its first cohort of the ‘Sa...

Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) have significantly improved the speed of justice delivery in cases of rape and POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act violations. With an impressive ...

The share of private capital expenditure (capex) in India’s Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) has dropped to a ten-year low of 33 per cent in FY2024, according to a report by ICRA. What is GFCF?...

In a significant policy shift, the Indian government has proposed to abolish the Equalisation Levy (EL) on online advertisements as part of amendments to the Finance Bill, 2025. This move is expected ...

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has launched a dedicated website for municipal bonds to boost transparency, investor awareness, and accessibility in this emerging asset class.  About the Website ...

Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology in Mohali and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in Mumbai have developed a new security ink using nanoparticles of strontium bismuth fluori...

Every year, 24 March is observed as World TB Day to amplify the urgency of ending tuberculosis (TB), the world's deadliest infectious disease.  About Tuberculosis (TB) TB is caused by a bacteri...

A team of researchers from China and Japan has found experimental evidence that Niobium Diselenide (NbSe?) exhibits properties of a Bose metal. What is a Bose Metal? It is a quantum state where el...

The Serbian government has denied allegations that its police used sonic weapons to disperse anti-government protesters. What are Sonic Weapons? Sonic weapons use amplified sound waves to control ...

The Union government has decided to put on hold the rollout of a satellite-based highway toll collection system that could eventually pave the way for fare booths to be removed. What is the new propo...

A new UNESCO report, "The United Nations World Water Development Report 2025 – Mountains and Glaciers: Water Towers," highlights the alarming rate of changes in mountain ecosystems due to global war...

World Water Day is held every year on 22 March to raise awareness of global freshwater challenges and solutions. About The day was established by the United Nations in 1992, during the world Confe...

Every year on March 21, the world celebrates the International Day of Forests to celebrate all types of forests, recognize the importance of trees and forests, and take action to protect them. About ...

World Sparrow Day (WSD) is celebrated every year on March 20th. About World Sparrow Day: World Sparrow Day is an initiative started by the Nature Forever Society of India along with the Eco-Sys Ac...

A global study published in PLOS Biology has revealed the significant impact of targeted conservation efforts in preventing the extinction of numerous animal species. The study highlights how species-...

A rare and exciting sighting of the Indian Long-Billed Vulture (Gyps indicus) at the Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary in Karnataka has underscored the success of protected area-based conservation ef...