UPSC Civil Services (IAS / IPS)
The civil services exam — Prelims, Mains and Interview.
Current affairs for the UPSC Civil Services Examination span all four General Studies papers — polity, economy, international relations, environment, science & tech, security, society and culture. We map each day’s substantive Indian news onto the GS syllabus so your current-affairs prep is one organised read, not fifty browser tabs.
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Daily Current-Affairs Quiz
Q1.Who released the admit card for NEET-UG 2026 Retest?
Q2.Who has been appointed as the next Chief of Army Staff?
Q3.How many pilgrims died in the Solapur vehicle accident?
Q4.Which leader will PM Modi hold a bilateral meeting with during his visit to France?
Q5.From which corps is Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth the first Army Chief in three decades?
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Today's lead — exam-critical
Government keen on correcting fiscal mess in state
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Oberoi Realty
Heatwave, dust storm alert in many states amid rain, know weather
Sushmita Dev exclusive: ‘TMC rebels have taken a huge risk’
Weather is playing eyeball to eyeball. Rain in Delhi, then heatwave alert in UP; How will the weather be in MP, Bihar and Uttarakhand today?
Temple property to be used only for sacred purposes: Governor's address
📜 Bills & Acts in focus
Legislation moving through Parliament and the assemblies that maps to this syllabus. Full catalogue → BillTracker.
Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025
Telecommunications Act, 2023
Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019
Corporate Laws Amendment Bill, 2026
Boilers Bill, 2024
Polity & Governance 749
Why it matters: Prelims favourite — fix the constitutional provision/Article and the authority involved.
Sushmita Dev exclusive: ‘TMC rebels have taken a huge risk’
Temple property to be used only for sacred purposes: Governor's address
Div Com Kmr inaugurates CoE for e-Governance at RTO Office
Pavan K. Verma's column: Delimitation is necessary, but let's talk about it together
Bharuch: The future of millions of teachers in the country is in danger due to the Supreme Court's decision, Rao said.
NDA candidate wins Rajya Sabha seat in Jharkhand; blow to Rahul Gandhi and Congress
Delhi Rumours Dismissed: Shiv Sena-UBT Rebel MPs Meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla In Jaipur Hotel
NEET leak row: Why curtail rights of 150m users for a retest, Delhi HC asks on Telegram ban
Only 3 of Sena UBT's 9 Lok Sabha MPs turn up for party meet in Delhi
Bihar reshuffles 50 IAS, IPS officers in first overhaul under Samrat Chaudhary
SC refuses stay on Delhi bar council poll counting, but holds declaration of result
In blow to Congress, Jharkhand cross-voting hands NDA-backed Parimal Nathwani Rajya Sabha seat
NEP aims to create job-givers not job-seekers, says Governor Arlekar
Economy & Finance 380
Why it matters: Tie this to the indicator and its latest figure; recurs in Prelims & Bank GA.
Government keen on correcting fiscal mess in state
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Oberoi Realty
Gold ornaments worth Rs 1 crore stolen from Shivamogga Teerthahalli Math, recovered in 24 hours
Crude, Diesel Price Hike: 25,000 MSMEs Affected
Indore Municipal Corporation Eyes Revenue From Cinema Hall Advertisements
Haemophilia Injections Out Of Stock In Government Hospital – Patients Forced To Buy Doses From Market At ₹8k To ₹13k Each In Bhopal
Defence: Kamikaze drones to find and destroy enemy bases; agreement between Indian company and European defense giant
Godhra: Rs. Liquor and beer worth over ₹1 crore seized
Ankleshwar: The pressure of illegal vegetable market in the three road area of Ankleshwar has been removed.
KR Market: Encroachment clearance speeded up
NSE IPO Bonanza: PSU banks, insurers and early investors eye huge gains
BMC Prepares MP's Largest Slum Rehabilitation Project Yet: ₹3,835 Crore Plan For 98 Hectares Under PMAY 2.0
14-Year-Old Girl Raped By Landlord's Nephew In Dehradun: Cops
India, Germany Strengthen Renewables Partnership For Energy Security
International Relations 171
Why it matters: Note the country, the grouping/summit and India's stake — GS-II and General Awareness.
PM Modi departs for New Delhi after concluding two-nation visit to France, Slovakia
China foreign minister set to attend Brics NSA meet in Delhi next week
Wang Yi to Attend BRICS Security Advisers’ Meeting in New Delhi
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PM Modi meets leading CEOs in France, discusses plans for India
PM Modi in Paris highlights: Prime Minister departs for New Delhi after concluding two-nation visit to France, Slovakia
ISRO Organises Forest Fire Monitoring Training For Bhutanese Officials
PM Narendra Modi to attend VivaTech Summit in Pari; PM Modi to also address members of Indian community
PM Modi Arrives in Paris for Final Leg of France Visit
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President Trump says US will help India if attacked under PM Modi’s leadership
Bangladesh PM’s adviser was stopped at Delhi airport as his name was on ‘blacklist’
Social Issues & Welfare 228
Why it matters: Map the scheme to its ministry, target group and outlay — GS-II / RBI ESI.
PM SHRI Scheme: Concerns and Challenges
Over 1.80 Lakh OBC Couples Benefit From Yogi Government’s Mass Marriage Scheme
Madhya Pradesh Teachers Assigned To Census Work Transferred In Violation Of Rules
Delhi Police arrests 13 of interstate child trafficking racket, rescues 5 kids
Roadless village leaves Maharashtra mother without care, dies after childbirth
PM To Release PM-Kisan Installment Tomorrow, Benefiting 9.5 Crore Farmers
Notices issued to 30 wayside eateries in Kochi after inspection finds unhygienic conditions
Mhajo Flat scheme coming to resolve ownership issues
Forum seeks probe into ‘irregularities’ at Sanskrit varsity
CM Omar Abdullah reviews preparations for annual Pandit pilgrimage in Kashmir
Kerala’s health machinery goes all out to keep Nipah in check
Man held for hacking collector’s SSO ID to divert govt scheme funds
Students face technical glitches while applying for free bus passes in Karnataka
Environment & Ecology 124
Why it matters: Prelims staple — link the species/site/treaty and its protection status.
Heatwave, dust storm alert in many states amid rain, know weather
Weather is playing eyeball to eyeball. Rain in Delhi, then heatwave alert in UP; How will the weather be in MP, Bihar and Uttarakhand today?
Weather: Heavy rain in northeast, thunderstorm alert in northwest; monsoon likely to advance in many states
Monsoon: 17% rainfall deficit; no rain warning today
India, Germany Strengthen Renewables Partnership For Energy Security
Delhi zoo starts bird-watching walks
IMD Caution on Paddy Variety Selected by State Government for Kharif
Deficit Start to Monsoon a Pointer For Rest of Season, Recovery Tough
Sikkim’s home-grown skincare brand enters Bhutan market
Environmental clearance for Brigade housing project in Pallikaranai revoked
CM Revanth Virtually Launches Safari, Butterfly Park in Kinnerasani Sanctuary
Only 1% sowing completed in state due to delayed monsoon: Agriculture dept officials
HC grants govt. two weeksto file affidavit on Phase II of seawall construction
Science & Technology 107
Why it matters: Remember the agency (ISRO/DRDO), the mission name and its first/largest tag.
Minister Sharma calls for ethical, people-centric use of AI
Fact Check: Monkey drawing Shiva's picture is an AI video
India, Germany Strengthen Renewables Partnership For Energy Security
Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath To Inaugurate Ramayana Wax Museum, Launch Development Projects During Ayodhya Visit
Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath Bats For Cow-Based Natural Farming, Says Abandoned Cattle Issue Requires Collective Responsibility | VIDEO
PM Modi meets leading CEOs in France, discusses plans for India
Modi: India Close to Thorium-led Power
Students develop AI solutions for document retrieval, healthcare, and traffic management
India, France to launch TRISHNA satellite for global food security
Over 6 lakh candidates to appear for MahaTET under AI surveillance and biometric screening on June 28
Pune court frames charges against senior DRDO scientist 3 years after chargesheet in spying case
India's Artificial Intelligence Data Centres Plan May Hit 'Heat' Hurdle
DC Edit | Neet: Wrong Move To Ban App
U.P. CM Adityanath accuses SP and Congress of nepotism, corruption
Defence & Security 81
Why it matters: Note the platform/exercise, indigenous content and the forces involved.
Vance: US let over 12 ships pass blockade after Iran deal
CM Omar Abdullah reviews preparations for annual Pandit pilgrimage in Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir government staffer dismissed over terror links
‘I Love Pakistan’ writing found inside vessel at Cochin Shipyard
Security Forces Seize Weapons, Destroy 30 Illegal Bunkers In Villages Of Manipur’s Kangpokpi District
The growing influence of terrorist organizations in Afghanistan is alarming
3 injured Kuki youths shifted from RIMS in Manipur amid tight security
Jammu & Kashmir police bust narco-terror nexus with Punjab links, arrest 20
Two properties of key terror accused attached in J&K’s Baramulla: NIA
How 'City Of Lakes' Bhopal Became Repeated Target for Terror Recruiters
Telegram's Durov alleges Reliance link to India ban push
3 injured Kuki youths shifted from RIMS in Manipur amid tight security
News Updates: Preparations to make air defense impregnable, the army is going to buy target rockets
Geography & Disaster Management 55
Why it matters: Locate it on the map; recall the physical feature or the agency (NDMA).
Vadodara: After a long time, farmers are happy with the cloudburst in Dabhoi area
Mallathahalli residents say flooding fears are back as drain remains blocked
India faces melting glaciers as Asia warms up
Weathermen say rumours of severe drought in the state are false, farmers need not worry
When institutions become venues
Landslide in Shimla: Massive landslide in Shimla, mountain of debris on Dhali-Sanjauli bypass; Traffic closed on both sides. Advisory issued
Ensure no flooding due to construction of bridge over Uppanar, residents demand
Odisha Launches Anti-Drowning Campaign: Lifeguards, Black Spot Mapping & Swimming Training | 9K Deaths in 5 Yrs
Big earthquake in politics again, MP split, now big leader will leave Thackeray's side? Big party entry likely in Shinde faction
Video: Landslide hits Dhalli-Sanjauli bypass in Shimla, traffic movement affected
Drought: 'Work-load' for all
Panchmahal: Special mock drill held to tackle possible flood situation
Rain, thunderstorms lash Kashmir parts; temps drop
74 villages locked in standoff as Panchana Dam dispute escalates in Rajasthan
Reports, Indices & Summits 6
Why it matters: Near-certain GA question — the publisher, India's rank and the metric.
Employability Metrics Fuel Indian Institute Of Technology Indore's QS World University Rankings Rise
IIT-H Global Ranking Climbs 76 Places, UoH Retains Rank
IIT Kharagpur rises to 205 in QS World University Rankings 2027; Jadavpur University, Calcutta University slip
Rupee gains for third straight session, ends at 94.53 against US dollar
India–France ATL Bridge launched to boost school innovation
Jio Platforms breaks into global top 20 in latest WIPO patents rankings; climbs 320 places on coveted chart
Art, Culture & History 58
Why it matters: Link the site/art form to its state, period and UNESCO/GI status.
Temple property to be used only for sacred purposes: Governor's address
Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath To Inaugurate Ramayana Wax Museum, Launch Development Projects During Ayodhya Visit
After Ram Mandir, now donations are also being made to the Krishna temple in Mathura.
Devotees to be frisked at Thiruchendur temple from July 1
Nripendra Misra points out CCTV glitches in Ayodhya Ram temple offerings probe
Plough Festival to be held in Mysore on '21
MP Kota Srinivas Poojary visits Rameshwara Temple in Halla
Prof. K. T. Pandurangi is the link between modernity and heritage, says Swami of Raghavendra Math
Restoration work of Panchalingeshwara Temple in Barkur launched
Dancing girl controversy in NCERT. Save heritage or impose morality?
SIT intensifies probe into Ram temple offerings theft case
Vanaspati ghee used in Mahaprasad? Over 30 packets seized near Jagannath Temple kitchen
Tarakeswar temple to be painted saffron ahead of PM’s June 20 visit
Chief Secretary Reviews Puri Rath Yatra Preparations; June 30 Deadline Set for Completion
Awards & Sports 25
Why it matters: Quick recall — the winner, the field/event and the host/venue.
Competing at World C’ships with back injury was not a good decision: Neeraj
Dr Sanjana Rao bags two gold medals, State first
Who will carry the PIBA trophy?
From Rs 4.8L at KBC to Commonwealth Gold and carrying India's hope at ENC: Guha on hot seat
Vora in India’s equestrian squad for Asian Games
Sports Snippets
49 Why 50 मारूंगा.और created a world record, shooters pay tribute to Jaspal Rana, tell stories
Deepti Sharma Breaks World Record With Fifer For India vs Pakistan In Women's T20 World Cup
Deepti Sharma 'Punch' is the Indian team's spin star who created history with a world record. !.
IND vs PAK: Indian Lions beat Pakistan by 64 runs
Neeraj included in India’s CWG team, conditions apply
Archery World Cup: Dheeraj and Kumkum create history, beat South Korea to win gold medal
Sabarimala row reopens in Kerala after former TDB Chief’s claims
Asian Games: Pakistan's woes deepen Words you can't say to cover your own expenses
Persons & Appointments 27
Why it matters: Classic who's-who — the person, the post, the predecessor and the body.
CS directs rationalization of departmental cadres, timely DPCs
People's Co-O of Bardoli. Credit Sosa. Rakesh Gandhi was appointed as the president and Shailendra Patel as the vice-president.
Meeting with government Secretaries: Pinarayi accuses Governor of violating constitutional conventions
Nishant Krishna takes charge as new Collector of Sivaganga district
Noted actor, singer Prasad Sawkar passes away at 97
Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh & Tamil Nadu top subsidy givers, says CAG report
Shankar Jiwal resigns as T.N. Fire Commission chief
Telangana Revamps EHC Trust Board, Left-out CPS Union Flays Neglect
Patan: Taraben Thakor appointed as Radhanpur Executive Chairman
Chief Secretary Reviews Puri Rath Yatra Preparations; June 30 Deadline Set for Completion
Krishna Byre Gowda takes charge as Bengaluru Development Minister
Majaa Bharatha comedian Siddhartha Parasnoor passes away under mysterious circumstances
Arul R.B. Krishna takes charge as Thiruvananthapuram City Police Chief
Deepke attacked during CJP rally, minister resigns
Exam calendar
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