There is a trend of asking questions in the UPSC Civil Services Exam from the events that are in news related to the subject. A large number of questions in the exam are directly asked from websites; like PIB, Down to Earth or Newspaper; like The Hindu, Indian Express, Times of India, Business Standard etc. It is very challenging to study from all these sources in a limited time during preparation. Keeping all these things in mind, all the important news is compiled in this section on a daily basis; so that you do not miss any important event from the exam point of view.
Environment & Ecology 17-May-2025
Recently in 2025, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added 11 new biosphere reserves to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) under its Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme.
Environment & Ecology 17-May-2025
India initiated the Crocodile Conservation Project in 1975.
Environment & Ecology 16-May-2025
The Karnataka government recently rejected the Kasturirangan Committee Report, which recommended declaring a large portion of the Western Ghats as Eco-Sensitive Areas (ESAs).
Science and Technology 16-May-2025
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed indigenous nanoporous multilayered polymeric membrane for seawater desalination.
Indian Polity 15-May-2025
On May 16, 1975, the Constitution (36th Amendment) Act, 1975 was passed. This Act was implemented with retrospective effect from April 26, 1975, which became the basis for the complete merger of Sikkim with India.
Agriculture 15-May-2025
On May 14, 2025, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched a novel animal vaccine called Biolumpivaxin for Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in animals.
Indian Economy 15-May-2025
The Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference (SFTLC) was held in Bhutan, under the leadership of the Royal Government of Bhutan.
Environment & Ecology 14-May-2025
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is the world’s most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of plant, animal, and fungi species.
Environment & Ecology 14-May-2025
The Union Cabinet of India has approved India’s proposal to sign and ratify the framework agreement of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA).
Current Issues 14-May-2025
In May 2025, the Bhutan government has launched a revolutionary crypto-based tourism payment system in partnership with Binance Pay and DK Bank.