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.
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.
Agriculture 21-Apr-2025
The horticulture sector, encompassing fruits, vegetables, flowers, medicinal and aromatic plants, and plantation crops, plays a vital role in India's agricultural diversification, nutritional security, employment generation, and income enhancement for farmers.
Agriculture 21-Apr-2025
Agriculture in India is undergoing a paradigm shift, driven by digitization, precision farming, remote sensing, and AI-based data analytics.
Agriculture 21-Apr-2025
Agriculture in India is more than an economic activity — it is a way of life.
Agriculture 21-Apr-2025
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), located in South-West Delhi, is a pioneering agricultural extension centre established in 1995.
Agriculture 12-Mar-2025
Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) is preparing digital soil fertility maps through geospatial techniques using Soil Health Card (SHC) data.
Agriculture 24-Feb-2025
NO₂ is a major air pollutant that enters the atmosphere and impedes crop growth and reduces their productivity.
Agriculture 24-Feb-2025
Urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) and muriate of potash (MOP) are being used excessively in the Indian agriculture sector, increasing the country's import dependence.