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.
DEFENCE 13-May-2025
The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was possibly used for the first time in a combat situation during Operation Sindoor.
DEFENCE 08-May-2025
India carried out an Air Strike in Pakistan, which was named Operation Sindoor
DEFENCE 30-Apr-2025
India’s port sector is a vital pillar of the country’s economic infrastructure.
DEFENCE 14-Apr-2025
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test fired Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) ‘Gaurav’ from Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft.
DEFENCE 03-Apr-2025
The Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP) was launched by India in 1983 with the aim of making the country self-sufficient in the field of missile technology.
DEFENCE 03-Apr-2025
BMD systems are designed to protect against aerial threats, such as drones, fighter jets, and ballistic and cruise missiles, by launching interceptors to neutralize these threats.
DEFENCE 27-Mar-2025
Recently, DRDO and Indian Navy successfully test fired VLSRSAM (Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile) missile from Integrated Test Range (ITR) located at Chandipur, Odisha.