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 03-Jul-2025
Indian Navy officially inducted INS Udaygiri into its fleet.
Appointment 02-Jul-2025
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Keshavan Ramachandran to the post of Executive Director.
Environment & Ecology 02-Jul-2025
Kerala has topped the Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) for 2020-2025 conducted by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on Management Effectiveness of National Parks and Protected Areas.
Indian Polity 02-Jul-2025
On 25 June 1975, the then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, declared Emergency in India without the written consent of the Cabinet. The next 21 months witnessed draconian measures like suspension of civil liberties, curbing freedom of the press, mass arrests, postponement of elections and rule by decree.
Infrastructure 01-Jul-2025
The crash of Air India flight AI-171 (Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner) in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025 has once again highlighted safety concerns in India's aviation sector. More than 260 people died in this accident. This incident calls for deep reflection on the aviation safety framework, regulatory systems and challenges in India.
Important Days 01-Jul-2025
World UFO Day is celebrated every year on 2 July.
Important Days 01-Jul-2025
World Sports Journalist Day is celebrated every year on 2 July.
Science and Technology 30-Jun-2025
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has soft launched Quantum 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) in Hyderabad. This is a limited (soft) launch aimed at improving customer experience. The service will be commercially launched across the country after field feedback.
Art and Culture 30-Jun-2025
Salkhan Fossil Park of Uttar Pradesh has been included in the tentative list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.
Infrastructure 28-Jun-2025
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has announced the state's first nuclear power plant based on a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) in Bihar. The plant will be set up under the Nuclear Power Mission announced in the Union Budget 2025-26.