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The day’s news that matters for Prelims and Mains, organised by GS paper, with practice questions.

  • 21.07.2025 UPSC Daily Current Affairs Analysis

    Current Affairs

    NEWS:Kailash Manasarovar Yatra Giving a New Impetus to Ties, Says Chinese Envoy GS-2 international relation Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong highlighted China’s willingness to improve bilateral ties with India, including resuming the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, initiating border management talks, and launching direct flights, amidst lingering tensions post-Galwan. NEWS:Is Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza? GS-2 […]

  • 19.07.2025 UPSC Daily Current Affairs Analysis

    Current AffairsDaily News

    NEWS:U.S. adds TRF to terror list for Pahalgam strike GS-2 international relation In response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, the United States designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), affirming India-U.S. counter-terrorism cooperation. NEWS:Indian inequality and the World Bank’s claims A recent […]

  • 18.07.2025 UPSC Daily Current Affairs Analysis

    Current AffairsDaily News

    NEWS:Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla successfully completed a two-week mission to the International Space Station (ISS) GS-3 science and technology NEWS:Akash Prime Successfully Tested in Ladakh by Army GS-3 internal security The Indian Army successfully tested the Akash Prime air defence system in high-altitude conditions in Ladakh, marking a major step in enhancing India’s indigenous air […]

  • 17.07.2025 Daily Current Affairs Analysis

    Current AffairsDaily News

    NEWS: Govt merges 36 schemes to float farm plan GS-2 governance The Union Cabinet has approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and promoting sustainable practices by merging 36 schemes from 11 ministries NEWS:A tectonic shift in thinking to build seismic resilience GS-1 geography The July 10, 2025 earthquake […]

  • 16.07.2025 Daily Current Affairs Analysis

    Current AffairsDaily News

    NEWS:Services exports cut India’s trade deficit by 9.4% in Q1 GS-3 economics India’s Service Exports: Service exports refer to the sale and delivery of intangible products (services) between a producer and consumer in different countries. Major Sectors: Key service export sectors include IT and business process outsourcing (IT-BPM), professional consulting, financial services, travel, and […]

  • 11.07.2025 Daily Current Affairs Analysis

    Current AffairsDaily News

    NEWS:Widen the net :supreme court GS-2 GOVERNANCE The Supreme Court has urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to broaden the list of acceptable documents for Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, ensuring greater inclusivity and preventing voter disenfranchisement. Key Concepts Involved: NEWS:Aiding India’s progress with choice, control and capital GS-3 ECONOMY On […]

  • 09.06.2025 UPSC DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS ANALYSIS

    Current Affairs

    NEWS:What is the Significance of the Census GS2 – Governance, Polity and Constitution Delimitation Constitutional Provisions: Under Article 170, States also get divided into territorial constituencies as per Delimitation Act after every Census NEWS:India and Mongolia Hold Joint Military Exercise to enhance interoperability, GS2 – International Relations Detailed Insights: Scientific/Technical Concepts Involved: NEWS:New study makes controversial weather-tweaking […]

  • 07.06.2025 UPSC Daily Current Affairs

    Current Affairs

  • 03.06.2025 UPSC DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS ANALYSIS

    Current AffairsDaily News

    NEWS:Centre notifies guidelines to boost electric car production GS Paper 3 – Science & Technology, Indian Economy: Industrial Policy Scientific/Technical Concepts Involved: NEWS:India, Paraguay Can Strengthen Trade Ties GS2: Bilateral Relations Detailed Insights: NEWS:Phytoplankton Overfed on Iron, Depleting Ocean Nutrients Faster GS3 – Environment, Science and Technology Detailed Insights: Scientific/Technical Concepts Involved: NEWS:SC Collegium moots transfer of four […]

  • 30.05.2025 UPSC Daily Current Affairs Analysis

    Current AffairsDaily News

  • 29.05.2025 UPSC DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS ANALYSIS

    Current AffairsDaily News

    NEWS:SC Collegium moots transfer of four HC Chief Justices, GS Paper 2 – Polity and Governance: Judiciary, Separation of Powers, Judicial Appointments and Transfers Collegium System Evolution of Collegium System Constitutional Provisions for Judicial Appointments: – Article 124: Supreme Court judges should be appointed by the President after consultation with such judges of the High Courts and the Supreme Court as the […]

  • 28.05.2025 UPSC DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS ANALYSIS

    Current AffairsDaily News

    NEWS:TTD to step up surveillance on Tirumala trekking route to counter leopard threat GS Paper 3 – Environment and Ecology, Conservation, Human-Wildlife Conflict NEWS:Energy and efficiency: India must reduce its power consumption by increasing efficiency GS Paper 3 – Energy, Environment and Conservation, Infrastructure – Energy, Climate Change UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All) programme. NEWS:Why has the monsoon come early this […]

  • 27.05.2025 UPSC DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS ANALYSIS

    Current AffairsDaily News

    NEWS:Bharat Forecast System set to give sharper rain alerts GS Paper 3 – Science & Tech: Weather Prediction Models, Application of Technology in Governance Bharat Forecast System Overview Point Details Name Bharat Forecast System (BFS) Launched by Union Earth Sciences Ministry, Government of India Powered by Arka Supercomputer at IITM, Pune Supercomputer Capacity 11.77 Petaflops (Speed), 33 […]

  • 20.05.2025 UPSC DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS

    Current AffairsDaily News

    NEWS:SC sets timelines to facilitate repair of Mullaperiyar dam GS Paper 2 – Polity & Governance: Inter-State Relations, Judicial Interventions Provisions for the distribution of water in Indian Constitution NEWS:Thought police: A professor’s arrest for posts points to misuse of law against dissent GS Paper 2 – Governance: Fundamental Rights, Freedom of Speech & Expression […]

  • 05.05.2025 UPSC DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS

    Current AffairsDaily News

    NEWS:Amid India-Pak. tension, Air Force chief meets PM GS-2: International Relations — India-Pakistan Relations, National Security Strategy Indus Waters Treaty & Water Leverage Baglihar Dam: Kishanganga Dam (Neelum Dam): NEWS:From ploughs to panels, cultivating a solar-powered future for farmers GS-3: Agriculture — Agri-tech, sustainable farming NEWS:Genome-edited seeds to mark beginning of second Green Revolution: Chouhan GS-3: Science […]

  • 03.05.2025 UPSC DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS ANALYSIS

    Current Affairs

    NEWS:Port economy will drive India’s growth, says PM, GS-3: Infrastructure – Ports, Roads, Airports, and Railways Vizhinjam International Seaport Project NEWS:Row escalates as Centre advises Punjab to release 4,500 cusecs of water to Haryana for eight days, GS-3: Water Resources Management, Interstate River Water Disputes Act the Bhakra Beas Management Issue the Beas Project the […]

  • 02.05.2025 UPSC DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS ANALYSIS

    Current Affairs

    NEWS:GST mop-up at record high of ₹2.37 lakh crore in April GS-3: Indian Economy — Resource Mobilization, Taxation, Fiscal Policy, Economic Growth Goods and Services Tax (GST) History and Evolution of GST in India NEWS:Modi champions ‘orange economy’ at WAVES Economy — Creative economy, IP rights, content creation industries WAVES: Creative Economy (Orange Economy): India’s Media […]

  • 28.04.2025 UPSC DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS ANALYSIS

    Current AffairsDaily News

    NEWS:Two T.N. Ministers quit on strong court remarks GS-2: Polity and Governance — Separation of Powers, Judicial Review, Office of Governor, Ministerial Responsibility POWER OF JUDICIARY OVER MINISTERS the judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court and High Courts, holds significant power over ministers, primarily through the power of judicial review and the ability to enforce fundamental rights. This means […]

  • 22.04.2025 UPSC Daily Current Affairs Analysis

    Current AffairsDaily News

    NEWS:Bullseye! Galaxy with nine rings may reveal dark matter secrets, GS Paper 3 – Science and Technology A newly discovered Bullseye Galaxy has an unprecedented nine rings, likely due to a collision with a blue dwarf galaxy.– The collision offers insights into galactic evolution and the formation of low surface-brightness galaxies (GLSBs).– The event might contribute to understanding the distribution of dark matter.– The phenomenon […]

  • 19.04.2025 UPSC Daily Current Affairs Analysis

    Current Affairs

    NEWS:Spoke to Elon Musk on collaboration in technology: Modi, GS-3: Science & Technology – Emerging tech, internet infrastructure, space communication 1. High-Level Tech Diplomacy 2. Focus Areas Advantages of EVs An analysis by TERI suggests that shifting towards EVs would reduce pollution, lower oil imports, and cut carbon emissions and road congestion. NEWS:A welcome move: Arbitrary […]

Free UPSC current affairs, every day

Current affairs decide a large share of marks in UPSC Prelims, Mains and the Interview, and in TNPSC exams. Every morning our faculty publish the day’s important news from The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express and other sources — explained, organised by GS paper, and linked to the syllabus.

What each daily post includes

  • The key news of the day, grouped by GS Paper 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Background and the static syllabus topic each story connects to
  • Facts to remember for Prelims
  • A practice Mains question

Revise with our editorial analysis, and practise with the Prelims test series.

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Is it useful for TNPSC as well?

Yes. The national and international news is common to UPSC and TNPSC; Tamil Nadu–specific news is also covered.