The value of Current Affairs in Civil Service Examinations is enormous. This is the most critical part of both Prelims and Mains Exam. Aspirants should study in depth to understand the significance of current affairs for the Union Public Service Commission. In fact, all the questions in Civil Service Exams are framed around current affairs. Questions are not asked directly for current news and information in the exam. Questions are framed by combining current affairs with practical knowledge. The primary motive behind this type of strategy is to check the ability of correlation a candidate can make to the fact.
Current Affairs
India's Top Philanthropic Families
Nov 08, 2024
The Top 5 families in the Edelgive-Hurun India Philanthropy List are those of: Shiv Nadar, Mukesh Ambani, Bajaj, KM Birla & Gautam Adani. (FE)
51st Chief Justice of India sworn in
Nov 12, 2024
The 51st Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, took charge yesterday. He will hold office only till 13th May, 2025. (HT)
PSU Contract Arbitration clause clarification by SC
Nov 09, 2024
If you have a contract with a Public Sector Undertaking which says that in case of an Arbitration they can appoint one UNILATERALLY, that's illegal and the contract needs to be modified, says the Supreme Court. (BS)
Sports
Indians win medals at World University Shooting Championships
Nov 11, 2024
Congratulations to the Indian youngsters for winning medals at the World University Shooting Championships, in New Delhi. (The Hindu)
Pankaj Advani wins 28th World Billiards Title
Nov 10, 2024
Congratulations to Pankaj Advani for winning a historic 28th World Title, 7th in a row, at the ISSF World Billiards Championship in Doha, Qatar. (The Hindu)
National
Animal Health Strengthening Project launched.
Nov 11, 2024
About two-thirds of infectious diseases affecting humans originate from animals. The Govt has launched a project titled "Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response". (IE)
Economic
India's Exports to cross $800 bn in FY25
Nov 08, 2024
Goods and Services Exports from India, are expected to cross $800 bn in FY25. (FE)
October SIP inflows top ₹25,000 crore
Nov 12, 2024
Despite a not so memorable October for the Stock Markets, SIP inflows crossed ₹25,000 crore, for the first time, showing continued faith in the economy. (FE)
Centre nudges Ministries to step up Capex.
Nov 12, 2024
In FY25, the Govt set a target of spending ₹11.11 crore as Capital Expenditure. In the 1st half, it spent only ₹4.15 crore. Expect to see some new measures to boost expenditure. (FE)
FDI Equity inflows
Nov 11, 2024
Where is Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Equity flowing in? Construction Infrastructure and Non-conventional energy are up. Telecom, Chemicals, and Drugs & Pharma are down. (Mint)
Smartphones Export from India
Nov 11, 2024
Where are Made in India smartphones being exported? The Top 3 countries are: USA, Netherlands and UAE.The fastest growing markets are: Japan and Mexico! (FE)
India becomes the biggest fuel supplier to EU
Nov 11, 2024
India becomes the biggest fuel supplier to European Union countries! Exports of fuel like Diesel jumped 58% in the period Jan-Sep 2024. (FE)
Why is RBI bringing back Gold to India
Nov 10, 2024
A perspective on why RBI is bringing Gold Reserves back to India. (NIE)
Boost to Medical Device Industry
Nov 09, 2024
The Government has allocated ₹500 crore to be utilised over 3 years to promote the Medical Device industry. (BS)
Goldman Sachs to fund Women Entrepreneurs
Nov 09, 2024
Goldman Sachs says it will help 200 women entrepreneurs raise ₹850 crore! (ET)
Demat Account Growth in October 2024
Nov 08, 2024
While the number of Demat accounts has grown from 175.43 mn in Sep, to 178.88 mn in Oct, the rate of month on month growth has slowed down from 4.5% to 3.5% (FE)
Science & Technology
High Tech Planetarium in Karnataka
Nov 09, 2024
A high tech planetarium called Cosmos, will come up in the next 10 months, in Karnataka (Mint)
Environment
Green House Gas emissions
Nov 11, 2024
The 29th meet of the Conference of Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11-14 Nov. Check out the sectors that contribute to global Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. (Mint)
Stubble burning penalty doubled.
Nov 08, 2024
The penalty for "stubble burning" has been doubled for Delhi-NCR and adjoining regions. The maximum is now ₹30,000 (Mint)
Art and Culture
Accessibility to the Disabled, a Fundamental Right: SC
Nov 10, 2024
Accessibility for disabled persons is a Fundamental Right, says the Supreme Court. (The Hindu)
