Today’s current affairs

The day’s current affairs covered in full — the terms, names and facts UPSC actually asks about, in six languages.

All News Polity Economy Geography Environment International Relations Defence Art and Culture History Science & Technology Social
Bharat Taxi Initiative

Bharat Taxi Initiative

Why in news? In October 2025 the National e‑Governance Division (NeGD) signed a memorandum of understanding with Sahakar Taxi Cooperative to develo...

Autophagy

Autophagy

Why in news? Two recent studies shed light on how the body’s cellular cleaning process, known as autophagy, underpins immunity and metabolic health....

Kavachi Volcano

Kavachi Volcano

Why in news? Images circulated in late 2025 showing hammerhead and silky sharks swimming inside the crater of the Kavachi submarine volcano in the So...

Candida auris

Candida auris

Why in news? Researchers from the University of Exeter and partners reported in December 2025 that Candida auris relies on a unique genetic mechanis...

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

Why in news? On 20 December 2025 the Sashastra Seema Bal celebrated its 62nd Raising Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders praised th...

Key Facts about Netherlands

Key Facts about Netherlands

Why in news? India and the Netherlands reaffirmed their defence partnership during a meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Dutch Foreign...

Bura‑Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary

Bura‑Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary

Why in news? The Bura‑Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam is often discussed in current‑affairs circles because of its ecological significance and...

Doppler Weather Radar and India’s Expanding Network

Doppler Weather Radar and India’s Expanding Network

Why in news? On 27 November 2025 the Minister of Earth Sciences inaugurated two dual‑polarised C‑band Doppler Weather Radars in Raipur and Mangalu...

Bureau of Port Security

Bureau of Port Security

Why in news? The Union Home Minister convened a high‑level meeting on 19 December 2025 to review maritime security and approved the creation of a st...

Indian Coast Guard Ship Amulya

Indian Coast Guard Ship Amulya

Why in news? The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commissioned a new Fast Patrol Vessel, ICG Ship Amulya, on 19 December 2025 at Goa. The ship is the third of...

Erivan Anomalous Blue and the Biodiversity COP17 Logo

Erivan Anomalous Blue and the Biodiversity COP17 Logo

Why in news? Armenia has unveiled the emblem for the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), scheduled...

Jiyo Parsi Scheme

Jiyo Parsi Scheme

Why in news? On 17 December 2025 the Union Minister for Minority Affairs informed Parliament that the Jiyo Parsi Scheme has been largely successful in...

Read it on your phone Today's items offline, your practice streak saved, and a reminder when the day's briefing lands.
Sign in Today’s news
Current affairs Daily news Daily quiz Shorts Economic Survey 2025-26 Subjects
Polity Economy Geography Environment History Science & Tech Intl. Relations Internal Security Art & Culture Social Issues
All subjects Exam info UPSC Syllabus Prelims syllabus Mains syllabus Exam pattern Eligibility & attempts OBC & EWS checker Resources Free downloads Booklist 2026 Previous year papers Video notes YouTube channel