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
HDI (Human Development Index) 2025: India Rank & Indicators | UPSC

HDI (Human Development Index) 2025: India Rank & Indicators | UPSC

Why in news? India’s latest performance on the Human Development Index (HDI) has been highlighted in the United Nations Development Programme’s 20...

Coffee

Coffee

Why in news? In his radio programme on 26 October 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indian coffee varieties for gaining popularity worldwide....

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

Why in news? The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) celebrated its 97th Foundation Day on 16 July 2025 at the National Agricultural Scienc...

Dogri Language: Script, Region & UPSC Notes

Dogri Language: Script, Region & UPSC Notes

Why in news? Academics and activists have raised alarms over the declining use of the Dogri language in Jammu and its surrounding regions. Recent arti...

Benzene

Benzene

Why in news? A Stanford-led study reported that lighting gas or propane stoves can elevate indoor benzene concentrations above those found in second-h...

Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project

Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project

Why in news? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognisance of a complaint alleging that blasting and construction activities for the...

INS Ikshak

INS Ikshak

Why in news? The Indian Navy announced that its latest survey vessel, INS Ikshak, will be commissioned on 6 November 2025 at Naval Base Kochi. The shi...

Dilmun Civilization

Dilmun Civilization

Why in news? An archaeological team from Kuwait and Denmark uncovered a 4,000-year-old temple on Failaka Island in Kuwait. The newly discovered struct...

Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary

Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary

Why in news? The Goa Forest Department announced that the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary will receive new animals, including barking deer and sloth bears, ...

Loktak Lake

Loktak Lake

Why in news? Researchers from Nagaland University warned that changes in land use around rivers feeding Loktak Lake are deteriorating water quality. T...

Taal Volcano

Taal Volcano

Why in news? The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported several short-lived eruptions at Taal Volcano on 25 - 26 Octob...

National Crisis Management Committee – Coordinating Disaster Response

National Crisis Management Committee – Coordinating Disaster Response

Why in news? On 25 October 2025 the Cabinet Secretary of India chaired a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) to review prepared...

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