UPSC Current Affairs 2026, Daily Current Affairs Latest News from India & World (original) (raw)
- News
- UPSC Current Affairs
Archives
( As on - Jun 11 2026, 1:28 PM IST )
Knowledge Nugget: What makes Delhi one of the world’s most bird-diverse capitals? 
UPSC Key: Fertiliser Subsidy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Fertility Rate Subscriber Only
Knowledge Nugget: Why India's new Land Port Management System matters 
UPSC Weekly Concepts Snapshot: Why are E85 fuel, G-Secs and earthquakes making headlines? 
UPSC Key: Bilateral Investment Treaties, SIPRI Yearbook 2026 and Solar power Subscriber Only
UPSC Prelims 2027 Polity Quiz (Week 166): MCQs on Panchayat Advancement Index, Advocate-General for the State and more 
UPSC Mains Answer Practice — GS 2 : Questions on India’s CPEC concerns and India-Bhutan relations (Week 158)
June 10, 2026 19:24 IST
UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam 2026: From India's concerns regarding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to India-Bhutan relations, this week's GS Paper 2 questions cover important themes in international relations. Enhance your answer-writing skills with structured guidance and self-evaluation prompts.
Knowledge Nugget: Why is natural gas discovery in Andaman basin making headlines?Subscriber Only
June 11, 2026 11:20 IST
Why is Andaman basin being seen as India’s next hydrocarbon frontier? What makes this basin so promising? Here's all you need to know to understand the geography, geology, and strategic significance behind the latest discovery. Also, go "Beyond the Nugget" to learn about the Samudra Manthan Mission and Deep Ocean Mission.
Top 20 UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | June 1 to June 7, 2026Subscriber Only
June 11, 2026 10:50 IST
Are you looking for UPSC Current Affairs? Don't miss this week's essential roundup covering the Flex fuel vehicle, Nilgiri Tahr, Trionda of the FIFA World Cup, 100th Ramsar site of India, and more. Solve the weekly practice MCQs inside and test your knowledge.
UPSC Essentials daily subject quiz : International Relations MCQs (Week 165) — Check out answers with explanationsSubscriber Only
June 8, 2026 14:44 IST
Solve and practice questions from the International Relations for UPSC Prelims 2027. Attempt questions on the United Nations General Assembly, Quad, and more.
UPSC Key: India-Nepal relations, Project Glasswing, and DAY-NRLM reviewSubscriber Only
June 8, 2026 14:43 IST
How is knowing about the India-Oman CEPA relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the slope drainage pipe system, India-Nepal relations, and southern oscillation hold for both the preliminary and main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for June 7, 2026.
UPSC Ethics Simplified : CBSE row as a case study on accountability when technology failsSubscriber Only
June 7, 2026 16:22 IST
What lessons does the CBSE digital evaluation controversy hold for future civil servants? Through the lens of ethics, accountability, empathy, and citizen-centric governance, Nanditesh Nilay examines why technology can improve administration but can never replace ethical responsibility.
UPSC Mains Answer Practice — GS 1: Questions on Mountbatten Plan and Cloudbursts (Week 157)Subscriber Only
June 7, 2026 12:55 IST
UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam 2026: Why did the rival parties agree on the Mountbatten Plan? What should India do to deal with cloudbursts? This week's GS Paper 1 questions cover important themes in Modern Indian History and Geography. Enhance your answer-writing skills with structured guidance and self-evaluation prompts.
Knowledge Nugget | India unveils modernized Index of Industrial Production : 5 key changes that matterSubscriber Only
June 8, 2026 14:43 IST
As part of the larger overhaul of India’s official statistics, following the revision of the CPI and GDP series, a new IIP series is now here. What are the key changes? Why do base years matter? What happens when old products disappear and new ones enter the basket? Here's all you need to know.
UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (May 31 – June 06) : 10 key questions with detailed answers for Prelims 2027Subscriber Only
June 7, 2026 11:37 IST
Test your UPSC Prelims 2027 preparation with this weekly current affairs quiz, featuring key topics like e-Governance, balls used at the FIFA World Cup, EBITDA, E85 fuel, and more, with MCQs and detailed explanations.
The World This Week | Nepal PM raises India border dispute, war in Lebanon casts shadow on US-Iran truce, Trump’s ‘new’ tariffsSubscriber Only
June 7, 2026 09:59 IST
From Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s remarks on the India-Nepal border dispute to Donald Trump’s administration proposing tariffs on 60 countries to an agreement between Israel and Lebanon on the sidelines of US-Iran talks, here is a snapshot of global events that shaped the week.
UPSC Prelims 2026 shocks aspirants: Why Ethics-style questions signal a major shift in civil services testingSubscriber Only
June 6, 2026 18:39 IST
UPSC may or may not repeat this pattern, but aspirants stand to gain by integrating an ethical lens into everything they study. The Commission may be signalling that ethical decision-making is not confined to UPSC Mains Ethics paper anymore; it is intrinsic to public service itself.
UPSC Key: FII bond tax exemption, Nilgiri Tahr, and BS-VI transition in NCRSubscriber Only
June 7, 2026 11:44 IST
Why is the Centre scrapping capital gains and interest tax on FII investments in government bonds to attract foreign funds? Why are topics such as Kerala’s poor finances, Trionda, and Clean mobility scheme important for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? Find out in the Indian Express UPSC Key for June 6, 2026.
Knowledge Nugget | E-Governance Awards: How e-governance evolved in IndiaSubscriber Only
June 6, 2026 18:48 IST
Why are the National Awards for e-Governance given, and how has India’s e-governance journey evolved from computerisation to Digital Public Infrastructure?
UPSC Key: Southwest Monsoon, World Environment Day and Cheque BounceSubscriber Only
June 6, 2026 12:54 IST
Why India-Nepal Bilateral relations is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as India and Venezuela, onset of the monsoon and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for June 5, 2026.
UPSC Essentials daily subject quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs (Week 165)Subscriber Only
June 5, 2026 19:19 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2027? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and Geography. Practice and solve questions on Similipal Tiger Reserve, World Environment Day, Lake Turkana and more.
Art and Culture with Devdutt | How Southeast Asia adapted Indian ideas to local needsSubscriber Only
June 6, 2026 12:16 IST
Several archaeological landscapes show that Southeast Asia was not a passive recipient of Indian civilisation but an active participant. The result was a series of hybrid cultures, where Indian gods, Buddhist ideas, and regional politics came together to create something entirely new.
Beyond Trending: What is coercive diplomacy? Subscriber Only
June 6, 2026 12:23 IST
What explains the prevailing situation in the US-Israel war on Iran, where a combination of military pressure and diplomatic negotiations by the US fails to yield a desired result?
Knowledge Nugget: India adds its 100th Ramsar site — Why are wetlands important?Subscriber Only
June 7, 2026 12:57 IST
From India’s 100th Ramsar Site to mangrove conservation, what should UPSC aspirants know about wetlands?
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on Millets, Flex-fuel vehicles and more (Week 165)Subscriber Only
June 4, 2026 21:23 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2027? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Economy.
UPSC Key: Fire Safety in India, Daraxonrasib and Mountbatten PlanSubscriber Only
June 5, 2026 19:32 IST
Why Ebola outbreak is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as pancreatic cancer, ATF pricing mechanism and instruments of monetary policy on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for June 4, 2026.
How Kalpasar project seeks to improve socio-economic conditions of Gujarat’s SaurashtraSubscriber Only
June 6, 2026 12:35 IST
Gujarat’s coastline faces many challenges similar to those historically encountered by the Netherlands, including salinity intrusion, droughts, and rising sea levels. How does India seek to leverage Dutch expertise in water engineering to advance the ambitious Kalpasar Project? See infographics for key insights.
UPSC Mains Answer Practice — GS 2: How Oman matters to India? What is the evolving role of UN Peacekeeping Operations? (Week 157)Subscriber Only
June 4, 2026 16:39 IST
UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam 2026: From India's strategic partnership with Oman to the role of UN Peacekeeping Operations in conflict-affected regions, this week's GS Paper 2 questions cover important themes in international relations. Enhance your answer-writing skills with structured guidance and self-evaluation prompts.
Knowledge Nugget | World Environment Day 2026: Let’s revisit 5 critical environmental lessonsSubscriber Only
June 5, 2026 11:39 IST
The Arctic, the oceans, and the world's forests all delivered powerful wake-up calls last year. The question is: are we listening? Let's revisit the five environmental lessons that reveal where the planet is headed and what comes next.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on stealth technology, Dual Frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar and more (Week 165)Subscriber Only
June 4, 2026 11:30 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2027? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Science and Technology.
UPSC Key: Diplomatic Decorum, Definition of Aravalli Hills and Herbal CigarettesSubscriber Only
June 4, 2026 19:25 IST
Why new Wholesale Price Index (WPI) series is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as food processing industry, On-Screen Marking and Tobacco Consumption in India on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for June 3, 2026.