Current affairs for UPSC

Daily notes mapped to syllabus topics, with “Asked before” PYQs and original practice MCQs.

Latest current affairs

GS3 · Mining

First limestone block auction in J&K

Cement demand in J&K is rising with infrastructure work; local supply cuts transport costs.

UPSC angle: Prelims: UNFC stages.

23 Nov 2025
GS2 · IR / GS3 · S&T

India, Australia and Canada launch ACITI partnership

A new trilateral with Canada a few weeks after the roadmap shows how fast that relationship was being rebuilt.

UPSC angle: Prelims: ACITI members. · Mains: minilaterals in India's foreign policy.

22 Nov 2025
GS2 · Health security

National One Health Mission Assembly

The mission's value depends on shared data between health, animal husbandry and environment departments.

UPSC angle: Mains: pandemic preparedness.

21 Nov 2025
GS3 · Labour reforms

Four Labour Codes come into force

Supporters cite simpler compliance and social security for gig workers; unions object to easier lay-off and strike rules. Know both sides.

UPSC angle: Prelims: names of the four codes. · Mains: labour reform.

21 Nov 2025

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