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Current Affairs for UPSC examination include the news updates and news summaries covering select topics for UPSC Prelims and Mains examinations. UPSC Prelims generally has 20-25 current affairs questions. This category covers Current Affairs topics needed for UPSC IAS exam preparation are updated every day (except Sunday) .

Punjab Police (Amendment) Bill, 2023

Created: June 21, 2023

The Punjab Assembly recently passed the Punjab Police Amendment Bill, 2023, which allows the state government to appoint the Director General of Police (DGP). This amendment comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s laid-down procedure for DGP appointment through ..

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India-Australia Critical Minerals Investment Partnership

Created: July 6, 2022

According to Union Minister for coal & mines (Pralhad Joshi), under “India-Australia Critical Minerals Investment Partnership”, both the countries will explore investment opportunities in cobalt and lithium mineral assets. Key Facts India and Australia have strengthened cooperation on critical minerals ..

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India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

Created: February 17, 2022

On February 18, 2022, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to firm up a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), during a virtual summit. Highlights Virtual Summit will be held between Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed ..

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NASA: International Space Station Transition Plan

Created: February 4, 2022

Recently, NASA announced that, the International Space Station (ISS) will cease operations in 2031. Highlights In 2031, the spacecraft will fall out of orbit and into the waters of South Pacific Ocean. NASA published the transition plan for the ISS. ..

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Rise in India’s Bilateral Trade with China

Created: January 27, 2022

As per Chinese government data, India’s bilateral trade with China has increased to 43.3 percent in 2021, despite India’s measures to reduce dependence on imports from China and increased emphasis on self-reliance. Key Points India’s imports from China increased to ..

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International Education Day

Created: January 25, 2022

The International Day of Education is observed on January 24, annually. Key Points Year 2022 marked the fourth year of celebration. The day was observed with the theme– ‘Changing Course, Transforming Education’. Celebration took place at the UN Headquarters in ..

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