Mains Exam27 August 2026UPSCPrivatization of the Indian Space SectorUnderstand India is transforming its space sector by enabling private companies to undertake rocket production and commercial with a clear explanation, key facts, exam relevance, preparat...Prelims facts + Mains analysisRead analysis →
UPSC Current Affairs24 August 2026India becomes a net Importer of Maize from net ExporterIndia has shifted from being a net maize exporter to a net importer for the first time in decades, with imports reaching nearly 0.9-0.97 million tons. The shift is mainly driven by rising...
UPSC Current Affairs21 August 2026CAG AUDIT FLAGS MAJOR GAPS IN GREEN INDIA MISSIONThe Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged major shortcomings in the implementation of the Green India Mission (GIM). The key concerns include: Inadequate funding Weak...
UPSC Current Affairs20 August 2026RBI CLOSES FOREX DEPOSIT WINDOW FOR NRIsThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to prematurely close its special forex swap facility for fresh Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits. The fresh deposit mobil...
UPSC Current Affairs19 August 2026UPSCMAHARASHTRA EARTHQUAKE SWARMMaharashtra has experienced a series of small earthquakes over the last fortnight. Around 29 tremors were reported: 24 in and around Nashik 4 in Palghar 1 in Nagpur The strongest tremor w...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs18 August 2026UPSCIRAN TO JOIN BRICS NEW DEVELOPMENT BANKIran is expected to join the New Development Bank (NDB), the development bank established by the BRICS Iran's central bank governor Abdolnaser Hemmati said that Iran would soon become a m...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs17 August 2026UPSCINDIA THAILAND JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE: MAITREE-XVAn Indian Army contingent has departed for Thailand to participate in the 15th edition of the India–Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XV (2026). The exercise will be conducted from...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs16 August 2026UPSCPETERMANN GLACIER CALVINGPetermann Glacier in northwest Greenland calved a massive 76.4 sq. It is the glacier's largest loss of floating ice since 2012. It is also described as the largest Arctic calving event si...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs15 August 2026UPSCPM’S 80TH INDEPENDENCE DAY SPEECHPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on 15 August 2026, on the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day. The address focused on the vision of Viksit Bharat...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs14 August 2026UPSCINDIAN PHARMACOPOEIA COMMISSIONThe Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, participated in the 10th Anniversary Meeting of the South-East Asia Regulator...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs13 August 2026UPSCGOBARDHAN: NATIONAL CIRCULAR BIOENERGY SCHEMEThe Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved GOBARdhan – the National Circular Bioenergy Scheme. The scheme has a total outlay of ₹23,731 crore. It will be imp...Study this topic →
UPSC Current Affairs12 August 2026UPSCEXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL EXERCISEThe Indian Navy–US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 is being conducted at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi. The exercise is scheduled from 10 to 14 August 2026. It ai...Study this topic →