BlogUPSC Current Affairs13 March 2026UPSC Cut Off 2025 is Out- Check Prelims, Mains & Final MarksThe Union Public Service Commission has officially released the UPSC cut-off marks on 11 March 2026 for different stages of the Civil Services Examination 2025. The UPSC CSE cut-off marks 2025 for the General category are 92.66 fo…By Kalpana SharmaRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs12 March 2026National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP): Full form, Guidelines and objectives of NLEPThe National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP), a centrally sponsored initiative under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare aims to eliminate leprosy by reducing its prevalence to below 1 per 10,000 population at the distr…By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs12 March 2026World Trade Organization (WTO): Full Form, Objectives, Evolution & Key PrinciplesEstablished in 1995, the World Trade Organization (WTO) provides a framework for regulating trade rules between nations after GATT, reducing barriers and promoting fair competition among countries engaging in trade. Headquartered…By Kalpana SharmaRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs11 March 2026KARNATAKA HC VERDICT ON SHARAVATI PUMPED STORAGE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTThe Karnataka High Court issued a notice to the Central Government and Karnataka State Government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging approvals granted for the ₹10,000 crore Sharavathi Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Pr…By Author DeskRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs11 March 2026Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)Passed in September 2005, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is a legal framework that provides 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunte…By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs11 March 20267th National Biological Diversity Report to CBDAs of March 2026 the 7th National Biological Diversity Report (NR7) refers to the mandatory periodic submissions by member parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs11 March 2026Solomon Islands: Location, Capital, History & Strategic ImportanceLearn about the Solomon Islands, a sovereign nation in the South Pacific Ocean located east of Papua New Guinea. Explore its capital city, history, economy, and its growing strategic importance in global geopolitics.By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs10 March 202642nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976: Impacts, Features & ProvisionsThe 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, often called a 'Mini-Constitution', was passed during the period of Emergency between 1975 and 1977 under the leadership of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. In the Preamble, it added elements su…By Kalpana SharmaRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs10 March 2026Precision Strike Missile (PrSM): Features, Range, and Strategic Role ExplainedThe Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is a next generation surface to surface ballistic missile developed by Lockheed Martin for the United States army. It offers high precision a range over 499 km & rapid shoot and scoot launch cap…By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs10 March 2026Income Mobility in India 2014-2025: Meaning, Trends and Economic ImpactThe Income mobility in India 2014-2025 refers to the movement of individuals or households across different income levels over time. It indicates whether people are experiencing economic improvement through upward mobility or faci…By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs09 March 2026Sharavathi Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project by NBWL: Overview, Capacity & Environmental IssuesSharavathi Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project is a proposed 2,000 MW renewable energy project in Karnataka, developed by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited. Estimated at ₹10,000 crore, it uses Talakalale and Gerusoppa reservoir…By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs09 March 2026Broadcast Audience Research Council: What is BARC and How TRP Ratings Work?Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, established in 2010 in Mumbai under TRAI recommendations and Ministry of Information & Broadcasting guidelines is a private organization responsible for providing accurate and tran…By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs09 March 2026Chief Commissioner of Income Tax: Eligibility, Salary, Roles & PowersThe Chief Commissioner of Income Tax is the highest authority in the Indian Revenue Service responsible for supervising large tax regions, overseeing revenue operations, handling high-value cases that directly impact government re…By Kalpana SharmaRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs08 March 2026GOLESTAN PALACE DAMAGEDThe historic Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran has reportedly suffered damage during the ongoing Iran conflict. According to reports, airstrikes near Arag Square in southern Tehran caused damage to parts of the palace complex. Image…By Author DeskRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs08 March 2026SHAHED 136 DRONE ATTACKSDuring the ongoing West Asia conflict, Iran has repeatedly used Shahed-136 drones to attack military targets linked to United States bases in the Gulf region. Reports suggest these attacks have damaged radar and communication infr…By Author DeskRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs07 March 2026AI & INDIA’S AADHAR UPI MODELContext India has successfully built digital public infrastructure (DPI) such as Aadhaar and UPI, enabling secure identity and payments for over a billion people. With AI reshaping global economies, India now aims to build an AI e…By Author DeskRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs07 March 2026FOREST OWLET REDISCOVERED IN KUNO NATIONAL PARK AFTER 113 YEARSThe Forest Owlet, a rare bird species endemic to central India, has been spotted in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh after 113 years. The sighting is significant for biodiversity conservation and indicates improving ecosystem…By Author DeskRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs06 March 202667,800 YEAR OLD STENCIL-OLDEST KNOWN ROCK ART FOUND IN INDONESIAA hand stencil rock painting discovered in a limestone cave in Sulawesi, Indonesia, has been dated to at least 67,800 years old. It is now considered the oldest known rock art in the world. The discovery pushes back the timeline o…By Author DeskRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs06 March 2026Cabinet Secretary of India- Eligibility, Salary, Powers, Roles & ResponsibilitiesThe Cabinet Secretary of India is the highest-ranking civil servant in the country, responsible for heading the administrative services, crisis management, and advising the council ministers on administrative matters. Dr T. V. Som…By Kalpana SharmaRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs06 March 2026US-Israel Attack on Iran under Operation Roaring LionAs of March 6, 2026, the U.S. and Israel are in the seventh day of a major joint military operation against Iran, launched Feb 28 as Operation Epic Fury and Roaring Lion.By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs05 March 2026KOSI FLOODS & THE EMBANKMENT PARADOXContext The Kosi River breached its embankment again in 2024, repeating past disasters such as the 2008 Kusaha breach that affected 33 lakh people. This raises fresh questions about whether concrete embankments actually protect fl…By Author DeskRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs04 March 2026BUREAU OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARYThe Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) celebrated its 25th Foundation Day on 1 March 2026 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The event was attended by Union Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal, senior government officials, policym…By Author DeskRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs03 March 2026US ISRAEL ATTACK ON IRAN & ITS IMPACT ON GLOBAL OIL MARKETSOn 28 February 2026, the United States (US) and Israel launched aerial and missile attacks on Iran. The strikes targeted Iranian cities and military installations, leading to the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamen…By Author DeskRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs02 March 2026INDIA LACKS SO2 EMISSION STANDARDS FOR STEEL PLANTSA report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) stated that India still lacks national standards for Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) emissions from steel plant stacks. The report highlighted the case of the Bokaro Steel P…By Author DeskRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs01 March 2026TARGET OF 6 CRORE LAKHPATI DIDISUnion Rural Development Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a review meeting of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY–NRLM). He directed officials to work on a war footing to achieve the…By Author DeskRead article →