Source: IT Context: President of India is on a State Visit to Angola, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian President, to strengthen bilateral cooperation in energy, trade, and technology under the India–Africa Forum Summit framework. About Angola: What it is? Angola is a resource-rich nation in southwestern Africa, known for its vast oil reserves, …
Source: TH Context: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has released “A Policy Framework for Relocation and Co-existence in India’s Tiger Reserves” to safeguard forest-dwelling tribes’ rights under the Forest Rights Act, 2006 during relocation and promote community-inclusive conservation. About A Policy Framework for Relocation and Co-existence in India’s Tiger Reserves: What it is? A national-level …
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Source: ET Context: The Union Government has notified the Rules for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), aimed at empowering fishermen cooperatives and ensuring sustainable, technology-driven deep-sea fishing operations. About the Rules for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the EEZ: What it is? A comprehensive regulatory framework for sustainable and inclusive …
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Source: TH Context: Citizen scientists from India’s RAD@home astronomy group, led by Prof. Ananda Hota of the University of Mumbai, have discovered a rare twin “Odd Radio Circle” (double ORC) using LOFAR telescope data — only the second such known instance globally. About Odd Radio Circles (ORCs): What it is? Odd Radio Circles (ORCs) are …
Source: DC Context: INS Sahyadri has reached Guam in the Northern Pacific to participate in Exercise Malabar 2025, reaffirming India’s commitment to maritime cooperation, regional stability, and interoperability among the Quad nations. About Exercise Malabar 2025: What it is? Exercise Malabar is a multilateral naval exercise involving the navies of India, the United States, Japan, …
Source: PIB Context: Nationwide celebrations under Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh 2025 are underway to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and 150 years of “Vande Mataram”. About Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh 2025: What it is? Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh 2025 is a nationwide year-long celebration dedicated to honouring the legacy of tribal freedom fighters—especially Bhagwan …
Source: DH Context: The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the UNFCCC began in Belém, Brazil, marking the decade since the Paris Agreement and focusing on translating global climate commitments into concrete implementation. About COP30 – UN Climate Summit 2025: What it is? COP30 is the annual UN Climate Conference under the UN Framework …
Context: Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath expressed deep concern that over 70% of India’s prison population are undertrials, most of whom remain unaware of their right to free legal aid, as revealed in a NALSAR University of Law report on fair trial practices. About NALSAR University of Law report on fair trials: What it is? …
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Syllabus: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Source: IE Context: UPSC’s decade-long data (2010–2021) reveals that women constitute less than 40% of Civil Services aspirants, while transgender participation remains negligible, exposing persistent gender disparities in one of India’s most prestigious examinations. About Bridging the Gender Gap in Civil Services: Trends and Data (2010–2021): Female …
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Syllabus: Health Source: TH Context: India is witnessing a growing debate on nutritional transformation driven by the rise of functional foods and smart proteins, as the government explores biotech-based solutions to shift from food security to nutritional security under the BioE3 policy framework. About Does India need nutritional transformation? What are Functional Foods? Definition: Functional …
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Source: NIE Context: At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, India joined the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) as an Observer, welcoming it as a major step in global efforts to conserve tropical forests through innovative, market-driven finance. About the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) Initiative: What it is? The TFFF is a blended-finance mechanism aimed at …
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Source: News on Air Context: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has rated Khangchendzonga National Park as “Good” in its 2025 global review of natural World Heritage Sites — making it India’s only site with a positive conservation status. About Khangchendzonga National Park Rated “Good” by IUCN: What it is? A global IUCN …
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Source: DTE Context: Bangladesh became the first South Asian country to accede to the UN Water Convention (2025), aiming to strengthen transboundary water governance. About Bangladesh Join UN Water Convention: What it is? The Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention) is a legally binding international framework promoting …
Source: NDTV Context: The Supreme Court expressed strong displeasure over the Union Government’s repeated adjournment requests in the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 case. About the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021: What it is? The Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, enacted on 13 August 2021, seeks to streamline and rationalize tribunals by abolishing several appellate bodies and transferring …
Source: DD News Context: Kochi hosted the First BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) Conference from November 4–6, 2025, marking a major milestone in advancing regional blue economy cooperation and marine research collaboration among Bay of Bengal nations. About First BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) Conference: What it is? A biennial regional platform under the BIMSTEC …
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Source: PIB Context: Prime Minister of India inaugurated the year-long celebrations marking 150 years of the National Song “Vande Mataram” in New Delhi on 7th November 2025. About 150 Years of Vande Mataram: What it is? A national commemorative initiative (2025–26) to celebrate the 150th anniversary of “Vande Mataram”, connecting citizens—especially youth—with its revolutionary and …
Context: UNESCO has adopted the world’s first global ethical standards on neurotechnology, addressing privacy, human rights, and data protection amid the rapid rise of AI-driven brain–computer interfaces. About UNESCO Adopts Global Standards on Neurotechnology: What it is? An international framework issued by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to guide the ethical development, …
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Syllabus: Applied Ethics Source: TOI Context: Article in news revisited how Ayurveda and ancient Indian philosophy embed environmental ethics in the triad of water, soil, and spirit—a timely reminder as India advances climate resilience and sustainable farming goals. About Environmental Ethics in Indian Philosophy: What it is? It is a moral framework that perceives nature …
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Syllabus: Governance Source: STV Context: MeitY has released the India AI Governance Guidelines—a national, pro-innovation framework to enable safe, trusted AI adoption across sectors. About India AI Governance Guidelines: What it is? A four-part governance blueprint that balances rapid AI adoption with safety, trust, and accountability—without a heavy, one-size-fits-all law. Published by: Drafted for the …
The UPSC Mains 2025 Result is expected to be released between 10–15 November 2025. Stay tuned — this page will be updated immediately with the official PDF link and list of selected candidates. The period between writing the Mains and waiting for the result is not just idle time — it’s your window to refine …
