UPSC Civil Services Current Affairs — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 26 Dec 2024
ECI releases 42 statistical reports on Lok Sabha 2024: Dhubri highest turnout, Srinagar lowest
The Election Commission of India released 42 statistical reports on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and 14 reports each for four simultaneous Assembly elections on 26 December 2024.
President confers Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on 17 children
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on 17 children in seven categories at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on 26 December 2024.
Wed, 25 Dec 2024
DST and AICTE announce undergraduate minor curriculum in quantum technologies
The Department of Science and Technology and AICTE announced a dedicated undergraduate curriculum in quantum technologies under the National Quantum Mission on 25 December 2024.
Osamu Suzuki, who helped found Maruti Udyog, dies at 94
Osamu Suzuki, Senior Advisor of Suzuki Motor Corporation and Director and Honorary Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India, died on 25 December 2024 at the age of 94.
Health Ministry: malaria cases down over 97% since Independence; zero cases in 122 districts in 2023
The Health Ministry said on 25 December 2024 that India's annual malaria cases fell from about 7.5 crore at Independence to 20 lakh in 2023, with zero cases in 122 districts that year.
Amit Shah inaugurates 10,000 new M-PACS, dairy and fisheries cooperatives
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated 10,000 newly established Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Credit Societies, along with dairy and fisheries cooperatives, in New Delhi on 25 December 2024.
Good Governance Day: Jitendra Singh launches 'Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi' and iGOT's 1,600th course
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the 'Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi' initiative for Panchayati Raj Institutions on Good Governance Day, 25 December 2024.
Defence Secretary launches Rashtraparv website and app for national events
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh launched the Rashtraparv website and mobile app for national events such as Republic Day on Good Governance Day, 25 December 2024.
Tue, 24 Dec 2024
President accepts Raghubar Das's resignation; Ajay Kumar Bhalla named Manipur Governor, Gen V.K. Singh Mizoram Governor
The President of India accepted the resignation of Odisha Governor Raghubar Das and reshuffled or appointed Governors of five States on 24 December 2024.
National Consumer Day 2024: theme 'Virtual Hearings & Digital Access to Consumer Justice'; Jagriti app, NCH 2.0 launched
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi led National Consumer Day 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 24 December 2024 with the theme 'Virtual Hearings & Digital Access to Consumer Justice'.
ASUSE 2023-24: unincorporated establishments rise to 7.34 crore; GVA per worker ₹1,49,742
MoSPI released the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2023-24 results on 24 December 2024, showing 7.34 crore establishments.
DoT's TTDF funds Amantya Technologies to build a 'Made in India' carrier-grade 5G Standalone core
Amantya Technologies was awarded funding under the Telecom Technology Development Fund to develop an indigenous carrier-grade 5G SA core, DoT said on 24 December 2024.
NHAI starts pilot to build cattle shelters along National Highways to curb stray-cattle accidents
NHAI announced on 24 December 2024 a pilot project to provide cattle shelters along National Highways under an MoU with concessionaire Gawar Construction Ltd.
Mon, 23 Dec 2024
Shyam Benegal, pioneer of India's parallel cinema, dies in Mumbai at 90
Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, known for Ankur, Mandi and Manthan, died at Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai on 23 December 2024.
Centre amends RTE rules: students of Classes 5 and 8 who fail re-examination can be held back
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Rules, 2024 introduce a revised detention policy for Grades 5 and 8 in Central Government schools.
TRAI data: India's telephone subscribers at 1,188.20 million at end of October 2024, tele-density 84.46%
Total telephone subscribers fell by 2.45 million in October 2024, while broadband subscribers declined to 941.47 million.
TRAI mandates separate voice and SMS vouchers, raises voucher validity cap to 365 days
The Telecom Consumers Protection (Twelfth Amendment) Regulations, 2024 and the Telecommunication Tariff (Seventieth Amendment) Order, 2024 were issued on 23 December 2024.
Republic Day 2025 tableaux theme is 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas'; 15 States/UTs selected
The Ministry of Defence announced the tableaux theme for Republic Day Celebrations 2025 and the 15 States/UTs and 11 central ministries/departments selected for Kartavya Path.
India and ADB sign $500 million loan to IIFCL for green and sustainable infrastructure
The Asian Development Bank loan, with a sovereign guarantee, will help India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited fund projects aligned with India's climate commitments.
Rozgar Mela: PM Modi distributes more than 71,000 appointment letters to new central government recruits
Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over more than 71,000 appointment letters via video conferencing on 23 December 2024, with the Rozgar Mela held at 45 locations.
CPI-AL inflation eases to 5.35% and CPI-RL to 5.47% in November 2024
The All-India CPI for Agricultural Labourers rose 5 points to 1320 and the CPI for Rural Labourers rose 5 points to 1331 in November 2024.
Sun, 22 Dec 2024
India and Kuwait elevate ties to Strategic Partnership during PM Modi's first visit; defence MoU signed, Kuwait joins ISA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to Kuwait on 21–22 December 2024 produced a defence MoU, cultural and sports programmes, and Kuwait's membership of the International Solar Alliance.
PM Modi conferred The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer, Kuwait's highest national award
Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah conferred the award on 22 December 2024, during the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years.
India win inaugural Women's U19 T20 Asia Cup, beating Bangladesh by 41 runs in Kuala Lumpur
G. Trisha's 52 off 47 balls and the left-arm spin of Ayushi Shukla, Sonam Yadav and Parunika Sisodia sealed the title on 22 December 2024.
CCPA fines Shubhra Ranjan IAS Study ₹2 lakh for misleading UPSC CSE 2023 result claims
The Central Consumer Protection Authority found that the institute hid the courses taken by successful candidates and used 'IAS' in a way that suggested its founder was an IAS officer.
'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' flagged off at over 1,100 locations
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya flagged off the cycling initiative at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, on 22 December 2024.
Sat, 21 Dec 2024
India State of Forest Report 2023: forest and tree cover at 25.17% of geographical area, up 1,445 sq km since 2021
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav released ISFR 2023, the 18th biennial report of the Forest Survey of India, at the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, on 21 December 2024.
First World Meditation Day observed on 21 December 2024 after UN General Assembly proclamation led by core group including India
World Meditation Day, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly with India in the core group of sponsors, was observed for the first time on 21 December 2024.
Association of NPS Intermediaries launched in Mumbai; PFRDA Chairperson unveils logo
The Association of NPS Intermediaries (ANI) was launched at the Insurance Institute of India, Mumbai, on 21 December 2024 to bring together stakeholders of the National Pension System.
Ashwini Vaishnaw confers 69th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar on 101 railway officials and 22 shields to zones
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw presented the 69th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 21 December 2024.