Current affairs

12 Years of Modi Government Report Card: 50 Biggest Achievements You Should Know

On June 9, 2026, the Narendra Modi-led NDA government completed 12 years in office, marking one of the most significant political eras in independent India. During this period, the government launched several welfare schemes, implemented major economic reforms, expanded infrastructure,...

Bihar Current Affairs 2026 PDF Released: Download One-Year Bihar Special Magazine for BPSC

Preparing for the 72nd BPSC Prelims Exam 2026 or other Bihar government examinations? Staying updated with Bihar-specific current affairs is one of the most important factors for success. To help aspirants, the One Year of Current Affairs – Bihar Special...

SAARC 2.0? Why South Asia’s Forgotten Bloc Is Back in the Geopolitical Spotlight

For nearly a decade, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) appeared to be fading into irrelevance. Summits were postponed, regional cooperation stagnated, and alternative forums such as BIMSTEC, QUAD, BRICS, and I2U2 increasingly dominated strategic discussions. Yet in...

Why the Philippines Faces Frequent Earthquakes? Understanding the Ring of Fire

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines on June 8, 2026, killing at least four people, injuring more than 200, damaging critical infrastructure, and triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Southeast Asia. The earthquake, centered near General Santos City...

Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary Declared India’s 100th Ramsar Site on World Environment Day 2026

Surha Tal Wetland in Uttar Pradesh Achieves Global Recognition as India Reaches a Historic Milestone in Wetland Conservation India has achieved a landmark environmental milestone with the designation of the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Uttar Pradesh...

Urban Fire Safety in India: Challenges, Fire Safety Gaps, NBC 2016 & Way Forward

Context A deadly fire in South Delhi recently brought into focus the numerous fire safety gaps in India's urban areas Read Also: UPSC Daily Current Affairs 2026 What Are the Main Challenges in Urban Fire Management? Fire Services Are a...

India’s Climate Finance Architecture: Bridging the Green Investment Gap for NDCs and Net-Zero Goals

Context India's bottleneck to achieve NDCs is not the absence of financial instruments, but the institutional architecture needed to deploy capital at scale. Read Also: UPSC Daily Current Affairs 2026 What Is the Scale of India's Climate Financing Gap? Overall...

Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026: Supreme Court Draft Rules Ban AI-Based Judicial Decisions

Context The Supreme Court AI Committee, chaired by Justice P.S. Narasimha, has released a preliminary draft of 'Regulations for Use of AI in Courts, 2026', prohibiting AI from determining judicial outcomes and mandating human oversight. Read Also: UPSC Daily Current...

The Geopolitical and Ecological Dilemma of Great Nicobar Island

Context The Great Nicobar Island (GNI) project has brought one of India's most intense developmental dilemmas to the forefront. Read Also: UPSC Daily Current Affairs 2026 Why is Infrastructure Development on Great Nicobar Island Strategically Vital for India? Countering China's...

World Environment Day 2026: Theme, History, Host Country and Why Climate Action Matters

World Environment Day 2026 is being observed across the globe on June 5, bringing governments, environmental organizations, businesses, and citizens together to address the growing climate crisis and environmental degradation. Hosted by Azerbaijan in its capital city Baku, this year's...