There is a trend of asking questions in the UPSC Civil Services Exam from the events that are in news related to the subject. A large number of questions in the exam are directly asked from websites; like PIB, Down to Earth or Newspaper; like The Hindu, Indian Express, Times of India, Business Standard etc. It is very challenging to study from all these sources in a limited time during preparation. Keeping all these things in mind, all the important news is compiled in this section on a daily basis; so that you do not miss any important event from the exam point of view.
Environment & Ecology 23-May-2025
The Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) is a strategic initiative launched by the Government of India to modernize the maritime sector by replacing conventional fuel-based harbour tugs with environmentally friendly alternatives.
Health 23-May-2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) has adopted a legally binding global pandemic treaty to strengthen international cooperation in the event of future pandemics but without the participation of the United States.
Environment & Ecology 23-May-2025
The world’s largest Direct Air Capture and Storage (DAC+S) plant, named Mammoth, has started operation in Iceland.
Environment & Ecology 23-May-2025
India has initiated its first study on 'Teal Carbon' at the Keoladeo National Park (KNP) in Rajasthan, marking a crucial step towards understanding the role of non-tidal freshwater wetlands in climate mitigation.
Environment & Ecology 23-May-2025
Carbon farming refers to the use of agricultural practices that aim to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels by capturing and storing carbon in the soil and vegetation.
DEFENCE 22-May-2025
On May 13, 2025, the 'Bhargavastra' system was successfully tested at the Seward Firing Range in Gopalpur, Odisha.
Science and Technology 22-May-2025
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has released new Guidelines for the Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing and Misleading Environmental Claims, 2024.
Environment & Ecology 22-May-2025
The 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) and the 26th Committee on Environmental Protection (CEP) were recently concluded in India.
Environment & Ecology 22-May-2025
Recently, the Ministry of Environment and Forests issued updated guidelines for its Green Credit Programme (GCP), focusing on the eco-restoration of degraded forest areas and other environmental actions.
Environment & Ecology 21-May-2025
After over a decade of negotiations, the rules under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement governing international carbon trading have been finalized.
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