Current Affairs 2024 - Daily & Monthly Current Affairs PDFs for UPSC & More

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Current affairs are an integral part of the general awareness section of the major government sector exams. To prepare for any competitive exam, one of the important sections to read and learn is general awareness. Exams like UPSC, Bank, SSC, RRB or any Government (Sarkari) Exam demand aspirants to be updated with what’s happening in India and around the world.

The different segment of topics under current affairs include Indian Economy, Polity, Science & technology, Geography, Indian History & Culture, Environment, and miscellaneous.

Out of 100 questions in UPSC Prelims 2022 GS 1, Indian Economy had 20 questions; Polity -20, Science & Technology -14, Environment -12, Indian History & Culture -16, Geography- 18, Current affairs – a mix of all subjects.

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To get the updated List of Current Affairs Articles, check the linked article. All the 2023 current affairs-related articles are being updated on the linked page. The candidates who are preparing for IAS Exam or various other government exams will find these articles useful for their preparation. 

In order to prepare you for the challenges in the exam or competition you are aspiring for, we cover the periodic and category-wise yearly current affairs for UPSC and other types of competitive exams mentioned above.

Daily Current Affairs 2024 Compilations For Competitive Exams

The daily current affairs required for UPSC Preparation can be covered from the below-given links:

  • 16 Apr 2024: CNA
  • 17 Apr 2024: Hindu Video Analysis
  • 15 Apr 2024: PIB
  • Daily News

    Why is it important to read current affairs?

    Current Affairs refer to the events of national and international importance relevant from competitive exams perspective like the Civil Services Exam, Bank exam, etc. With the change in the pattern of examinations, questions related to current events and news have assumed a major role in deciding the fate of students.

    Aspirants must read magazines and newspapers on a daily basis to strengthen their daily current affairs knowledge. This helps in raising awareness level and develops an opinion or a perspective on worldly affairs.

    Broadly, the type of questions asked in the general awareness section can be divided into two:

    • Static
    • Dynamic

    The static portion pertains to that section of the UPSC syllabus or other exams syllabus that doesn’t change. For instance, the Revolt of 1857, the physical features of India, etc.

    The dynamic portion pertains to current affairs. The best bet to cover daily current affairs is the newspaper and following credible sources like Press Information Bureau (PIB) and Yojana Magazine. Therefore, it is an important factor to get the daily dose of latest current affairs for UPSC to gain a competitive edge in the preparation.

    A good understanding of Current Affairs is central to success in the IAS exam, Government exams, or any competitive exam. The current affairs span subjects like history, geography, economy, environment and ecology, polity, science and technology etc.

    Candidates should remain updated on current affairs that create headlines nationally as well as internationally. In fact, recent trends have shown that the static and dynamic portions of the current affairs syllabus have significant overlap. The probability of encountering unexpected questions from current affairs in the traditionally static portions of the syllabus is quite high.

    The majority of candidates prioritise remembering current affairs. It is important to remember that the UPSC is not testing your ability to memorise current events. They are testing your capacity to absorb details, go beyond the facts, and see behind the screens. It is more important to grasp and understand the topic than to memorise it.

    BYJU’S Coverage of Competitive Exam Current Affairs

    Current affairs coverage by BYJU’S include:

    Current Affairs 2023

    Frequency of Publication

    Description

    Comprehensive News Analysis (CNA)

    Daily

    The daily news analysed and classified as per the UPSC and other competitive exam syllabus. Keep updated with the daily current affairs from The Hindu. Make your newspaper reading simpler with Daily News Analysis by BYJU’S

    Best of PIB

    Daily

    Press Information Bureau (PIB) articles selected for UPSC. Keep updated with the latest government policies, plans, implementations and achievements with PIB Summary on all Government schemes.

    The Hindu Video Analysis

    Daily

    Free YouTube video lectures of the daily news from β€˜The Hindu’. Subscribe to channel β€˜BYJU’S IAS’ for more

    Static GK

    Go through and download the PDF of Important articles on various Static GK topics such as List of Space Research Centers & Units in India, List of Cabinet Ministers, RBI Governors List, etc.

    UPSC Monthly Magazine

    Monthly

    The daily news compiled and classified for IAS preparation in a downloadable magazine in PDF format. Download the BYJU’S UPSC Monthly Magazine

    Gist of Yojana

    Monthly

    Gist of the important articles in Yojana magazine for UPSC preparation.

    Gist of Kurukshetra

    Monthly

    Gist of the important articles in Kurukshetra magazine for UPSC preparation.

    Gist of RSTV

    Important programmes in Rajya Sabha TV like β€˜India’s World’, β€˜The Big Picture’ and β€˜In Depth’ analysed and summarised. Read more Gist of RSTV

    Issues in News

    All major issues featured in the news analysed and provided in a crisp format. Read Issues in News for Govt Exam preparation

    Economic and Political Weekly (EPW)

    Weekly

    Analysis of important articles from the EPW magazine; updated weekly. Read BYJU’S EPW – Economic & Political Weekly notes

    Economy This Week

    Weekly

    Weekly Current Affairs updates of the important business news for IAS preparation; you can download the PDF notes and watch the video lectures as well; read β€˜Economy This Week’ for updates on the business world

    Topic of the Day

    Daily

    For Daily Current Affairs, read about a new topic every day in brief, get today’s Topic of the Day

    This Day in History

    Daily

    Read about the news and events that happened on this day, every day; get today’s β€˜This Day in History’

    Current Affairs Quiz

    Weekly

    Take a quiz on current affairs and general knowledge and evaluate yourself. Test your knowledge with Weekly Current Affairs Quiz.

    Weekly Current Affairs Webinar

    Weekly

    Enrol for the weekly current affairs webinar taken by experts in the field.

    Questions on Current Affairs

    IAS Current Affairs Questions for UPSC 2023-24.

    The Hindu Video Analysis

    Daily

    For a better review of the latest news across the globe, candidates can refer to the Daily Video Analysis: The Hindu Newspaper.

    International Relations This Week

    Weekly

    Detailed analysis of important international affairs by Prof Pushpesh Pant.

    Sansad TV Perspective

    Daily

    Gist of the Sansad TV Program wherein topics of relevance are analysed for UPSC, check the link

    AIR Spotlight

    Daily

    Summary of the discussion featured on AIR spotlight – a program where current affairs topics are deliberated upon

    Visit the linked article and check out the best Current Affairs app for UPSC preparation. This will help in providing 24×7 assistance with the latest news events from across the globe.

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    Stay updated with the IAS Daily Current Affairs by referring to the current affairs video comprising compiled news of national and international importance for respective days:

    How to make notes on current affairs?

    Aspirants can learn how to make current affairs notes by following three examples recently seen in the news:

    1. The recent issue of Codes on Wages Bill is important from competitive exams’ perspective. For making better notes on the issue, know about:
      • The origin of the bill
      • The purpose of the bill
      • The impact of the bill on the Republic of India
      • Debates for and against the bill should be studied by the aspirants as that can help in writing critical answers during UPSC Mains.
    2. Group of Seven or G7 47th Summit was recently held. You should know:
    • Context – In June 2021, the G7 nations attended 47th summit of the grouping.
    • Nature – It is a first physical summit held in two years.
    • RelatedCarbis Bay Declaration
    • For UPSC exam, align with UPSC Mains GS 2 syllabus
    1. Another issue in the news has been Global Minimum Corporate Tax (GMCT). For notes, you need to include:
    • Context – The Finance Ministers of G7 nations during the 47th G7 summit reached the landmark accord of setting up Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate (GMCTR), which would close cross-border tax loopholes used by some multinational companies.
    • Align it with UPSC prelims syllabus
    • For the above, you can refer to our detailed notes on Global Minimum Corporate Tax.
    1. Indian Economy for UPSC, Bank exam, SSC and other Government exam is an important subject. The relevance of Economy in terms of UPSC current affairs is there in both IAS Prelims and IAS Mains. Recently, Union Budget 2021-22 has been in the news.

    Get important Current Affairs Videos on our BYJU’S IAS Youtube Channel linked.

    Watch our expert discuss the latest SC ruling on electoral bonds in the video below:

    Also, find videos on tough concepts and UPSC preparation strategies from IAS toppers.

    Monthly Current Affairs for UPSC Prelims and Mains

    Current affairs and general awareness can be the most scoring parts of the prelims and mains examination. Aspirants can easily get the latest current affairs for UPSC PDF at online portals, but the best and the most recommended method is by reading the newspapers on a daily basis and that too diligently.

    Revision is a critical aspect of current affairs preparation. It is important to make notes on the latest current affairs and review the topics from your notes on a timely basis. This is an essential component for retaining massive volumes of information that must be absorbed. Continue to revise from your normal notes. This will assist you in connecting various topics as you gain more and more relevant information and expertise.

    Here is an analysis of the number of questions from each subject in the last few UPSC Prelims (General Studies I) Exam:

    UPSC Current Affairs For IAS Exam Chart
    UPSC Current Affairs For IAS Exam GS 1

    As is clear from this table, UPSC Current Affairs has been a major part of the IAS exam most of the time. Even when the count is low, the other subjects contain questions linked to IAS current affairs.

    Aspirants have a tough time deciding what news items to read and what to avoid while preparing for the UPSC exam. This is where the guidance of experts will come in handy. Every day, there is a whole gamut of newsworthy events occurring in the country and worldwide. Now, out of all the noise, how do you select the Current Affairs relevant for IAS exam? Instead of spending a lot of time deciding which Current Affairs to read and study, and then making notes on them; what if you can get the daily news analysed and dissected especially for the IAS exam? This is exactly what BYJU’S UPSC Current Affairs offerings are all about.

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    FAQ about Current Affairs for UPSC & Upcoming Govt. Exams

    Q1

    Which is best source for current affairs?

    A daily newspaper is the best source to cover the latest current affairs. Current Affairs in English, Hindi or any other language should be religiously followed on a daily basis. After reading newspapers, candidates should fill in the gaps using any one online resource. This way, they can cover all the new current affairs. Apart from this, official government websites/ministry websites can be followed to prepare current affairs for UPSC.
    Q2

    Are Current Affairs 2022 useful in 2023 in UPSC Exams?

    Yes, 2022 current affairs are of immense importance for 2023 exams as usually the State and Union Public Service Commissions frame questions based on current affairs spanning last one year. Hence, for UPSC 2023, current affairs 2022 (May onwards) are useful.
    Q3

    How to download daily UPSC current affairs PDF online?

    Aspirants can visit the BYJU’S current affairs page and get the latest and updated current affairs on a regular basis. These notes are curated by experts and can act as a boon in UPSC preparation.
    Q4

    What is the percentage of current affairs questions in the UPSC Exam?

    There is no fixed number of questions that may be asked based on the latest current affairs. The weightage of questions has varied over the years. Analysing the previous year question papers and trends, it can be said that the relevance of questions has increased based on current affairs topics.
    Q5

    What are the primary sources to cover current affairs for UPSC exam?

    Primary sources for current affairs are – A national newspaper such as The Hindu or The Indian Express, Government Monthly Magazines like Yojana and Kurukshetra and BYJU’S Monthly Current Affairs Magazine.
    Q6

    Current Affairs of how many months would be helpful in the UPSC exam?

    UPSC has not set any particular period for current affairs questions. What is mentioned in the UPSC syllabus is β€˜Current events of national and international importance’. This can be literally anything, worth being asked in the UPSC Civil Services Exam.
    Q7

    How do I study monthly Current Affairs?

    Focus on monthly magazine than weekly magazine, because monthly magazine would be more concise than the weekly one. UPSC exams are conducted once in a year. So, during the exam only 12 magazines would be necessary to study for the current affairs and keep highlight the main events from the magazine using a marker to make revision easy.

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