With just a month to go for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025, the role of current affairs becomes more significant than ever. A substantial portion of the Prelims paper each year focuses on contemporary issues spanning governance, international relations, economy, science and technology, and environment.
To help you strengthen your final preparation, here are some crucial current affairs-based questions that are likely to appear in the exam. Memorizing and understanding these will sharpen your edge and boost your confidence on exam day.
Which country has recently proposed the formation of a “Global Climate Council” ahead of COP30?
✅ Brazil
As of April 2025, how many years has the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) completed?
✅ 10 years
Which state police recently announced the launch of the GP-DRASTI initiative?
✅ Gujarat
In which state will the 7th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games be hosted?
✅ Bihar
Who inaugurated Startup Mahakumbh 2025 recently?
✅ Union Minister of Commerce and Industry
What is the theme of World Health Day 2025?
✅ "Healthy Start, Hopeful Future"
Where was the 11th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting held recently?
✅ Brazil
The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between Hindu ruler Hemu Chandra Vikramaditya and which Mughal emperor?
✅ Akbar
Where was the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2025 recently organized?
✅ New Delhi
The United States has announced what percentage of tariffs on Chinese imports recently?
✅ 104%
Nearly 25-30% of questions are directly or indirectly linked to current events.
Topics from the past 12–18 months are especially important.
Questions often blend static and dynamic knowledge—making revision all the more essential.
Revise daily from credible sources like PIB, The Hindu, and government reports.
Make topic-wise notes (Environment, Polity, Economy, IR, Science-Tech).
Solve previous years' questions and take mock tests regularly.
Focus on events and schemes related to India@100, G20, climate initiatives, and digital governance.
This is your last lap before the big exam. Investing just one hour daily in current affairs can significantly enhance your Prelims score. Stay consistent, revise smartly, and believe in your preparation.
