UPSC Civil Services Current Affairs Articles

On July 23, 2025, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, the Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), raised significant concerns during a public meeting regarding the ongoing security situation and governance in J&K. His remarks come in light of a terrorist attack in the Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam, where 26 civilians were killed on April 22, 2025. Choudhary questioned the effectiveness of the Union

Summary of the Invasive Species Lantana camara in Himachal Pradesh

Introduction

• Lantana camara, an invasive alien species, significantly threatens the biodiversity of Himachal Pradesh, infesting approximately 3,25,282 hectares of forested areas.
• Introduced in India during the early 18th century from Central and South America, Lantana has proliferated across the tropical regions of the

The ninth edition of Swachh Survekshan, governed by the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)-Urban, underscores its significance as the world’s largest cleanliness survey, evaluating urban sanitation and waste management in over 4,500 cities in India. The survey provides policymakers with essential data, aiming to enhance urban sanitation through competitive assessments and citizen feedback.

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As World IVF Day approaches on July 25, 2023, fertility experts in Kolkata emphasize the critical role of integrating genetic screening into fertility care to enhance success rates of IVF treatments and reduce instances of failed pregnancies. The advancements in genetic testing, particularly Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT), have emerged as pivotal tools in selecting embryos free from genetic