This is your most exhaustive, single-source guide to current affairs for all upcoming exams. We prioritize the latest events and provide a structured framework to track future developments, ensuring you miss nothing.
⚡ High-Priority Current Affairs: Jan - June 2024 ⚡
(Maximum Importance for All Upcoming Exams)
🗳️ National Politics & Governance
- 18th Lok Sabha Elections: NDA formed the government with 293 seats. Narendra Modi sworn in as PM for a third term.
- Key Ministers: Amit Shah (Home), Rajnath Singh (Defence), N. Sitharaman (Finance), S. Jaishankar (External Affairs), Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Agriculture), Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways, I&B).
- New Criminal Laws: BNS, BNSS, and BSA became effective July 1, 2024.
- Bharat Ratna (2024): Conferred upon 5 eminent personalities: Karpoori Thakur, L. K. Advani, P. V. Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and Dr. M. S. Swaminathan.
- 16th Finance Commission: Dr. Arvind Panagariya appointed as Chairman.
- Chief Election Commissioner Bill, 2023: Passed, altering the selection committee for CEC and ECs (Now includes PM, a Union Cabinet Minister, and Leader of Opposition).
🚀 Science, Defence & Tech
- Mission Divyastra: Successful test of Agni-5 missile with MIRV technology, placing India in an elite group of nations.
- Gaganyaan Astronauts: Names of the four IAF pilots revealed: Group Captains P. Nair, A. Krishnan, A. Pratap, and Wing Commander S. Shukla.
- INS Jatayu: New naval base commissioned in Minicoy, Lakshadweep, enhancing India's strategic presence in the Indian Ocean.
🏆 Sports Highlights
- IPL 2024 Winner: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Orange Cap: Virat Kohli, Purple Cap: Harshal Patel.
- Australian Open 2024: Jannik Sinner (Men's), Aryna Sabalenka (Women's). Rohan Bopanna won Men's Doubles, becoming the oldest player to attain the world No. 1 ranking.
- French Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz (Men's), Iga Świątek (Women's).
- Khelo India Youth Games 2024: Hosted by Tamil Nadu. Maharashtra topped the medal tally.
| Year | Tournament | Men's Singles Champion | Women's Singles Champion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Australian Open | Jannik Sinner | Madison Keys |
| 2025 | French Open | Carlos Alcaraz | Coco Gauff |
| 2025 | Wimbledon | Jannik Sinner | Iga Swiatek |
| 2024 | Australian Open | Jannik Sinner | Aryna Sabalenka |
| 2024 | French Open | Carlos Alcaraz | Iga Świątek |
| 2024 | Wimbledon | Carlos Alcaraz | Markéta Vondroušová |
| 2024 | US Open | Jannik Sinner | Aryna Sabalenka |
🌍 International & Economy
- Sweden Joins NATO: Became the 32nd member of the alliance.
- Paytm Payments Bank Crisis: RBI imposed major business restrictions due to persistent non-compliances.
- UPI Goes Global: Launched in Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and at the Eiffel Tower in France.
🗓️ Detailed 2023 Roundup (June - Dec) 🗓️
🚀 Science & Landmark Missions
- Chandrayaan-3: Historic soft landing on the Moon, making India the 1st country to land on the lunar South Pole. Landing site named 'Shiv Shakti Point'. The point where Chandrayaan-2 crashed was named 'Tiranga Point'.
- Aditya-L1 Mission: India's first solar observatory launched towards the Lagrange Point 1 (L1).
- XPoSat Mission: Launched to study cosmic X-rays, making India the 2nd country to have such a mission.
🌍 Global Summits & Governance
- G20 New Delhi Summit: Hosted by India under the theme "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam". Major outcomes:
- Unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration.
- Induction of the African Union (AU) as a permanent member.
- Launch of the Global Biofuel Alliance.
- Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (106th Amendment): Passed, providing 33% reservation for women.
- COP28 (Dubai): Key outcome was the "UAE Consensus" to "transition away" from fossil fuels. The Loss and Damage Fund was operationalized.
🏆 Sports & Achievements
- Asian Games 2022 (Hangzhou): India won a record 107 medals (28 Gold, 38 Silver, 41 Bronze).
- ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Winner - Australia; Runner-up - India. Player of the Tournament: Virat Kohli.
- Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz (Men's), Markéta Vondroušová (Women's).
- US Open 2023: Novak Djokovic (Men's), Coco Gauff (Women's).
🏛️ National & State Events
- State Elections: New governments in Telangana (INC), Mizoram (ZPM), Chhattisgarh (BJP), Madhya Pradesh (BJP), Rajasthan (BJP).
- Silkyara Tunnel Collapse (Uttarakhand): Rescue of 41 workers after 17 days.
- Bihar Caste Survey: Bihar became the first state to release data from a caste-based survey.
Exhaustive Thematic Deep Dive
Key Reports & Indices (India's Rank)
| Index | Rank | Published By |
|---|---|---|
| Global Hunger Index 2024 | 105th | Concern Worldwide & Welt Hunger Hilfe |
| SIPRI Arms Import Report 2024 | 2nd arms importer | SIPRI |
| Global Terrorism Index 2024 | 14th | Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) |
| Rule of Law Index 2024 | 79th | World Justice Project |
| World Competitiveness Index 2024 | 39th | IMD |
| Global Innovation Index 2024 | 39th | World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) |
| QS World Future Skills Index 2026 | 25th | Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) |
| Global Soft Power Index 2024 | 29th | Brand Finance |
| Human Development Index (2025) | 130th | UNDP |
| Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2024 | 234 million in poverty | UNDP & OPHI |
| Global Firepower Index 2025 | 4th | Global Firepower |
| Energy Transition Index 2024 | 63rd | World Economic Forum |
| Air Quality Life Index 2024 | – | University of Chicago (EPIC) |
| Global Peace Index 2025 | 115th | IEP |
| Gender Inequality Index 2022 | 108th | UNDP |
| Future Possibilities Index 2025 | 35th | Newsweek Vantage & Horizon Group |
| Global Liveability Index 2025 | New Delhi: 120th & Mumbai: 121st | Economist Intelligence Unit |
| Climate Change Performance Index 2025 | 10th | Germanwatch, New Climate Institute, Climate Action Network |
| Global Remittances Inflow Report 2024 | 14.3% of the share | World Bank |
| Corruption Perceptions Index 2023 | 96th | Transparency International |
| Logistics Performance Index 2023 | 38th | World Bank |
| International IP Index 2025 | 42nd | U.S. Chamber of Commerce |
| World Press Freedom Index 2025 | 151st | Reporters Without Borders (RSF) |
| Henley Passport Index 2025 | 85th | International Air Transport Authority (IATA) |
| World Happiness Report 2025 | 118th | UN SDSN |
| World Air Quality Report 2025 | 5th | IQAir |
| World Economic Outlook 2025 | India: 4th largest economy | IMF |
Major Awards & Honours
- 59th Jnanpith Award (for 2024):
- Recipient: Vinod Kumar Shukla.
- About the Award: This is India's highest literary honor.
- Significance: Shukla is the first author from Chhattisgarh to receive this prestigious award.
- Notable Works: His acclaimed novels include Naukar Ki Kameez and Deewar Mein Ek Khirki Rahti Thi.
- Sahitya Akademi Award 2024:
- About the Award: This award is given for outstanding literary creation in the 24 scheduled languages of India.
- Key Recipients: Easterine Kire (English), Sohal Koul (Kashmiri), Aron Raja (Bodo), Yuva Baral (Nepali), and Mukesh Thali (Konkani), among others.
- Padma Awards 2025: This year, the government has awarded 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri.
- Padma Vibhushan: Justice (Retd.) Shri Jagdish Singh Khehar (Public Affairs), Smt. Kumudini Rajnikant Lakhia (Art), Shri Lakshminarayana Subramaniam (Art), Shri M. T. Vasudevan Nair (Posthumous - Literature and Education), Shri Duvvur Nageshwar Reddy (Medicine).
- Padma Bhushan: Shri Anant Nag (Art).
- Padma Shri: Shri Arijit Singh (Art), Shri Pandey Ram Mandvi (Craft), Shri Bhairu Singh Chauhan (Art - associated with instruments).
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna 2025:
- Gukesh D (Chess)
- Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey)
- Manu Bhaker (Shooting)
- Praveen Kumar (Para-Athletics)
- Arjuna Award 2025:
- A total of 32 individuals were awarded the Arjuna Award in 2025.
- This list included 17 para-athletes, recognizing their achievements at the Paris Paralympics.
- Specific recipients include para-athlete Rakesh Kumar and para-athletes Preeti Pal, Ajeet Singh, and Rubina Francis.
- Olympic athlete Jyothi Yarraji also received the award.
Environment & Geography
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Santiniketan (WB) and Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas (Karnataka) added, taking India's total to 42.
- UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Garba of Gujarat included.
- Ramsar Sites: Total in India increased to 91 as of June 2025. These are wetlands deemed to be of "international importance" under the Ramsar Convention. There are 20 ramsar sites in Tamilnadu(Highest) followed by 10 ramsar sites in Uttar Pradesh.
- New Ramsar Sites (2025):
- Khichan Wetland (Phalodi, Rajasthan)
- Menar Wetland (Udaipur, Rajasthan)
- Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu.
- Therthangal Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu.
- Khecheopalri Wetland, Sikkim.
- Udhwa Lake, Jharkhand.
- New Ramsar Sites (2025):
Major Military Exercises (2025)
Major Multilateral Exercises
| Exercise Name | Participants (incl. India) | Focus | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malabar 2025 | India, U.S., Japan, Australia (Quad nations) | Maritime operations, anti-submarine warfare | Indo-Pacific, near Guam |
| Bright Star 2025 | India, U.S., Egypt, and others | Tri-service operations and joint planning | Egypt |
| ZAPAD 2025 | India, Russia, China, and others | Enhancing interoperability and tactical skills | Russia and Belarus |
| La Perouse 2025 | India, France, Australia, and others | Maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific | Indo-Pacific region |
| Sea Dragon 2025 | India, U.S., Australia, Japan, and South Korea | Anti-submarine warfare | Off the coast of Guam |
Major Bilateral Exercises (involving India)
| Exercise Name | Partner Country | Indian Service | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yudh Abhyas 2025 | U.S. | Army | Alaska, USA |
| Tiger Triumph 2025 | U.S. | Tri-service (HADR) | Eastern Seaboard, India |
| INDRA 2025 | Russia | Naval | Bay of Bengal / Chennai |
| Cyclone 2025 | Egypt | Special Forces | Rajasthan, India |
| Bold Kurukshetra 2025 | Singapore | Army | Jodhpur, India |
| Dharma Guardian 2025 | Japan | Army | Mount Fuji, Japan |
| Nomadic Elephant 2025 | Mongolia | Army | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
| Dustlik 2025 | Uzbekistan | Army | Pune, India |
| Ekuverin 2025 | Maldives | Army | Maafilaafushi, Maldives |
| Khanjar-XII (2025) | Kyrgyzstan | Special Forces | Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan |
| Shakti 2025 | France | Army | Camp Larzac, France |
| Varuna 2025 | France | Naval | Arabian Sea |
Major Domestic Exercises (India)
| Exercise Name | Participants | Focus | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| TROPEX 2025 | Indian Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard | Theater-level operational readiness | Indian Ocean Region |
| Desert Hunt 2025 | Indian Tri-Services Special Forces | Integrated special operations | Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
🔭 Future Watchlist: July 2024 - June 2025 🔭
(Key Events to Track for Your 2025 Exams - Fill these in as they happen!)
🌍 International Summits
- BRICS Summit 2024: To be held in Kazan, Russia. Watch for outcomes on new members and economic cooperation.
- G20 Summit 2024: To be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Watch for continuity from India's presidency.
- COP29 Climate Summit: To be held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Watch for progress on climate finance goals.
🚀 Upcoming ISRO Missions
- Gaganyaan Crewed Mission: First crewed flight of India's human spaceflight program.
- NISAR Mission: Joint NASA-ISRO Earth-observing satellite.
- Mangalyaan-2 (MOM 2): India's second mission to Mars.
- Shukrayaan-1: India's first orbiter mission to Venus.
🏆 Major Sporting Events
- Paris Olympics 2024 (July-Aug): Track India's medal tally and winners.
- ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025: To be hosted by Pakistan.
🇮🇳 National Events & Policies
- Union Budget 2025-26: The first full budget of the new government.
- State Assembly Elections: Elections scheduled in Maharashtra, Haryana, and Jharkhand.
- Implementation of Women's Reservation: Watch for updates on the timeline post-delimitation.
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