GS-II refers to the General Studies Paper II in the civil services examination. It covers various subjects. These include Indian polity, governance, and international relations. The paper assesses knowledge of the Constitution and laws. It also examines the functioning of the Indian political system. Candidates must understand socio-economic development. Current affairs related to these topics are crucial for success.
Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has made a notable diplomatic debut in 2025. She engaged actively in ASEAN-related summits and held a Japan-U.S. summit with President Donald...
Recent events have reshaped India-Pakistan relations and counter-terrorism dynamics. A suicide car bomb near Delhi’s Red Fort has raised questions about ongoing terror threats and strategic responses. This...
Tamil Nadu has emerged as a leader in transgender-inclusive healthcare by addressing deep-rooted barriers faced by transgender persons. The State’s progressive policies and welfare schemes have created a...
India’s labour sector faces deep challenges in 2025. Millions endure forced and informal labour without legal protections. The government introduced the Shram Shakti Niti 2025 policy aiming to...
The 30th Conference of Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) began in Belém, Brazil, amid rising climate risks and geopolitical tensions. Nations...
India’s exit from the Ayni airbase in Tajikistan in 2022 marked the end of its only full-fledged overseas military base. The move was revealed publicly only recently. The...
The 2025 Belém Summit in the Brazilian Amazon marks a critical moment ahead of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30). World leaders gather to move beyond...
The Indian Parliament has played yet often understated role in shaping the country’s foreign policy since independence. Despite the executive’s dominant constitutional mandate, Parliament has contributed through debates,...
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement signed in 2024 remains fragile in 2025. Key issues such as the return of Israeli bodies held by Hamas and disarmament obligations are yet...
The concept of a G2, involving the United States and China as dominant economic powers cooperating on global issues, has gained renewed attention in 2025. This marks shift...
