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.
India’s growing imports of Russian crude oil have become a major point of contention between the United States and India in 2025. Former US President Donald Trump has...
The year 2025 marks a new phase in India-US technological relations amid shifting global tech dynamics. The historic Satellite Instructional Television Experiment (SITE) of 1975 symbolised early collaboration...
The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 marked the first and only use of nuclear weapons in war. Since then, despite the increase in nuclear-armed...
India and the Philippines upgraded their strategic partnership in August 2025. The focus is on defence and maritime cooperation. This comes amid rising security concerns in the Indo-Pacific...
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Maldives on 25-26 July 2025 as the Guest of Honour for the island nation’s 60th Independence Day. This visit marked turning...
The Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral mechanism has resurfaced as topic in global diplomacy in 2025. Russian officials have proposed revitalising this partnership to promote peace and security. The idea...
The US announced a 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports and penalties for buying Russian military and energy supplies. This move came just before the deadline to...
Recent clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have intensified along their disputed border. On 24 July 2025, Thailand’s military launched air strikes on Cambodian positions after deadly skirmishes killed...
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a landmark advisory opinion in July 2025, ruling that government actions causing climate change are illegal. This ruling demands states be...
The European Union (EU) imposed its 18th package of sanctions in 2025 targeting Russia’s oil and energy sector. The new rules aim to restrict revenues from Russian crude...
