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.
Recent developments in southern Syria have seen Israel launch air strikes following intense clashes between Druze militias and Sunni Bedouin fighters in Suweida province. The violence erupted after...
India’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla made history in 2025 by travelling over 12.2 million kilometres in space. He orbited Earth 288 times from 400 km above over 18...
India’s recent diplomatic tour of Brazil, Ghana, Namibia, Trinidad and Tobago, and Argentina marks its growing leadership in the Global South. Anchored by the BRICS summit in Brazil,...
The United Nations has raised alarm over the largest displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank since Israel’s occupation began nearly six decades ago. A military operation launched...
The global climate negotiation process faces renewed scrutiny in 2025. The upcoming COP30 meeting in Brazil aims to restore trust and improve effectiveness. Recent discussions show challenges in...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a pilot nomination-based golden visa scheme for residents of India and Bangladesh. This new policy offers lifetime residency on payment of...
India and Argentina marked milestone in 2025 with the first bilateral visit by an Prime Minister of India in 57 years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Buenos...
India suspended visa services for Pakistani nationals following the Pahalgam terror attacks. Despite this, Pakistani athletes will still be allowed to participate in multi-nation sports tournaments held in...
India and Trinidad and Tobago enhanced their partnership through six new agreements signed on 4 July 2025. The accords cover infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, culture, sports, and diplomatic training. This...
The Karnataka Mis-Information and Fake News (Prohibition) Bill, 2025, introduces stringent measures to regulate social media content. It aims to curb misinformation and fake news while raising concerns...
