GS-III refers to the General Studies Paper III in the Civil Services Examination. It covers topics such as Indian economy, agriculture, and environment. This paper assesses candidates' understanding of various socio-economic issues. It also includes disaster management and security challenges. Mastery of GS-III is essential for effective governance. Candidates must stay updated on current affairs and policies related to these subjects.
The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data for May and June 2025 show a steady unemployment rate of 5.6% among people aged 15 and above. The Ministry of...
Recent studies reveal that climate change may disrupt up to 90 per cent of natural pollination between wild vanilla species and their insect partners by 2050. This disruption...
India’s trade performance in the third quarter of the financial year 2024-25 showed steady growth despite global uncertainties. Merchandise exports rose by 3% to $108.7 billion while imports...
Recent research in the Western Ghats has led to the discovery of a new dragonfly species named "Lyriothemis abrahami". This species was previously mistaken for "Lyriothemis flava" due...
Recent locust swarms, especially the 2019-2020 East Africa outbreak, caused severe crop destruction across multiple countries. Traditional pesticide use harms the environment and food security. New research offers...
Yakten village in Sikkim’s Pakyong district was officially declared India’s first digital nomad village. This initiative aims to attract remote workers year-round and boost local incomes. It is...
Recent developments in space biology have seen Indian crop seeds return from the International Space Station (ISS) for detailed scientific analysis. The Indian Institute of Space Science and...
Recent studies and discussions have challenged the common perception of deserts as barren wastelands. Deserts cover nearly one-third of the Earth’s land surface and host unique plants, animals,...
The Telangana government embarked on a historic welfare initiative in 2025 by distributing over 5.61 lakh new ration cards in a single phase. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy,...
The Ministry of Environment and Forests announced a major policy update on 14 July 2025. It exempted most thermal power plants from installing flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) units....
