{"id":3245,"date":"2025-05-27T15:20:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T09:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3245"},"modified":"2025-10-18T13:24:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T07:54:56","slug":"current-affairs-questions-in-upsc-prelims-upsc-prelims-current-affairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/current-affairs-questions-in-upsc-prelims-upsc-prelims-current-affairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Current Affairs Questions in UPSC Prelims 2025 \u2013 Trend Analysis &#038; PYQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/current-affairs-questions-in-upsc-prelims-upsc-prelims-current-affairs\/#Current_Affairs_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\" >Current Affairs in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/current-affairs-questions-in-upsc-prelims-upsc-prelims-current-affairs\/#Current_Affairs_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\" >Current Affairs Questions in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/current-affairs-questions-in-upsc-prelims-upsc-prelims-current-affairs\/#Current_Affairs_Questions_asked_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\" >Current Affairs Questions asked in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/current-affairs-questions-in-upsc-prelims-upsc-prelims-current-affairs\/#Current_Affairs_in_UPSC_Prelims_%E2%80%93_Trend_2013_to_2024\" >Current Affairs in UPSC Prelims \u2013 Trend (2013 to 2024)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/current-affairs-questions-in-upsc-prelims-upsc-prelims-current-affairs\/#Current_Affairs_Questions_from_UPSC_Prelims_2024\" >Current Affairs Questions from UPSC Prelims (2024)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/current-affairs-questions-in-upsc-prelims-upsc-prelims-current-affairs\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/current-affairs-questions-in-upsc-prelims-upsc-prelims-current-affairs\/#Current_Affairs_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_FAQs\" >Current Affairs Questions in UPSC Prelims FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Civil Services Examination<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Current Affairs Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> play a crucial role. These questions test a candidate&#8217;s awareness and understanding of recent events in India and around the world. The UPSC often frames questions from both static and dynamic parts of the syllabus, but current affairs remain an unpredictable yet high-scoring area if prepared properly. This article covers essential areas, preparation tips, and a 10-year trend of economics-related current affairs questions in Prelims.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"44\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Affairs_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"44\">Current Affairs in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"674\">The <strong data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"69\">Current Affairs<\/strong> section in <strong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"102\">UPSC Prelims 2025<\/strong> included <strong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"128\">13 questions<\/strong>, reflecting its continued relevance in assessing a candidate\u2019s awareness of recent national and international developments. The <strong data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"311\">difficulty level ranged from moderate to difficult<\/strong>, with many questions requiring a deep understanding of current events rather than just surface-level knowledge. Topics from government schemes, international organizations, reports, and recent policy changes were frequently asked. Aspirants who regularly followed credible news sources and monthly current affairs compilations found this section more manageable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Affairs_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\"><\/span><b>Current Affairs Questions in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current Affairs play a pivotal role in UPSC Prelims 2025, influencing questions across multiple subjects like Polity, Economy, Environment, and Science &amp; Technology. Questions are often based on recent government schemes, national and international events, policy changes, and major reports like the Budget and Economic Survey. Unlike static portions, current affairs demand daily reading of reliable sources like The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, and Yojana. Aspirants must focus on both factual details and analytical understanding. Regular revision and practicing current-affairs-based MCQs are crucial to retain information and improve accuracy. A strong grasp of current events greatly boosts prelims performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prelims Question Paper 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3094&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Affairs_Questions_asked_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\"><\/span><b>Current Affairs Questions asked in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. Consider the following statements in respect of BIMSTEC:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I. It is a (regional) organization consisting of seven member States till January 2025.<br \/>\nII. It came into existence with the signing of the Dhaka Declaration, 1999.<br \/>\nIII. Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Nepal are founding member States of BIMSTEC.<br \/>\nIV. In BIMSTEC, the subsector of \u2018tourism\u2019 is being led by India.<\/p>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n<p>a) I and II<br \/>\n(b) II and III<br \/>\n(c) I and IV<br \/>\n(d) I only<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of \u2018Gandhi Peace Prize\u2019?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I. The President of India<br \/>\nII. The Prime Minister of India<br \/>\nIII. The Chief Justice of India<br \/>\nIV. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha<\/p>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below.<\/p>\n<p>(a) II and IV only<br \/>\n(b) I, II and III<br \/>\n(c) II, III and IV<br \/>\n(d) I and III only<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) uses a system of ground stations to provide necessary augmentation. Which of the following statements is\/are correct in respect of GAGAN?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I. It is designed to provide additional accuracy and integrity.<br \/>\nII. It will allow more uniform and high-quality air traffic management.<br \/>\nIII. It will provide benefits only in aviation but not in other modes of transportation.<\/p>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/p>\n<p>(a) I, II and III<br \/>\n(b) II and III only<br \/>\n(c) I only<br \/>\n(d) I and II only<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Consider the following statements regarding AI Action Summit held in Grand Palais, Paris in February 2025:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I. Co-chaired with India, the event builds on the advances made at the Bletchley Park Summit held in 2023 and the Seoul Summit held in 2024.<br \/>\nII. Along with other countries, US and UK also signed the declaration on inclusive and sustainable AI.<\/p>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n<p>(a) I only<br \/>\n(b) II only<br \/>\n(c) Both I and II<br \/>\n(d) Neither I nor II<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>5. Consider the following pairs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I. International Year of the Woman Farmer : 2026<br \/>\nII. International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism : 2027<br \/>\nIII. International Year of Peace and Trust : 2025<br \/>\nIV. International Year of Asian Awareness and Planetary Defence : 2029<\/p>\n<p>How many of the pairs are correctly matched?<\/p>\n<p>(a) Only one<br \/>\n(b) Only two<br \/>\n(c) Only three<br \/>\n(d) All the four<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I. 16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of Russia in Kazan.<br \/>\nII. Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS.<br \/>\nIII. The theme of the 16th BRICS Summit was Strengthening Multiculturalism for Just Global Development and Security.<\/p>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n<p>(a) I and II<br \/>\n(b) II and III<br \/>\n(c) I and III<br \/>\n(d) I only<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Consider the following statements in respect of the first Kho Kho World Cup:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I. The event was held in Delhi, India.<br \/>\nII. Indian men beat Nepal with a score of 78\u201340 in the final to become the World Champion in men\u2019s category.<br \/>\nIII. Indian women beat Nepal with a score of 54\u201336 in the final to become the World Champion in women\u2019s category.<\/p>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n<p>(a) I only<br \/>\n(b) II and III only<br \/>\n(c) I and III only<br \/>\n(d) I, II and III<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I. In the finals of the 45th Chess Olympiad held in 2024, Gukesh Dommaraju became the world\u2019s youngest winner after defeating the Russian player Nepomniachtchi.<br \/>\nII. Abhimanyu Mishra, an American chess player, holds the record of becoming the world\u2019s youngest ever Grandmaster.<\/p>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n<p>(a) I only<br \/>\n(b) II only<br \/>\n(c) Both I and II<br \/>\n(d) Neither I nor II<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Affairs_in_UPSC_Prelims_%E2%80%93_Trend_2013_to_2024\"><\/span><b>Current Affairs in UPSC Prelims \u2013 Trend (2013 to 2024)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3247\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-23-152840.png?resize=823%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"823\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-23-152840.png?resize=300%2C97&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-23-152840.png?resize=1024%2C331&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-23-152840.png?resize=768%2C248&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-23-152840.png?w=1459&amp;ssl=1 1459w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trend of Current Affairs questions in UPSC Prelims from 2013 to 2024 clearly highlights their significant and consistent presence in the General Studies Paper 1. On average, around 23\u201326 questions each year are directly or indirectly linked to recent events, with 2013 and 2016 witnessing as many as 29 and 28 questions, respectively. Even in years like 2018, where the number dipped slightly to 18, current affairs continued to influence questions across Polity, Economy, Environment, and Science &amp; Tech. This trend emphasizes the importance of staying updated with daily news, government initiatives, and international developments for success in the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2013<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2015<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2016<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2017<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Affairs_Questions_from_UPSC_Prelims_2024\"><\/span><b>Current Affairs Questions from UPSC Prelims (2024)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Operations undertaken by the Army towards the upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Operation Sankalp<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Operation Maitri<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>(c) Operation Sadbhavana<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Operation Madad<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shantiniketan<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rani-ki-Vav<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How many of the above properties were included in 2023?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>(b) Only two<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Only three<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) All four<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Which of the following statements about \u2018Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023\u2019 are correct?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It commenced in Aundh (Pune).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Select the answer using the code given below:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 1, 2 and 4<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) 1, 3 and 4<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>(d) 2, 3 and 4<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Who of the following is the author of the books \u201cThe India Way\u201d and \u201cWhy Bharat Matters\u201d?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Bhupender Yadav<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Nalin Mehta<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Shashi Tharoor<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>(d) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Success in <\/span><b>Current Affairs Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depends on a well-rounded and consistent preparation strategy. By covering all important areas, analyzing past question patterns, and regularly revising notes, you can confidently attempt even the trickiest current affairs questions. Make current affairs your strength, not a burden.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Affairs_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Current Affairs Questions in UPSC Prelims FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-3246 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-3246{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-3246 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-3246{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-3246.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-3246.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-3246.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-3246.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-3246.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1747993611\"><div id=\"sp-ea-3246\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-3246\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-32460\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse32460\" aria-controls=\"collapse32460\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the best source for Current Affairs Questions in UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse32460\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3246\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-32460\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The best sources include <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Hindu<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian Express<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PIB<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yojana<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kurukshetra<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Monthly compilations and government websites also help with accurate updates.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-32461\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse32461\" aria-controls=\"collapse32461\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How far back should I study current affairs for the UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse32461\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3246\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-32461\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0You should cover at least <\/span><b>12 months<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> prior to the exam. However, questions are often framed from events even <\/span><b>1.5 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> earlier, so context is key.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-32462\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse32462\" aria-controls=\"collapse32462\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many Current Affairs Questions appear in UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse32462\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3246\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-32462\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0On average, <\/span><b>15 to 20 questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in the UPSC Prelims General Studies Paper I are directly or indirectly related to current affairs.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-32463\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse32463\" aria-controls=\"collapse32463\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is reading newspapers enough for Current Affairs Questions in UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse32463\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3246\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-32463\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Newspapers are important but not sufficient alone. Combine them with <\/span><b>monthly magazines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>government sources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and <\/span><b>revision test series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for a complete approach.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-32464\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse32464\" aria-controls=\"collapse32464\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which topics in current affairs are most important for UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse32464\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3246\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-32464\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Key topics include <\/span><b>Government Schemes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>International Relations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>Science and Tech<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>Economy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>Environment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and major <\/span><b>National and Global Events<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore 10-year trends and PYQs on Current Affairs Questions in UPSC Prelims. 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