Current Affairs for UPSC & MPPSC

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Daily, Weekly & Monthly Current Affairs Coverage – Tailored for Civil Services

In both UPSC and MPPSC, current affairs are no longer just a section — they are a deciding factor across Prelims, Mains, and Interview. At Rudra’s IAS, we offer a comprehensive current affairs programme that is aligned with the dynamic requirements of civil services preparation.

Whether it’s national news, state-specific developments, government schemes, or global issues — we help you understand, retain, and apply current affairs with precision and relevance.

🗞️ What We Offer

✅ Daily Current Affairs Updates

  • Concise, exam-focused news summaries
  • Coverage from reliable sources: PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Yojana, MP news portals
  • Keywords, issues, and themes highlighted for Prelims and Mains use

✅ Weekly & Monthly Compilations

  • Weekly round-ups for revision and quick catch-up
  • Monthly PDF magazines with categorized content: Polity, Economy, Environment, Science & Tech, MP Affairs, etc.
  • Prelims-ready facts + Mains-ready analysis

✅ State-Specific (MP) Current Affairs

  • MP Budget, Schemes, Committees, Government Decisions
  • Cultural, Historical, and Political events related to Madhya Pradesh
  • Focus on MPPSC GS Papers & MP Essay Paper relevance

📝 Integrated with Classroom Teaching

  • Current affairs linked with GS topics and static concepts
  • Regular Prelims MCQs and Mains Answer Writing on current issues
  • Issue-based discussions in class and doubt sessions
  • Special coverage of government schemes, reports, and economic surveys

📚 Why Rudra’s IAS for Current Affairs?

  • 🧠 Curated by Experts: Content selected by experienced faculty
  • ⏱️ Time-saving Format: Crisp, to-the-point, and exam-oriented
  • 🧾 Answer Writing Friendly: Learn how to use current affairs in GS & Essays
  • 📥 Accessible: Available in offline notes and online PDFs
  • 🌐 Bilingual: English and Hindi versions available

💡 Ideal For:

  • UPSC & MPPSC aspirants at Prelims and Mains stage
  • Students aiming to improve answer quality with real examples
  • Beginners needing structured & filtered news updates
  • Working professionals seeking digestible current affairs content

🗓️ Week 1: May 1–7, 2025

🗓️ Week 2: May 8–14, 2025

🗓️ Week 3: May 15–21, 2025

🗓️ Week 4: May 22–31, 2025

  • Unusually cool pre-monsoon across Central India due to early monsoon onset (May 24); Nagpur May max ~39.1 °C vs normal 43.1 °C timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  • Nagpur developments on May 30: CAR T‑cell therapy, spike in COVID & dog bites, new underpasses, civic actions, policy moves timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  • India’s global diplomatic push following the India–Pakistan exchange washingtonpost.com.

✅ Summary Table

WeekKey Topics
May 1–7Civil defence drill, Operation Sindoor, Operation Black Forest, social incidents, KIYG
May 8–14Public health alerts, finance & tech updates, socio-cultural events
May 15–21Economy, Indo‑Pak ceasefire, India’s forecast system
May 22–31Cool summer trend, regional developments, diplomatic efforts

📌 Tips for Exam Prep

  • For Prelims: Focus on details from mock drills, operations, economic indices, BFS, KIYG stats.
  • For Mains: Analyze policy shifts, geo-strategic impacts, public health warnings, and disaster‑management implications.
  • For Interview: Be ready to discuss diplomatic outreach, climate anomalies in central India, and civil defence preparedness.

📘 Monthly Revision Quiz – May 2025

🎯 For UPSC & MPPSC Prelims | 🗓️ Coverage: May 1–31, 2025
🧠 Total Questions: 20 | ✅ Answers with Explanations

Q1. What was the purpose of Operation Abhyaas conducted nationwide in May 2025?

A) Coastal surveillance
B) Earthquake response training
C) Civil defence emergency preparedness
D) Counter-insurgency simulation
✅ Answer: C
📘 Explanation: Operation Abhyaas was India’s largest-ever civil defence mock drill aimed at testing emergency response in over 240 districts.

Q2. Operation Sindoor, launched in May 2025, was in response to which of the following?

A) Ceasefire violations in Ladakh
B) Drone incursion in Punjab
C) Pahalgam terrorist attack
D) Border standoff with Myanmar
✅ Answer: C

Q3. Which operation targeted Naxalite insurgents on the Chhattisgarh–Telangana border in May 2025?

A) Operation Red Dawn
B) Operation Black Forest
C) Operation Trinetra
D) Operation Rakshak
✅ Answer: B

Q4. Khelo India Youth Games 2025 were hosted in which state?

A) Assam
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Bihar
D) Odisha
✅ Answer: C

Q5. Which new forecasting model was launched by the IMD in May 2025?

A) SMART Rain
B) Bharat Weather Grid
C) India Monsoon Tool
D) Bharat Forecasting System (BFS)
✅ Answer: D

Q6. Which Indian satellite launch failed during re-entry in May 2025?

A) NAVIC-3
B) EOS-09
C) RISAT-3
D) INSAT-GS
✅ Answer: B

Q7. What did the Human Development Report 2025 highlight globally?

A) Unemployment in South Asia
B) Water scarcity in Africa
C) AI and planetary stress
D) Global migration rise
✅ Answer: C

Q8. In May 2025, WHO-UNICEF warned against rising:

A) Cancer rates
B) Lifestyle diseases
C) Vaccine-preventable illnesses
D) Child malnutrition
✅ Answer: C

Q9. What major crowd-related tragedy occurred in Goa in May 2025?

A) Lightning strike
B) Temple stampede
C) Fire during Holi festival
D) Train derailment
✅ Answer: B
📌 Sree Lairai Temple stampede

Q10. Which state saw early monsoon arrival and cooler summer in May 2025?

A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Jharkhand
✅ Answer: C
📍 MP-Specific

Q11. Which cities in Madhya Pradesh were part of Operation Abhyaas?

A) Ujjain and Satna
B) Bhopal and Jabalpur
C) Indore and Khandwa
D) Gwalior and Ratlam
✅ Answer: B
📍 MP-Specific

Q12. The failed EOS-09 satellite mission was conducted by:

A) ISRO
B) DRDO
C) HAL
D) BARC
✅ Answer: A

Q13. Which state government announced a drone-based pesticide spraying scheme in May 2025?

A) Punjab
B) Maharashtra
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Uttar Pradesh
✅ Answer: C
📍 MP-Specific

Q14. What was the main reason for increased disease risk according to WHO in May 2025?

A) Lack of hospitals
B) Vaccine misinformation
C) Expired medicines
D) Water contamination
✅ Answer: B

Q15. Which international body emphasized AI ethics in a May 2025 report?

A) UNHRC
B) WHO
C) UNDP
D) IMF
✅ Answer: C

Q16. The India Meteorological Department’s BFS model operates at what resolution?

A) 50 km
B) 10 km
C) 6 km
D) 2 km
✅ Answer: C

Q17. Stampede at Sree Lairai Temple happened during which festival/event?

A) Navratri
B) Shigmo fair
C) Dhuni festival
D) Ganga Dashami
✅ Answer: B

Q18. Operation Black Forest resulted in arrest of:

A) Foreign spies
B) Illegal arms dealers
C) Naxal insurgents
D) Wildlife poachers
✅ Answer: C

Q19. What was the reported theme of HDI 2025?

A) “Future of Global Finance”
B) “Balancing Growth & Planet”
C) “AI, Inequality & Climate”
D) “Techno-Nationalism”
✅ Answer: C

Q20. Which area of Madhya Pradesh saw highest deviation in summer rainfall in May 2025?

A) Chambal Valley
B) Bundelkhand
C) Narmadapuram
D) Malwa Plateau
✅ Answer: D
📍 MP-Specific

✅ Total Score: /20
📈 Scoring Key:

  • 18–20: Excellent – Ready for UPSC/MPPSC
  • 14–17: Very Good – Minor revision needed
  • 10–13: Good – Improve consistency
  • <10: Revise weekly notes thoroughly

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