Biggest Solar Storm in 23 Years Strikes Earth: Current Affairs for UPSC January 2026

Introduction: A Celestial Reminder of Earth's Vulnerability

On January 18-20, 2026, Earth experienced an extraordinary cosmic event—the strongest solar radiation storm in over two decades. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed a severe S4-level solar radiation storm following a...

Eric Schmidt's Cosmic Observatory: Google's Former CEO's Revolutionary Space Telescope & Observatory Network | UPSC Current Affairs 2026

Eric Schmidt's Cosmic Observatory: A Game-Changing Approach to Modern Astronomy

Last updated: January 14, 2026

Introduction: The "Cosmic Search Engine" Concept

In January 2026, at the American Astronomical Society's 247th meeting, Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, and his wife Wendy Schmidt announced...

Param Shakti Supercomputer: India's Indigenous Computing Revolution for UPSC Current Affairs

What is Param Shakti? Understanding India's Latest Supercomputing Achievement

On January 3, 2026, India achieved a major technological milestone with the official inauguration of Param Shakti, an indigenous supercomputing facility at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. Inaugurated by S....

PSLV-C62 Mission Failure: ISRO's Third-Stage Anomaly and Strategic Implications

India's First Space Mission of 2026 Ends in Disappointment

India's ambitious space agenda faced a significant setback on January 12, 2026, when the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) experienced the failure of its PSLV-C62 mission—the space agency's first orbital launch of...

India Launches Heaviest Satellite Ever: ISRO's Historic LVM3-M6 'Bahubali' Mission Explained | Current Affairs 2025

Introduction

On December 24, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a landmark milestone in India's space journey by successfully launching the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite—weighing 6,100 kilograms—making it the heaviest payload ever deployed into low Earth orbit (LEO) from...

UPSC Current Affairs 22 December 2025: ISRO to Launch World's Largest Commercial Communication Satellite via LVM3-M6

ISRO to Launch World's Largest Commercial Communication Satellite via LVM3-M6

India's space agency ISRO will launch the next-generation communication satellite BlueBird Block-2 of American company AST SpaceMobile on Wednesday using its most powerful rocket LVM3-M6. This launch will take place from...

DHRUV-64: India's First Indigenous Microprocessor – Current Affairs 2025 | UPSC & Competitive Exam News

Introduction

India has achieved a historic milestone in its journey toward technological self-reliance and Atmanirbhar Bharat with the launch of DHRUV-64—the country's first fully indigenous 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor. Developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under...

India Reaches 3rd Position in Global AI Index 2025: Current Affairs Update for UPSC Aspirants

Introduction

In a landmark achievement for India's technological advancement, the country has surged to third place in Stanford University's 2025 Global AI Vibrancy Tool, marking a remarkable leap from its seventh position just one year ago. This extraordinary climb—overshadowing established tech...

UPSC Current Affairs 15 December 2025 – US-led ‘Pax Silica’ Initiative and India’s Exclusion

Pax Silica Initiative: Key Current Affairs for UPSC and Competitive Exams

What is the Pax Silica initiative?

Pax Silica is a new US-led strategic initiative aimed at creating a secure, prosperous and innovation-driven global silicon supply chain across the entire value chain,...

Understanding the Air Quality Index (AQI): UPSC Current Affairs & Daily GK Update

Date: December 03, 2025
Category: Environment & Ecology / Science & Tech

With winter setting in, terms like "Severe," "Hazardous," and "PM2.5" dominate the headlines. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is more than just a number; it is a critical "report card"...