Day 22 — UPSC Prelims 2026 Current Affairs Revision
Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Day 22 of 40 in the PrepDose UPSC Prelims 2026 sprint. 30 curated current-affairs events across 11 domains, with about 39 mins of focused revision and 21 UPSC-style practice questions. Free, no login.
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UGC Promotion of Equity Regulations Notified
Why focus: Replaces 2012 framework making equity a statutory duty—GS2 Social Justice, tests EWS/PWD inclusion in university mandates.
On January 13, 2026, the University Grants Commission (UGC) notified the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, making anti-dis…
Read full eventASI Approves 11th Phase Keeladi Excavations
Why focus: GS1 Ancient History—Sangam era trade networks. Sets up 'Match-the-Following' for Tamil Nadu archaeological sites and findings.
On March 13, 2026, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) formally approved the 11th phase of excavations at Keeladi and seven other sites in Tamil Nadu. The …
Read full eventPromotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025
Why focus: Parliamentary Act with defined bans—GS2 Polity, sets up exact 'How-Many-Correct' on Central Online Gaming Authority provisions.
In August 2025, the President of India gave assent to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Inf…
Read full eventNITI Aayog Releases Viksit Bharat and Net Zero Scenario Reports
Why focus: Major NITI report with strict $22.7T target by 2070—GS3 Environment, tests numerical alignment with Net Zero emission commitments.
On February 9-10, 2026, NITI Aayog released an 11-volume study mapping the development pathways for India to achieve 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 and Net Zero emissi…
Read full eventKakori Train Action Centenary Commemoration
Why focus: 100th anniversary—NCERT Class 12 Modern History. High probability for 'How-Many-Correct' on HRA founders and associated martyrs.
On August 9, 2025, India commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Kakori Train Action, a major revolutionary event against British colonial rule. The Prime Min…
Read full eventCBIC Notifies 55th GST Council Recommendations
Why focus: GS3 Economy core—Article 279A application. Sets up Assertion-Reason on Input Services Distributor mechanism and NSDC exemptions.
On January 16, 2025, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) issued notifications implementing the decisions of the 55th GST Council meeting held…
Read full eventIndia Assumes 2026 BRICS Presidency
Why focus: Major geopolitical hosting—GS2 IR. Tests 'Match-the-Following' on recent BRICS expansions and thematic pillars of India's presidency.
On January 13, 2026, India formally took over the BRICS Presidency for the year. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar unveiled the official logo, website, an…
Read full eventRBI Releases Financial Stability Report June 2025
Why focus: GS3 Economy staple. Tests macroeconomic proxies like GNPA ratio trajectories and CRAR banking buffers in 'Assertion-Reason' format.
On June 30, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its bi-annual Financial Stability Report (FSR). The report highlighted the robust health of the India…
Read full event2024 Nobel Prize Award Ceremony Held
Why focus: Classic Prelims factual dense topic—perfect for 'Match-the-Following' covering microRNA and AI breakthroughs against laureates.
On December 10, 2024, the Nobel Prizes were formally awarded at ceremonies in Stockholm and Oslo. The laureates included Han Kang for Literature, the Japanese a…
Read full eventPassage of Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024
Why focus: Replaces 1934 Aircraft Act—GS2 Polity, prime for 'How-Many-Correct' on statutory backing of DGCA, BCAS, and AAIB.
Parliament passed the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024 in December 2024 to replace the 90-year-old Aircraft Act of 1934. The Act was cleared by the Lok Sabha in…
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