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UPSC NDA Current Events Syllabus
Every chapter and topic of Current Events examined in UPSC NDA — 6 chapters, 0 topics, plus 50 flashcards written against it.
Current Events syllabus — full chapter and topic list
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for Current Events in UPSC NDA, not a summary of it.
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National Events
overviewExamined as a single unit within Current Events — no further topic split in the official outline.
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International Events
overviewExamined as a single unit within Current Events — no further topic split in the official outline.
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Sports
overviewExamined as a single unit within Current Events — no further topic split in the official outline.
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Awards and Honors
overviewExamined as a single unit within Current Events — no further topic split in the official outline.
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Books and Authors
overviewExamined as a single unit within Current Events — no further topic split in the official outline.
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Science and Technology
overviewExamined as a single unit within Current Events — no further topic split in the official outline.
Current Events flashcards for UPSC NDA
22 of 50 cards from the Current Events deck — real questions with worked answers.
In the UPSC NDA General Ability Test, the 'Current Events' section falls under which part of the General Knowledge paper?
It is a sub-section of Part B (General Knowledge) of the GAT, testing awareness of important national and international events, especially of defence, science, and polity relevance.
What is the apex tri-services body that advises the Indian government on military matters, headed by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)?
The Department of Military Affairs (DMA) within the Ministry of Defence; the CDS is its Secretary and also the Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee.
What post was created in India on 1 January 2020 to act as the single-point military adviser to the government?
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS); General Bipin Rawat was the first CDS.
What is the name of India's indigenously built first aircraft carrier, commissioned in September 2022?
INS Vikrant (IAC-1), built by Cochin Shipyard Limited.
Which indigenous light combat aircraft, developed by HAL, forms the backbone of the IAF's lighter fighter fleet?
The HAL Tejas (Light Combat Aircraft, LCA).
What is the name of India's main battle tank developed indigenously by DRDO?
The Arjun main battle tank.
What does DRDO stand for and what is its primary role?
Defence Research and Development Organisation; it is the premier agency for developing defence technology and weapons systems for the armed forces.
Name the surface-to-surface ballistic missile series that forms the core of India's strategic deterrent.
The Agni series (Agni-I to Agni-V/Agni-Prime), with Agni-V being intercontinental-range capable.
What is the name of the supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia?
BrahMos.
What does ISRO stand for and where is its headquarters?
Indian Space Research Organisation; headquartered in Bengaluru.
Which Indian lunar mission achieved a soft landing near the Moon's south pole in August 2023?
Chandrayaan-3, with its Vikram lander and Pragyan rover; India became the first nation to land near the lunar south pole.
What is the name of India's first solar observation mission, launched in 2023 to study the Sun?
Aditya-L1, positioned at the Sun-Earth Lagrange point L1.
What is the name of India's planned crewed spaceflight programme to send astronauts into orbit?
Gaganyaan.
What launch vehicle is ISRO's heaviest, used for missions like Chandrayaan-3 and GSAT heavy satellites?
LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3, formerly GSLV Mk III).
Who is the constitutional Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces?
The President of India.
What are the three services that make up the Indian Armed Forces?
The Indian Army, the Indian Navy, and the Indian Air Force.
What is India's highest peacetime gallantry award?
The Ashoka Chakra.
What is India's highest wartime gallantry award?
The Param Vir Chakra (PVC).
What is the highest civilian award of India?
The Bharat Ratna.
Which military exercise is the largest naval exercise hosted by India, involving multiple navies in the Bay of Bengal / Indian Ocean?
Exercise MILAN.
What is the India-US bilateral military exercise involving the armies of both countries called?
Exercise Yudh Abhyas.
What grouping of India, US, Japan, and Australia focuses on a free and open Indo-Pacific?
The Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue).
Planning Current Events for UPSC NDA
Current Events is one of 8 subjects in UPSC NDA — 0 of 57 topics, spread over 6 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 2 hours.
The heaviest chapters are National Events (0 topics), International Events (0 topics), Sports (0 topics) . Front-load those while your energy is high; the short chapters are better revision filler later.
Work top-down: read the chapter, then tick topics off individually rather than marking the whole chapter done. Sub-topics are where silent gaps hide.
Current Events (UPSC NDA) FAQ
What is in the UPSC NDA Current Events syllabus?
Current Events is split into 6 chapters — National Events, International Events, Sports, Awards and Honors, Books and Authors and Science and Technology, containing 0 topics and 0 sub-topics in total.
How many chapters are there in Current Events for UPSC NDA?
6 chapters. Current Events accounts for about 1% of the topics in the whole UPSC NDA syllabus (0 of 57).
How long should I spend on Current Events for UPSC NDA?
Budget around 2 hours for a first pass through Current Events — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 0 topics. Add revision cycles on top.
Are there flashcards for UPSC NDA Current Events?
Yes — a 50-card Current Events deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.