On May 8, 2025, India and the world witnessed significant developments across various sectors. The Human Development Index (HDI) shows how countries like India are progressing beyond just economic growth, focusing on health and education. In international affairs, a leadership change in Germany, one of Europe’s biggest countries, has global importance. On the science front, India is preparing for its first human space mission under Gaganyaan. Domestically, the government conducted a major civil defence drill after rising tensions with Pakistan. Economically, India signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, aiming to boost trade and investment. All these updates reflect India's growing importance on the global and national stage.
Awareness regarding daily UPSC current affairs is crucial for cracking the UPSC Prelims, excelling in UPSC Mains. It helps perform well in the UPSC personality test, thus becoming an informed and effective UPSC civil servant.
Below are the current affairs and headlines of the day taken from The Hindu, Indian Express, Press Information Bureau & All India Radio as required for UPSC preparation:
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Source: The Hindu
Syllabus: Reports & Indices
What is the Human Development Index (HDI)?
Components of the Index
Key Features of the HDI
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Know more about the UN Concepts of Human Development!
Source: The Hindu
Syllabus: PLACES IN NEWS
Know more about the Unification of Germany!
Location & Extent
Diverse Topography
Climate
Know more about the Germany Political System!
Source: The Hindu
Syllabus: GS Paper III (Science & Technology)
What is the Gaganyaan Mission?
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Know more about the Launch Vehicles of ISRO!
Human-Rated Launch Vehicle
Orbital Module (OM)
Know more about ISRO's SpaDeX Mission!
Source: The Hindu
Syllabus: GS Paper II (Governance)
Categories (2023):
259 districts were formally notified in 2010; a total of 295 vulnerable areas identified.
History of Civil Defence in India
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Know more about the India Pakistan Relations!
Source: The Indian Express
Syllabus: GS Paper III (Economy)
What is a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)?
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Read the article on Free Trade Agreement!
Tariff Elimination
Sector-Specific Benefits
Labour Mobility
Trade Value Impact
Read the article on the India UK Relationship!
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