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Current Affairs Compass
A free, subject-wise compilation of the year’s most important current affairs for UPSC. Each Compass distils a full subject — Polity, Environment, Science & Technology and more — into one downloadable PDF that maps the news back to your syllabus.
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CoverageJan–Dec 2025
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Subject-wise · free PDFs
The Compass, by subject
Each Compass pulls together a whole year of exam-relevant developments in one subject and links every item to the static syllabus — built for fast, focused revision before Prelims and Mains.
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Free PDFIndian Polity & Governance
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Free PDFEnvironment, Ecology & Biodiversity
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Pair it with the monthly editions
The Compass gives you the consolidated, subject-wise year. Our Monthly Current Affairs PDFs keep you up to date as the year unfolds — read them month by month, then use the Compass to revise it all. Both are free.
Free PDFSeptember 2026
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Free PDFJuly 2026
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Free PDFJanuary–June 2026 Half-Yearly Current Affairs PDF
Download PDF →Why use the Compass
Built for revision, not just reading
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Syllabus-mapped
Every development is tied to the part of the static syllabus it answers, so current affairs stops being a separate, scary subject.
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Subject-wise
Revise one subject’s entire year of current affairs in a single sitting — Polity, Environment, Science & Tech and more.
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Prelims + Mains
Crisp facts for Prelims revision and the context, background and analysis you need for Mains answers and the essay.
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Free PDFs
No paywall, no sign-up. Download what you need and study offline, on any device.
How to use it
A simple way to revise
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Pick a subject
Start with the subject you find weakest and open its Compass. One PDF, one subject’s year of current affairs.
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Read once, then mine it
Read for awareness first, then go back and make short revision notes, hooking each item to its syllabus topic.
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Stay current monthly
Use the Monthly Current Affairs PDFs through the year so nothing piles up before the exam.
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Convert to answers
Turn the important themes into practice questions and full answers, so you have rehearsed the moves, not just read them.
What it is
The Current Affairs Compass for UPSC
The Current Affairs Compass is a free, subject-wise consolidation of the year’s most important current affairs, built specifically for UPSC aspirants. Where a daily feed gives you the news and a monthly magazine gives you the month, the Compass gives you the whole year of a subject in one place — already filtered for exam relevance and linked to the static syllabus.
That structure is what makes it a revision tool rather than a reading list. Instead of scrolling through hundreds of disconnected items, you open the Indian Polity & Governance, Environment & Ecology or Science & Technology Compass and revise an entire subject’s current affairs as a single, connected story — the way the exam actually tests it.
Each Compass is free to download as a PDF, with no sign-up or paywall. Read it alongside our monthly current affairs editions and daily current affairs notes, and you have a complete system — daily awareness, monthly consolidation and a full-year, subject-wise revision before the exam. New to current affairs altogether? Start with our guide on how to start current affairs.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is the Current Affairs Compass free to download?
Yes. Every Current Affairs Compass PDF is a completely free download — there is no payment, subscription or paywall. Pick a subject from the grid above and open the PDF straight away.
What does the Current Affairs Compass cover?
Each Compass is a subject-wise consolidation of the year's most exam-relevant current affairs for UPSC — covering areas like Indian Polity & Governance, Environment & Ecology and Science & Technology. Every development is filtered for relevance and tied back to the static syllabus, so you revise a whole subject's current affairs in one place.
How is the Compass different from the Monthly Current Affairs PDFs?
The Compass is the consolidated, full-year view organised by subject — ideal for revision. The Monthly Current Affairs PDFs keep you current month by month as the news breaks. Most aspirants read the monthly editions through the year and use the subject-wise Compass to revise it all before the exam.
Is the Compass useful for both Prelims and Mains?
Yes. The factual, syllabus-linked points serve Prelims revision, while the context, background and analysis behind each development feed directly into Mains answers and the essay paper. Because it is organised by subject, it slots neatly into your GS preparation.
Do I need to register or create an account?
No registration is required to access the free PDFs. Open any Compass from this page and download it directly.
How should a beginner use the Current Affairs Compass?
Start with the subject you are weakest in, read the Compass once for awareness, then return to it to make short revision notes linked to your syllabus. Pair it with the monthly editions to stay current, and convert the important themes into practice questions and answers.
Download your Current Affairs Compass
Free, subject-wise, syllabus-linked current affairs for UPSC — the fastest way to revise a whole year. Pick a subject and start now.