The General Knowledge paper of the CDS (Combined Defence Services) 2 2025 examination will include questions on current events of national importance. For the CDS 2 2025 exam, which is typically held in September, it’s crucial to stay updated on major national events that have occurred in the 6-12 months leading up to the examination (roughly September 2024 to August 2025). This article highlights some key areas and potential events that could be relevant.
Key Areas of Focus for National Current Affairs:
- Political Developments:
- Parliamentary Affairs: Key legislations passed, major debates, and policy announcements by the central government.
- Elections: Any significant state assembly elections and their outcomes.
- Government Initiatives and Schemes: New welfare schemes, development projects, and policy changes announced by the government.
- Constitutional Amendments (if any): Important amendments and their implications.
- Key Appointments: Appointments to high constitutional posts, government bodies, and public sector undertakings.
- Economic Developments:
- Economic Growth and Trends: Key economic indicators, GDP growth rate, inflation figures, and major economic policies.
- Budget and Fiscal Policy: Analysis of the Union Budget and its impact.
- Developments in Key Sectors: Performance and new initiatives in agriculture, industry, and services.
- Trade and Commerce: Major trade agreements, export-import trends.
- RBI Policies: Important monetary policy decisions and their impact.
- Social Issues:
- Social Justice and Empowerment: Government initiatives related to marginalized sections of society.
- Health and Education: Major developments and policies in these sectors.
- Environmental Issues: Important environmental laws, conservation efforts, and climate change-related developments.
- Science and Technology:
- Space Program: Achievements of ISRO, new satellite launches, and space missions.
- Defence Technology: Indigenous development of weapons systems, joint ventures, and technological advancements in the armed forces (covered in a separate article, but some overlap is possible).
- Other Scientific Breakthroughs: Significant discoveries and advancements in various fields of science.
- Culture and Heritage:
- Important Cultural Events: Major festivals, art exhibitions, and literary events.
- Developments related to India’s heritage sites and preservation efforts.
- Sports:
- Major National Sporting Events and Achievements by Indian athletes.
Staying Updated:
- Follow Reputable National Newspapers and News Channels: Focus on in-depth coverage of national events.
- Read Government Publications and Websites: PIB (Press Information Bureau) is a valuable source.
- Refer to Current Affairs Magazines and Websites: Choose reliable sources that provide a comprehensive overview of national events.
Focus for September 2025 Exam:
For the CDS 2 2025 exam in September 2025, prioritize events that occurred between September 2024 and August 2025. Pay close attention to events that have had a significant impact or have been widely discussed in the news.
Example Areas to Watch (Hypothetical for May 2025):
- Any major policy decisions by the newly formed government after the (hypothetical) 2024 general elections.
- Progress and outcomes of significant government schemes launched in the past year.
- Key debates and legislative actions in the Parliament during its sessions in 2024-25.
- Important judgments by the Supreme Court on matters of national importance.
- Major trends in the Indian economy and any significant policy interventions by the RBI.
By staying consistently updated on these key areas of national events, CDS 2 2025 aspirants can be well-prepared to answer the current affairs questions in the General Knowledge paper.
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