SMART Current Affairs Program 2026

A catalyst to the Top Ranks!!

Embark on an empowering journey to the top ranks of the UPSC Civil Services exam with our SMART Current Affairs Program. Current affairs form an integral part of the UPSC syllabus. With more than 60% of the questions related to current events appearing in both the Preliminary and Main Examinations directly or indirectly. Therefore, staying updated about current events is essential to score well in these exams.

S.M.A.R.T. Current Affairs Program by Vajiram & Ravi is a comprehensive program that aims to provide aspirants with a Strategic, Multi-dimensional, Assessment-based, Resourceful, and Targeted approach to their Current Affairs preparation. The program aims to achieve the following for the aspirants:

Phase I: Integrated Current Affairs for both Prelims and Mains (July to January)

• Covers the current affairs topics that are relevant for both the UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam throughout the year.
• Focuses on integrating both the factual and analytical aspects of current issues and their correlation with the UPSC static syllabus.
• Live-in class strategies to tackle MCQs strategically and develop unique answer-writing skills.

Phase II: Targeted Prelims-Oriented Current Affairs (February to April)

• Covers the current affairs - important for the UPSC Prelims Examination,
• Focusses on the conceptual and factual aspects of current issues as per PYQ trend analysis.
• Live-in class strategies to solve tricky Prelims questions MCQs strategically.
• Regular MCQ-based practice questions and tests to assess the aspirants’ preparation.

Phase III: Targeted Mains-Oriented Current Affairs (June to August – depending on Mains exam schedule)

• Cover the current affairs that are important for the UPSC Mains Exam.
• Focusses on the analytical aspects of the issues and their interlinkages with the UPSC static syllabus.
• Learn the art of integrating current affairs in the Mains answers in the form of examples, case studies and explanations.
• Regular live-in class Mains answer writing practice along with an analysis of PYQs and possible Mains Questions.

SMART Current Affairs Program has been meticulously curated to redefine UPSC CSE preparation for aspirants. Thoughtfully created, it has the following distinguishing features:

Classes

• Comprehensive Coverage: The program provides a one-stop solution by carefully selecting crucial current affairs topics from reliable sources like The Hindu, Indian Express, Economic Times, PIB, etc.
• Interlinkages with static concepts: Lectures would help students in establishing the interlinkages between current affairs and underlying conceptual understanding.
• Understanding the Examiner’s Mindset to gauge the kind of questions that might be framed from current issues.
• Economic Survey, Budget, Schemes and Indices: Classes will cover all updated and newly introduced National and International Schemes, Indices, Reports, Conventions, Economic Survey, Budget and other miscellaneous topics.

Resources

• Handouts: To support streamlined learning and revision, it provides extensive yetconcise handouts that double as quick revision notes, facilitating effective recall during the exam. Hence reducing the need for additional study materials.
• Value Addition: The Mains handouts provide comprehensive dimensions, arguments, data points, examples, and case studies—ready to use in your answers—eliminating the hassle of multiple resources and giving your preparation a sharp, competitive edge.

Prelims and Mains ready

• Prelims problem solving skills based on PYQs: Gain a deeper understanding of the exam's nature and the examiner's mindset through strategic problem-solving skills. This equips the students to anticipate and effectively tackle potential questions.
• Answer Writing Skills: Master the art of writing high-quality answers by seamlessly integrating current affairs into your arguments to add depth and relevance. Elevate your Mains score by bridging the gap between static knowledge and dynamic events, creating impactful and well-rounded responses.

Dynamic Assessment & Feedback

Pre-cum-Mains Phase (Phase I)

• Live MCQ Quiz: Engage in regular, formative assessments through in-class live MCQ Quiz.
• Live Answer writing: Engage in regular answer writing practice in each class to learn the art of writing high quality arguments and examples directly from the Faculties of the program.
• Monthly test: To help the students with regular revision and assessment of their progress.

Prelims Phase (Phase II):

• Live MCQ Quiz: Engage in regular, formative assessments through in-class live MCQ Quiz.
• Fortnightly test: To help the students with regular revision and assessment of their progress.
• Full-length tests: Comprehensive full-length tests for ultimate exam readiness.

Mains Phase (Phase III):

• Live Answer writing: Engage in regular answer writing practice in each class to learn the art of writing high quality arguments and examples directly from the Faculties of the program.
• Full-length tests: Comprehensive full-length tests for ultimate exam readiness.

Holistic Preparation: Our program combines the structured rigor of learning with the flexibility of an adaptive environment, ensuring comprehensive preparation and equipping you to face the challenges of the exam with confidence.

As a renowned coaching institute for UPSC CSE, Vajiram & Ravi recognizes that despite a solid understanding of the static syllabus, certain aspirants encounter challenges in effectively incorporating and correlating current affairs. Their struggle lies in seamlessly applying this knowledge during both the Prelims and Main Examination stages, hindering their ability to answer questions and discern how a current issue might be framed as a question.

We understand that students face difficulties in recalling or remembering current affairs/news that they regularly watch on YouTube channels and other such sources. The SMART Current Affairs Program by Vajiram & Ravi offers the solution to this problem. The program follows a multi-dimensional approach towards current affairs, which means that it covers all aspects of current affairs, including political, economic, and social events. This comprehensive approach ensures that you receive multi-level guidance that covers all aspects of your preparation, including time management and exam strategy.

• Structured Approach:
  • Divided into separate phases, our Current affairs program provides a structured and organised approach to cover the diverse range of Current Affairs for Prelims, Mains and Interview stages of examination.
• Focused Coverage:
  • The program focuses on the specific requirements of the UPSC exam, covering current affairs topics related to politics, economics, science, technology, environment, international relations, and more.
• Time Efficiency:
  • Scouring multiple newspapers, magazines, and online sources for current affairs information can be time-consuming. Our dedicated Current Affairs program streamlines this process, saves time and ensures comprehensive coverage of current affairs under one single program.
• Integration with Syllabus:
  • The program adopts an integrated approach, correlating current affairs with the static portions of the UPSC syllabus. This helps aspirants understand the interconnections between current events and broader subjects.
• Improve MCQ solving skills:
  • The regular MCQ tests within class hours will help aspirants assess their retention and knowledge of current affairs.
• Improve Main Answer Writing Skills
  • Our Current Affairs program has been designed to impart the skill of seamlessly incorporating current affairs into the static syllabus when writing your answers in the UPSC Main Examination for GS Paper-I, II, III, and IV.
• Boosts Essay and Interview Preparation:
  • Being well-versed in current affairs is essential for essay writing and interview rounds. Our program aims to help aspirants develop the depth of knowledge needed to tackle these stages effectively.
• Confidence and Clarity:
  • Regularly attending our current affairs classes will boost confidence in one's knowledge of current events and provide clarity on complex issues. This confidence is advantageous for all stages of the UPSC CSE Examination.
• Suitable for all Aspirants:
  • Tailored for both fresher and senior aspirants, our program is uniquely structured. It not only enhances understanding for freshers but also equips seniors with the skills to integrate current affairs seamlessly into problem-solving during exams. Therefore, ensures a comprehensive approach for all, addressing the specific needs of each aspirant

Course details (Phase I) 

• Course Start date and time: 1^st July 2025, 2:30PM
• Classes will be conducted 2-3 times a week – both Online and Offline Mode available
• Class duration will be 2.5-3 hours
• Crisp Handouts for Quick revision
• Live MCQ, Answer writing and PYQ sessions - For interactive learning, every class features MCQs, Answer writing to reinforce concepts and encourage active participation.

Course details (Phase II)

• Course Start date and time: will be announced later (Tentative Jan-Feb 2026)
• Classes will be conducted 3 times a week – both Online and Offline Mode available
• Class duration will be 2.5-3 hours
• Class Handouts and Factsheets for Quick revision
• Live MCQ and PYQ sessions - For interactive learning, every class features MCQs to reinforce concepts and encourage active participation.
• Includes fortnightly tests to track progress and 2 comprehensive full-length tests for exam readiness.

Course details (Phase III)

• Course Start time: will be announced later (Tentative June 2026)
• Classes will be conducted ~3 times a week
• Class/video duration will be 2.5-3 hours
• Class Handouts and Value Addition material for high scoring.
• Includes regular Live in-class Answer Writing sessions to track progress for exam readiness.
• 4 comprehensive Full-length tests will be provided (in Phase III)