{"id":34362,"date":"2025-06-18T18:30:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T13:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=34362"},"modified":"2025-06-18T18:30:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T13:00:20","slug":"census-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Census 2027 Notification: India\u2019s First Digital Census With Caste Data and Delimitation Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#Census_2027_Notification_issued_on_June_18_2025_marks_Indias_first_digital_census_with_caste_enumeration_Learn_how_it_impacts_delimitation_reservations_and_exam_preparation_for_UPSC_and_other_competitive_exams\" >Census 2027 Notification issued on June 18, 2025, marks India&#8217;s first digital census with caste enumeration. Learn how it impacts delimitation, reservations, and exam preparation for UPSC and other competitive exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#India_Notifies_Census_2027_What_Aspirants_Need_to_Know\" >India Notifies Census 2027: What Aspirants Need to Know<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#%F0%9F%93%86_Official_Notification_Timeline\" >\ud83d\udcc6 Official Notification &amp; Timeline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#Digital_Transformation\" >Digital Transformation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#Inclusion_of_Caste_Data\" >Inclusion of Caste Data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#Scale_Security\" >Scale &amp; Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#Policy_Political_Implications\" >Policy &amp; Political Implications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#Why_This_News_Matters_for_Exam_Preparation\" >Why This News Matters for Exam Preparation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#%F0%9F%93%8A_Foundation_for_Government_Policy\" >\ud83d\udcca Foundation for Government Policy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#%F0%9F%8F%9B%EF%B8%8F_Constitutional_Legislative_Relevance\" >\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Constitutional &amp; Legislative Relevance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#%F0%9F%92%BC_Social_Justice_Public_Administration\" >\ud83d\udcbc Social Justice &amp; Public Administration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#%F0%9F%94%90_Exam_Focus_Areas\" >\ud83d\udd10 Exam Focus Areas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#Historical_Context_From_Paper_to_Pixels\" >Historical Context: From Paper to Pixels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#Key_Takeaways_from_the_Census_2027_Notification\" >Key Takeaways from the Census 2027 Notification<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#1_What_is_the_date_of_notification_for_Census_2027\" >1. What is the date of notification for Census 2027?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#2_When_will_the_census_operations_start_and_end\" >2. When will the census operations start and end?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#3_What_is_unique_about_Census_2027\" >3. What is unique about Census 2027?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#4_Will_caste_data_be_collected_in_Census_2027\" >4. Will caste data be collected in Census 2027?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#5_Why_is_the_2027_Census_important_for_government_exams\" >5. Why is the 2027 Census important for government exams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#6_How_many_enumerators_will_be_involved_in_the_census\" >6. How many enumerators will be involved in the census?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#7_What_is_delimitation_and_how_is_it_linked_to_the_census\" >7. What is delimitation, and how is it linked to the census?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/census-2027\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Census_2027_Notification_issued_on_June_18_2025_marks_Indias_first_digital_census_with_caste_enumeration_Learn_how_it_impacts_delimitation_reservations_and_exam_preparation_for_UPSC_and_other_competitive_exams\"><\/span>Census 2027 Notification issued on June 18, 2025, marks India&#8217;s first digital census with caste enumeration. Learn how it impacts delimitation, reservations, and exam preparation for UPSC and other competitive exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Notifies_Census_2027_What_Aspirants_Need_to_Know\"><\/span>India Notifies Census 2027: What Aspirants Need to Know<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%86_Official_Notification_Timeline\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcc6 Official Notification &amp; Timeline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>June 16, 2025<\/strong>, the Government of India formally issued the gazette notification initiating the 16th national census under Section\u202f3 of the Census Act, 1948. The process will occur in two phases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Phase\u202f1 \u2013 House Listing Operation (HLO)<\/strong>: Begins <strong>October 1, 2026<\/strong>, in snow-bound and remote regions (Ladakh, J&amp;K, Himachal, Uttarakhand).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phase\u202f2 \u2013 Population Enumeration (PE)<\/strong>: Begins <strong>March\u202f1, 2027<\/strong>, nationwide <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_Transformation\"><\/span>Digital Transformation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s first <strong>fully digital census<\/strong>\u2014citizens can self\u2011enumerate via mobile\/web portals, while enumerators use smartphones equipped with GPS, geofencing, and real-time validation tools This ensures faster, more accurate and verifiable data collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inclusion_of_Caste_Data\"><\/span>Inclusion of Caste Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time since 1931, the census will include <strong>caste enumeration<\/strong>, gathering details on religion and caste. Approved by the Cabinet in April 2025, this marks a historic step toward <strong>social justice and targeted policymaking<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scale_Security\"><\/span>Scale &amp; Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over <strong>3.4 million enumerators and 130,000 supervisors<\/strong> will be deployed. Stringent <strong>data security measures<\/strong> are being implemented to safeguard citizen privacy during collection, transfer, and storage <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Policy_Political_Implications\"><\/span>Policy &amp; Political Implications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Delimitation<\/strong>: Census 2027 data will trigger the redrawing of electoral boundaries, potentially impacting seat allocation ahead of the <strong>2029 general election<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reservations<\/strong>: Caste data will inform social welfare schemes, SC\/ST benefits, and women&#8217;s reservation implementation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Census-2027\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.moneycontrol.com\/static-mcnews\/2023\/10\/census-pti.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=770&amp;height=431\" alt=\"Census 2027\" title=\"Census 2027\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Census 2027<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Matters_for_Exam_Preparation\"><\/span>Why This News Matters for Exam Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8A_Foundation_for_Government_Policy\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcca Foundation for Government Policy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The census is the most comprehensive source of demographic, social, and economic data, crucial for policy-making, budget allocation, and administrative reform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%9B%EF%B8%8F_Constitutional_Legislative_Relevance\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Constitutional &amp; Legislative Relevance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Under <strong>Article 82<\/strong> and <strong>Articles 330 &amp; 332<\/strong>, census data feeds into <strong>delimitation<\/strong> and <strong>reservation of seats<\/strong> in legislatures\u2014key topics in polity and governance modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%BC_Social_Justice_Public_Administration\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcbc Social Justice &amp; Public Administration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Inclusion of caste data revitalizes discussions around <strong>social equity<\/strong>, <strong>affirmative action<\/strong>, and welfare targeting\u2014topics that regularly feature in essay, ethics, and GS papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%90_Exam_Focus_Areas\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd10 Exam Focus Areas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding digital enumeration advancements, data privacy initiatives, and political dynamics (like delimitation) builds analytical depth\u2014ideal for both objective and subjective answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_From_Paper_to_Pixels\"><\/span>Historical Context: From Paper to Pixels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Longest Census Gap<\/strong>: Unlike the standard decennial schedule, the 2021 census was postponed due to COVID-19, causing a 16-year delay following 2011 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digitization Initiative<\/strong>: The 2027 census follows a 2019 proposal by Home Minister Amit Shah for a digitized process using smartphone apps, backed by a \u20b93,768 crore allocation in the 2021-22 Budget <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Caste Enumeration Hiatus<\/strong>: The 1931 census was the last to include comprehensive caste data. While 2011 included it, results were withheld. 2027 restores transparency in caste profiling <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delimitation Precedent<\/strong>: The <strong>84th Amendment (2001)<\/strong> froze seat allocation until after the first census post-2026. The 2027 census triggers the next round, reshaping political representation <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_the_Census_2027_Notification\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from the Census 2027 Notification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>S. No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>Notification Date<\/strong>: Census gazette published on <strong>June 16, 2025<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Two\u2011Phase Approach<\/strong>: HLO starts October 1, 2026; PE starts March 1, 2027.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>Fully Digital<\/strong>: India\u2019s first digital census with self-enumeration portals.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>Caste Enumeration Restored<\/strong>: Includes caste data for the first time since 1931.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>Triggers Delimitation<\/strong>: Data used for electoral boundary redrawing ahead of 2029.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Census 2027<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_date_of_notification_for_Census_2027\"><\/span>1. What is the date of notification for Census 2027?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The official notification for Census 2027 was issued on <strong>June 16, 2025<\/strong> under the Census Act, 1948.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_When_will_the_census_operations_start_and_end\"><\/span>2. When will the census operations start and end?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>House Listing Operation (HLO)<\/strong> will begin on <strong>October 1, 2026<\/strong>, in remote regions, while <strong>Population Enumeration (PE)<\/strong> will begin nationwide on <strong>March 1, 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_unique_about_Census_2027\"><\/span>3. What is unique about Census 2027?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This will be <strong>India\u2019s first fully digital census<\/strong> with provisions for self-enumeration and real-time data verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Will_caste_data_be_collected_in_Census_2027\"><\/span>4. Will caste data be collected in Census 2027?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, for the first time since 1931, caste data will be officially recorded in the national census.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Why_is_the_2027_Census_important_for_government_exams\"><\/span>5. Why is the 2027 Census important for government exams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It has implications for <strong>delimitation<\/strong>, <strong>reservation policy<\/strong>, <strong>digital governance<\/strong>, and <strong>socio-economic planning<\/strong>, all of which are commonly featured in government exams like UPSC, SSC, and State PSCs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_many_enumerators_will_be_involved_in_the_census\"><\/span>6. How many enumerators will be involved in the census?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over <strong>3.4 million enumerators<\/strong> and <strong>130,000 supervisors<\/strong> will be deployed for data collection across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_is_delimitation_and_how_is_it_linked_to_the_census\"><\/span>7. What is delimitation, and how is it linked to the census?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Delimitation<\/strong> refers to redrawing electoral constituency boundaries based on updated population data. Census 2027 will be used for this purpose under Article 82 of the Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/sports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sports Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline 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