UPSC Current Affairs 5 September 2025

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Trump’s tariff war as opportunity for the Global South , Pg8

Trump's tariff war presents opportunities for Global South to reshape geo-economic architecture, but India must address structural problems.

Trump’s tariff war as opportunity for the Global South , Pg8

Trump's tariff war presents opportunities for Global South to reshape geo-economic architecture, but India must address structural problems.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Should commercial speech on digital platforms be regulated? , Pg9

Supreme Court urges regulation of commercial speech on digital platforms, sparking debate on free speech limits and potential misuse.

Should commercial speech on digital platforms be regulated? , Pg9

Supreme Court urges regulation of commercial speech on digital platforms, sparking debate on free speech limits and potential misuse.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Cuts in time , Pg8

GST Council approves sweeping rate cuts across sectors, aiming to boost consumption and simplify tax regime from September 22.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Cuts in time , Pg8

GST Council approves sweeping rate cuts across sectors, aiming to boost consumption and simplify tax regime from September 22.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Government Budgeting

GST 2.0 is a landmark in India’s tax journey , Pg8

GST Council approves landmark GST 2.0 reforms, simplifying tax slabs and reducing rates on essential goods from September 22, 2025.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Government Budgeting

GST 2.0 is a landmark in India’s tax journey , Pg8

GST Council approves landmark GST 2.0 reforms, simplifying tax slabs and reducing rates on essential goods from September 22, 2025.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Singapore backs India on patrolling Malacca Straits , Pg12

Singapore supports India's Malacca Straits patrol amid deepened Indo-Pacific maritime security cooperation and green energy export agreements.

Singapore backs India on patrolling Malacca Straits , Pg12

Singapore supports India's Malacca Straits patrol amid deepened Indo-Pacific maritime security cooperation and green energy export agreements.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Health Sector

Zero GST is expected to increase penetration of health, life insurance , Pg13

GST Council slashes health and life insurance GST to zero, effective September 22, boosting affordability and access for individuals.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Health Sector

Zero GST is expected to increase penetration of health, life insurance , Pg13

GST Council slashes health and life insurance GST to zero, effective September 22, boosting affordability and access for individuals.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

SC expresses concern over felling of trees in Himalayan forests , Pg1

Supreme Court alarmed by illegal Himalayan deforestation amid floods, demands action; NHAI faces scrutiny over tunnel safety.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

SC expresses concern over felling of trees in Himalayan forests , Pg1

Supreme Court alarmed by illegal Himalayan deforestation amid floods, demands action; NHAI faces scrutiny over tunnel safety.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: Health Sector

How the antibiotic culture in India imperils mental health , Pg2

Antibiotic overuse in India linked to mental health decline, impacting gut microbiota and neurological well-being, demanding urgent public health interventions.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: Health Sector

How the antibiotic culture in India imperils mental health , Pg2

Antibiotic overuse in India linked to mental health decline, impacting gut microbiota and neurological well-being, demanding urgent public health interventions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Centre approves creation of new, independent class of ‘environment auditors’ , Pg14

Environment Ministry introduces 'environment auditors' to bolster compliance monitoring, addressing manpower shortages and enhancing transparency in environmental governance by 2025.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Centre approves creation of new, independent class of ‘environment auditors’ , Pg14

Environment Ministry introduces 'environment auditors' to bolster compliance monitoring, addressing manpower shortages and enhancing transparency in environmental governance by 2025.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Tariffs on India are for buying Russian oil, Trump tells court , Pg16

Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on India for purchasing Russian oil, citing national emergency and peace efforts in Ukraine.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Tariffs on India are for buying Russian oil, Trump tells court , Pg16

Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on India for purchasing Russian oil, citing national emergency and peace efforts in Ukraine.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

‘India’s birth rate down, first dip in TFR in 2 years’ , Pg12

India's birth rate declines to 18.4, TFR dips to 1.9 in 2023, reveals Sample Registration Survey Statistical Report.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

‘India’s birth rate down, first dip in TFR in 2 years’ , Pg12

India's birth rate declines to 18.4, TFR dips to 1.9 in 2023, reveals Sample Registration Survey Statistical Report.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Centre and Manipur govt. ink peace pact with Kuki-Zo groups , Pg1

Centre, Manipur government sign peace pact with Kuki-Zo groups, aiming to resolve ethnic tensions before PM Modi's visit.

Centre and Manipur govt. ink peace pact with Kuki-Zo groups , Pg1

Centre, Manipur government sign peace pact with Kuki-Zo groups, aiming to resolve ethnic tensions before PM Modi's visit.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Five years on, SC re-examines CCTV order for police stations , Pg14

Supreme Court re-examines 2020 CCTV order for police stations amid rising custodial deaths, seeking enhanced accountability and transparency.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Five years on, SC re-examines CCTV order for police stations , Pg14

Supreme Court re-examines 2020 CCTV order for police stations amid rising custodial deaths, seeking enhanced accountability and transparency.

News Analysis

Trump’s tariff war as opportunity for the Global South , Pg8

Trump’s tariff war as opportunity for the Global South , Pg8

Should commercial speech on digital platforms be regulated? , Pg9

Should commercial speech on digital platforms be regulated? , Pg9

Cuts in time , Pg8

Cuts in time , Pg8

GST 2.0 is a landmark in India’s tax journey , Pg8

GST 2.0 is a landmark in India’s tax journey , Pg8

Singapore backs India on patrolling Malacca Straits , Pg12

Singapore backs India on patrolling Malacca Straits , Pg12

Zero GST is expected to increase penetration of health, life insurance , Pg13

Zero GST is expected to increase penetration of health, life insurance , Pg13

SC expresses concern over felling of trees in Himalayan forests , Pg1

SC expresses concern over felling of trees in Himalayan forests , Pg1

How the antibiotic culture in India imperils mental health , Pg2

How the antibiotic culture in India imperils mental health , Pg2

Centre approves creation of new, independent class of ‘environment auditors’ , Pg14

Centre approves creation of new, independent class of ‘environment auditors’ , Pg14

Tariffs on India are for buying Russian oil, Trump tells court , Pg16

Tariffs on India are for buying Russian oil, Trump tells court , Pg16

‘India’s birth rate down, first dip in TFR in 2 years’ , Pg12

‘India’s birth rate down, first dip in TFR in 2 years’ , Pg12

Centre and Manipur govt. ink peace pact with Kuki-Zo groups , Pg1

Centre and Manipur govt. ink peace pact with Kuki-Zo groups , Pg1

Five years on, SC re-examines CCTV order for police stations , Pg14

Five years on, SC re-examines CCTV order for police stations , Pg14

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