UPSC Current Affairs 5 October 2025

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

M.P. and Kerala ban cough syrup brand; Centre starts inspection of pharma units in six States, Pg1

Cough syrup scare: States ban Coldrif amid DEG contamination concerns; Centre launches multi-state pharma unit inspections for quality assurance.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

M.P. and Kerala ban cough syrup brand; Centre starts inspection of pharma units in six States, Pg1

Cough syrup scare: States ban Coldrif amid DEG contamination concerns; Centre launches multi-state pharma unit inspections for quality assurance.

GS 2: International Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Israel ‘eases Gaza strikes’ after Trump’s peace push, Pg1.

Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s mediation efforts for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Israel eased its bombing campaign in Gaza City, marking a possible first step toward implementing the U.S.-brokered peace plan.

GS 2: International Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Israel ‘eases Gaza strikes’ after Trump’s peace push, Pg1.

Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s mediation efforts for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Israel eased its bombing campaign in Gaza City, marking a possible first step toward implementing the U.S.-brokered peace plan.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

British PM to visit India next week, Pg11

British PM's India visit aims to bolster trade ties, discuss global issues amidst Gaza and Ukraine conflicts.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

British PM to visit India next week, Pg11

British PM's India visit aims to bolster trade ties, discuss global issues amidst Gaza and Ukraine conflicts.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Constitutional Bodies GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

UPSC set to release answer keys after Civil Service prelims, Pg11

UPSC to release provisional answer keys post-prelims, addressing transparency concerns raised in Supreme Court petition regarding Civil Services exam.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Constitutional Bodies GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

UPSC set to release answer keys after Civil Service prelims, Pg11

UPSC to release provisional answer keys post-prelims, addressing transparency concerns raised in Supreme Court petition regarding Civil Services exam.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Punjab farm fire cases fell 70% in 2024, but total scorched area shows a rising trend, Pg11.

Punjab witnessed a 70% drop in stubble-burning incidents in 2024 compared to 2023, but paradoxically, the total burnt area increased, sparking concerns about the accuracy of satellite-based fire data and effectiveness of pollution control measures.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Punjab farm fire cases fell 70% in 2024, but total scorched area shows a rising trend, Pg11.

Punjab witnessed a 70% drop in stubble-burning incidents in 2024 compared to 2023, but paradoxically, the total burnt area increased, sparking concerns about the accuracy of satellite-based fire data and effectiveness of pollution control measures.

GS 3: Economy GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Textile firms appeal against anti-dumping duty on key input, Pg12.

The Indian textile industry has urged the government to remove the anti-dumping duty (ADD) on Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) — a key input for manufacturing polyester yarn and fabrics — citing increased production costs and dependency on imports.

GS 3: Economy GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Textile firms appeal against anti-dumping duty on key input, Pg12.

The Indian textile industry has urged the government to remove the anti-dumping duty (ADD) on Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) — a key input for manufacturing polyester yarn and fabrics — citing increased production costs and dependency on imports.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Greener way to get rare-earths out of e-waste, Pg13

Rice University's flash Joule heating with chlorination extracts rare-earth elements from e-waste with 90% purity, slashing energy use and emissions.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Greener way to get rare-earths out of e-waste, Pg13

Rice University's flash Joule heating with chlorination extracts rare-earth elements from e-waste with 90% purity, slashing energy use and emissions.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health Sector

The case to rethink India’s influenza vaccination strategy, Pg13

Experts advocate biannual influenza vaccination in India to combat dual-peak outbreaks, urging government inclusion in UIP for wider coverage.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health Sector

The case to rethink India’s influenza vaccination strategy, Pg13

Experts advocate biannual influenza vaccination in India to combat dual-peak outbreaks, urging government inclusion in UIP for wider coverage.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

What explains lifespans in different species?, Pg13

Study reveals sexual selection, not just chromosomes, drives lifespan differences in mammals and birds across 528 and 648 species.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

What explains lifespans in different species?, Pg13

Study reveals sexual selection, not just chromosomes, drives lifespan differences in mammals and birds across 528 and 648 species.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Space Technology

Webb Space telescope spots potential ‘dark stars’, Pg13

James Webb Telescope discovers potential 'dark stars' fueled by dark matter annihilation, challenging star formation theories and early universe understanding.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Space Technology

Webb Space telescope spots potential ‘dark stars’, Pg13

James Webb Telescope discovers potential 'dark stars' fueled by dark matter annihilation, challenging star formation theories and early universe understanding.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections

STAY INFORMED, STAY EMPOWERED

Delhi Police releases simplified guide comparing old IPC/CrPC sections with new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita/Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita sections.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections

STAY INFORMED, STAY EMPOWERED

Delhi Police releases simplified guide comparing old IPC/CrPC sections with new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita/Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita sections.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

PM welcomes leadership of Trump, calls it decisive progress, Pg1.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s leadership in facilitating progress on the U.S.-brokered Gaza peace initiative, after Hamas agreed in principle to key terms of the 20-point plan. Modi termed the development “decisive progress” toward peace and stability in the region.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

PM welcomes leadership of Trump, calls it decisive progress, Pg1.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s leadership in facilitating progress on the U.S.-brokered Gaza peace initiative, after Hamas agreed in principle to key terms of the 20-point plan. Modi termed the development “decisive progress” toward peace and stability in the region.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Cough syrup, Pg1.

Cough syrup contamination kills ten children in Madhya Pradesh; government halts sales of implicated drug due to toxic chemical.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Cough syrup, Pg1.

Cough syrup contamination kills ten children in Madhya Pradesh; government halts sales of implicated drug due to toxic chemical.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Surviving landmine blasts to reaching podium, Pg1.

Army Para Athletes overcome landmine injuries, clinch historic medals at World Para Athletics Championships, showcasing resilience and sportsmanship.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Surviving landmine blasts to reaching podium, Pg1.

Army Para Athletes overcome landmine injuries, clinch historic medals at World Para Athletics Championships, showcasing resilience and sportsmanship.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

₹1.82-lakh crore assets lying unclaimed with banks, says FM, Pg6.

₹1.82-lakh crore in unclaimed financial assets with banks, regulators to be claimed through 'Apki Poonji, Apka Adhikar' campaign.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

₹1.82-lakh crore assets lying unclaimed with banks, says FM, Pg6.

₹1.82-lakh crore in unclaimed financial assets with banks, regulators to be claimed through 'Apki Poonji, Apka Adhikar' campaign.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Months after FTA sealed, Starmer to visit India on Oct 8-9, hold talks with Modi, Pg6.

UK PM Starmer's India visit on Oct 8-9 to boost FTA, discuss trade, and global issues with PM Modi.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Months after FTA sealed, Starmer to visit India on Oct 8-9, hold talks with Modi, Pg6.

UK PM Starmer's India visit on Oct 8-9 to boost FTA, discuss trade, and global issues with PM Modi.

GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Constitutional Bodies GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

UPSC to SC: Will give provisional answer key after preliminary test, Pg7.

UPSC to release provisional answer key post-prelims, responding to SC petition for transparency and timely grievance redressal.

GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Constitutional Bodies GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

UPSC to SC: Will give provisional answer key after preliminary test, Pg7.

UPSC to release provisional answer key post-prelims, responding to SC petition for transparency and timely grievance redressal.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India-EFTA deal strengthens rule of law amid growing global trade uncertainty,Pg11.

India-EFTA trade deal strengthens economic ties amid global trade uncertainties, with EFTA pledging $100 billion investment in India.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India-EFTA deal strengthens rule of law amid growing global trade uncertainty,Pg11.

India-EFTA trade deal strengthens economic ties amid global trade uncertainties, with EFTA pledging $100 billion investment in India.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health Sector

THE FIBRE FIX, Pg19.

Research highlights fibre's crucial role in gut health, chronic disease prevention, and the importance of balanced protein-fibre diets for overall well-being.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health Sector

THE FIBRE FIX, Pg19.

Research highlights fibre's crucial role in gut health, chronic disease prevention, and the importance of balanced protein-fibre diets for overall well-being.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues

Why carb dependence is pushing us to diabetes, Pg22.

ICMR study reveals high carb diets increase diabetes risk; advocates for protein-rich, diverse food policies and dietary changes.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues

Why carb dependence is pushing us to diabetes, Pg22.

ICMR study reveals high carb diets increase diabetes risk; advocates for protein-rich, diverse food policies and dietary changes.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS2: Education Sector

Why is a spectre of empty classrooms looming?, Pg14.

Tamil Nadu has sought a review of the Supreme Court’s September 1, 2025 judgment mandating that all in-service teachers from Classes 1–8 in non-minority schools must clear the Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET) within two years or face compulsory retirement. Several States have raised concerns about the feasibility and implications of this order.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS2: Education Sector

Why is a spectre of empty classrooms looming?, Pg14.

Tamil Nadu has sought a review of the Supreme Court’s September 1, 2025 judgment mandating that all in-service teachers from Classes 1–8 in non-minority schools must clear the Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET) within two years or face compulsory retirement. Several States have raised concerns about the feasibility and implications of this order.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Polity GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

What is Nagaland’s job quota issue?, Pg14.

An organisation of five “advanced” tribes in Nagaland has sought a review of the State’s 48-year-old job reservation policy that grants special quotas to seven “Backward Tribes (BTs).” The move has sparked a political and social standoff, with the government forming a review panel amid opposition from backward tribe groups.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Polity GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

What is Nagaland’s job quota issue?, Pg14.

An organisation of five “advanced” tribes in Nagaland has sought a review of the State’s 48-year-old job reservation policy that grants special quotas to seven “Backward Tribes (BTs).” The move has sparked a political and social standoff, with the government forming a review panel amid opposition from backward tribe groups.

GS 3: Disaster Management GS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

How is India responding to crowding disasters?, Pg14.

On September 27, 2025, a political rally led by actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay in Tamil Nadu’s Karur district turned tragic when a crowd crush killed 41 people, mostly young adults. The incident has triggered national concern over the lack of scientific and statutory crowd management laws in India.

GS 3: Disaster Management GS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

How is India responding to crowding disasters?, Pg14.

On September 27, 2025, a political rally led by actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay in Tamil Nadu’s Karur district turned tragic when a crowd crush killed 41 people, mostly young adults. The incident has triggered national concern over the lack of scientific and statutory crowd management laws in India.

News Analysis

M.P. and Kerala ban cough syrup brand; Centre starts inspection of pharma units in six States, Pg1

M.P. and Kerala ban cough syrup brand; Centre starts inspection of pharma units in six States, Pg1

Israel ‘eases Gaza strikes’ after Trump’s peace push, Pg1.

Israel ‘eases Gaza strikes’ after Trump’s peace push, Pg1.

British PM to visit India next week, Pg11

British PM to visit India next week, Pg11

UPSC set to release answer keys after Civil Service prelims, Pg11

UPSC set to release answer keys after Civil Service prelims, Pg11

Punjab farm fire cases fell 70% in 2024, but total scorched area shows a rising trend, Pg11.

Punjab farm fire cases fell 70% in 2024, but total scorched area shows a rising trend, Pg11.

Textile firms appeal against anti-dumping duty on key input, Pg12.

Textile firms appeal against anti-dumping duty on key input, Pg12.

Greener way to get rare-earths out of e-waste, Pg13

Greener way to get rare-earths out of e-waste, Pg13

The case to rethink India’s influenza vaccination strategy, Pg13

The case to rethink India’s influenza vaccination strategy, Pg13

What explains lifespans in different species?, Pg13

What explains lifespans in different species?, Pg13

Webb Space telescope spots potential ‘dark stars’, Pg13

Webb Space telescope spots potential ‘dark stars’, Pg13

STAY INFORMED, STAY EMPOWERED

STAY INFORMED, STAY EMPOWERED

PM welcomes leadership of Trump, calls it decisive progress, Pg1.

PM welcomes leadership of Trump, calls it decisive progress, Pg1.

Cough syrup, Pg1.

Cough syrup, Pg1.

Surviving landmine blasts to reaching podium, Pg1.

Surviving landmine blasts to reaching podium, Pg1.

₹1.82-lakh crore assets lying unclaimed with banks, says FM, Pg6.

₹1.82-lakh crore assets lying unclaimed with banks, says FM, Pg6.

Months after FTA sealed, Starmer to visit India on Oct 8-9, hold talks with Modi, Pg6.

Months after FTA sealed, Starmer to visit India on Oct 8-9, hold talks with Modi, Pg6.

UPSC to SC: Will give provisional answer key after preliminary test, Pg7.

UPSC to SC: Will give provisional answer key after preliminary test, Pg7.

India-EFTA deal strengthens rule of law amid growing global trade uncertainty,Pg11.

India-EFTA deal strengthens rule of law amid growing global trade uncertainty,Pg11.

THE FIBRE FIX, Pg19.

THE FIBRE FIX, Pg19.

Why carb dependence is pushing us to diabetes, Pg22.

Why carb dependence is pushing us to diabetes, Pg22.

Why is a spectre of empty classrooms looming?, Pg14.

Why is a spectre of empty classrooms looming?, Pg14.

What is Nagaland’s job quota issue?, Pg14.

What is Nagaland’s job quota issue?, Pg14.

How is India responding to crowding disasters?, Pg14.

How is India responding to crowding disasters?, Pg14.

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