UPSC Current Affairs 6 October 2025

GS 2: PolityGS 1: World HistoryGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Japan’s Iron Lady, Pg6

Sanae Takaichi's rise as Japan's potential PM signals shift in Indo-Pacific geopolitics amid concerns over regional stability and historical tensions.

Japan’s Iron Lady, Pg6

Sanae Takaichi's rise as Japan's potential PM signals shift in Indo-Pacific geopolitics amid concerns over regional stability and historical tensions.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

The course ahead for Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, Pg6

Trump's 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan faces skepticism amid concerns over Israel's commitment and Palestinian governance, potentially reshaping regional dynamics.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

The course ahead for Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, Pg6

Trump's 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan faces skepticism amid concerns over Israel's commitment and Palestinian governance, potentially reshaping regional dynamics.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Marshland trap, Pg6

Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan against adventurism near Sir Creek; cites strategic importance amid rising tensions and Chinese involvement.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Marshland trap, Pg6

Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan against adventurism near Sir Creek; cites strategic importance amid rising tensions and Chinese involvement.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Treat employment as a national priority, Pg6

Experts call for integrated national employment policy to leverage India's demographic dividend and address job creation challenges comprehensively.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Treat employment as a national priority, Pg6

Experts call for integrated national employment policy to leverage India's demographic dividend and address job creation challenges comprehensively.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: E Governance

Telangana tops States in UPI transaction intensity: RBI paper, Pg7

RBI report reveals Telangana leads in UPI transaction intensity, driven by urbanization and economic activity, impacting cash demand.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: E Governance

Telangana tops States in UPI transaction intensity: RBI paper, Pg7

RBI report reveals Telangana leads in UPI transaction intensity, driven by urbanization and economic activity, impacting cash demand.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

India’s direction for disaster resilience, Pg7

India strengthens disaster resilience with ₹2.28 lakh crore allocation, prioritising prevention, mitigation, and nature-based solutions for climate change and extreme weather events.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

India’s direction for disaster resilience, Pg7

India strengthens disaster resilience with ₹2.28 lakh crore allocation, prioritising prevention, mitigation, and nature-based solutions for climate change and extreme weather events.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Why is ADR crucial for India’s courts?, Pg8

India Justice Report 2025 reveals 4.5 crore pending cases; Government pushes ADR, Lok Adalats for faster resolutions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Why is ADR crucial for India’s courts?, Pg8

India Justice Report 2025 reveals 4.5 crore pending cases; Government pushes ADR, Lok Adalats for faster resolutions.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

How is AI transforming teaching and learning practices in Indian classrooms?, Pg9

AI transforms Indian classrooms, raising ethical concerns; CBSE warns against ChatGPT use in exams amid India AI mission.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

How is AI transforming teaching and learning practices in Indian classrooms?, Pg9

AI transforms Indian classrooms, raising ethical concerns; CBSE warns against ChatGPT use in exams amid India AI mission.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Indian Navy to commission INS Androth on October 6, Pg12

Indian Navy commissions INS Androth, enhancing anti-submarine capabilities and maritime security through indigenous shipbuilding at Visakhapatnam.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Indian Navy to commission INS Androth on October 6, Pg12

Indian Navy commissions INS Androth, enhancing anti-submarine capabilities and maritime security through indigenous shipbuilding at Visakhapatnam.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Drug makers must comply with revised norms: govt., Pg12

Drug makers face licence cancellation for non-compliance with revised Schedule M norms after cough syrup contamination killed children.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Drug makers must comply with revised norms: govt., Pg12

Drug makers face licence cancellation for non-compliance with revised Schedule M norms after cough syrup contamination killed children.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

British and Indian warships begin four-day maritime exercise Konkan in Indian Ocean, Pg10

Indian and British navies commence Exercise Konkan 2024, enhancing maritime capabilities and interoperability in the Indian Ocean.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

British and Indian warships begin four-day maritime exercise Konkan in Indian Ocean, Pg10

Indian and British navies commence Exercise Konkan 2024, enhancing maritime capabilities and interoperability in the Indian Ocean.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank to protect threatened reefs, PgII

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank using vitrification to safeguard threatened reefs in the Coral Triangle, preserving genetic diversity.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank to protect threatened reefs, PgII

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank using vitrification to safeguard threatened reefs in the Coral Triangle, preserving genetic diversity.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Xenobiology: beyond earth, PgII

Xenobiology explores alien life possibilities by engineering organisms with alternative genetic codes and unusual chemistries, potentially revolutionizing medicine and waste management.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Xenobiology: beyond earth, PgII

Xenobiology explores alien life possibilities by engineering organisms with alternative genetic codes and unusual chemistries, potentially revolutionizing medicine and waste management.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Sudarshan Chakra shield, Pg1.

India's 'Sudarshan Chakra' shield to integrate satellites, radars, DEWs, and missiles for comprehensive air defence by 2030.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Sudarshan Chakra shield, Pg1.

India's 'Sudarshan Chakra' shield to integrate satellites, radars, DEWs, and missiles for comprehensive air defence by 2030.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Bihar voter rolls purified, says CEC, Pg1.

CEC announces Bihar voter rolls 'purified' after Special Intensive Revision, mandates additional document besides Aadhaar for voter eligibility nationwide.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Bihar voter rolls purified, says CEC, Pg1.

CEC announces Bihar voter rolls 'purified' after Special Intensive Revision, mandates additional document besides Aadhaar for voter eligibility nationwide.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

UK, Indian carrier strike groups conduct joint exercises in a first, Pg5.

India and UK conduct first-ever joint carrier strike group exercise 'Konkan-25' to bolster maritime security cooperation.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

UK, Indian carrier strike groups conduct joint exercises in a first, Pg5.

India and UK conduct first-ever joint carrier strike group exercise 'Konkan-25' to bolster maritime security cooperation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal Rearing

Govt plans mission to reverse falling camel count, Pg5.

Government plans 'National Camel Sustainability Initiative' to combat alarming 77% camel population decline since 1977, focusing on Rajasthan and Gujarat.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal Rearing

Govt plans mission to reverse falling camel count, Pg5.

Government plans 'National Camel Sustainability Initiative' to combat alarming 77% camel population decline since 1977, focusing on Rajasthan and Gujarat.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Centre urges states to clear Forest Rights Act backlog; 85% claims pending, Pg6.

Tribal Affairs Ministry urges states to expedite Forest Rights Act implementation amidst 85% claim pendency, hindering tribal welfare and forest management.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Centre urges states to clear Forest Rights Act backlog; 85% claims pending, Pg6.

Tribal Affairs Ministry urges states to expedite Forest Rights Act implementation amidst 85% claim pendency, hindering tribal welfare and forest management.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Health SectorGS 1: Poverty and Developmental Issues

WAYS OF EATING, Pg8.

ICMR study reveals Indians consume excessive carbs (62% of calories) and insufficient protein, fueling obesity and related diseases.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Health SectorGS 1: Poverty and Developmental Issues

WAYS OF EATING, Pg8.

ICMR study reveals Indians consume excessive carbs (62% of calories) and insufficient protein, fueling obesity and related diseases.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education SectorGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

DRAWING A LARGER CIRCLE, Pg8.

ULLAS program drives digital, financial, and basic literacy, empowering 2.8 crore learners via volunteer teachers nationwide.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education SectorGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

DRAWING A LARGER CIRCLE, Pg8.

ULLAS program drives digital, financial, and basic literacy, empowering 2.8 crore learners via volunteer teachers nationwide.

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

Amid uncertainty, RBI waits & watches, Pg9.

RBI holds rates steady, projects 6.8% FY26 GDP growth amid global trade uncertainties and banking sector reforms.

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

Amid uncertainty, RBI waits & watches, Pg9.

RBI holds rates steady, projects 6.8% FY26 GDP growth amid global trade uncertainties and banking sector reforms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India's SMR ambitions get a private sector boost, Pg11.

Private sector to boost India's nuclear ambitions; Reliance, Tata, Adani express interest in Small Modular Reactor projects.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India's SMR ambitions get a private sector boost, Pg11.

Private sector to boost India's nuclear ambitions; Reliance, Tata, Adani express interest in Small Modular Reactor projects.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India's computer services exports up 30% since ChatGPT's release, says World Bank, Pg11.

World Bank reports India's computer service exports surge 30% post-ChatGPT launch, fueled by AI adoption and BPO sector boom.

India's computer services exports up 30% since ChatGPT's release, says World Bank, Pg11.

World Bank reports India's computer service exports surge 30% post-ChatGPT launch, fueled by AI adoption and BPO sector boom.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

WHY A STUDY TARGETED PHOSPHINE IN SEARCH FOR LIFE BEYOND EARTH, Pg12.

Astronomers detect phosphine on brown dwarf, refining search for extraterrestrial life indicators and understanding molecule formation beyond Earth.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

WHY A STUDY TARGETED PHOSPHINE IN SEARCH FOR LIFE BEYOND EARTH, Pg12.

Astronomers detect phosphine on brown dwarf, refining search for extraterrestrial life indicators and understanding molecule formation beyond Earth.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Sir Creek: Site of decades-long India-Pakistan border dispute, Pg12.

Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan over Sir Creek, citing strategic importance, economic interests, and unresolved boundary disputes since 1965 war.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Sir Creek: Site of decades-long India-Pakistan border dispute, Pg12.

Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan over Sir Creek, citing strategic importance, economic interests, and unresolved boundary disputes since 1965 war.

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​Japan’s Iron Lady, Pg6

​Japan’s Iron Lady, Pg6

The course ahead for Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, Pg6

The course ahead for Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, Pg6

Marshland trap, Pg6

Marshland trap, Pg6

Treat employment as a national priority, Pg6

Treat employment as a national priority, Pg6

Telangana tops States in UPI transaction intensity: RBI paper, Pg7

Telangana tops States in UPI transaction intensity: RBI paper, Pg7

India’s direction for disaster resilience, Pg7

India’s direction for disaster resilience, Pg7

Why is ADR crucial for India’s courts?, Pg8

Why is ADR crucial for India’s courts?, Pg8

How is AI transforming teaching and learning practices in Indian classrooms?, Pg9

How is AI transforming teaching and learning practices in Indian classrooms?, Pg9

Indian Navy to commission INS Androth on October 6, Pg12

Indian Navy to commission INS Androth on October 6, Pg12

Drug makers must comply with revised norms: govt., Pg12

Drug makers must comply with revised norms: govt., Pg12

British and Indian warships begin four-day maritime exercise Konkan in Indian Ocean, Pg10

British and Indian warships begin four-day maritime exercise Konkan in Indian Ocean, Pg10

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank to protect threatened reefs, PgII

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank to protect threatened reefs, PgII

Xenobiology: beyond earth, PgII

Xenobiology: beyond earth, PgII

Sudarshan Chakra shield, Pg1.

Sudarshan Chakra shield, Pg1.

Bihar voter rolls purified, says CEC, Pg1.

Bihar voter rolls purified, says CEC, Pg1.

UK, Indian carrier strike groups conduct joint exercises in a first, Pg5.

UK, Indian carrier strike groups conduct joint exercises in a first, Pg5.

Govt plans mission to reverse falling camel count, Pg5.

Govt plans mission to reverse falling camel count, Pg5.

Centre urges states to clear Forest Rights Act backlog; 85% claims pending, Pg6.

Centre urges states to clear Forest Rights Act backlog; 85% claims pending, Pg6.

WAYS OF EATING, Pg8.

WAYS OF EATING, Pg8.

DRAWING A LARGER CIRCLE, Pg8.

DRAWING A LARGER CIRCLE, Pg8.

Amid uncertainty, RBI waits & watches, Pg9.

Amid uncertainty, RBI waits & watches, Pg9.

India's SMR ambitions get a private sector boost, Pg11.

India's SMR ambitions get a private sector boost, Pg11.

India's computer services exports up 30% since ChatGPT's release, says World Bank, Pg11.

India's computer services exports up 30% since ChatGPT's release, says World Bank, Pg11.

WHY A STUDY TARGETED PHOSPHINE IN SEARCH FOR LIFE BEYOND EARTH, Pg12.

WHY A STUDY TARGETED PHOSPHINE IN SEARCH FOR LIFE BEYOND EARTH, Pg12.

Sir Creek: Site of decades-long India-Pakistan border dispute, Pg12.

Sir Creek: Site of decades-long India-Pakistan border dispute, Pg12.

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Japan’s Iron Lady, Pg6

Japan’s Iron Lady, Pg6