UPSC Current Affairs 15 October 2025

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

Apex court lauds UPSC move to release answer keys after prelims, Pg1

Supreme Court hails UPSC's decision to release preliminary exam answer keys promptly, enhancing transparency and candidate confidence in evaluation process.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

Apex court lauds UPSC move to release answer keys after prelims, Pg1

Supreme Court hails UPSC's decision to release preliminary exam answer keys promptly, enhancing transparency and candidate confidence in evaluation process.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

61 Maoists, Including Top Leaders, Lay Down Arms in Maharashtra, Pg1

In a significant blow to the CPI (Maoist) movement, 61 Maoists, including a central committee member and senior leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupati, surrendered to the Maharashtra Police in Bhamragad, Gadchiroli. This marks one of the largest surrenders in recent years, signaling a major weakening of left-wing extremism (LWE) in the region.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

61 Maoists, Including Top Leaders, Lay Down Arms in Maharashtra, Pg1

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

Inflation lessons, Pg8

RBI faces policy dilemma as retail inflation hits 99-month low, prompting calls for interest rate cuts.

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

Inflation lessons, Pg8

RBI faces policy dilemma as retail inflation hits 99-month low, prompting calls for interest rate cuts.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Powering up the Australia-India clean energy partnership, Pg8

Australia and India strengthen clean energy partnership amidst China's supply chain dominance, focusing on joint projects and critical mineral cooperation.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Powering up the Australia-India clean energy partnership, Pg8

Australia and India strengthen clean energy partnership amidst China's supply chain dominance, focusing on joint projects and critical mineral cooperation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Cybercrime cases of cheating by personation surge in Karnataka, Pg9

Karnataka sees 70% surge in cybercrime, especially 'cheating by personation', with poor charge-sheeting (25%) and conviction (33%) rates.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Cybercrime cases of cheating by personation surge in Karnataka, Pg9

Karnataka sees 70% surge in cybercrime, especially 'cheating by personation', with poor charge-sheeting (25%) and conviction (33%) rates.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Industrial Revolution

How innovation drives economic growth, Pg10

Nobel laureates explain innovation's pivotal role in economic growth through 'useful knowledge' and 'creative destruction' theories.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Industrial Revolution

How innovation drives economic growth, Pg10

Nobel laureates explain innovation's pivotal role in economic growth through 'useful knowledge' and 'creative destruction' theories.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Space Technology

How does Gaganyaan’s vital crew escape system work?, Pg10

Gaganyaan's Crew Escape System (CES) ensures astronaut safety during launch by rapidly separating the crew module from a malfunctioning rocket.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Space Technology

How does Gaganyaan’s vital crew escape system work?, Pg10

Gaganyaan's Crew Escape System (CES) ensures astronaut safety during launch by rapidly separating the crew module from a malfunctioning rocket.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art FormsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India to train border security force of Mongolia, says Modi, Pg12

India strengthens ties with Mongolia through defence cooperation, training for border security, and cultural exchange of Buddhist relics.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art FormsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India to train border security force of Mongolia, says Modi, Pg12

India strengthens ties with Mongolia through defence cooperation, training for border security, and cultural exchange of Buddhist relics.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Get advertisements pre-certified, EC tells parties ahead of polls, Pg13

Election Commission mandates pre-certification of political ads and disclosure of social media accounts for Bihar Assembly Elections.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Get advertisements pre-certified, EC tells parties ahead of polls, Pg13

Election Commission mandates pre-certification of political ads and disclosure of social media accounts for Bihar Assembly Elections.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Appoint nodal officers to trace missing children: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates nodal officers for missing children cases, directs Mission Vatsalya portal integration for swift action and better coordination.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Appoint nodal officers to trace missing children: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates nodal officers for missing children cases, directs Mission Vatsalya portal integration for swift action and better coordination.

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

WHO issues product alert on three contaminated oral liquid medicines, Pg14

WHO alerts India over contaminated cough syrups containing toxic diethylene glycol, posing life-threatening risks, prompting regulatory scrutiny of pharmaceutical manufacturers.

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

WHO issues product alert on three contaminated oral liquid medicines, Pg14

WHO alerts India over contaminated cough syrups containing toxic diethylene glycol, posing life-threatening risks, prompting regulatory scrutiny of pharmaceutical manufacturers.

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

Google to Invest $15 Billion in AI Data Centre at Vizag, Pg15.

Tech giant Google has announced an investment of $15 billion over the next five years to set up a ‘gigawatt-scale’ AI compute capacity data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking its largest AI hub outside the United States.

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

Google to Invest $15 Billion in AI Data Centre at Vizag, Pg15.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

IMF forecasts India to grow 6.6% in 2025, cuts projection for next year , Pg15.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its October 2025 World Economic Outlook revised India’s growth projection upward to 6.6% for 2025, while slightly lowering it to 6.2% for 2026, citing strong early-year performance offset by global headwinds and protectionist trade policies.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

IMF forecasts India to grow 6.6% in 2025, cuts projection for next year , Pg15.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Health Sector

Microplastics pollution threatens Goa’s estuarine fisheries, human consumers, Pg2

Goa's estuarine fisheries face microplastic threat, bioaccumulation impacts fish health, potentially harming human consumers through food chain contamination.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Health Sector

Microplastics pollution threatens Goa’s estuarine fisheries, human consumers, Pg2

Goa's estuarine fisheries face microplastic threat, bioaccumulation impacts fish health, potentially harming human consumers through food chain contamination.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: ArchitectureGS 1: Art Forms

Delhi monument gets ready for Piprahwa gems, Pg1.

Delhi exhibition reunites Piprahwa relics after repatriation from UK, showcasing Buddhist heritage and India's cultural diplomacy efforts.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: ArchitectureGS 1: Art Forms

Delhi monument gets ready for Piprahwa gems, Pg1.

Delhi exhibition reunites Piprahwa relics after repatriation from UK, showcasing Buddhist heritage and India's cultural diplomacy efforts.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

As Gaza awaits first step, India looks to send aid, join reconstruction effort, Pg1.

India to provide aid and contribute to Gaza's reconstruction following ceasefire, focusing on humanitarian assistance and infrastructure rebuilding.

As Gaza awaits first step, India looks to send aid, join reconstruction effort, Pg1.

India to provide aid and contribute to Gaza's reconstruction following ceasefire, focusing on humanitarian assistance and infrastructure rebuilding.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Major setback to Maoist party as ideological head surrenders, Pg1.

Maoist movement suffers major blow as top leader Sonu surrenders with 60 cadres in Maharashtra, signaling potential collapse.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Major setback to Maoist party as ideological head surrenders, Pg1.

Maoist movement suffers major blow as top leader Sonu surrenders with 60 cadres in Maharashtra, signaling potential collapse.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Google AI hub, Pg1.

Google invests $15 billion in Visakhapatnam AI hub, boosting India's digital economy and creating 1.88 lakh jobs.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Google AI hub, Pg1.

Google invests $15 billion in Visakhapatnam AI hub, boosting India's digital economy and creating 1.88 lakh jobs.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.

Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' after four months, GRAP Stage 1 activated amid rising ozone and PM10 levels.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.

Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' after four months, GRAP Stage 1 activated amid rising ozone and PM10 levels.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CultureGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 1: Art Forms

India, Mongolia ink 10 pacts, ties elevated to strategic partnership, Pg5.

India elevates ties with Mongolia to strategic partnership, signs 10 pacts focusing on energy, culture, and security cooperation.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CultureGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 1: Art Forms

India, Mongolia ink 10 pacts, ties elevated to strategic partnership, Pg5.

India elevates ties with Mongolia to strategic partnership, signs 10 pacts focusing on energy, culture, and security cooperation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

New NSG hub in Ayodhya to boost counter-terror response, says Shah, Pg8.

Ayodhya to get new NSG hub boosting counter-terror capabilities; Operation Sindoor destroyed terror groups planning attacks on India.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

New NSG hub in Ayodhya to boost counter-terror response, says Shah, Pg8.

Ayodhya to get new NSG hub boosting counter-terror capabilities; Operation Sindoor destroyed terror groups planning attacks on India.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Biotechnology

ELEPHANT NUMBERS FALL NEARLY 18%: SURVEY, Pg9.

India's elephant population declines nearly 18% to 22,446; habitat loss and fragmentation are major threats.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Biotechnology

ELEPHANT NUMBERS FALL NEARLY 18%: SURVEY, Pg9.

India's elephant population declines nearly 18% to 22,446; habitat loss and fragmentation are major threats.

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

THE SOFTENING, Pg10.

Retail inflation hits 99-month low at 1.5% in September, but core inflation rises amidst GST cut impacts.

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

THE SOFTENING, Pg10.

Retail inflation hits 99-month low at 1.5% in September, but core inflation rises amidst GST cut impacts.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Meet Ladakh halfway, Pg11.

Ladakh unrest escalates after Sonam Wangchuk's arrest under NSA; demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule intensify amid China concerns.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Meet Ladakh halfway, Pg11.

Ladakh unrest escalates after Sonam Wangchuk's arrest under NSA; demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule intensify amid China concerns.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Energy security, geopolitics: behind China's crude oil stockpiling, Pg13.

China strategically stockpiles crude oil amassing over $10 billion in reserves amid geopolitical tensions and energy security concerns.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Energy security, geopolitics: behind China's crude oil stockpiling, Pg13.

China strategically stockpiles crude oil amassing over $10 billion in reserves amid geopolitical tensions and energy security concerns.

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

Studying the twinning rate, Pg13.

Indian twin birth rates to decline by 10.5% by 2100, but will still account for 23.4% globally.

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

Studying the twinning rate, Pg13.

Indian twin birth rates to decline by 10.5% by 2100, but will still account for 23.4% globally.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Xi meets Sri Lanka PM in Beijing, calls for stronger security ties, Pg14.

Xi Jinping urges stronger security and economic ties with Sri Lanka, focusing on Belt and Road Initiative and combating cross-border crimes.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Xi meets Sri Lanka PM in Beijing, calls for stronger security ties, Pg14.

Xi Jinping urges stronger security and economic ties with Sri Lanka, focusing on Belt and Road Initiative and combating cross-border crimes.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

After World Bank, IMF also cuts FY27 GDP growth forecast by 20 bps, Pg15.

IMF cuts India's FY27 GDP forecast to 6.2% amid US tariff concerns, but raises FY26 projection to 6.6%.

After World Bank, IMF also cuts FY27 GDP growth forecast by 20 bps, Pg15.

IMF cuts India's FY27 GDP forecast to 6.2% amid US tariff concerns, but raises FY26 projection to 6.6%.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

‘Surging AI investment similar to dot-com boom of late 1990s’, Pg15.

IMF warns AI investment boom mirrors dot-com bubble, risking market repricing and economic instability if expectations unmet.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

‘Surging AI investment similar to dot-com boom of late 1990s’, Pg15.

IMF warns AI investment boom mirrors dot-com bubble, risking market repricing and economic instability if expectations unmet.

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Apex court lauds UPSC move to release answer keys after prelims, Pg1

Apex court lauds UPSC move to release answer keys after prelims, Pg1

61 Maoists, Including Top Leaders, Lay Down Arms in Maharashtra, Pg1

61 Maoists, Including Top Leaders, Lay Down Arms in Maharashtra, Pg1

Inflation lessons, Pg8

Inflation lessons, Pg8

Powering up the Australia-India clean energy partnership, Pg8

Powering up the Australia-India clean energy partnership, Pg8

Cybercrime cases of cheating by personation surge in Karnataka, Pg9

Cybercrime cases of cheating by personation surge in Karnataka, Pg9

How innovation drives economic growth, Pg10

How innovation drives economic growth, Pg10

How does Gaganyaan’s vital crew escape system work?, Pg10

How does Gaganyaan’s vital crew escape system work?, Pg10

India to train border security force of Mongolia, says Modi, Pg12

India to train border security force of Mongolia, says Modi, Pg12

Get advertisements pre-certified, EC tells parties ahead of polls, Pg13

Get advertisements pre-certified, EC tells parties ahead of polls, Pg13

Appoint nodal officers to trace missing children: SC, Pg14

Appoint nodal officers to trace missing children: SC, Pg14

WHO issues product alert on three contaminated oral liquid medicines, Pg14

WHO issues product alert on three contaminated oral liquid medicines, Pg14

Google to Invest $15 Billion in AI Data Centre at Vizag, Pg15.

Google to Invest $15 Billion in AI Data Centre at Vizag, Pg15.

IMF forecasts India to grow 6.6% in 2025, cuts projection for next year , Pg15.

IMF forecasts India to grow 6.6% in 2025, cuts projection for next year , Pg15.

Microplastics pollution threatens Goa’s estuarine fisheries, human consumers, Pg2

Microplastics pollution threatens Goa’s estuarine fisheries, human consumers, Pg2

Delhi monument gets ready for Piprahwa gems, Pg1.

Delhi monument gets ready for Piprahwa gems, Pg1.

As Gaza awaits first step, India looks to send aid, join reconstruction effort, Pg1.

As Gaza awaits first step, India looks to send aid, join reconstruction effort, Pg1.

Major setback to Maoist party as ideological head surrenders, Pg1.

Major setback to Maoist party as ideological head surrenders, Pg1.

Google AI hub, Pg1.

Google AI hub, Pg1.

Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.

Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.

India, Mongolia ink 10 pacts, ties elevated to strategic partnership, Pg5.

India, Mongolia ink 10 pacts, ties elevated to strategic partnership, Pg5.

New NSG hub in Ayodhya to boost counter-terror response, says Shah, Pg8.

New NSG hub in Ayodhya to boost counter-terror response, says Shah, Pg8.

ELEPHANT NUMBERS FALL NEARLY 18%: SURVEY, Pg9.

ELEPHANT NUMBERS FALL NEARLY 18%: SURVEY, Pg9.

THE SOFTENING, Pg10.

THE SOFTENING, Pg10.

Meet Ladakh halfway, Pg11.

Meet Ladakh halfway, Pg11.

Energy security, geopolitics: behind China's crude oil stockpiling, Pg13.

Energy security, geopolitics: behind China's crude oil stockpiling, Pg13.

Studying the twinning rate, Pg13.

Studying the twinning rate, Pg13.

Xi meets Sri Lanka PM in Beijing, calls for stronger security ties, Pg14.

Xi meets Sri Lanka PM in Beijing, calls for stronger security ties, Pg14.

After World Bank, IMF also cuts FY27 GDP growth forecast by 20 bps, Pg15.

After World Bank, IMF also cuts FY27 GDP growth forecast by 20 bps, Pg15.

‘Surging AI investment similar to dot-com boom of late 1990s’, Pg15.

‘Surging AI investment similar to dot-com boom of late 1990s’, Pg15.

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