UPSC Current Affairs 19 September 2025

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

Attack on one of us is an attack on both, says Saudi Arabia-Pakistan pact, Pg1

Saudi-Pakistan mutual defense pact signals unified front amidst regional tensions post-Israel's strike on Qatar, enhancing deterrence against aggression.

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

Attack on one of us is an attack on both, says Saudi Arabia-Pakistan pact, Pg1

Saudi-Pakistan mutual defense pact signals unified front amidst regional tensions post-Israel's strike on Qatar, enhancing deterrence against aggression.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S. visas of Indian executives revoked over ‘drug trafficking’, Pg1

U.S. revokes visas of Indian executives, families over fentanyl precursor smuggling, escalating Indo-U.S. tensions on drug trafficking.

U.S. visas of Indian executives revoked over ‘drug trafficking’, Pg1

U.S. revokes visas of Indian executives, families over fentanyl precursor smuggling, escalating Indo-U.S. tensions on drug trafficking.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Holistic approach, Pg10

Supreme Court considers prosecuting farmers for stubble burning as CAQM fails to curb air pollution effectively due to political pressure.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Holistic approach, Pg10

Supreme Court considers prosecuting farmers for stubble burning as CAQM fails to curb air pollution effectively due to political pressure.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Troubled transition, Pg10

Nepal's government collapses amidst violent protests; interim government appointed to oversee elections after unconstitutional dissolution of parliament.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Troubled transition, Pg10

Nepal's government collapses amidst violent protests; interim government appointed to oversee elections after unconstitutional dissolution of parliament.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Should India overlook boundary issues while normalising ties with China?, Pg11

Experts debate if India can normalize China ties amidst border disputes and China's growing South Asia influence.

Should India overlook boundary issues while normalising ties with China?, Pg11

Experts debate if India can normalize China ties amidst border disputes and China's growing South Asia influence.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

Why did India condemn Doha strike?, Pg12

India condemns Israel's Doha strike, signaling shift amid Gaza concerns and strategic Gulf ties, especially with Qatar.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

Why did India condemn Doha strike?, Pg12

India condemns Israel's Doha strike, signaling shift amid Gaza concerns and strategic Gulf ties, especially with Qatar.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: IT and ComputersGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

How the DeepSeek-R1 AI model was taught to teach itself to reason, Pg13

DeepSeek-R1 AI model learns reasoning through reinforcement learning, achieving human-level performance in math and coding without human examples.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: IT and ComputersGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

How the DeepSeek-R1 AI model was taught to teach itself to reason, Pg13

DeepSeek-R1 AI model learns reasoning through reinforcement learning, achieving human-level performance in math and coding without human examples.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Army scales up induction of drones, aims to make every soldier a drone operator, Pg14

Indian Army to equip every soldier with drone operation skills, enhancing combat, surveillance, and logistical capabilities for modern warfare.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Army scales up induction of drones, aims to make every soldier a drone operator, Pg14

Indian Army to equip every soldier with drone operation skills, enhancing combat, surveillance, and logistical capabilities for modern warfare.

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

India studying defence pact between Saudi, Pak.; vows to guard its interests, Pg14

India assesses Saudi-Pakistan defense pact amid regional security concerns, vowing to safeguard national interests and monitor implications for stability.

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

India studying defence pact between Saudi, Pak.; vows to guard its interests, Pg14

India assesses Saudi-Pakistan defense pact amid regional security concerns, vowing to safeguard national interests and monitor implications for stability.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

A year before Adani case ex-parte gag, Supreme Court had warned of ‘SLAPP’ against journalists, Pg15

Supreme Court cautions against 'SLAPP' suits, emphasizing free speech and public participation, while staying Adani case gag order.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

A year before Adani case ex-parte gag, Supreme Court had warned of ‘SLAPP’ against journalists, Pg15

Supreme Court cautions against 'SLAPP' suits, emphasizing free speech and public participation, while staying Adani case gag order.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

U.S. to revoke waiver on Chabahar port sanctions, Pg16

U.S. revokes Chabahar port sanctions waiver, jeopardizing India's regional connectivity plans and investments after a 10-year lease agreement.

U.S. to revoke waiver on Chabahar port sanctions, Pg16

U.S. revokes Chabahar port sanctions waiver, jeopardizing India's regional connectivity plans and investments after a 10-year lease agreement.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

EPFO’s ‘Passbook Lite’ to provide easy access to PF details, Pg16

EPFO introduces 'Passbook Lite' for simplified PF access and online Annexure K, enhancing transparency and reducing member grievances.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

EPFO’s ‘Passbook Lite’ to provide easy access to PF details, Pg16

EPFO introduces 'Passbook Lite' for simplified PF access and online Annexure K, enhancing transparency and reducing member grievances.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

Ageing arteries, lingering risks: COVID’s quiet impact on heart health, Pg II.

COVID-19 survivors exhibit accelerated arterial stiffening, resembling 5-10 years of vascular aging, especially in women, raising long-term cardiovascular risks.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

Ageing arteries, lingering risks: COVID’s quiet impact on heart health, Pg II.

COVID-19 survivors exhibit accelerated arterial stiffening, resembling 5-10 years of vascular aging, especially in women, raising long-term cardiovascular risks.

GS 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

EU's overture, Pg 12.

The European Union (EU) released a new strategy document framing India as an indispensable partner, signaling a shift from decades of neglect to a comprehensive strategic agenda covering trade, technology, and security cooperation.

GS 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

News Analysis

Attack on one of us is an attack on both, says Saudi Arabia-Pakistan pact, Pg1

Attack on one of us is an attack on both, says Saudi Arabia-Pakistan pact, Pg1

U.S. visas of Indian executives revoked over ‘drug trafficking’, Pg1

U.S. visas of Indian executives revoked over ‘drug trafficking’, Pg1

Holistic approach, Pg10

Holistic approach, Pg10

Troubled transition, Pg10

Troubled transition, Pg10

Should India overlook boundary issues while normalising ties with China?, Pg11

Should India overlook boundary issues while normalising ties with China?, Pg11

Why did India condemn Doha strike?, Pg12

Why did India condemn Doha strike?, Pg12

How the DeepSeek-R1 AI model was taught to teach itself to reason, Pg13

How the DeepSeek-R1 AI model was taught to teach itself to reason, Pg13

Army scales up induction of drones, aims to make every soldier a drone operator, Pg14

Army scales up induction of drones, aims to make every soldier a drone operator, Pg14

India studying defence pact between Saudi, Pak.; vows to guard its interests, Pg14

India studying defence pact between Saudi, Pak.; vows to guard its interests, Pg14

A year before Adani case ex-parte gag, Supreme Court had warned of ‘SLAPP’ against journalists, Pg15

A year before Adani case ex-parte gag, Supreme Court had warned of ‘SLAPP’ against journalists, Pg15

U.S. to revoke waiver on Chabahar port sanctions, Pg16

U.S. to revoke waiver on Chabahar port sanctions, Pg16

EPFO’s ‘Passbook Lite’ to provide easy access to PF details, Pg16

EPFO’s ‘Passbook Lite’ to provide easy access to PF details, Pg16

Ageing arteries, lingering risks: COVID’s quiet impact on heart health, Pg II.

Ageing arteries, lingering risks: COVID’s quiet impact on heart health, Pg II.

EU's overture, Pg 12.

EU's overture, Pg 12.

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