UPSC Current Affairs 28 October 2025

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

SIR 2.0 to begin in 12 States, U.T.s, cover 51 crore voters, Pg1

Election Commission launches SIR 2.0 in 12 States/UTs, covering 51 crore voters, aiming for updated electoral rolls by February 7.

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

SIR 2.0 to begin in 12 States, U.T.s, cover 51 crore voters, Pg1

Election Commission launches SIR 2.0 in 12 States/UTs, covering 51 crore voters, aiming for updated electoral rolls by February 7.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS 1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

New chapter, Pg6

Kurdish militants' historic disarmament offer Türkiye a chance to resolve decades-long conflict, demanding amnesty and political inclusion for lasting peace.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS 1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

New chapter, Pg6

Kurdish militants' historic disarmament offer Türkiye a chance to resolve decades-long conflict, demanding amnesty and political inclusion for lasting peace.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Big Tech’s contempt for Indian public health, Pg6

Big Tech platforms flout Indian drug advertisement laws, exploiting regulatory loopholes and endangering public health with misleading ads.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Big Tech’s contempt for Indian public health, Pg6

Big Tech platforms flout Indian drug advertisement laws, exploiting regulatory loopholes and endangering public health with misleading ads.

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

Devil in the details, Pg6

ECI's electoral roll revision raises disenfranchisement concerns due to procedural flaws and reliance on political parties for verification.

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

Devil in the details, Pg6

ECI's electoral roll revision raises disenfranchisement concerns due to procedural flaws and reliance on political parties for verification.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A start for North-South carbon market cooperation, Pg6

EU-India explore linking carbon markets, aiming to reduce double penalties for Indian exporters under EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A start for North-South carbon market cooperation, Pg6

EU-India explore linking carbon markets, aiming to reduce double penalties for Indian exporters under EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Education Sector

Poll-bound Bihar ranks last in most social and economic indicators, Pg7

Bihar lags behind other states in key social, economic indicators like education, health, and per capita income before assembly elections.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Education Sector

Poll-bound Bihar ranks last in most social and economic indicators, Pg7

Bihar lags behind other states in key social, economic indicators like education, health, and per capita income before assembly elections.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

The race for global leadership in science, Pg7

US research funding cuts trigger brain drain as China surges ahead in science, technology, and innovation investments, poised to dominate.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

The race for global leadership in science, Pg7

US research funding cuts trigger brain drain as China surges ahead in science, technology, and innovation investments, poised to dominate.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 1: LiteratureGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Is the Dogri language losing resonance in India?, Pg8

Dogri language faces decline despite official status due to policy gaps, generational shifts, and rural-urban divide.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 1: LiteratureGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Is the Dogri language losing resonance in India?, Pg8

Dogri language faces decline despite official status due to policy gaps, generational shifts, and rural-urban divide.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

The complicated history of U.S.–Pakistan relations, Pg9

US-Pakistan relations witness fluctuating dynamics, marked by shifting alliances, strategic compulsions, mistrust, and enduring contradictions amid evolving geopolitical landscapes.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

The complicated history of U.S.–Pakistan relations, Pg9

US-Pakistan relations witness fluctuating dynamics, marked by shifting alliances, strategic compulsions, mistrust, and enduring contradictions amid evolving geopolitical landscapes.

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

EC modifies some SIR rules based on learnings from Bihar, Pg10

Election Commission streamlines electoral roll revision, incorporating Aadhaar for identity verification and enhancing accessibility based on Bihar's experience.

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

EC modifies some SIR rules based on learnings from Bihar, Pg10

Election Commission streamlines electoral roll revision, incorporating Aadhaar for identity verification and enhancing accessibility based on Bihar's experience.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Justice Surya Kant, part of poll bond, Article 370 verdicts, set to be next CJI, Pg10

Justice Surya Kant, known for key verdicts including Article 370 and electoral bonds, nominated as next CJI.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Justice Surya Kant, part of poll bond, Article 370 verdicts, set to be next CJI, Pg10

Justice Surya Kant, known for key verdicts including Article 370 and electoral bonds, nominated as next CJI.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India’s maritime global trade to get a boost with proposed Great Nicobar project: Shah, Pg10

Great Nicobar project to boost India's maritime trade; port capacity to reach 10,000 MTPA, ₹10 lakh crore investment expected.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India’s maritime global trade to get a boost with proposed Great Nicobar project: Shah, Pg10

Great Nicobar project to boost India's maritime trade; port capacity to reach 10,000 MTPA, ₹10 lakh crore investment expected.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Right to Information and Transparency in GovernmentGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

CIC appointments in ‘two or three’ weeks, Centre tells top court, Pg12

Centre assures Supreme Court that Central Information Commission vacancies will be filled in weeks amid transparency concerns raised by petitioners.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Right to Information and Transparency in GovernmentGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

CIC appointments in ‘two or three’ weeks, Centre tells top court, Pg12

Centre assures Supreme Court that Central Information Commission vacancies will be filled in weeks amid transparency concerns raised by petitioners.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

‘Media literacy in schools can help fight false information’, Pg12

Study reveals media literacy programs in schools effectively combat misinformation, empowering students to discern truth and rely on credible sources.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

‘Media literacy in schools can help fight false information’, Pg12

Study reveals media literacy programs in schools effectively combat misinformation, empowering students to discern truth and rely on credible sources.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC raps States for no action on its order on stray dogs, Pg12

Supreme Court summons Chief Secretaries over inaction on stray dog sterilization, immunisation, and deworming as per ABC Rules, 2023.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC raps States for no action on its order on stray dogs, Pg12

Supreme Court summons Chief Secretaries over inaction on stray dog sterilization, immunisation, and deworming as per ABC Rules, 2023.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

People running from pillar to post over ‘digital arrests’: SC, Pg12

Supreme Court considers CBI probe into widespread 'digital arrests' scam involving cross-border cybercrime and AI-driven fraud targeting vulnerable citizens.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

People running from pillar to post over ‘digital arrests’: SC, Pg12

Supreme Court considers CBI probe into widespread 'digital arrests' scam involving cross-border cybercrime and AI-driven fraud targeting vulnerable citizens.

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

Japanese PM Takaichi faces her first big diplomatic test with Trump talks, Pg14

Japanese PM Takaichi and Trump to discuss trade, security, Indo-Pacific cooperation; Quad summit clarity awaited amid diplomatic test.

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

Japanese PM Takaichi faces her first big diplomatic test with Trump talks, Pg14

Japanese PM Takaichi and Trump to discuss trade, security, Indo-Pacific cooperation; Quad summit clarity awaited amid diplomatic test.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

Bihar effect: Processes tweaked to flag inclusion, papers only in 2nd stage, Pg1.

EC streamlines electoral roll revision, prioritizing inclusion and easing document submission, learning from Bihar's experience for nationwide implementation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

Bihar effect: Processes tweaked to flag inclusion, papers only in 2nd stage, Pg1.

EC streamlines electoral roll revision, prioritizing inclusion and easing document submission, learning from Bihar's experience for nationwide implementation.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Energy trade principles are applied selectively: Jaishankar swipe at US, Pg1.

Jaishankar criticizes US energy trade policies, citing selective application of principles and market distortions amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 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

SIR 2.0 to begin in 12 States, U.T.s, cover 51 crore voters, Pg1

SIR 2.0 to begin in 12 States, U.T.s, cover 51 crore voters, Pg1

New chapter, Pg6

New chapter, Pg6

Big Tech’s contempt for Indian public health, Pg6

Big Tech’s contempt for Indian public health, Pg6

Devil in the details, Pg6

Devil in the details, Pg6

A start for North-South carbon market cooperation, Pg6

A start for North-South carbon market cooperation, Pg6

Poll-bound Bihar ranks last in most social and economic indicators, Pg7

Poll-bound Bihar ranks last in most social and economic indicators, Pg7

The race for global leadership in science, Pg7

The race for global leadership in science, Pg7

Is the Dogri language losing resonance in India?, Pg8

Is the Dogri language losing resonance in India?, Pg8

The complicated history of U.S.–Pakistan relations, Pg9

The complicated history of U.S.–Pakistan relations, Pg9

EC modifies some SIR rules based on learnings from Bihar, Pg10

EC modifies some SIR rules based on learnings from Bihar, Pg10

Justice Surya Kant, part of poll bond, Article 370 verdicts, set to be next CJI, Pg10

Justice Surya Kant, part of poll bond, Article 370 verdicts, set to be next CJI, Pg10

India’s maritime global trade to get a boost with proposed Great Nicobar project: Shah, Pg10

India’s maritime global trade to get a boost with proposed Great Nicobar project: Shah, Pg10

CIC appointments in ‘two or three’ weeks, Centre tells top court, Pg12

CIC appointments in ‘two or three’ weeks, Centre tells top court, Pg12

‘Media literacy in schools can help fight false information’, Pg12

‘Media literacy in schools can help fight false information’, Pg12

SC raps States for no action on its order on stray dogs, Pg12

SC raps States for no action on its order on stray dogs, Pg12

People running from pillar to post over ‘digital arrests’: SC, Pg12

People running from pillar to post over ‘digital arrests’: SC, Pg12

Japanese PM Takaichi faces her first big diplomatic test with Trump talks, Pg14

Japanese PM Takaichi faces her first big diplomatic test with Trump talks, Pg14

Bihar effect: Processes tweaked to flag inclusion, papers only in 2nd stage, Pg1.

Bihar effect: Processes tweaked to flag inclusion, papers only in 2nd stage, Pg1.

Energy trade principles are applied selectively: Jaishankar swipe at US, Pg1.

Energy trade principles are applied selectively: Jaishankar swipe at US, Pg1.

12 states & UTs, 51 cr voters: After Bihar, SIR next round from Nov 4, Pg1.

12 states & UTs, 51 cr voters: After Bihar, SIR next round from Nov 4, Pg1.

Govt may attempt cloud seeding today, Pg3.

Govt may attempt cloud seeding today, Pg3.

No entry for non-BS-VI vehicles in city from Nov 1, Pg3.

No entry for non-BS-VI vehicles in city from Nov 1, Pg3.

India's crude import from US surges to highest since 2022

India's crude import from US surges to highest since 2022

SC proposes handing over all digital arrest cases to CBI, Pg5.

SC proposes handing over all digital arrest cases to CBI, Pg5.

SC junks Centre's appeal against Calcutta HC's MGNREGA order, Pg5.

SC junks Centre's appeal against Calcutta HC's MGNREGA order, Pg5.

Friends of friends, Pg10.

Friends of friends, Pg10.

Indian Oil says will abide by all sanctions imposed by international community, pg13.

Indian Oil says will abide by all sanctions imposed by international community, pg13.

For generations, Saudi supplied world with oil; now it wants to export AI, Pg12.

For generations, Saudi supplied world with oil; now it wants to export AI, Pg12.

MoRTH flags poor DPR behind delays in long tunnel projects, calls for prior consultation, Pg13.

MoRTH flags poor DPR behind delays in long tunnel projects, calls for prior consultation, Pg13.

Row over PM-SHRI schools scheme, which Kerala has agreed to implement, Pg14.

Row over PM-SHRI schools scheme, which Kerala has agreed to implement, Pg14.

Govt clears seven projects worth ₹5,532 cr under electronics components scheme, Pg13.

Govt clears seven projects worth ₹5,532 cr under electronics components scheme, Pg13.

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