UPSC Current Affairs 6 December 2025

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS 3: Economy GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Indian Diaspora

Pacts to raise opportunities for Indian workers in Russia, Pg1

India and Russia sign pacts boosting opportunities for Indian semi-skilled workers, combating irregular migration, and strengthening media ties.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS 3: Economy GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Indian Diaspora

Pacts to raise opportunities for Indian workers in Russia, Pg1

India and Russia sign pacts boosting opportunities for Indian semi-skilled workers, combating irregular migration, and strengthening media ties.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

Cheaper loans likely as repo rate cut by 25 bps, Pg1

RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% amid easing inflation and resilient growth, aiming for cheaper loans.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

Cheaper loans likely as repo rate cut by 25 bps, Pg1

RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% amid easing inflation and resilient growth, aiming for cheaper loans.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: E Governance GS3: Basics of Cyber Security GS4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism, Pg8

Digital constitutionalism urgently needed to protect citizens' rights amidst rising surveillance and algorithmic governance, ensuring accountability and transparency in the digital age.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: E Governance GS3: Basics of Cyber Security GS4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism, Pg8

Digital constitutionalism urgently needed to protect citizens' rights amidst rising surveillance and algorithmic governance, ensuring accountability and transparency in the digital age.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: Polity GS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Vulnerable Sections

Marked for life, Pg8

Supreme Court intervenes in acid attack cases, expresses concern over delayed justice, seeks data, and proposes special courts.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: Polity GS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Vulnerable Sections

Marked for life, Pg8

Supreme Court intervenes in acid attack cases, expresses concern over delayed justice, seeks data, and proposes special courts.

GS 2: International Relations GS 1: World History GS 3: Internal Security GS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

Deal without peace, Pg8

Fragile Congo peace deal brokered by Trump faces challenges as M23 rebels persist amidst historical tensions and Rwandan involvement.

GS 2: International Relations GS 1: World History GS 3: Internal Security GS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

Deal without peace, Pg8

Fragile Congo peace deal brokered by Trump faces challenges as M23 rebels persist amidst historical tensions and Rwandan involvement.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum, Pg8

Chile's coal phase-out offers lessons for India's energy transition, balancing economic needs with climate goals and decarbonization strategies.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum, Pg8

Chile's coal phase-out offers lessons for India's energy transition, balancing economic needs with climate goals and decarbonization strategies.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Space Technology

Delhi, Moscow look to raise Arctic and nuclear cooperation, Pg10

India and Russia strengthen ties with Arctic cooperation, nuclear energy expansion, and space exploration partnership commitments after recent summit.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Space Technology

Delhi, Moscow look to raise Arctic and nuclear cooperation, Pg10

India and Russia strengthen ties with Arctic cooperation, nuclear energy expansion, and space exploration partnership commitments after recent summit.

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

India, Russia agree to boost trade in national currencies, Pg10

India and Russia aim to boost bilateral trade using national currencies, targeting $100 billion by 2030, reducing dollar dependence.

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

India, Russia agree to boost trade in national currencies, Pg10

India and Russia aim to boost bilateral trade using national currencies, targeting $100 billion by 2030, reducing dollar dependence.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Health Sector

New Bill to allow right to ‘disconnect’ for employees, Pg11

Private member's bill introduced in Lok Sabha seeks 'right to disconnect' for employees and NEET exemption for Tamil Nadu.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Health Sector

New Bill to allow right to ‘disconnect’ for employees, Pg11

Private member's bill introduced in Lok Sabha seeks 'right to disconnect' for employees and NEET exemption for Tamil Nadu.

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

Trump strategy shifts from global role, vows ‘resistance’ in Europe, Pg14

Trump's new strategy prioritizes 'America First,' shifts focus to regional interests, criticizes Europe, and aims to curb mass migration.

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

Trump strategy shifts from global role, vows ‘resistance’ in Europe, Pg14

Trump's new strategy prioritizes 'America First,' shifts focus to regional interests, criticizes Europe, and aims to curb mass migration.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

Repo rate cut 25 bp to 5.25%; 'rare Goldilocks period', says RBI Governor, Pg1

RBI cuts repo rate to 5.25% amidst 'Goldilocks period,' projecting 7.3% FY26 GDP growth and 2% CPI inflation.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

Repo rate cut 25 bp to 5.25%; 'rare Goldilocks period', says RBI Governor, Pg1

RBI cuts repo rate to 5.25% amidst 'Goldilocks period,' projecting 7.3% FY26 GDP growth and 2% CPI inflation.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Modi, Putin chart roadmap: Labour mobility, n-energy, trade & defence (16 PACTS SIGNED DURING RUSSIAN PRESIDENT'S STATE VISIT), Pg1

India and Russia sign 16 agreements focusing on trade, defence, and nuclear energy, aiming for $100 billion trade by 2030.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Modi, Putin chart roadmap: Labour mobility, n-energy, trade & defence (16 PACTS SIGNED DURING RUSSIAN PRESIDENT'S STATE VISIT), Pg1

India and Russia sign 16 agreements focusing on trade, defence, and nuclear energy, aiming for $100 billion trade by 2030.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Effects of Globalization on Indian Society GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures

No after-hour work calls: Sule introduces Bill on employees' right to disconnect, Pg6

Supriya Sule introduces 'Right to Disconnect Bill 2025' in Lok Sabha, aiming to protect employees' leisure time.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Effects of Globalization on Indian Society GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures

No after-hour work calls: Sule introduces Bill on employees' right to disconnect, Pg6

Supriya Sule introduces 'Right to Disconnect Bill 2025' in Lok Sabha, aiming to protect employees' leisure time.

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 GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Amid US tariffs, Delhi & Moscow reiterate $100-bn target for bilateral trade by 2030, Pg7

India and Russia reaffirm commitment to $100 billion bilateral trade target by 2030, prioritizing national currencies amid US tariffs.

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 GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Amid US tariffs, Delhi & Moscow reiterate $100-bn target for bilateral trade by 2030, Pg7

India and Russia reaffirm commitment to $100 billion bilateral trade target by 2030, prioritizing national currencies amid US tariffs.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Broader nuclear cooperation, Pg7

India and Russia to expand nuclear energy collaboration, focusing on fuel cycle and Kudankulam plant support.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Broader nuclear cooperation, Pg7

India and Russia to expand nuclear energy collaboration, focusing on fuel cycle and Kudankulam plant support.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Space Technology

Agreement for peaceful use of outer space, Pg7

India and Russia collaborate on peaceful space exploration, rocket engine development, and preventing weaponization of outer space through legally binding instruments.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Space Technology

Agreement for peaceful use of outer space, Pg7

India and Russia collaborate on peaceful space exploration, rocket engine development, and preventing weaponization of outer space through legally binding instruments.

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 GS2: Indian Diaspora

Economy is the new lynchpin of Indo-Russian ties, Pg10

India and Russia pivot towards economic partnership with a strategic roadmap for 2030 amidst geopolitical shifts.

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 GS2: Indian Diaspora

Economy is the new lynchpin of Indo-Russian ties, Pg10

India and Russia pivot towards economic partnership with a strategic roadmap for 2030 amidst geopolitical shifts.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

Low inflation gives RBI space to support growth, Pg10

RBI cuts interest rates amidst low inflation to bolster economic growth, addressing fiscal constraints and external uncertainties.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

Low inflation gives RBI space to support growth, Pg10

RBI cuts interest rates amidst low inflation to bolster economic growth, addressing fiscal constraints and external uncertainties.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

New labour codes are a win-win for workers and employers, Pg11

New Labour Codes aim to boost formal employment, productivity, and investment by simplifying regulations and expanding worker protections nationwide.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

New labour codes are a win-win for workers and employers, Pg11

New Labour Codes aim to boost formal employment, productivity, and investment by simplifying regulations and expanding worker protections nationwide.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas GS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Woman wildlife trafficking kingpin arrested in Sikkim, Pg12

Wildlife authorities arrest Yangchen Lachungpa, key figure in transnational wildlife trafficking, after Interpol Red Notice, exposing tiger and pangolin smuggling.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas GS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Woman wildlife trafficking kingpin arrested in Sikkim, Pg12

Wildlife authorities arrest Yangchen Lachungpa, key figure in transnational wildlife trafficking, after Interpol Red Notice, exposing tiger and pangolin smuggling.

GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsGS1: Population and Associated Issues GS2: Health Sector GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Basics of Cyber Security

The Great Elderly Scroll, Pg13

Smartphones become double-edged sword for Indian elderly, bridging gaps but raising addiction, fraud, and isolation concerns amidst digital dependence.

GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsGS1: Population and Associated Issues GS2: Health Sector GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Basics of Cyber Security

The Great Elderly Scroll, Pg13

Smartphones become double-edged sword for Indian elderly, bridging gaps but raising addiction, fraud, and isolation concerns amidst digital dependence.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Significance of DRDO's recent fighter pilot ejection test, Pg14

DRDO's successful high-speed ejection test at 800 kmph places India in elite group with advanced escape system testing.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Significance of DRDO's recent fighter pilot ejection test, Pg14

DRDO's successful high-speed ejection test at 800 kmph places India in elite group with advanced escape system testing.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy GS3: Investment Models

Amid rupee's fall, how investors are shunning the economy, Pg14

Foreign investments in India plummeting, impacting rupee's exchange rate amidst rising trade deficits and declining capital account surplus.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy GS3: Investment Models

Amid rupee's fall, how investors are shunning the economy, Pg14

Foreign investments in India plummeting, impacting rupee's exchange rate amidst rising trade deficits and declining capital account surplus.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

RBI to pump almost Rs 1.5 lakh cr into banking system this month, Pg15

RBI infuses ₹1.5 lakh crore liquidity via bond purchases and USD/INR swaps amidst rupee depreciation concerns.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

RBI to pump almost Rs 1.5 lakh cr into banking system this month, Pg15

RBI infuses ₹1.5 lakh crore liquidity via bond purchases and USD/INR swaps amidst rupee depreciation concerns.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Sebi impounds Rs 546 cr from finfluencer, Pg15

SEBI seizes ₹546.16 crore from Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy for illegal finfluencing through unregistered investment advisory services.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Sebi impounds Rs 546 cr from finfluencer, Pg15

SEBI seizes ₹546.16 crore from Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy for illegal finfluencing through unregistered investment advisory services.

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Pacts to raise opportunities for Indian workers in Russia, Pg1

Pacts to raise opportunities for Indian workers in Russia, Pg1

Cheaper loans likely as repo rate cut by 25 bps, Pg1

Cheaper loans likely as repo rate cut by 25 bps, Pg1

A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism, Pg8

A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism, Pg8

​Marked for life, Pg8

​Marked for life, Pg8

Deal without peace, Pg8

Deal without peace, Pg8

Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum, Pg8

Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum, Pg8

Delhi, Moscow look to raise Arctic and nuclear cooperation, Pg10

Delhi, Moscow look to raise Arctic and nuclear cooperation, Pg10

India, Russia agree to boost trade in national currencies, Pg10

India, Russia agree to boost trade in national currencies, Pg10

New Bill to allow right to ‘disconnect’ for employees, Pg11

New Bill to allow right to ‘disconnect’ for employees, Pg11

Trump strategy shifts from global role, vows ‘resistance’ in Europe, Pg14

Trump strategy shifts from global role, vows ‘resistance’ in Europe, Pg14

Repo rate cut 25 bp to 5.25%; 'rare Goldilocks period', says RBI Governor, Pg1

Repo rate cut 25 bp to 5.25%; 'rare Goldilocks period', says RBI Governor, Pg1

Modi, Putin chart roadmap: Labour mobility, n-energy, trade & defence (16 PACTS SIGNED DURING RUSSIAN PRESIDENT'S STATE VISIT), Pg1

Modi, Putin chart roadmap: Labour mobility, n-energy, trade & defence (16 PACTS SIGNED DURING RUSSIAN PRESIDENT'S STATE VISIT), Pg1

No after-hour work calls: Sule introduces Bill on employees' right to disconnect, Pg6

No after-hour work calls: Sule introduces Bill on employees' right to disconnect, Pg6

Amid US tariffs, Delhi & Moscow reiterate $100-bn target for bilateral trade by 2030, Pg7

Amid US tariffs, Delhi & Moscow reiterate $100-bn target for bilateral trade by 2030, Pg7

Broader nuclear cooperation, Pg7

Broader nuclear cooperation, Pg7

Agreement for peaceful use of outer space, Pg7

Agreement for peaceful use of outer space, Pg7

Economy is the new lynchpin of Indo-Russian ties, Pg10

Economy is the new lynchpin of Indo-Russian ties, Pg10

Low inflation gives RBI space to support growth, Pg10

Low inflation gives RBI space to support growth, Pg10

New labour codes are a win-win for workers and employers, Pg11

New labour codes are a win-win for workers and employers, Pg11

Woman wildlife trafficking kingpin arrested in Sikkim, Pg12

Woman wildlife trafficking kingpin arrested in Sikkim, Pg12

The Great Elderly Scroll, Pg13

The Great Elderly Scroll, Pg13

Significance of DRDO's recent fighter pilot ejection test, Pg14

Significance of DRDO's recent fighter pilot ejection test, Pg14

Amid rupee's fall, how investors are shunning the economy, Pg14

Amid rupee's fall, how investors are shunning the economy, Pg14

RBI to pump almost Rs 1.5 lakh cr into banking system this month, Pg15

RBI to pump almost Rs 1.5 lakh cr into banking system this month, Pg15

Sebi impounds Rs 546 cr from finfluencer, Pg15

Sebi impounds Rs 546 cr from finfluencer, Pg15

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Marked for life, Pg8

Marked for life, Pg8