UPSC Current Affairs 15 October 2025

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Constitutional Bodies GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

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: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Constitutional Bodies GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

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

Inflation lessons, Pg8

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

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

Inflation lessons, Pg8

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

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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 Relations GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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 3: Internal Security GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges GS3: Basics of Cyber Security

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: Internal Security GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges GS3: Basics of Cyber Security

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: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Industrial Revolution GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

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: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Industrial Revolution GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

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 & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: 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 & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: 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 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS1: Art Forms GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

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: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS1: Art Forms GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

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: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Representation of the People's Act GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

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: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Representation of the People's Act GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

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: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: E Governance

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: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: E Governance

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: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

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: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

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: Economy GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Investment Models GS3: IT and Computers

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: Economy GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Investment Models GS3: IT and Computers

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: EconomyPrelimsGS3: 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: EconomyPrelimsGS3: 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: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Health Sector GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Health Sector GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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 1: Art & Culture GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS1: Art Forms GS1: Architecture GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

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 1: Art & Culture GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS1: Art Forms GS1: Architecture GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

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 Relations GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Economy GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: 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.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Economy GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: 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.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaPrelimsGS2: Vulnerable Sections GS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

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 3: Internal Security GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaPrelimsGS2: Vulnerable Sections GS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

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 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Investment Models GS3: IT and Computers

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: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Investment Models GS3: IT and Computers

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 & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies GS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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 & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies GS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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 Relations GS 3: Economy GS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS1: Art Forms GS1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

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 Relations GS 3: Economy GS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS1: Art Forms GS1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

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 3: Internal Security GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors GS3: 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: Internal Security GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors GS3: 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 & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Biotechnology GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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 & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Biotechnology GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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

THE SOFTENING, Pg10.

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

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

THE SOFTENING, Pg10.

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

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Internal Security GS 1: Post-Independence India GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

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: Polity GS 3: Internal Security GS 1: Post-Independence India GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

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 Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: 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 Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: 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 Society GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Population and Associated Issues GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Health Sector

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 Society GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Population and Associated Issues GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Health Sector

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 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

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 Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

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: Economy GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

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: Economy GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

News Analysis

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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