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BlogUPSC Strategy27 October 2025

What is the Most Scoring Optional Subject for UPSC Mains Exam? An Expert Guide

Choosing the right optional Subjects is crucial. Discover the UPSC optional subjects with the highest success rates, topper preferences and key factors like syllabus overlap to maximize your marks in the UPSC/IAS mains exam.

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs25 October 2025

INDIA’S DUTY FREE TARIFF PREFERENCE SCHEME

Why in News According to the latest WTO Report (October 2025) titled “Market Access for Products and Services of Export Interest to Least Developed Countries,” India has surpassed China and the European Union (EU) in providing the…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs25 October 2025

INDIA UK RELATIONS

Why in News On 8 October 2025, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited India with a large business delegation. The visit comes amidst rising economic tensions with the US, including 50% tariffs imposed on Indian exports by US Presi…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs25 October 2025

Relocation or Repetition? The Crisis of Resettlement in Uttarakhand

Explore the ongoing crisis of resettlement in Uttarakhand where relocation often leads to repetition of challenges. Understand the effects of lack of preparation, dangers to the environment and the human cost of failed rehabilitat…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs25 October 2025

Cloud Seeding and the Mirage of Clean Air in Delhi

Delhi cloud seeding plans promise cleaner skies, but experts warn of temporary fixes. Discover the science, challenges and environmental implications behind India’s latest anti-smog effort.

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs24 October 2025

INS VIKRANT

ABOUT INS VIKRANT It is India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured aircraft carrier. The ship has been designed in-house by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by M/s Cochin Shipyard Limited. It was c…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs23 October 2025

NUTRITION NEEDS OF INDIA

“Ways of Eating in India”) that blames carbohydrates for India’s dietary and health issues has come under criticism. Hence, a more nuanced understanding of nutrition, markets, agriculture, and socio-economic conditions shaping the…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs23 October 2025

Semiconductors for Bharat: Why India Must Manufacture for Its Own Market

The semiconductor market in India is growing quickly. Explore the reasons why India must make its own chips in order to promote economic progress, innovation, and independent living.

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs23 October 2025

The Vanishing Trail: Why Indian Elephant Numbers Don't Add Up

Discover the cause of India's decreasing elephant population. Find out how their survival is under threat by loss of habitat, poaching, and insufficient tracking.

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs22 October 2025

INCREASING WITHDRAWALS FROM PROVIDENT FUND

easing withdrawal rules but introducing a 25% minimum balance requirement to curb excessive withdrawals. Data shows that nearly half of EPFO members have less than ₹20,000 in their accounts at final settlement. Frequent withdrawal…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs21 October 2025

CENTRAL ASIAN MAMMAL INITIATIVE

Central Asian countries have endorsed Central Asian Mammals Initiative that identifies priority transboundary conservation regions important for conserving seventeen iconic mammal species of the region. WHAT IS CENTRAL ASIAN MAMMA…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs20 October 2025

SABARIMALA TEMPLE

Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, becoming the first woman head of state to offer prayers at the renowned hilltop shrine. ABOUT THE TEMPLE Located in the Western Ghats in the Pathanamthitta District of Kerala, the Sabarimala Sree…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs18 October 2025

STORM SHADOW MISSILE

Ukraine recently launched a daring strike on a Russian chemical plant in Bryansk using UK-made Storm Shadow long-range missiles, reportedly penetrating Moscow’s air defenses. ABOUT STORM SHADOW MISSILES It is a long-range, air-lau…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs18 October 2025

The Urban Finance Paradox: Centralised Taxes, Local Responsibilities

Without financial resources to pay for them, cities are left to bear the burden of local services and infrastructure. Learn how to create independent and economically sustainable urban governments in India.

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs18 October 2025

Beyond Emissions: Building a People-Centric Carbon Market in India

The Indian carbon market needs to set social advantages in front of compliance. Learn the principles and advantages of a model that prioritizes both carbon reductions and community welfare.

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs17 October 2025

MANDATORY AI LABELLING

The Indian government has proposed draft rules mandating AI-generated content labelling on social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram to curb the spread of deepfakes and synthetic media. Under the amendments to the IT Rules…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs17 October 2025

From Street Snacks to Supermarkets: Fast Food and India’s Public Health Crisis

Examining India's public health crisis linked to fast food and processed snacks. Understand the effects on health and heart disease of changing from street vendors to supermarket food.

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs17 October 2025

From Ports to Power: IMEC and the New Geo-economic Order

How the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) is reshaping global trade, challenging existing routes, and creating a new axis of economic power. Explore the strategic implications.

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs16 October 2025

US SANCTIONS ON RUSSIAN OIL MAJORS

Rosneft and Lukoil — as part of escalating efforts to cut off funding for Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. The move has implications for global oil markets, India’s energy strategy, and the India–U.S. BACKGROUND The Russia–Ukraine…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs16 October 2025

Beyond the Smog: GRAP and the Commission for Air Quality Management

Explore the efforts made by GRAP and the Commission for Air Quality Management to reduce pollution and enhance the quality of the air in Indian cities apart from smog.

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs16 October 2025

Silent Pandemic: Antibiotic Resistance Threatens Modern Medicine

Antibiotic resistance is a silent pandemic weakening modern medicine. Find out how antibiotic abuse impacts people around the globe and how to deal with it.

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs15 October 2025

IMMUNITY OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

International cooperation among states has led to the proliferation of intergovernmental organisations (IOs) tasked with administering treaties, promoting development, and managing global or regional issues. These entities, such a…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs15 October 2025

India’s Growth Crossroads: Reform Momentum vs. Structural Headwinds

Explore how India’s reform momentum is shaping its economic future amid structural challenges. Identify the major policy changes, growth factors, and challenges impacting India's path to resilience and sustainable growth.

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs15 October 2025

Between Principle and Pragmatism: India’s Kabul Conundrum

Explore India's conundrum in Kabul and how New Delhi finds a balance between strategic pragmatism and moral values in Afghanistan. Analyze India's changing security priorities, regional interests, and foreign policy in a complicat…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs14 October 2025

STUBBLE BURNING IN PUNJAB

declined by 70% in 2024, the total burnt farmland area remains almost unchanged. STUBBLE BURNING Every autumn, vast swathes of north India are engulfed in haze as farmers burn paddy residue to clear fields for the next wheat crop.…

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