UPSC Civil Services Current Affairs Articles

Chhath Puja Festival Overview:

• Date & Location: Chhath Puja concluded on a Tuesday morning at Vasudev Ghat, Yamuna river, Delhi.
• Attendance & Activities: Thousands of devotees participated, engaging in traditional rituals, chanting, and paying respects to the Sun God.

Devotee Sentiments:

• Community Representation: A significant portion of Delhi's electorate consists of P

Summary of Urban Planning in India for Sustainable Development

Economic Goals

• Viksit Bharat Mission: Targeting a $30 trillion economy by 2047, necessitating a focus on urban growth.
• Need for job creation especially for the youth, predominantly in urban areas.

Climate Commitments

• Commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070.
• Reduction targets for signifi

Summary Notes: Cloud Seeding Trial in Delhi

Event Overview:

• A cloud seeding trial was conducted in Delhi on October 28, using a Cessna 206H aircraft.
• The aircraft operated from IIT-Kanpur and covered regions such as Burari, Mayur Vihar, and North Karol Bagh.
• This trial is noted as potentially the first significant attempt in India to use cloud seeding scientifically to

Summary of Article on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls

Context & Purpose:

• Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a nationwide effort to update electoral rolls in India.
• Originally criticized for its approach, the process has reportedly improved yet retains exclusionary features.

Key Observations:

1. Electoral Roll Defects:
   • Existing electoral rolls are

Cyclone Montha Overview

• Affected Regions: Several districts in Andhra Pradesh, including Kakinada, Visakhapatnam, Konaseema, Krishna, West Godavari, and Vizianagaram.
• Wind Speeds: Up to 80 km/h were recorded.
• Expected Landfall: Anticipated on the night of October 28, between Kakinada and Machilipatnam.
• Evacuations: Approximately 10,000 people displaced and relocated to

• Cyclone "Montha":

  • Intensified into a severe cyclonic storm in the central Bay of Bengal.
  • Expected to make landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam (near Kakinada) on the evening/night of October 28.
  • Predicted maximum sustained wind speeds: 90–100 km/h.

• National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Preparedness:

  • Deployed 25 teams across Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh,

Summary of JWST Findings on Cosmic Chemistry

1. Research Overview:

   • Researchers utilized the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study a nascent star called ST6 located in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a dwarf galaxy approximately 160,000 light-years away from Earth.
   • The study aims to understand how life’s building blocks formed in the universe's early stages.

2. **Signific

Exam-Focused Notes on Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot Project

Overview:

• Project Name: Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot Project
• Objective: Bridge the digital divide in rural India through a phygital services model integrating physical and digital services.

Key Implementations:

• Department: Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
• Partners: Telecom Centr

Key Highlights from Meeting between HP CM and Union Minister

Weather and Disaster Preparedness Infrastructure

• Doppler Weather Radar Installation: Installed in Himachal Pradesh to significantly improve weather prediction accuracy and early warning capabilities.
• Request for Expansion: The Chief Minister, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, requested the installation of additional Doppler R

Summary Notes on India’s Power Sector Milestone

1. Milestones Achieved:

   • Total installed electricity capacity has surpassed 500 GW, reaching 500.89 GW as of September 30, 2025.
   • Renewable energy sources exceed 50% of the total demand for electricity.

2. Break-up of Power Capacity:

   • Non-Fossil Fuel Sources: 256.09 GW (over 51%)
     • Solar Power: **127.33

India-Nepal Power Sector Cooperation Overview

1. Meeting Details:

   • Attendees: H.E. Kulman Ghising (Nepal's Minister of Energy) and Shri Manohar Lal (Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, India).
   • Location: New Delhi.

2. Agreements Signed:

   • Joint Venture and Shareholders’ Agreements (JV&SHA) signed between POWERGRID (India) and Nepal Electricity Authority (N

Exam-Focused Notes on India's Maritime and Energy Sector

Economic Growth

• India’s GDP is approximately $4.3 trillion.
• Nearly 50% of GDP comes from the external sector (exports, imports, remittances).
• Energy sector growth directly fuels economic development.

Energy Sector Insights

• Current consumption: 5.6 million barrels of crude oil per day (up from 5 million bar

Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) Initiative

Overview:

• The Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) initiative will be launched on October 30, 2025, in New Delhi by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

Goals:

• To strengthen Janbhagidari (people's participation) and foster participatory local governance among youth.

Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) Initiative Overview

1. Launch Details:

   • Date: 30th October 2025
   • Location: New Delhi
   • Organizers: Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Ministry of Education (Department of School Education and Literacy), and Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

2. Key Officials:

   • Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel – Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj and Fisheries, Animal Hu

Amazon Layoffs and Cost-Cutting Measures Overview:

• Layoff Announcement: Amazon plans to lay off approximately 14,000 corporate employees, marking the largest job cuts in the company's history. This decision aligns with a broader strategy of reducing bureaucracy and cutting costs amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).

• Future Job Cuts: The company has indicated that mor

Bihar Economic Transformation Overview

Economic Indicators:

• Bihar's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) projected to increase by 22% in FY 2025-26, reaching nearly Rs 11 lakh crore.
• Per capita income rose by 11% year-on-year; long-term projections estimate an economy above $200 billion by 2030.
• GSDP growth averaged 8.22% CAGR (2004-2017).
• Revenue surplus of 0.8% of GSDP marks fisc

Summary of Cloud Seeding Trial in Delhi

Event Details:

• Date of Experiment: October 28, 2025
• Aircraft Used: Cessna 206H
• Locations Covered: Burari, Mayur Vihar, North Karol Bagh, and other areas within Delhi.

Objective:

• The cloud seeding experiment aims to mitigate air pollution in Delhi, which has seen a recent increase. This is described as the first major attempt

Weather and Disaster Management

Cyclone Montha Impact

• Event: Cyclone Montha is predicted to make landfall near Andhra Pradesh's coastline between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam.
• Wind Speeds: Maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 km/h, gusting up to 110 km/h.
• Alerts Issued:
  • A red alert has been issued for 16 districts in Andhra Pradesh, indicating severe w

Cyclone Montha Overview and Impact Analysis

• Meteorological Details:
  • Cyclone Montha is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kakinada on the evening/night of October 28, 2025.
  • Maximum wind speeds anticipated: 90-100 km/h, gusting up to 110 km/h.
  • As of October 27, 2025, heavy and moderate rainfall recorded in several districts:
    • Visakhapatnam: Jathara (92.25 mm)

Cyclone and Disaster Management

• Cyclone Montha expected to hit the Andhra Pradesh coast (Machilipatnam to Kalingapatnam) on October 28, 2025, as a severe cyclonic storm. Maximum sustained wind speed: 90-100 km/h (gusting to 110 km/h).
• A red alert has been issued for 16 districts in Andhra Pradesh.

Political Updates

• The Election Commission has initiated a spec

Summary Notes on the New Strategic EU-India Agenda

Comprehensive Strategic Agenda

• Date: September 17, 2025
• Partnership Pillars:
  1. Prosperity and sustainability
  2. Technology and innovation
  3. Security and defense
  4. Connectivity and global issues
  5. Enablers across pillars

Key Initiative: Carbon Market Linkage

• Indian Carbon Market (ICM): India’s evolvin

Summary of Key Points on India-EU Free Trade Agreement Negotiations

International Agreements and Negotiations

• Free Trade Agreement (FTA): Ongoing negotiations between India and the European Union (EU) for a comprehensive FTA, with essential discussions focusing on industrial tariffs and sensitive sectors.
• Next Negotiation Round: Scheduled for November 3 in New Delhi, followin

Key Facts and Data

1. MoU Details:
   • Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia's Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) for the production of SJ-100 regional jets in India.
   • The SJ-100, previously known as Sukhoi Superjet 100, is a twin-engine, narrow-body aircraft with a flight range of 3,530 km and the ca

• Incident Overview: Two Australian players at the ICC Women’s World Cup faced stalking and sexual harassment in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, while walking to a cafe.

• Legal Action: The accused was quickly identified and apprehended by local police, demonstrating a prompt law enforcement response.

• Government Commentary: Madhya Pradesh cabinet minister Kailash Vijayvargiya suggested tha