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UPSC current affairs — 25 September 2026

The day's most exam-relevant stories, scored and mapped to the UPSC syllabus by ProjectsPilot's AI. Full Prelims/Mains/Interview analysis is inside the app.

SC’s revised order leaves quashing of Delhi University student’s NSA detention intact

The Supreme Court’s revised order keeps intact the Allahabad High Court’s quashing of a NSA preventive-detention order against a Delhi University student. The stay is restricted to specific strictures and costs awarded, with procedural concerns noted during hearing.

  • Security
  • Current Affairs
  • Governance
  • The Hindu · National

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Western Ghats ESA: Keralam submits recommendations to Centre, seeks limiting area to 8,590 sq km

Keralam has submitted to the Centre its recommendations to redraw the Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA), seeking a reduced ESA extent restricted to forest areas and exclusion of populated/farm/plantation zones. The State also intends to secure an Assembly resolution to support the stand and press for a final Centre notification.

  • Environment
  • Environment & Ecology
  • Governance
  • The Hindu · Sci-Tech

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Nepal PM proposes establishing Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism with India, China

Nepal’s PM proposes a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by Nepal, India and China after devastating flash floods. It aims to enable sharing of satellite data, monitor glacial lakes, strengthen early warning, and coordinate cross-border disaster assistance.

  • Environment
  • Disaster Management
  • Environment & Ecology
  • The Hindu · International

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Economy resilient with downside risks from West Asia conflict: RBI bulletin

RBI’s bulletin says India’s economy remains resilient despite rising global risks from the West Asia conflict, which has pushed up crude oil prices and inflationary pressures. It also notes pressure from higher global sovereign yields and highlights FX reserve coverage supported by NRI special deposit schemes.

  • Economy
  • Current Affairs
  • Indian Economy
  • The Hindu · Business

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Ethanol can help raise farmers' income: Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari said ethanol use can raise farmers’ income and reduce India’s petroleum import dependence. He highlighted benefits to maize prices, flex-fuel development for 100% ethanol, and cleaner public transport initiatives.

  • Economy
  • Agriculture
  • Current Affairs
  • Economic Times · Top Stories

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Cabinet to decide on easing decade-old bilateral investment treaty rules

The Cabinet will decide on easing rules under India’s decade-old bilateral investment treaty framework by shortening the mandatory domestic litigation period before firms can move to international arbitration. The change is linked to the 2015 treaty template and dispute settlement timelines.

  • International Relations
  • Current Affairs
  • Governance
  • LiveMint · Economy

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From the Wild, For Trade

The report examines India’s growing exotic pet trade, tracing wildlife movement from forests and breeding facilities through trafficking networks and online markets into homes. It highlights legal and enforcement gaps and the conservation costs of turning wild animals into pets.

  • Environment
  • Current Affairs
  • Environment & Ecology
  • Mongabay India

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India-Australia trade pact: CECA, BIT talks to deepen ties in critical minerals, investment

India and Australia are negotiating a broader CECA and an investment treaty, with emphasis on critical minerals and investment, alongside cooperation in education and talent. The talks aim to deepen economic and people-to-people ties.

  • International Relations
  • Current Affairs
  • Indian Economy
  • LiveMint · Economy

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Odisha proposes holding road builders liable for pedestrian deaths from faulty works

Odisha proposes rules to hold road builders/engineers liable for pedestrian deaths or disability due to faulty road construction. The proposal links liability to Section 198A of the Motor Vehicles Act, enabling prosecution for negligent faulty works.

  • Polity
  • Current Affairs
  • Governance
  • Hindustan Times · India

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IBC brings stalled homes back to life amid delays

The IBC is being used to revive stalled housing projects, but implementation delays are limiting speed and outcomes. The report highlights the practical friction between insolvency timelines and real-estate resolution.

  • Economy
  • Current Affairs
  • Governance
  • Economic Times · Top Stories

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