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  1. Home
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Thursday

UPSC Current Affairs1 October 2026

24 articles across 3 GS papers · Updated today

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Today's Topics

economy
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politics8
environment2
science2
society2
international1

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS1

India‑EFTA TEPA (2025) Boosts Investment, Geothermal, CCUS and Arctic Cooperation – UPSC Overview

TEPA with EFTA unlocks $100 bn investment and climate tech for India.

91%
UPSC
2
economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

India’s IIP Surges 8% in August 2026 – Manufacturing and Consumer Durables Lead Growth

August 2026 IIP jump shows manufacturing’s new growth engine for UPSC exams

82%
UPSC
3
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Congress Accuses EC of Voter‑List ‘Capture’ – 14 Crore Disenfranchised in SIR

Congress warns that SIR disenfranchises 14 crore, threatening EC’s credibility.

82%
UPSC

GS Paper I

1 article

History, Geography & Indian Society

internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS1

India‑EFTA TEPA (2025) Boosts Investment, Geothermal, CCUS and Arctic Cooperation – UPSC Overview

TEPA with EFTA unlocks $100 bn investment and climate tech for India.

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91%
UPSC

GS Paper II

11 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Congress Accuses EC of Voter‑List ‘Capture’ – 14 Crore Disenfranchised in SIR

Congress warns that SIR disenfranchises 14 crore, threatening EC’s credibility.

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82%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Congress‑SP Alliance Dynamics Ahead of 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election – Strategic Imbalance

GS Paper III

12 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

India’s IIP Surges 8% in August 2026 – Manufacturing and Consumer Durables Lead Growth

August 2026 IIP jump shows manufacturing’s new growth engine for UPSC exams

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82%
UPSC
economy
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SP’s organisational strength makes the Congress‑SP alliance a one‑sided partnership in UP.

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80%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order under National Security Act – Confession Not Sufficient

Supreme Court bars police confessions as sole basis for NSA detention

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79%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Congress MP K.C. Venugopal Flags Hasty Passage of FCRA Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha Winter Session

Parliament must scrutinise FCRA amendment before rushed Winter Session passage

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79%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Bombay High Court Bars Use of Draft SIR Roll for Voter Deletions – Implications for ECI Procedures

Court bars use of draft SIR roll for voter deletions, reinforcing legal safeguards.

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78%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Congress Accuses Election Commission of Illegal Form 6 Change and Calls for CEC Resignation

EC’s Form 6 change sparks debate on electoral autonomy and voter rights.

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74%
UPSC
societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Supreme Court Flags MRP‑PTR Gap in Cancer Drugs, Calls for Fixed Mark‑up – Implications for Drug Pricing Policy

Supreme Court warns of inflated cancer drug prices and urges fixed markup policy.

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74%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Split Verdict on 2023 Election Commissioners Appointment Law Faces Curative Challenge Over Judge's Family Ties

Supreme Court split verdict on EC appointments law sparks curative challenge over judge’s family ties

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70%
UPSC
politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Supreme Court Seeks Govt Replies to MP Mahua Moitra’s Petition Over West Bengal Political Harassment

Supreme Court probes state harassment of MP, testing federal limits and parliamentary privilege.

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70%
UPSC
economyInvestment & TradeGS2

WTO Warns Against FTA‑Centric Trade Model; India’s Diversified Yet Multilateral Strategy

WTO cautions FTAs may hurt trade; India backs multilateralism.

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70%
UPSC
societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

NCERT Class 9 Textbook Adds New Income‑Tax Regime Calculations – First at School Level

School textbooks now teach the new tax regime, tying finance to civic responsibility.

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70%
UPSC
Micro & Sector-Specific
GS3

Agricultural Value‑Chain Financing in India – Vision of Former Agriculture Secretary Sanjay Agarwal

Financing the agri‑value chain is key to rural prosperity and Viksit Bharat 2047.

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78%
UPSC
economyInvestment & TradeGS3

GST Collections Hit ₹2.03 Lakh Cr in Sep 2026 – Imports Drive Record Share

Import‑linked GST now drives one‑third of India’s tax revenue, raising fiscal volatility concerns.

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78%
UPSC
environmentPollution & Waste ManagementGS3

India Introduces CAFE‑3 Emission Norms for Passenger Vehicles – Impact on EV Transition (2027‑2032)

CAFE‑III norms tighten fuel targets and boost EV credits, reshaping India’s auto policy.

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78%
UPSC
scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty Launches MeitY’s IndiaAI Centre of Excellence in Kerala – 15 Start‑ups Announced

Kerala AI Centre launched to boost start‑ups and national AI capability.

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77%
UPSC
scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

IN‑SPACe Issues Guidelines for Hosted‑Payloads to Boost Private Space Participation under Indian Space Policy 2023

IN‑SPACe’s hosted‑payload rules unlock private space growth under the 2023 policy.

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76%
UPSC
economyInvestment & TradeGS3

September 2026 GST Collections Surge 14.7% to Over ₹2.03 Lakh Crore – Key Figures and UPSC Implications

Rising GST receipts signal strong demand and test fiscal federalism ahead of the GST Council meeting.

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75%
UPSC
schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

3D‑Printed Rural Houses Launched in Guntur under PMAY‑G 2.0 – A Pilot by Naidu & Shivraj Singh Chouhan

3D‑printed houses test technology‑driven rural housing under PMAY‑G 2.0

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74%
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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

RBI Reports Surge in Household Debt to 45.5% of GDP – Implications for Consumption and Policy

Rising household debt threatens financial stability and calls for balanced credit policies.

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74%
UPSC
economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

Nitin Gadkari Defends Ethanol‑Petrol Blending at Bihar Investor Summit 2026

Ethanol‑petrol blending boosts energy security and farmer earnings – a UPSC‑relevant policy win.

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74%
UPSC
economyInvestment & TradeGS3

India-U.S. Trade Talks Focus on Interim Deal Amid US Tariff Threat; India-EU FTA Progressed

India seeks interim US trade deal to dodge 100% tariff threat while gearing up for EU FTA signing.

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74%
UPSC
environmentBiodiversity & ConservationGS3

National River-Linking Project: Ecological Risks and Invasive Species Threats

NRLP’s water transfers risk turning rivers into highways for invasive species.

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73%
UPSC