UPSC Civil Services Current Affairs Articles

Summary Notes on Mosquito-Borne Diseases: Dengue and Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV)

• Overview of the Issue:

  • Mosquito-borne diseases, particularly dengue fever, pose an increasing global health threat due to rapid urbanization and climate change.
  • Global travel has further accelerated the spread of these viruses.

• Research Findings:

  • A study has established that wanin

Exam-Focused Notes: Collaboration between India and FAO for Blue Ports Development

• Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP):

  • Agreement signed between the Department of Fisheries (DoF), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAHD) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations aimed at strengthening Blue Port infrastructure in India.

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Summary of Key Initiatives and Developments for the India-AI Impact Summit 2026

Event Overview:

• Name: India-AI Impact Summit 2026
• Dates: 19-20 February 2026
• Location: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
• Host: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India

Key Themes:

• The summit aims to enhance the role of AI in inclusive development, sustaina

• High Level Joint Task Force on Investments: Established in 2013 to enhance economic ties between India and the UAE.

• Recent Meeting: Co-chaired by His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (ADIA) and Shri Piyush Goyal (India). Participants included senior officials and representatives from various ministries and organizations from both nations.

• Bilateral Economic Context:

Summary of Important Points:

• Institution Involved: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India
• Issue Raised: Lack of doctors and inadequate infrastructure at the super speciality ESIC hospital in Faridabad, Haryana.
• Suo Motu Cognizance: NHRC has taken suo motu (on its own accord) cognizance based on a media report regarding patient difficulties.
• **Patient Demographics

Summary of Findings on Mosquito-Borne Diseases: Dengue and Japanese Encephalitis

• Global Health Impact: Mosquito-borne diseases, especially dengue and Japanese encephalitis (JE), are increasing threats due to rapid urbanization, climate change, and enhanced global travel.

• Interrelation of Viruses: Both dengue virus and JE virus are part of the Orthoflavivirus genus; their interp

• Judicial Action: The Supreme Court of India has demanded explanations from the Union government, CBI, and Maharashtra state regarding a transnational poaching syndicate that threatens India's tiger population.

• Petition Details: The writ petition, filed by advocate Gaurav Kumar Bansal, highlights findings from a Special Investigation Team (SIT) report revealing a network of tiger poach

Supreme Court Rulings on Governor's Powers under Article 200

• Article 200 Overview

  • Provides four options for a Governor regarding Bills passed by the State legislature:
    1. Assent to the Bill
    2. Withhold assent
    3. Return the Bill for reconsideration
    4. Reserve it for Presidential consideration

• Timeline for Decision

  • The Supreme Court has mandated a three-mont

• Supreme Court Hearing: The Supreme Court of India is reviewing a Presidential Reference regarding the Governor’s powers under Article 200 of the Constitution, which deals with assent to bills passed by the state legislature.

• Governor’s Options Under Article 200:

  • The Governor has four options:
    1. Assent to the bill
    2. Withhold assent
    3. Return the bill for reconsid

Summary of Air Conditioning Usage and Environmental Impact

Key Findings:

• Survey Overview: Conducted by iFOREST, surveying 3,100 respondents across seven metro cities in India.
• Cities Included: Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, Jaipur.
• Chennai's Findings:
  • Highest AC usage; units operated for an average of 4.4 hours/day.
  • Nearly 23% of househ

Summary of Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) 2025

• Event: Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) 2025
• Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
• Dates: September 15-17, 2025

Key Themes and Objectives:

• Theme: "Year of Reforms - Transforming for the Future"
• Purpose:
  • Shape Armed Forces roadmap.
  • Enhance jointness among services.
  • Align capabilities w

Summary: Combined Commanders’ Conference 2025 (CCC)

• Event Timeline: Conducted from September 15 to 17, 2025, in Kolkata, West Bengal.
• Participants: Top decision-makers from the Ministry of Defence and the three Armed Services of India.
• Theme: "Year of Reforms - Transforming for the Future", focusing on preparing military forces for emerging challenges.

Strategic Focus

• Sugamya Yatra Abhiyan: Central government's initiative for accessibility audits and awareness in Delhi.

• Purple City Plan: Launched by the Delhi government to enhance public building accessibility and promote inclusivity for persons with disabilities.

• Administrative Structure: Delhi's governance involves a complex intermingling of central, state, and municipal bodies which lea

Summary of Key Highlights on GST Rationalisation in Renewable Energy:

• GST Rate Changes:

  • GST on renewable energy devices reduced from 12% to 5% as approved by the GST Council on September 3, 2025.

• Impact on Clean Energy Projects:

  • This change will lower costs for clean energy projects, making electricity more affordable across various sectors, including household

Summary of the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025)

• Objective: The National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) aims to accelerate India's transition towards clean energy, aligning with the country's commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070.

• Potential Utilization:

  • Geothermal energy can support multiple applications including:
    • Clean power generation.

Summary of the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025)

• The Government of India has officially notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025), aiming to facilitate a clean energy transition and support India’s commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2070.

• This policy is integral to enhancing India’s energy security by diversifying renewable energy sources, part

Summary of the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025)

• Announcement: The Government of India has released the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025).
• Objective: To accelerate the clean energy transition and support India's commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070.

Key Features of the Policy:

• Harnessing Geothermal Resources:
  • Targets the expl

Summary Notes on Swachhata Hi Seva Initiative

• Campaign Launch: The 'Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025' campaign was launched nationally, led by Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal at the Bhalswa dumpsite in Delhi.
• Dumpsite Background: The Bhalswa dumpsite is a significant legacy site established in 1994, covering approximately 70 acres.
• Collaboration for Remediation: The Municipal Co

Summary of the "Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan"

• Campaign Launch: The "Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan" was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17, 2025, in conjunction with the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah.

• Objective:

  • To promote preventive health, nutrition, antenatal care (ANC), immunization, and women's wellness.
  • Aligns with PM’s vis

Summary of PM Vishwakarma and National SC-ST Hub Mega Conclave

• Event Overview:

  • Mega Conclave organized by the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, to commemorate the second anniversary of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme.

• Significant Milestones:

  • Launch Date: PM Vishwakarma Yojana was launched on September 17, 2023.
  • Beneficiaries: The scheme ha

Summary of Right to Information (RTI) Developments in India

Trends in RTI Applications:

• Monthly Filings: Over one lakh RTI applications filed monthly, with a high of 1,54,000 in July 2025.
• Annual Growth:
  • 2022: 7,09,323 requests
  • 2023: 8,44,262 requests
  • 2024: 9,64,813 requests
  • 2025 (so far): 7,66,167 requests; projected to exceed one million by year-end.
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• Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan: Launched to strengthen healthcare and nutrition services for women, adolescent girls, and children across India.
• Partner Ministries: Initiated by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and the Ministry of Women & Child Development, with the Ministry of Railways as a partner ministry.
• Health Services Focus: Aims to conduct screenings for heal

Exam-Focused Summary of Air Conditioning and Environmental Impact

• Context: Increasing use of air conditioners (ACs) amid rising temperatures contributes significantly to climate change.

• Study Overview: Conducted by the International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST) with 3,100 respondents across seven Indian metro cities (Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Kol

Summary of Key Events and Data

• Darjeeling Toy Train Services:

  • Resumed after a two-day suspension due to landslides caused by heavy rains.
  • Services operate between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling, handled by the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR).

• Weather Alerts:

  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Delhi, forecasting localized thunderstor