Current Affairs Topics for UPSC Prelims 2025

250+ Important Current Affairs Topics for UPSC Prelims 2025

Polity & Governance

  1. New Criminal Laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA)

  2. Chief Election Commissioner Appointment (2024 Bill)

  3. Electoral Bonds & Supreme Court Judgment

  4. Data Protection Act, 2023 & DPDP Rules

  5. Model Code of Conduct

  6. Delimitation Commission (J&K Focus)

  7. Functions of CBI, ED, NIA & Judicial Review

  8. National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Debate

  9. Online Gaming Regulation Framework

  10. India’s Anti-Trafficking Law Developments

  11. Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Debates

  12. Governor-CM Conflict Cases (Kerala, WB)

  13. National Register of Citizens (NRC) & Assam

  14. State of Panchayats Report

  15. Role of NITI Aayog in Policy Reforms

  16. Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 – Status & Issues

  17. Municipal Governance & Finance Commission Report

  18. Digital India Act (Expected 2024/2025)

  19. Cybersecurity Rules & CERT-In Mandates

  20. One Nation One Election Debate

  21. Sedition Law Scrutiny (Section 124A)

  22. SC Verdict on Speaker’s Powers (10th Schedule)

  23. Lokpal Appointments & Status

  24. National Medical Commission Bill Updates

  25. Population Control Policies & Bills

  26. RTI Act Amendments (Recent Challenges)

  27. SC Verdict on Ordinance Power Misuse

  28. Inter-State Water Disputes Act Amendments

  29. Official Secrets Act Review

  30. SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act (Trends)

  31. Gram Nyayalayas – Current Performance

  32. Lateral Entry in Bureaucracy – Debate

  33. E-Courts & Digital Judiciary Initiatives

  34. AI in Governance & Ethical Frameworks

  35. National Digital Health Mission (NDHM)

  36. PM Gati Shakti – Governance Integration

  37. DPI (Digital Public Infrastructure) Push

  38. India’s SDG Progress (UN Reports)

  39. Aspirational Districts Programme Review

  40. Election Commission’s Role in Social Media Monitoring

  41. UAPA Act Implementation – SC Reviews

  42. Forest Rights Act & Tribal Land Issues

  43. Mission Karmayogi – Civil Services Reform

  44. Lok Sabha/Assembly Disqualifications (Recent Cases)

  45. Women’s Reservation Act 2023

  46. Right to Privacy Verdict Implementation

  47. Urban Local Body Elections – Recent Issues

  48. Citizens’ Charters & Seva Mitra Portal

  49. SC Verdict on Governor’s Pardoning Power (Article 161)

  50. Union Territories – J&K & Ladakh Administration

 International Relations

  1. India’s Presidency of G20 – Key Outcomes

  2. India–Middle East–Europe Corridor (IMEC)

  3. QUAD & Indo-Pacific Strategic Developments

  4. India–China Border Talks (LAC updates)

  5. BRICS Expansion (Egypt, Iran, etc.)

  6. SCO Developments & India’s Role

  7. ASEAN–India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

  8. India–EU Trade & Technology Council

  9. India–UK FTA Negotiations

  10. India–US iCET (Tech partnership)

  11. UN Reforms – India’s Push for UNSC

  12. Chabahar Port & INSTC Updates

  13. Neighbourhood First Policy – Sri Lanka, Maldives

  14. BIMSTEC & SASEC Cooperation

  15. Vaccine Diplomacy Post-COVID Review

  16. India-Africa Forum Summit Outcomes

  17. Rohingya Crisis & India’s Response

  18. Climate Change Diplomacy (COP28 Outcomes)

  19. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)

  20. India’s Stand on Russia-Ukraine War

  21. Indian Diaspora – Pravasi Bharatiya Events

  22. Palestine–Israel Conflict: India’s Position

  23. India’s Role in WHO & Pandemic Treaty

  24. Global South & Voice of Global South Summit

  25. India–Bangladesh River & Border Issues

  26. TAPI Pipeline (Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India)

  27. India–Nepal Energy & Transport Deals

  28. Sanctions & India’s Import Policy (Russia, Iran)

  29. FATF Review of India & Neighbouring Countries

  30. Maritime Security – SAGAR Vision

  31. Operation Kaveri & Indian Evacuation Missions

  32. India & Arctic Council Engagement

  33. India–Japan Strategic Dialogue

  34. Global Digital Public Infrastructure (India’s Leadership)

  35. Trade Disputes at WTO – India’s Cases

  36. Global AI Summit & India’s Role

  37. UNHRC Resolutions – India’s Votes

  38. India–France Defence & Space Collaboration

  39. Pacific Island Countries – India’s Outreach

  40. RCEP Status

  41. India & Global Minimum Tax

  42. South China Sea Disputes

  43. I2U2 Grouping (India–Israel–UAE–US)

  44. Australia–India Strategic Ties (ECTA)

  45. SAARC – Status & Revival Possibilities

  46. Indo-Iran Relations & JCPOA

  47. UN Peacekeeping – India’s Contribution

  48. Economic Corridors in Asia (BCIM, IMEC, etc.)

  49. Border Agreements – India–Bhutan, India–Myanmar

  50. Global Hunger Index & India’s Response

Economy

  1. Union Budget 2024-25 – Key Highlights
  2. Economic Survey 2023-24 – Key Insights
  3. India’s GDP Growth – Projections by IMF, RBI
  4. Inflation Trends – WPI, CPI, Core
  5. RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Decisions
  6. Fiscal Deficit Targets – FRBM Review
  7. PM Gati Shakti & Infrastructure Pipeline
  8. National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP)
  9. Direct Tax Code – Expected Changes
  10. 15th Finance Commission Report – Status & Review
  11. GST Compensation Cess – Extension & Issues
  12. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) Updates
  13. Bank Consolidation & NPAs
  14. Digital Rupee (CBDC) Rollout
  15. Unified Payment Interface (UPI) Global Expansion
  16. Financial Inclusion – Jan Dhan 0
  17. Banking Regulations – PCA Framework
  18. NBFC Crisis & Regulatory Measures
  19. Startup Ecosystem & Fund of Funds
  20. PLI Scheme Expansion (Semiconductors, Solar,)
  21. Make in India – New Sectoral Additions
  22. National Logistics Policy 2022 – Implementation
  23. E-Commerce Policy & Consumer Data Rights
  24. FDI Policy Reforms – Defence, Space
  25. Cryptocurrency Regulation in India
  26. India’s Forex Reserves Trends
  27. Trade Deficit & Balance of Payments (BoP)
  28. Global Supply Chain Diversification – China+1
  29. Blue Economy & Coastal Economic Zones
  30. Green Credit Programme & Carbon Market
  31. Agricultural Credit & Kisan Credit Card Expansion
  32. MSP Reforms & Committee Reports
  33. e-NAM & Digital Agriculture
  34. Food Inflation & Buffer Stock Management
  35. Rural Employment Trends – MGNREGA Fund Cuts
  36. Labour Code Reforms – Implementation Status
  37. EPFO Interest Rate Trends
  38. MSME Udyam Portal & Credit Scheme
  39. Gig Economy & Code on Social Security
  40. Sovereign Green Bonds
  41. India’s Ranking – Ease of Doing Business
  42. National Infrastructure Pipeline – Sectoral Review
  43. SEBI Reforms for Capital Markets
  44. Disinvestment Policy – Recent PSU Sales
  45. Core Sector Performance – Monthly Index
  46. Agri Export Trends & New Markets
  47. India’s Export Promotion Councils & FTAs
  48. E-way Bill System & GST E-invoicing
  49. Unemployment Trends – PLFS Survey
  50. UNCTAD, WEF, WTO – India-specific Reports

Environment & Ecology 

  1. COP28 Outcomes – UAE Consensus

  2. Global Stocktake Report & India’s Stand

  3. Loss & Damage Fund – India’s Demands

  4. IPCC Synthesis Report 2023 – Key Findings

  5. National Green Hydrogen Mission

  6. Bio-Energy & Waste-to-Energy Initiatives

  7. National Electricity Plan 2023

  8. India’s Net Zero by 2070 Roadmap

  9. Green Credit Programme under Environment Ministry

  10. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Rules

  11. India’s Forest Survey Report 2023

  12. Draft Forest Conservation Rules

  13. Compensatory Afforestation Issues

  14. PM-PRANAM Scheme (Fertilizer Rationalisation)

  15. Carbon Trading Market Framework

  16. Tiger Census 2022 & Project Tiger@50

  17. Leopard, Dolphin, Elephant Census

  18. India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP)

  19. Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Norms

  20. Fly Ash Utilization Rules

  21. Single Use Plastics Ban – Enforcement Update

  22. Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules

  23. E-Waste Management 2022 Rules

  24. Man-Animal Conflict – Eco Sensitive Zones

  25. Biodiversity Hotspots in News (e.g., Western Ghats, Nicobar)

  26. Wildlife Protection Act Amendment 2022

  27. State of India’s Environment 2024 Report

  28. Ramsar Wetlands Sites – 2023 Additions

  29. Tiger Reserves – New or in News

  30. Amrit Dharohar Scheme – Wetland Conservation

  31. Cheetah Reintroduction Programme (Kuno)

  32. River Interlinking Projects (e.g., Ken-Betwa)

  33. Jal Shakti Abhiyan & Catch the Rain

  34. Namami Gange – Status & Funding

  35. India’s Green Grids Initiative – One Sun, One World

  36. COP15 to CBD – India’s Biodiversity Targets

  37. Natural Farming & Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana

  38. Air Quality Index – SAFAR & NCAP

  39. Role of CAMPA Funds

  40. Urban Climate Resilience – CITIIS 2.0

  41. Heatwaves & Early Warning Systems

  42. Urban Flooding – Smart Cities Preparedness

  43. Environmental Clearance (EC) Reform

  44. UNEP’s Emission Gap Report

  45. UN Convention on Migratory Species – India’s Role

  46. Lithium & Rare Earth Mining – Environmental Concerns

  47. Land Degradation & Desertification Atlas

  48. Arctic Council & India’s Observer Role

  49. Local Biodiversity Registers – Role of Gram Panchayats

  50. Sustainable Development Goals – India’s Progress

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