100 important topics for UPSC CSE 2025 Prelims

Here’s a list of 100 important topics for UPSC CSE 2025 Prelims related to Current Affairs, categorized for better understanding:

1. Indian Polity & Governance

1. New Amendments in the Representation of People Act
2. Supreme Court Judgments (2024-25) – Important Verdicts
3. New Bills & Acts Passed in Parliament (2024-25)
4. Electoral Bonds Case and Its Implications
5. National Register of Citizens (NRC) Developments
6. Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Debates & State Implementations
7. Right to Privacy & Data Protection Act Updates
8. Delimitation Commission Report & Political Implications
9. Status of Anti-Defection Law – Recent Cases
10. Panchayati Raj & Local Governance Reforms

2. Economy & Financial Affairs

11. Union Budget 2025 – Key Highlights
12. RBI Monetary Policy & Interest Rate Changes
13. NIFTY & Sensex Trends – Market Impact
14. New Tax Reforms & GST Council Decisions
15. Startup Ecosystem & Unicorns in India (2024-25)
16. RBI Digital Currency (CBDC) – Developments & Expansion
17. FDI & FPI Trends – Impact on Indian Economy
18. NITI Aayog Reports & New Economic Policies
19. Banking Sector Mergers & NPAs in India
20. Inflation Trends & Measures Taken by Government

3. International Relations & Diplomacy

21. India’s Stand at UN & Other Global Summits
22. India-China Relations – Border Issues & Talks
23. India-USA Trade & Defence Agreements
24. India-EU Relations – Economic & Climate Agreements
25. BRICS Expansion & India’s Role
26. G20 2024-25 Outcomes & India’s Leadership Role
27. QUAD Meetings & Indo-Pacific Strategy
28. Israel-Palestine Conflict & India’s Position
29. Russia-Ukraine War – India’s Stand & Its Impact
30. India’s Foreign Aid & Humanitarian Assistance

4. Environment & Ecology

31. COP29 Climate Summit & India’s Commitment
32. India’s Net-Zero Emission Plans – Progress & Challenges
33. New Wildlife Sanctuaries & Eco-Sensitive Zones
34. Amazon Rainforest & Global Environmental Concerns
35. Green Hydrogen Mission – Recent Developments
36. Plastic Waste Management & Single-Use Plastic Ban
37. Blue Economy & India’s Ocean Policy
38. National Biodiversity Mission – Latest Initiatives
39. Energy Transition in India – Solar & Wind Energy Growth
40. Recent Cyclones, Floods & Government Response

5. Science & Technology

41. Chandrayaan-4 & Gaganyaan Missions – Latest Updates
42. Quantum Computing & India’s Roadmap
43. 5G Expansion & Digital India Growth
44. AI & Machine Learning Policies in India
45. Cyber Security Threats & CERT-In’s Role
46. India’s Semiconductor Mission – Latest Developments
47. Advances in Biotechnology – Gene Editing & CRISPR
48. India’s Defence Indigenization – LCA Tejas, S-400 & Drones
49. Green Hydrogen & Alternative Fuels
50. Nuclear Energy Expansion in India

6. Social Issues & Schemes

51. Women’s Reservation Bill – Implementation Challenges
52. Labour Code Implementation & Worker Rights
53. Ayushman Bharat 2.0 – Health Scheme Updates
54. Education Policy Reforms – NEP 2020 Updates
55. Status of LGBTQ+ Rights in India
56. Poverty Alleviation & Recent Government Initiatives
57. NFSA & PDS System – Digital Ration Card Implementation
58. Human Trafficking in India – Latest NCRB Report
59. Mental Health Policy in India – Implementation & Challenges
60. Transgender Rights & Social Inclusion Policies

7. Defence & Security

61. Agnipath Scheme – Implementation & Challenges
62. India’s Maritime Security & New Naval Bases
63. Cyber Warfare & India’s Cyber Security Strategy
64. Naxalism & Internal Security – Status & Challenges
65. Border Infrastructure Development (BRO Projects)
66. Defence Production – Made in India Weapon Systems
67. Role of DRDO in Defence Innovation
68. Space-Based Defence Technologies
69. Military Exercises with Other Nations (2024-25)
70. India’s Missile Development – Agni, BrahMos, Pralay

8. Agriculture & Rural Development

71. Status of PM-KISAN & KCC Reforms
72. Organic & Natural Farming – Government Initiatives
73. Minimum Support Price (MSP) – Recent Developments
74. Crop Diversification & Sustainable Farming
75. Food Processing Industry & PLI Scheme Updates
76. Agricultural Credit & NABARD’s Role
77. GM Crops & India’s Policy on GM Foods
78. Water Conservation & River Linking Projects
79. Soil Health & Organic Certification Reforms
80. Climate-Resilient Farming Practices

9. Infrastructure & Urban Development

81. Smart Cities Mission – Achievements & Challenges
82. PM Gati Shakti – Infrastructure Development Progress
83. National Logistics Policy – Key Highlights
84. Metro Rail Expansion & Urban Mobility Initiatives
85. Affordable Housing – PMAY Status Report
86. Urban Flooding & Solutions in India
87. National Highways & Expressways Development
88. Electric Vehicles (EV) & Charging Infrastructure
89. Railway Modernization – Vande Bharat Expansion
90. Inland Waterways & Port Development

10. Reports, Rankings & Indices

91. World Happiness Report 2025 – India’s Rank & Analysis
92. Human Development Index 2024 – India’s Performance
93. Ease of Doing Business Report – India’s Standing
94. Global Hunger Index 2024 – India’s Rank & Debate
95. SDG Index 2025 – India’s Progress on Sustainable Goals
96. Oxfam Report on Inequality in India
97. IMF & World Bank Economic Outlook – India’s Growth Projection
98. National Health Report – Key Insights
99. Global Terrorism Index – India’s Position
100. World Economic Forum Reports – India’s Role & Future

This list ensures comprehensive coverage of all important current affairs topics likely to appear in UPSC CSE Prelims 2025. 🚀