UPSC Current Affairs — Friday, 3 July 2026

5 UPSC-relevant topics from Indian Express · With MCQs, Mains questions & concept explanations

EconomyEnvironmentGovernanceInternational RelationsPolityScience & TechnologySocial Issues
Indian ExpressEconomyInternational RelationsRelevance 8/10

Sanae Takaichi's visit: What India and Japan can do to boost their business ties

Bilateral economic relations and trade cooperation. Relevant for UPSC Mains GS-3 (Economy) and GS-2 (International Relations) on India-Japan economic partnership.

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Indian ExpressEnvironmentGovernanceSocial IssuesRelevance 7/10

Air pollution plan needs political will, not an eye on the election cycle

Discusses environmental policy and governance issues related to air pollution in Delhi. Relevant for UPSC Mains GS-3 (Environment) and GS-2 (Governance) on environmental management and policy implementation challenges.

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Indian ExpressInternational RelationsScience & TechnologyRelevance 7/10

US gatekeeping will only lead to diffusion

International relations and technology policy. Relevant for UPSC Mains GS-2 (International Relations) on technology competition and geopolitical tensions.

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Indian ExpressGovernanceEconomyRelevance 7/10

Unrecovered cost of Rs 38,500 cr: Govt orders CAG audit of discoms

Covers governance and financial audit of public utilities. Relevant for UPSC Mains GS-2 (Governance) and GS-3 (Economy) on public sector management and financial accountability.

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Indian ExpressPolityGovernanceRelevance 6/10

Bombay HC: Why can't citizens protest Court's decisions... being made slaves by slapping cases

Judicial pronouncement on right to protest and police conduct. Relevant for UPSC Mains GS-2 (Polity) on fundamental rights and judicial review of executive actions.

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