UPSC Current Affairs for 2026-09-05

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• Sustainable debt-GSDP ratio for Tamil Nadu is 23%, says economic consultant to governmentEconomy · Tamil Nadu's economic consultant suggests a sustainable debt-GSDP ratio of 23%, lower than the current 27%, amid fiscal debate.
• ‘Early Harvest’ — larger but not necessarily saferInternational Relations · India-China boundary talks indicate possible early harvest agreements, raising questions about strategic concessions.
• Climate change a common challenge, says government on Nepal Minister’s compensation demandEnvironment and International Relations · Nepal's Foreign Minister sought compensation from top emitters after a flash flood, prompting India to reiterate CBDR-RC principles.
• Warning on warming: On the UNEP report, Limiting OvershootEnvironment · UNEP's 'Limiting Overshoot' report highlights that breaching 1.5°C warming is likely, urging urgent action on methane and overshoot pathways.
• Keeping pace with climate shock eventsEnvironment and Disaster Management · Devastating flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts have killed over 1,250 people, highlighting South Asia's climate vulnerability.
• Nepal wants climate compensation, putting major emitters on the hookEnvironment and Climate Change · Nepal demands climate compensation from US, China, and India after a glacial collapse killed over 1,200 people.
• Himalayan floods highlight urgent need for regional disaster preparedness: Safi Ahsan RizviDisaster Management and Climate Change · A rock-ice avalanche triggered devastating floods in Nepal, underscoring the urgent need for regional disaster preparedness in the Himalayas.
• Welcome move: On the Supreme Court and Gen Z protestersPolity · Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to quash FIRs against Gen Z protesters after Centre's request.
• Endurance test: On the Indian economy’s resilienceEconomy · India's Q1 FY2026 GDP growth surprised at 7.8%, driven by manufacturing and services, but headwinds loom.
• Coal stock management emerges as key challenge for thermal power producersEconomy · Coal stock management has emerged as a key challenge for thermal power producers due to emergency redistribution of coal from well-stocked plants to those with low inventories.