Important topics and their relevance in UPSC CSE exam for October 8, 2025. If you missed the October 7, 2025, UPSC CSE exam key from the Indian Express, read it here.

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India-UK ties: much to build on

Syllabus:

Preliminary Examination: Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues

Mains Examination: General Studies-II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.

What’s the ongoing story: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is coming to India on Wednesday for a two-day bilateral visit, his first since he assumed office in July 2024. He will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attend the Global Fintech summit in Mumbai .

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