UPSC Current Affairs 1 August 2025

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Space Technology

New phase, Pg 10.

On July 30, 2025, ISRO successfully launched the NISAR satellite aboard GSLV-F16. Developed jointly by NASA and ISRO, NISAR is the world’s first dual-frequency Earth observation radar satellite aimed at enhancing global environmental monitoring and disaster management.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Space Technology

New phase, Pg 10.

On July 30, 2025, ISRO successfully launched the NISAR satellite aboard GSLV-F16. Developed jointly by NASA and ISRO, NISAR is the world’s first dual-frequency Earth observation radar satellite aimed at enhancing global environmental monitoring and disaster management.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Soured relations, Pg 10.

The U.S. has imposed a 25% tariff plus penalties on Indian imports, citing India's continued defense and energy ties with Russia and persistent trade barriers. This comes amid stalled negotiations on a mini trade deal and growing friction in India-U.S. economic relations.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Soured relations, Pg 10.

The U.S. has imposed a 25% tariff plus penalties on Indian imports, citing India's continued defense and energy ties with Russia and persistent trade barriers. This comes amid stalled negotiations on a mini trade deal and growing friction in India-U.S. economic relations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Education SectorGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Transforming early childhood care and education, Pg 10.

The NEP 2020 is reshaping India’s Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) system by integrating preschool classes in government schools, traditionally served only by Anganwadis.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Education SectorGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Transforming early childhood care and education, Pg 10.

The NEP 2020 is reshaping India’s Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) system by integrating preschool classes in government schools, traditionally served only by Anganwadis.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

How not to identify an illegal immigrant, Pg 11.

In 2024, Delhi Police began detaining Bengali-speaking migrants as "illegal" Bangladeshis based on dialect and appearance, raising concerns over linguistic profiling and marginalization.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

How not to identify an illegal immigrant, Pg 11.

In 2024, Delhi Police began detaining Bengali-speaking migrants as "illegal" Bangladeshis based on dialect and appearance, raising concerns over linguistic profiling and marginalization.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian Society

Nudges from the Court, silence from the commission, Pg 10.

The Supreme Court questioned the legality and humanitarian impact of the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, which mandates fresh citizenship proof from voters within a month, risking large-scale disenfranchisement.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian Society

Nudges from the Court, silence from the commission, Pg 10.

The Supreme Court questioned the legality and humanitarian impact of the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, which mandates fresh citizenship proof from voters within a month, risking large-scale disenfranchisement.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Why the world needs better green technologies, Pg 12.

As countries scale up renewable energy to meet climate goals, concerns rise over the long-term sustainability and efficiency of silicon-based solar panels in delivering clean energy and enabling green hydrogen technologies.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Why the world needs better green technologies, Pg 12.

As countries scale up renewable energy to meet climate goals, concerns rise over the long-term sustainability and efficiency of silicon-based solar panels in delivering clean energy and enabling green hydrogen technologies.

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New phase, Pg 10.

New phase, Pg 10.

Soured relations, Pg 10.

Soured relations, Pg 10.

Transforming early childhood care and education, Pg 10.

Transforming early childhood care and education, Pg 10.

How not to identify an illegal immigrant, Pg 11.

How not to identify an illegal immigrant, Pg 11.

Nudges from the Court, silence from the commission, Pg 10.

Nudges from the Court, silence from the commission, Pg 10.

Why the world needs better green technologies, Pg 12.

Why the world needs better green technologies, Pg 12.

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