UPSC Current Affairs 5 August 2025

Fascinating finale, Pg 8.

India and England concluded a tightly contested five-match Test series with a 2-2 draw, showcasing the strength of both teams and the challenges of modern cricket amidst a packed international calendar.

GS 1: Art & CulturePrelims

Fascinating finale, Pg 8.

India and England concluded a tightly contested five-match Test series with a 2-2 draw, showcasing the strength of both teams and the challenges of modern cricket amidst a packed international calendar.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 3: Science & Technology

IAF’s unending fighter conundrum, Pg 10.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to retire its iconic MiG-21 fighter jets in September 2025, marking the end of an era and intensifying concerns over India’s declining squadron strength and delays in induction of new aircraft like the LCA-Mk1A.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 3: Science & Technology

IAF’s unending fighter conundrum, Pg 10.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to retire its iconic MiG-21 fighter jets in September 2025, marking the end of an era and intensifying concerns over India’s declining squadron strength and delays in induction of new aircraft like the LCA-Mk1A.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS2: Constitutional Bodies GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

A crisis of trust, Pg 8.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) faces mounting allegations of partiality and inefficiency, following public criticisms by opposition leaders after the 2024 General Elections.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS2: Constitutional Bodies GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

A crisis of trust, Pg 8.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) faces mounting allegations of partiality and inefficiency, following public criticisms by opposition leaders after the 2024 General Elections.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Economy GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

The missing link in India’s battery waste management, pg 8.

As India's electric vehicle (EV) and renewable energy sectors expand rapidly, lithium battery waste is emerging as a serious environmental and economic challenge, necessitating reforms in battery recycling and the EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) regime.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Economy GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

The missing link in India’s battery waste management, pg 8.

As India's electric vehicle (EV) and renewable energy sectors expand rapidly, lithium battery waste is emerging as a serious environmental and economic challenge, necessitating reforms in battery recycling and the EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) regime.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS1: Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Bangladesh, a year after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, Pg 8.

Since August 2024, Bangladesh has witnessed democratic backsliding, violent Islamist resurgence, and economic collapse under the interim regime led by Muhammad Yunus, installed after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster. India faces a foreign policy dilemma amidst these developments.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS1: Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Bangladesh, a year after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, Pg 8.

Since August 2024, Bangladesh has witnessed democratic backsliding, violent Islamist resurgence, and economic collapse under the interim regime led by Muhammad Yunus, installed after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster. India faces a foreign policy dilemma amidst these developments.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS2: E Governance

Why a progressive Indian policy on Myanmar is more than plausible, Pg 10.

As Myanmar’s junta ends the emergency and calls for elections amid ongoing civil war, the article argues that India must reorient its Myanmar policy to focus on democracy and human security, rather than solely strategic interests.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS2: E Governance

Why a progressive Indian policy on Myanmar is more than plausible, Pg 10.

As Myanmar’s junta ends the emergency and calls for elections amid ongoing civil war, the article argues that India must reorient its Myanmar policy to focus on democracy and human security, rather than solely strategic interests.

News Analysis

Fascinating finale, Pg 8.

Fascinating finale, Pg 8.

IAF’s unending fighter conundrum, Pg 10.

IAF’s unending fighter conundrum, Pg 10.

A crisis of trust, Pg 8.

A crisis of trust, Pg 8.

The missing link in India’s battery waste management, pg 8.

The missing link in India’s battery waste management, pg 8.

Bangladesh, a year after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, Pg 8.

Bangladesh, a year after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, Pg 8.

Why a progressive Indian policy on Myanmar is more than plausible, Pg 10.

Why a progressive Indian policy on Myanmar is more than plausible, Pg 10.

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