UPSC Current Affairs 8 August 2025

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Mending ties, pg 8.

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit to India concluded with the signing of a Strategic Partnership Agreement, signalling a deepening of bilateral ties amidst growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific and China's assertiveness.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Mending ties, pg 8.

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit to India concluded with the signing of a Strategic Partnership Agreement, signalling a deepening of bilateral ties amidst growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific and China's assertiveness.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Time for action, pg 8.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to pause its cycle of interest rate cuts amidst rising global trade uncertainties, particularly due to fresh U.S. tariffs on Indian goods, and signs of weakening domestic credit demand.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Time for action, pg 8.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to pause its cycle of interest rate cuts amidst rising global trade uncertainties, particularly due to fresh U.S. tariffs on Indian goods, and signs of weakening domestic credit demand.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

World court’s advisory opinion boosts climate action, pg 8.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a historic advisory opinion on the climate obligations of states, reinforcing legal responsibilities under international law and supporting the global climate justice movement, especially for vulnerable nations.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

World court’s advisory opinion boosts climate action, pg 8.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a historic advisory opinion on the climate obligations of states, reinforcing legal responsibilities under international law and supporting the global climate justice movement, especially for vulnerable nations.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology

How groundwater contamination is fuelling chronic illnesses, pg II.

The 2024 Annual Groundwater Quality Report by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) reveals that India is facing a severe groundwater contamination crisis, affecting millions across rural and urban regions.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology

How groundwater contamination is fuelling chronic illnesses, pg II.

The 2024 Annual Groundwater Quality Report by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) reveals that India is facing a severe groundwater contamination crisis, affecting millions across rural and urban regions.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Is the Indian economy perfectly balanced?, pg 10.

Recently, India’s Finance Ministry described the Indian economy as being in a “Goldilocks” phase—characterised by stable growth and inflation. However, deeper macroeconomic indicators suggest persistent structural imbalances, casting doubt on this optimistic narrative.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Is the Indian economy perfectly balanced?, pg 10.

Recently, India’s Finance Ministry described the Indian economy as being in a “Goldilocks” phase—characterised by stable growth and inflation. However, deeper macroeconomic indicators suggest persistent structural imbalances, casting doubt on this optimistic narrative.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

The Bihar migrant worker, a Scylla-Charybdis moment, pg 8.

The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar has sparked debate on the disenfranchisement of migrant labourers due to residency requirements under the Representation of the People Act, 1950.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

The Bihar migrant worker, a Scylla-Charybdis moment, pg 8.

The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar has sparked debate on the disenfranchisement of migrant labourers due to residency requirements under the Representation of the People Act, 1950.

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Mending ties, pg 8.

Mending ties, pg 8.

Time for action, pg 8.

Time for action, pg 8.

World court’s advisory opinion boosts climate action, pg 8.

World court’s advisory opinion boosts climate action, pg 8.

How groundwater contamination is fuelling chronic illnesses, pg II.

How groundwater contamination is fuelling chronic illnesses, pg II.

Is the Indian economy perfectly balanced?, pg 10.

Is the Indian economy perfectly balanced?, pg 10.

The Bihar migrant worker, a Scylla-Charybdis moment, pg 8.

The Bihar migrant worker, a Scylla-Charybdis moment, pg 8.

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