UPSC Current Affairs 10 July 2025

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Land Reforms in IndiaGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 1: Poverty and Developmental Issues

No decision yet on updating NPR along with Census, Pg1

A preparatory meeting for Census 2027 revealed that the Government of India has not yet decided whether the National Population Register (NPR) will be updated alongside the decadal Census, raising important policy and legal considerations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Land Reforms in IndiaGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 1: Poverty and Developmental Issues

No decision yet on updating NPR along with Census, Pg1

A preparatory meeting for Census 2027 revealed that the Government of India has not yet decided whether the National Population Register (NPR) will be updated alongside the decadal Census, raising important policy and legal considerations.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Israel has failed to solve the Persian puzzle, Pg8

This article explores the implications of Israel's attack on Iran and changing power dynamics in West Asia.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Israel has failed to solve the Persian puzzle, Pg8

This article explores the implications of Israel's attack on Iran and changing power dynamics in West Asia.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 4: Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsGS 4: Public Service Values and Ethics in Public AdministrationGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

End custodial brutality, begin criminal justice reform, Pg8

This article explores the issue of custodial deaths and potential reforms to tackle it

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 4: Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsGS 4: Public Service Values and Ethics in Public AdministrationGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

End custodial brutality, begin criminal justice reform, Pg8

This article explores the issue of custodial deaths and potential reforms to tackle it

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

How can cat bonds plan for a natural disaster?, Pg10

In the wake of rising climate-related disasters and low disaster risk insurance penetration in India, catastrophe bonds (cat bonds) are being explored as innovative financial instruments to ensure post-disaster relief and reconstruction financing.

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

How can cat bonds plan for a natural disaster?, Pg10

In the wake of rising climate-related disasters and low disaster risk insurance penetration in India, catastrophe bonds (cat bonds) are being explored as innovative financial instruments to ensure post-disaster relief and reconstruction financing.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India played key role in bringing out FATF report on terrorist financing, Pg12

India significantly contributed to the FATF’s newly released report on “Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks,” which for the first time explicitly recognises state sponsorship of terrorism as a major source of terror financing.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India played key role in bringing out FATF report on terrorist financing, Pg12

India significantly contributed to the FATF’s newly released report on “Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks,” which for the first time explicitly recognises state sponsorship of terrorism as a major source of terror financing.

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 Interests

Building resilience, Pg8

The Rio declaration reflected renewed cohesion and strategic alignment among BRICS nations.

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 Interests

Building resilience, Pg8

The Rio declaration reflected renewed cohesion and strategic alignment among BRICS nations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 3: Money Laundering and its Prevention

How did Himachal achieve a high rank on the NAS?, Pg10

Himachal Pradesh’s significant rise from 21st rank in 2021 to the top five in the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2025 has drawn attention to reforms in its public education system.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 3: Money Laundering and its Prevention

How did Himachal achieve a high rank on the NAS?, Pg10

Himachal Pradesh’s significant rise from 21st rank in 2021 to the top five in the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2025 has drawn attention to reforms in its public education system.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

India, Africa must work side by side, says PM in Namibia, Pg14

During his official visit to Namibia, Prime Minister Modi emphasised India’s long-standing support for Namibia’s independence and reaffirmed India’s commitment to cooperation with Africa, including in digital finance and sustainable development.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

India, Africa must work side by side, says PM in Namibia, Pg14

During his official visit to Namibia, Prime Minister Modi emphasised India’s long-standing support for Namibia’s independence and reaffirmed India’s commitment to cooperation with Africa, including in digital finance and sustainable development.

News Analysis

No decision yet on updating NPR along with Census, Pg1

No decision yet on updating NPR along with Census, Pg1

Israel has failed to solve the Persian puzzle, Pg8

Israel has failed to solve the Persian puzzle, Pg8

End custodial brutality, begin criminal justice reform, Pg8

End custodial brutality, begin criminal justice reform, Pg8

How can cat bonds plan for a natural disaster?, Pg10

How can cat bonds plan for a natural disaster?, Pg10

India played key role in bringing out FATF report on terrorist financing, Pg12

India played key role in bringing out FATF report on terrorist financing, Pg12

Building resilience, Pg8

Building resilience, Pg8

How did Himachal achieve a high rank on the NAS?, Pg10

How did Himachal achieve a high rank on the NAS?, Pg10

India, Africa must work side by side, says PM in Namibia, Pg14

India, Africa must work side by side, says PM in Namibia, Pg14

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