UPSC Current Affairs 12 July 2025

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Education SectorGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

English dreams, Pg6

The editorial critiques the push towards imposing regional languages as mediums of instruction under the three-language policy, arguing that such measures ignore aspirational and constitutional realities, especially regarding English medium education.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Education SectorGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

English dreams, Pg6

The editorial critiques the push towards imposing regional languages as mediums of instruction under the three-language policy, arguing that such measures ignore aspirational and constitutional realities, especially regarding English medium education.

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

Stifling a sane voice, Pg6

The United States has imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a UN Special Rapporteur, for her critical stance on Israel’s war in Gaza. This move has drawn sharp criticism from the UN and global human rights officials.

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

Stifling a sane voice, Pg6

The United States has imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a UN Special Rapporteur, for her critical stance on Israel’s war in Gaza. This move has drawn sharp criticism from the UN and global human rights officials.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

DRDO, IAF Successfully Test Indigenous Astra Missile, Pg10

The indigenously developed Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) was successfully flight-tested by the DRDO and IAF from a Su-30 fighter jet, marking a major milestone in India’s defence self-reliance.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

DRDO, IAF Successfully Test Indigenous Astra Missile, Pg10

The indigenously developed Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) was successfully flight-tested by the DRDO and IAF from a Su-30 fighter jet, marking a major milestone in India’s defence self-reliance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

View India’s Gender Gap Report ranking as a warning, Pg6

India's poor ranking (131/148) in the Global Gender Gap Report 2025 highlights persistent structural inequalities in health, economic participation, and gender parity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

View India’s Gender Gap Report ranking as a warning, Pg6

India's poor ranking (131/148) in the Global Gender Gap Report 2025 highlights persistent structural inequalities in health, economic participation, and gender parity.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Simultaneous election Bill gives EC unbridled powers; loopholes remain: ex-CJIs, Pg1

Two former Chief Justices of India, D.Y. Chandrachud and J.S. Khehar, expressed concerns to a Parliamentary panel over unchecked powers given to the Election Commission (EC) under the Simultaneous Elections Bill, citing lack of oversight and definitional clarity.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Simultaneous election Bill gives EC unbridled powers; loopholes remain: ex-CJIs, Pg1

Two former Chief Justices of India, D.Y. Chandrachud and J.S. Khehar, expressed concerns to a Parliamentary panel over unchecked powers given to the Election Commission (EC) under the Simultaneous Elections Bill, citing lack of oversight and definitional clarity.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Art FormsGS 1: Literature

News Analysis

English dreams, Pg6

English dreams, Pg6

Stifling a sane voice, Pg6

Stifling a sane voice, Pg6

DRDO, IAF Successfully Test Indigenous Astra Missile, Pg10

DRDO, IAF Successfully Test Indigenous Astra Missile, Pg10

View India’s Gender Gap Report ranking as a warning, Pg6

View India’s Gender Gap Report ranking as a warning, Pg6

Simultaneous election Bill gives EC unbridled powers; loopholes remain: ex-CJIs, Pg1

Simultaneous election Bill gives EC unbridled powers; loopholes remain: ex-CJIs, Pg1

India to Host Manuscript Heritage Conference, Pg10

India to Host Manuscript Heritage Conference, Pg10

Maratha Fort Systems Get UNESCO Heritage Tag, Pg10

Maratha Fort Systems Get UNESCO Heritage Tag, Pg10

Smarter, faster, stronger: how AI is transforming the manufacturing landscape, Pg11

Smarter, faster, stronger: how AI is transforming the manufacturing landscape, Pg11

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