UPSC Current Affairs 12 August 2025

GS 3: Economy GS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Vulnerable Sections

Equity investors stay put even as ‘smart money’ leaves India, pg13.

July 2025 saw a sharp rise in domestic equity mutual fund inflows even as foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and company promoters reduced their stakes in Indian equities, indicating a divergence in investment sentiment.

GS 3: Economy GS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Vulnerable Sections

Equity investors stay put even as ‘smart money’ leaves India, pg13.

July 2025 saw a sharp rise in domestic equity mutual fund inflows even as foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and company promoters reduced their stakes in Indian equities, indicating a divergence in investment sentiment.

GS 1: Art & Culture GS1: Architecture GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Bringing them home, pg6.

India successfully repatriated the Piprahwa relics, believed to be linked to Lord Buddha, from Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong, marking a milestone in cultural diplomacy and heritage preservation.

GS 1: Art & Culture GS1: Architecture GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Bringing them home, pg6.

India successfully repatriated the Piprahwa relics, believed to be linked to Lord Buddha, from Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong, marking a milestone in cultural diplomacy and heritage preservation.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Rift between two blocs continues in Geneva Plastics Treaty negotiations, pg12.

Negotiations under the UN Environment Programme for a legally binding global plastics treaty remain deadlocked between two blocs — one calling for production caps and the other prioritising waste management. India has aligned with the Like Minded Countries (LMC) opposing production cuts.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Rift between two blocs continues in Geneva Plastics Treaty negotiations, pg12.

Negotiations under the UN Environment Programme for a legally binding global plastics treaty remain deadlocked between two blocs — one calling for production caps and the other prioritising waste management. India has aligned with the Like Minded Countries (LMC) opposing production cuts.

GS 3: Economy GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Assuaging concerns, pg6.

The Government of India is promoting ethanol blending to reduce crude oil imports and boost domestic economic gains, but concerns remain about uneven benefits, technical challenges, and food security implications.

GS 3: Economy GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Assuaging concerns, pg6.

The Government of India is promoting ethanol blending to reduce crude oil imports and boost domestic economic gains, but concerns remain about uneven benefits, technical challenges, and food security implications.

GS 1: Indian Society GS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Vulnerable Sections

A Court ruling with no room for gender justice, pg6.

In Shivangi Bansal vs Sahib Bansal (July 2025), the Supreme Court upheld an Allahabad High Court order suspending arrest/coercive action for two months in Section 498-A IPC cases, sparking concerns over women’s safety and judicial overreach.

GS 1: Indian Society GS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Vulnerable Sections

A Court ruling with no room for gender justice, pg6.

In Shivangi Bansal vs Sahib Bansal (July 2025), the Supreme Court upheld an Allahabad High Court order suspending arrest/coercive action for two months in Section 498-A IPC cases, sparking concerns over women’s safety and judicial overreach.

GS 2: Governance GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Education Sector GS3: Government Budgeting

What will be the impact of Google antitrust case?, pg8.

On August 8, the Supreme Court admitted appeals by Google, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), and Alliance Digital India Foundation (ADIF) over alleged abuse of dominance in the Android ecosystem. The case will have a detailed hearing in November and could set a precedent for regulating Big Tech in India.

GS 2: Governance GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Education Sector GS3: Government Budgeting

What will be the impact of Google antitrust case?, pg8.

On August 8, the Supreme Court admitted appeals by Google, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), and Alliance Digital India Foundation (ADIF) over alleged abuse of dominance in the Android ecosystem. The case will have a detailed hearing in November and could set a precedent for regulating Big Tech in India.

GS 2: Social Justice GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

Panel raps Ministry for ‘evasive reply’ on MGNREGS dues, pg11.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development criticised the Ministry of Rural Development for an “evasive” response regarding significant pending dues under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), impacting current-year budget utilisation.

GS 2: Social Justice GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

Panel raps Ministry for ‘evasive reply’ on MGNREGS dues, pg11.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development criticised the Ministry of Rural Development for an “evasive” response regarding significant pending dues under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), impacting current-year budget utilisation.

GS 2: International Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S. criticism of India for trade with Russia is factual but illogical, pg7.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Indian goods, citing India’s energy and defence trade with Russia, triggering a diplomatic and trade debate.

GS 2: International Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S. criticism of India for trade with Russia is factual but illogical, pg7.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Indian goods, citing India’s energy and defence trade with Russia, triggering a diplomatic and trade debate.

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Equity investors stay put even as ‘smart money’ leaves India, pg13.

Equity investors stay put even as ‘smart money’ leaves India, pg13.

Bringing them home, pg6.

Bringing them home, pg6.

Rift between two blocs continues in Geneva Plastics Treaty negotiations, pg12.

Rift between two blocs continues in Geneva Plastics Treaty negotiations, pg12.

Assuaging concerns, pg6.

Assuaging concerns, pg6.

A Court ruling with no room for gender justice, pg6.

A Court ruling with no room for gender justice, pg6.

What will be the impact of Google antitrust case?, pg8.

What will be the impact of Google antitrust case?, pg8.

Panel raps Ministry for ‘evasive reply’ on MGNREGS dues, pg11.

Panel raps Ministry for ‘evasive reply’ on MGNREGS dues, pg11.

U.S. criticism of India for trade with Russia is factual but illogical, pg7.

U.S. criticism of India for trade with Russia is factual but illogical, pg7.

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