UPSC Current Affairs 13 August 2025

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

PAC questions ‘perpetual’ highway tolls , Pg1

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) urges review of 'perpetual' highway tolls after cost recovery, advocating reduction or elimination.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

PAC questions ‘perpetual’ highway tolls , Pg1

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) urges review of 'perpetual' highway tolls after cost recovery, advocating reduction or elimination.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government Budgeting

Gross tax receipts dip 3.9% amid rise in refunds , Pg1

India's gross direct tax receipts decline 1.9% to ₹7.99 lakh crore amid 9.8% surge in refunds.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government Budgeting

Gross tax receipts dip 3.9% amid rise in refunds , Pg1

India's gross direct tax receipts decline 1.9% to ₹7.99 lakh crore amid 9.8% surge in refunds.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Education Sector

House panel flags gaps in SC, ST teachers’ hiring, unmet quota for reserved category students in DU , Pg1

Parliamentary panel reveals under-representation of SC/ST teachers and students in Delhi University, urges quota adherence and fee waivers.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Education Sector

House panel flags gaps in SC, ST teachers’ hiring, unmet quota for reserved category students in DU , Pg1

Parliamentary panel reveals under-representation of SC/ST teachers and students in Delhi University, urges quota adherence and fee waivers.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Dogs and laws , Pg6

Supreme Court orders Delhi to impound street dogs, clashing with animal birth control rules amid rising dog bite cases.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Dogs and laws , Pg6

Supreme Court orders Delhi to impound street dogs, clashing with animal birth control rules amid rising dog bite cases.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

Benjamin Netanyahu’s push for a no-state solution , Pg6

Mounting global pressure as key Western allies consider recognizing Palestine amidst genocide allegations against Israel, signaling a shift in post-1948 consensus.

Benjamin Netanyahu’s push for a no-state solution , Pg6

Mounting global pressure as key Western allies consider recognizing Palestine amidst genocide allegations against Israel, signaling a shift in post-1948 consensus.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Health SectorGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Justice and equality , Pg6

NOTTO prioritizes women, relatives of deceased donors for organ transplants to address gender imbalance, raising implementation concerns and ethical questions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Health SectorGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Justice and equality , Pg6

NOTTO prioritizes women, relatives of deceased donors for organ transplants to address gender imbalance, raising implementation concerns and ethical questions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 4: Role of Family, Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating ValuesGS 2: Health Sector

Clear the myths, recognise organ donation as a lifeline , Pg6

India grapples with critical organ shortage despite rising transplants; myths hinder donation, demanding awareness and policy reforms for equity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 4: Role of Family, Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating ValuesGS 2: Health Sector

Clear the myths, recognise organ donation as a lifeline , Pg6

India grapples with critical organ shortage despite rising transplants; myths hinder donation, demanding awareness and policy reforms for equity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Before tackling stray dogs issue, India must count them properly , Pg7

Supreme Court orders stray dog capture amidst data discrepancies; highlights need for accurate census for effective rabies elimination strategies.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Before tackling stray dogs issue, India must count them properly , Pg7

Supreme Court orders stray dog capture amidst data discrepancies; highlights need for accurate census for effective rabies elimination strategies.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

The decline in bird populations in tropics due to climate change , Pg8

Tropical bird populations plummet 25-38% since 1980 due to climate change-induced heat extremes, some species declining over 50%.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

The decline in bird populations in tropics due to climate change , Pg8

Tropical bird populations plummet 25-38% since 1980 due to climate change-induced heat extremes, some species declining over 50%.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Debunking the myth of job creation , Pg7

₹99,446 crore Employment Linked Incentive Scheme faces criticism for potentially widening labour market inequalities and ignoring skill gaps.

Debunking the myth of job creation , Pg7

₹99,446 crore Employment Linked Incentive Scheme faces criticism for potentially widening labour market inequalities and ignoring skill gaps.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Health Sector

Number of cases of violations under PECA filed in 2021-25 , Pg8

Government reports 384 PECA violations, seizing 1,248 e-cigarette stocks between 2021-2025, with Maharashtra reporting the highest number of cases.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Health Sector

Number of cases of violations under PECA filed in 2021-25 , Pg8

Government reports 384 PECA violations, seizing 1,248 e-cigarette stocks between 2021-2025, with Maharashtra reporting the highest number of cases.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Filed plea against SC verdict to reduce IPS deputation in CAPFs, Minister informs LS , Pg10

Government challenges Supreme Court order to reduce IPS deputation in CAPFs, citing security concerns and operational needs.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Filed plea against SC verdict to reduce IPS deputation in CAPFs, Minister informs LS , Pg10

Government challenges Supreme Court order to reduce IPS deputation in CAPFs, citing security concerns and operational needs.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

How does satellite internet work? , Pg8

Satellite internet's transformative potential in connectivity, security, and strategic advantage, especially with Starlink's debut in India, is discussed.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

How does satellite internet work? , Pg8

Satellite internet's transformative potential in connectivity, security, and strategic advantage, especially with Starlink's debut in India, is discussed.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Port restriction on Bangladeshi jute to protect local industries: officials , Pg10

India restricts Bangladeshi jute imports via land ports, citing unfair subsidies and circumvention of anti-dumping duties impacting local industries.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Port restriction on Bangladeshi jute to protect local industries: officials , Pg10

India restricts Bangladeshi jute imports via land ports, citing unfair subsidies and circumvention of anti-dumping duties impacting local industries.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Committee on simultaneous elections Bills gets extension , Pg11

Parliamentary panel on 'one nation, one election' secures extension until Winter Session's end amidst opposition dissent over the scrutiny process.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Committee on simultaneous elections Bills gets extension , Pg11

Parliamentary panel on 'one nation, one election' secures extension until Winter Session's end amidst opposition dissent over the scrutiny process.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Amid Opposition protests, two Bills passed in Lok Sabha , Pg11

Lok Sabha passes Mines and Minerals Bill, 2025 and Indian Ports Bill, 2025 amid opposition protests over electoral roll revisions.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Amid Opposition protests, two Bills passed in Lok Sabha , Pg11

Lok Sabha passes Mines and Minerals Bill, 2025 and Indian Ports Bill, 2025 amid opposition protests over electoral roll revisions.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Parliament passes revised Income Tax Bill, 2025 , Pg11

Parliament approves Income Tax Bill, 2025, repealing the 1961 Act, set to be effective from April 1, 2026.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Parliament passes revised Income Tax Bill, 2025 , Pg11

Parliament approves Income Tax Bill, 2025, repealing the 1961 Act, set to be effective from April 1, 2026.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal Rearing

India produces 239.3 million tonnes of milk, says Centre , Pg12

India's milk production hits 239.3 million tonnes in 2023-24, with Uttar Pradesh leading, followed by Rajasthan.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal Rearing

India produces 239.3 million tonnes of milk, says Centre , Pg12

India's milk production hits 239.3 million tonnes in 2023-24, with Uttar Pradesh leading, followed by Rajasthan.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Cabinet gives approval for four semiconductor plants , Pg12

Cabinet approves ₹4,594 crore for four semiconductor projects under India Semiconductor Mission, boosting domestic manufacturing and technological capabilities.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Cabinet gives approval for four semiconductor plants , Pg12

Cabinet approves ₹4,594 crore for four semiconductor projects under India Semiconductor Mission, boosting domestic manufacturing and technological capabilities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

ICMR set to monitor wastewater for 10 viruses in 50 cities , Pg12

ICMR expands wastewater surveillance to 50 cities, monitoring 10 viruses for early detection of outbreaks and antimicrobial resistance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

ICMR set to monitor wastewater for 10 viruses in 50 cities , Pg12

ICMR expands wastewater surveillance to 50 cities, monitoring 10 viruses for early detection of outbreaks and antimicrobial resistance.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

IAF prioritises induction of long-range missiles after Operation Sindoor success , Pg12

IAF prioritizes long-range missile induction after Operation Sindoor success, enhancing strike capabilities beyond 200km, bypassing enemy air defenses.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

IAF prioritises induction of long-range missiles after Operation Sindoor success , Pg12

IAF prioritizes long-range missile induction after Operation Sindoor success, enhancing strike capabilities beyond 200km, bypassing enemy air defenses.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S. and China delay tariffs by 90 days just ahead of deadline , Pg14

U.S. and China postpone tariff hikes for 90 days, averting trade war escalation until November 10, aiming for further negotiations.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S. and China delay tariffs by 90 days just ahead of deadline , Pg14

U.S. and China postpone tariff hikes for 90 days, averting trade war escalation until November 10, aiming for further negotiations.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Latest muon data narrows gap but leaves physics mysteries unresolved , Pg II

Fermilab's Muon g-2 experiment refines subatomic particle measurement, challenging Standard Model predictions and spurring debate among physicists.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Latest muon data narrows gap but leaves physics mysteries unresolved , Pg II

Fermilab's Muon g-2 experiment refines subatomic particle measurement, challenging Standard Model predictions and spurring debate among physicists.

News Analysis

PAC questions ‘perpetual’ highway tolls , Pg1

PAC questions ‘perpetual’ highway tolls , Pg1

Gross tax receipts dip 3.9% amid rise in refunds , Pg1

Gross tax receipts dip 3.9% amid rise in refunds , Pg1

House panel flags gaps in SC, ST teachers’ hiring, unmet quota for reserved category students in DU , Pg1

House panel flags gaps in SC, ST teachers’ hiring, unmet quota for reserved category students in DU , Pg1

Dogs and laws , Pg6

Dogs and laws , Pg6

Benjamin Netanyahu’s push for a no-state solution , Pg6

Benjamin Netanyahu’s push for a no-state solution , Pg6

Justice and equality , Pg6

Justice and equality , Pg6

Clear the myths, recognise organ donation as a lifeline , Pg6

Clear the myths, recognise organ donation as a lifeline , Pg6

Before tackling stray dogs issue, India must count them properly , Pg7

Before tackling stray dogs issue, India must count them properly , Pg7

The decline in bird populations in tropics due to climate change , Pg8

The decline in bird populations in tropics due to climate change , Pg8

Debunking the myth of job creation , Pg7

Debunking the myth of job creation , Pg7

Number of cases of violations under PECA filed in 2021-25 , Pg8

Number of cases of violations under PECA filed in 2021-25 , Pg8

Filed plea against SC verdict to reduce IPS deputation in CAPFs, Minister informs LS , Pg10

Filed plea against SC verdict to reduce IPS deputation in CAPFs, Minister informs LS , Pg10

How does satellite internet work? , Pg8

How does satellite internet work? , Pg8

Port restriction on Bangladeshi jute to protect local industries: officials , Pg10

Port restriction on Bangladeshi jute to protect local industries: officials , Pg10

Committee on simultaneous elections Bills gets extension , Pg11

Committee on simultaneous elections Bills gets extension , Pg11

Amid Opposition protests, two Bills passed in Lok Sabha , Pg11

Amid Opposition protests, two Bills passed in Lok Sabha , Pg11

Parliament passes revised Income Tax Bill, 2025 , Pg11

Parliament passes revised Income Tax Bill, 2025 , Pg11

India produces 239.3 million tonnes of milk, says Centre , Pg12

India produces 239.3 million tonnes of milk, says Centre , Pg12

Cabinet gives approval for four semiconductor plants , Pg12

Cabinet gives approval for four semiconductor plants , Pg12

ICMR set to monitor wastewater for 10 viruses in 50 cities , Pg12

ICMR set to monitor wastewater for 10 viruses in 50 cities , Pg12

IAF prioritises induction of long-range missiles after Operation Sindoor success , Pg12

IAF prioritises induction of long-range missiles after Operation Sindoor success , Pg12

U.S. and China delay tariffs by 90 days just ahead of deadline , Pg14

U.S. and China delay tariffs by 90 days just ahead of deadline , Pg14

Latest muon data narrows gap but leaves physics mysteries unresolved , Pg II

Latest muon data narrows gap but leaves physics mysteries unresolved , Pg II

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