UPSC Current Affairs 14 August 2025

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Thousands of forest rights titles ‘vanish’ in Chhattisgarh records , Pg1

Chhattisgarh's forest rights records reveal 'vanishing' titles, raising concerns over FRA implementation and tribal welfare, as discrepancies emerge via RTI.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Thousands of forest rights titles ‘vanish’ in Chhattisgarh records , Pg1

Chhattisgarh's forest rights records reveal 'vanishing' titles, raising concerns over FRA implementation and tribal welfare, as discrepancies emerge via RTI.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Govt. tweaks export plan as U.S. ups the trade ante , Pg1

Government revises export promotion plan, offering credit support and incentives to MSMEs amid rising U.S. tariffs.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Govt. tweaks export plan as U.S. ups the trade ante , Pg1

Government revises export promotion plan, offering credit support and incentives to MSMEs amid rising U.S. tariffs.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Limited gains , Pg8

India's retail inflation hits low amid growth concerns; RBI forecasts pick up from January 2026.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Limited gains , Pg8

India's retail inflation hits low amid growth concerns; RBI forecasts pick up from January 2026.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Aid and advice , Pg8

MHA defends LG's power to nominate J&K Assembly members without elected government's input, sparking constitutional concerns over democratic accountability.

Aid and advice , Pg8

MHA defends LG's power to nominate J&K Assembly members without elected government's input, sparking constitutional concerns over democratic accountability.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

A war game-changer in a battle for influence in Asia , Pg8

India aims to become UAV supplier in Indo-Pacific amid US decline and China's growing influence through technology sharing.

A war game-changer in a battle for influence in Asia , Pg8

India aims to become UAV supplier in Indo-Pacific amid US decline and China's growing influence through technology sharing.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

The ceding of academic freedom in universities , Pg8

Article highlights the shrinking academic freedom in Indian universities due to government control, impacting research, teaching, and critical thinking.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

The ceding of academic freedom in universities , Pg8

Article highlights the shrinking academic freedom in Indian universities due to government control, impacting research, teaching, and critical thinking.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Africa is challenging China’s mining hegemony , Pg9

African nations challenge China's mining dominance demanding fair deals, environmental protection, and local beneficiation amidst rising scrutiny and policy changes.

Africa is challenging China’s mining hegemony , Pg9

African nations challenge China's mining dominance demanding fair deals, environmental protection, and local beneficiation amidst rising scrutiny and policy changes.

GS 1: World HistoryGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

Record violence marks Israel’s push towards West Bank annexation , Pg9

Israel advances West Bank annexation amid record Palestinian displacement, settler violence, and international condemnation, escalating regional tensions post-October 7.

GS 1: World HistoryGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

Record violence marks Israel’s push towards West Bank annexation , Pg9

Israel advances West Bank annexation amid record Palestinian displacement, settler violence, and international condemnation, escalating regional tensions post-October 7.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Ration at your doorstep , Pg9

Tamil Nadu's Thayumanavar Thittam delivers ration to vulnerable citizens, sparking debate on PDS reforms and electoral promises fulfillment.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Ration at your doorstep , Pg9

Tamil Nadu's Thayumanavar Thittam delivers ration to vulnerable citizens, sparking debate on PDS reforms and electoral promises fulfillment.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education SectorGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

How can SC/ST scholarships be expanded? , Pg10

Government considers raising parental income limits for SC/ST/OBC scholarships amid declining beneficiary numbers, aiming for enhanced inclusivity and access.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education SectorGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

How can SC/ST scholarships be expanded? , Pg10

Government considers raising parental income limits for SC/ST/OBC scholarships amid declining beneficiary numbers, aiming for enhanced inclusivity and access.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Data breaches within Indian educational institutions , Pg10

CyberPeace Foundation reveals 4 lakh data breaches in Indian educational institutions in 9 months, raising concerns about data security.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Data breaches within Indian educational institutions , Pg10

CyberPeace Foundation reveals 4 lakh data breaches in Indian educational institutions in 9 months, raising concerns about data security.

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

Jaishankar to visit Moscow, Wang Yi to reach New Delhi , Pg12

Jaishankar to visit Moscow for talks with Lavrov amid growing India-Russia-China engagements, Wang Yi to visit New Delhi soon.

Jaishankar to visit Moscow, Wang Yi to reach New Delhi , Pg12

Jaishankar to visit Moscow for talks with Lavrov amid growing India-Russia-China engagements, Wang Yi to visit New Delhi soon.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Bihar SIR a battle between EC’s power, citizens’ right to vote: SC , Pg13

Supreme Court scrutinizes Bihar's electoral roll revision, balancing Election Commission's authority with citizens' voting rights under constitutional provisions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Bihar SIR a battle between EC’s power, citizens’ right to vote: SC , Pg13

Supreme Court scrutinizes Bihar's electoral roll revision, balancing Election Commission's authority with citizens' voting rights under constitutional provisions.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

SC issues notice to Centre on plea for ‘creamy layer’ like system in SC, ST reservation , Pg14

Supreme Court examines plea for 'creamy layer' system in SC/ST reservations to ensure equitable distribution and address disproportionate benefits to well-off groups.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

SC issues notice to Centre on plea for ‘creamy layer’ like system in SC, ST reservation , Pg14

Supreme Court examines plea for 'creamy layer' system in SC/ST reservations to ensure equitable distribution and address disproportionate benefits to well-off groups.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Home Ministry clears first-ever cadre review of BSF personnel , Pg13

Home Ministry approves BSF cadre review, paving way for 23,710 promotions and boosting morale along Pakistan, Bangladesh borders.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Home Ministry clears first-ever cadre review of BSF personnel , Pg13

Home Ministry approves BSF cadre review, paving way for 23,710 promotions and boosting morale along Pakistan, Bangladesh borders.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Many reject plastics treaty draft that omits curbs on production , Pg14

Nations clash over plastics treaty draft; majority oppose omitting curbs on production, favouring waste management over source reduction.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Many reject plastics treaty draft that omits curbs on production , Pg14

Nations clash over plastics treaty draft; majority oppose omitting curbs on production, favouring waste management over source reduction.

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

U.S. briefly deploys two warships to disputed sea after Chinese collision , Pg16

U.S. warships deployed near Scarborough Shoal after China-Philippines collision, escalating tensions in the disputed South China Sea.

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

U.S. briefly deploys two warships to disputed sea after Chinese collision , Pg16

U.S. warships deployed near Scarborough Shoal after China-Philippines collision, escalating tensions in the disputed South China Sea.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

1950 quake that broke mountains is a portend of things to come , Pg II.

1950 Assam earthquake's devastation highlights Himalayan seismic vulnerability; experts warn of future high-magnitude quakes amid infrastructure development.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

1950 quake that broke mountains is a portend of things to come , Pg II.

1950 Assam earthquake's devastation highlights Himalayan seismic vulnerability; experts warn of future high-magnitude quakes amid infrastructure development.

News Analysis

Thousands of forest rights titles ‘vanish’ in Chhattisgarh records , Pg1

Thousands of forest rights titles ‘vanish’ in Chhattisgarh records , Pg1

Govt. tweaks export plan as U.S. ups the trade ante , Pg1

Govt. tweaks export plan as U.S. ups the trade ante , Pg1

Limited gains , Pg8

Limited gains , Pg8

Aid and advice , Pg8

Aid and advice , Pg8

A war game-changer in a battle for influence in Asia , Pg8

A war game-changer in a battle for influence in Asia , Pg8

The ceding of academic freedom in universities , Pg8

The ceding of academic freedom in universities , Pg8

Africa is challenging China’s mining hegemony , Pg9

Africa is challenging China’s mining hegemony , Pg9

Record violence marks Israel’s push towards West Bank annexation , Pg9

Record violence marks Israel’s push towards West Bank annexation , Pg9

Ration at your doorstep , Pg9

Ration at your doorstep , Pg9

How can SC/ST scholarships be expanded? , Pg10

How can SC/ST scholarships be expanded? , Pg10

Data breaches within Indian educational institutions , Pg10

Data breaches within Indian educational institutions , Pg10

Jaishankar to visit Moscow, Wang Yi to reach New Delhi , Pg12

Jaishankar to visit Moscow, Wang Yi to reach New Delhi , Pg12

Bihar SIR a battle between EC’s power, citizens’ right to vote: SC , Pg13

Bihar SIR a battle between EC’s power, citizens’ right to vote: SC , Pg13

SC issues notice to Centre on plea for ‘creamy layer’ like system in SC, ST reservation , Pg14

SC issues notice to Centre on plea for ‘creamy layer’ like system in SC, ST reservation , Pg14

Home Ministry clears first-ever cadre review of BSF personnel , Pg13

Home Ministry clears first-ever cadre review of BSF personnel , Pg13

Many reject plastics treaty draft that omits curbs on production , Pg14

Many reject plastics treaty draft that omits curbs on production , Pg14

U.S. briefly deploys two warships to disputed sea after Chinese collision , Pg16

U.S. briefly deploys two warships to disputed sea after Chinese collision , Pg16

1950 quake that broke mountains is a portend of things to come , Pg II.

1950 quake that broke mountains is a portend of things to come , Pg II.

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