UPSC Current Affairs 16 August 2025

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Figure of speech , Pg6

PM Modi's Independence Day address sparks controversy with demographic remarks, while highlighting national security, self-reliance, and economic reforms.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Figure of speech , Pg6

PM Modi's Independence Day address sparks controversy with demographic remarks, while highlighting national security, self-reliance, and economic reforms.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGS 3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

The politics of insurgency, the decline of Naxalism , Pg6

Naxalism's decline: Government aims to eliminate it by mid-2026 through sustained offensives, while contrasting it with global terrorism.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGS 3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

The politics of insurgency, the decline of Naxalism , Pg6

Naxalism's decline: Government aims to eliminate it by mid-2026 through sustained offensives, while contrasting it with global terrorism.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

A paradigm shift , Pg6

India's Export Promotion Mission tweaked amidst US tariff threats, focusing on MSMEs in textiles and fisheries sectors.

A paradigm shift , Pg6

India's Export Promotion Mission tweaked amidst US tariff threats, focusing on MSMEs in textiles and fisheries sectors.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Yet again, plastic treaty talks end in stalemate , Pg1

Global plastic treaty talks stall again as nations clash over production cuts, jeopardizing UN's 2022 resolution to end plastic pollution.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Yet again, plastic treaty talks end in stalemate , Pg1

Global plastic treaty talks stall again as nations clash over production cuts, jeopardizing UN's 2022 resolution to end plastic pollution.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

PM calls for self-reliance, flags ‘demographic plot’ , Pg1

PM Modi unveils ₹1 lakh crore job scheme, GST reforms, and 'Made-in-India' semiconductor push in Independence Day address.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

PM calls for self-reliance, flags ‘demographic plot’ , Pg1

PM Modi unveils ₹1 lakh crore job scheme, GST reforms, and 'Made-in-India' semiconductor push in Independence Day address.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: E Governance

Major GST shake-up: 12% and 28% slabs to be axed , Pg1

GST overhaul: Centre proposes slashing tax slabs to boost consumption, reduce evasion, and simplify compliance, aiming for implementation this fiscal year.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: E Governance

Major GST shake-up: 12% and 28% slabs to be axed , Pg1

GST overhaul: Centre proposes slashing tax slabs to boost consumption, reduce evasion, and simplify compliance, aiming for implementation this fiscal year.

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

India to build indigenous air defence system by 2035: PM , Pg9

India to develop 'Sudarshan Chakra' indigenous air defense system by 2035, ensuring comprehensive security and strategic autonomy, PM Modi declares.

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

India to build indigenous air defence system by 2035: PM , Pg9

India to develop 'Sudarshan Chakra' indigenous air defense system by 2035, ensuring comprehensive security and strategic autonomy, PM Modi declares.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

How inclusive is EC’s special revision exercise? , Pg8

EC's special revision exercise faces inclusivity questions as study reveals widespread lack of mandated documents, potentially disenfranchising vulnerable populations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

How inclusive is EC’s special revision exercise? , Pg8

EC's special revision exercise faces inclusivity questions as study reveals widespread lack of mandated documents, potentially disenfranchising vulnerable populations.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

The day a village in Uttarkashi disappeared , Pg7

Uttarkashi's Dharali village vanishes after cloudburst-triggered landslide; dozens missing, infrastructure destroyed, raising concerns about Himalayan construction and ecological fragility.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

The day a village in Uttarkashi disappeared , Pg7

Uttarkashi's Dharali village vanishes after cloudburst-triggered landslide; dozens missing, infrastructure destroyed, raising concerns about Himalayan construction and ecological fragility.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

Govt. proposal in 2024 for a panel on ‘demographic challenges’ never took off , Pg10

Modi announces High-Powered Demography Mission amid concerns over demographic shifts and national security, echoing unfulfilled 2024 proposal.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

Govt. proposal in 2024 for a panel on ‘demographic challenges’ never took off , Pg10

Modi announces High-Powered Demography Mission amid concerns over demographic shifts and national security, echoing unfulfilled 2024 proposal.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Jane Street case and the pitfalls of India’s derivatives market , Pg10

SEBI investigates Jane Street for alleged derivatives market manipulation, highlighting risks in India's booming but volatile F&O segment.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Jane Street case and the pitfalls of India’s derivatives market , Pg10

SEBI investigates Jane Street for alleged derivatives market manipulation, highlighting risks in India's booming but volatile F&O segment.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Trump, Putin shake hands ahead of Ukraine talks at Alaska summit, pg 12.

The U.S. and Russian Presidents met in Alaska for a crucial summit aimed at reshaping the Ukraine war dynamics and redefining U.S.–Russia relations.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Trump, Putin shake hands ahead of Ukraine talks at Alaska summit, pg 12.

The U.S. and Russian Presidents met in Alaska for a crucial summit aimed at reshaping the Ukraine war dynamics and redefining U.S.–Russia relations.

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Figure of speech , Pg6

Figure of speech , Pg6

The politics of insurgency, the decline of Naxalism , Pg6

The politics of insurgency, the decline of Naxalism , Pg6

A paradigm shift , Pg6

A paradigm shift , Pg6

Yet again, plastic treaty talks end in stalemate , Pg1

Yet again, plastic treaty talks end in stalemate , Pg1

PM calls for self-reliance, flags ‘demographic plot’ , Pg1

PM calls for self-reliance, flags ‘demographic plot’ , Pg1

Major GST shake-up: 12% and 28% slabs to be axed , Pg1

Major GST shake-up: 12% and 28% slabs to be axed , Pg1

India to build indigenous air defence system by 2035: PM , Pg9

India to build indigenous air defence system by 2035: PM , Pg9

How inclusive is EC’s special revision exercise? , Pg8

How inclusive is EC’s special revision exercise? , Pg8

The day a village in Uttarkashi disappeared , Pg7

The day a village in Uttarkashi disappeared , Pg7

Govt. proposal in 2024 for a panel on ‘demographic challenges’ never took off , Pg10

Govt. proposal in 2024 for a panel on ‘demographic challenges’ never took off , Pg10

Jane Street case and the pitfalls of India’s derivatives market , Pg10

Jane Street case and the pitfalls of India’s derivatives market , Pg10

Trump, Putin shake hands ahead of Ukraine talks at Alaska summit, pg 12.

Trump, Putin shake hands ahead of Ukraine talks at Alaska summit, pg 12.

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