UPSC Current Affairs 18 July 2025

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 3: Space Technology

Stepping stone, Pg8

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla successfully completed a two-week mission to the International Space Station (ISS) under a collaboration between NASA, Axiom Space, and ISRO, marking a critical step in preparations for India’s Gaganyaan mission.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 3: Space Technology

Stepping stone, Pg8

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla successfully completed a two-week mission to the International Space Station (ISS) under a collaboration between NASA, Axiom Space, and ISRO, marking a critical step in preparations for India’s Gaganyaan mission.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

A better fight with J&K police under state reins, Pg8

The article discusses the significance of placing the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JAKP) under the command of an elected government to enhance counter-terrorism efforts, improve local intelligence gathering, and foster community engagement in the Union Territory.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

A better fight with J&K police under state reins, Pg8

The article discusses the significance of placing the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JAKP) under the command of an elected government to enhance counter-terrorism efforts, improve local intelligence gathering, and foster community engagement in the Union Territory.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

How is China Leading the Green Energy Sector?, Pg10

China has surged ahead as the global leader in green energy by combining strategic planning, heavy state investments, and dominance over clean-tech supply chains.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

How is China Leading the Green Energy Sector?, Pg10

China has surged ahead as the global leader in green energy by combining strategic planning, heavy state investments, and dominance over clean-tech supply chains.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Russian oil: India calls out ‘double standards’, Pg1

India has criticised proposed U.S. legislation imposing steep duties on countries trading in Russian oil, calling out "double standards" and emphasizing energy security needs amidst rising geopolitical pressure from the U.S. and NATO.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Russian oil: India calls out ‘double standards’, Pg1

India has criticised proposed U.S. legislation imposing steep duties on countries trading in Russian oil, calling out "double standards" and emphasizing energy security needs amidst rising geopolitical pressure from the U.S. and NATO.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 1: The Freedom Struggle

Should Political Leaders Retire at 75?, Pg9

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat suggested that leaders should step aside at age 75, triggering speculation about PM Modi’s future.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 1: The Freedom Struggle

Should Political Leaders Retire at 75?, Pg9

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat suggested that leaders should step aside at age 75, triggering speculation about PM Modi’s future.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 1: World Wars

Middle ground, Pg8

President Trump reversed his campaign pledge of ending the Ukraine war in 24 hours and now supports sending defensive weapons to Ukraine.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 1: World Wars

Middle ground, Pg8

President Trump reversed his campaign pledge of ending the Ukraine war in 24 hours and now supports sending defensive weapons to Ukraine.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Akash Prime Successfully Tested in Ladakh by Army, Pg12

The Indian Army successfully tested the Akash Prime air defence system in high-altitude conditions in Ladakh, marking a major step in enhancing India’s indigenous air defence capabilities. Concurrently, the test launches of Prithvi-II and Agni-I ballistic missiles also conducted.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Akash Prime Successfully Tested in Ladakh by Army, Pg12

The Indian Army successfully tested the Akash Prime air defence system in high-altitude conditions in Ladakh, marking a major step in enhancing India’s indigenous air defence capabilities. Concurrently, the test launches of Prithvi-II and Agni-I ballistic missiles also conducted.

GS 2: GovernancePrelims

Ahmedabad sparkles as the cleanest big city in India, Pg12

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs released the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25 rankings. Ahmedabad emerged as the cleanest big city, highlighting progress under India’s urban sanitation mission.

GS 2: GovernancePrelims

Ahmedabad sparkles as the cleanest big city in India, Pg12

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs released the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25 rankings. Ahmedabad emerged as the cleanest big city, highlighting progress under India’s urban sanitation mission.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

PAC Flags Aadhaar Biometric Verification Failure, Seeks Review, Pg13

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has flagged serious concerns regarding the failure of Aadhaar biometric verification, which is leading to the exclusion of genuine beneficiaries from key welfare schemes. The PAC has called for a comprehensive review of UIDAI’s functioning.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

PAC Flags Aadhaar Biometric Verification Failure, Seeks Review, Pg13

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has flagged serious concerns regarding the failure of Aadhaar biometric verification, which is leading to the exclusion of genuine beneficiaries from key welfare schemes. The PAC has called for a comprehensive review of UIDAI’s functioning.

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Stepping stone, Pg8

Stepping stone, Pg8

A better fight with J&K police under state reins, Pg8

A better fight with J&K police under state reins, Pg8

How is China Leading the Green Energy Sector?, Pg10

How is China Leading the Green Energy Sector?, Pg10

Russian oil: India calls out ‘double standards’, Pg1

Russian oil: India calls out ‘double standards’, Pg1

Should Political Leaders Retire at 75?, Pg9

Should Political Leaders Retire at 75?, Pg9

Middle ground, Pg8

Middle ground, Pg8

Akash Prime Successfully Tested in Ladakh by Army, Pg12

Akash Prime Successfully Tested in Ladakh by Army, Pg12

Ahmedabad sparkles as the cleanest big city in India, Pg12

Ahmedabad sparkles as the cleanest big city in India, Pg12

PAC Flags Aadhaar Biometric Verification Failure, Seeks Review, Pg13

PAC Flags Aadhaar Biometric Verification Failure, Seeks Review, Pg13

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