UPSC Current Affairs 18 August 2025

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Centre’s GST reforms will benefit the poor and middle class: Modi , Pg1

GST reforms to benefit poor, middle class, traders, and entrepreneurs, says PM Modi, targeting implementation by Diwali.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Centre’s GST reforms will benefit the poor and middle class: Modi , Pg1

GST reforms to benefit poor, middle class, traders, and entrepreneurs, says PM Modi, targeting implementation by Diwali.

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

New start , Pg6

Trump-Putin summit in Alaska narrows Ukraine war gaps, hinting at arms control pact and diplomatic path to conflict resolution.

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

New start , Pg6

Trump-Putin summit in Alaska narrows Ukraine war gaps, hinting at arms control pact and diplomatic path to conflict resolution.

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

Roll recall , Pg6

Supreme Court directs ECI to disclose names of 65 lakh excluded Bihar voters, addressing transparency concerns in electoral roll revision.

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

Roll recall , Pg6

Supreme Court directs ECI to disclose names of 65 lakh excluded Bihar voters, addressing transparency concerns in electoral roll revision.

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 1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources

In Namibia, India shows a new way to engage Africa , Pg6

India strengthens ties with Namibia through cultural diplomacy, economic cooperation, and tech transfer, contrasting Western conditional aid approach.

In Namibia, India shows a new way to engage Africa , Pg6

India strengthens ties with Namibia through cultural diplomacy, economic cooperation, and tech transfer, contrasting Western conditional aid approach.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: ArchitectureGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 1: The Freedom Struggle

A conservation manual, drafted by the ordinary citizen , Pg6

New conservation manual for ASI monuments emphasizes community involvement, interdisciplinary approaches, and acknowledging historical context for better preservation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: ArchitectureGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 1: The Freedom Struggle

A conservation manual, drafted by the ordinary citizen , Pg6

New conservation manual for ASI monuments emphasizes community involvement, interdisciplinary approaches, and acknowledging historical context for better preservation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

A case for judicial introspection , Pg7

Article advocates judicial intervention to restore ECI's independence, criticizing the 2023 Act and Supreme Court's inaction on electoral integrity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

A case for judicial introspection , Pg7

Article advocates judicial intervention to restore ECI's independence, criticizing the 2023 Act and Supreme Court's inaction on electoral integrity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

India’s patent landscape: universities as changemakers , Pg7

India's patent filings surge, driven by universities and individuals, signaling a shift towards indigenous innovation and R&D investment.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

India’s patent landscape: universities as changemakers , Pg7

India's patent filings surge, driven by universities and individuals, signaling a shift towards indigenous innovation and R&D investment.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

What has been the impact of ethanol blending? , Pg8

Ethanol blending faces scrutiny over environmental impact, consumer concerns, and trade implications despite government's push for energy independence and farmer benefits.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

What has been the impact of ethanol blending? , Pg8

Ethanol blending faces scrutiny over environmental impact, consumer concerns, and trade implications despite government's push for energy independence and farmer benefits.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Uttarakhand Cabinet clears Bill for minority education institutions , Pg10

Uttarakhand Cabinet approves Minority Educational Institutions Bill 2025, extending benefits to Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist, and Parsi educational institutions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Uttarakhand Cabinet clears Bill for minority education institutions , Pg10

Uttarakhand Cabinet approves Minority Educational Institutions Bill 2025, extending benefits to Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist, and Parsi educational institutions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Bill to decriminalise minor offences to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today , Pg11.

Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to decriminalize minor offenses, enhancing trust-based governance and ease of doing business, introduced in Lok Sabha.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Bill to decriminalise minor offences to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today , Pg11.

Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to decriminalize minor offenses, enhancing trust-based governance and ease of doing business, introduced in Lok Sabha.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Northeast Frontier Railway shifts to bio-plastic on trains , Pg12

Northeast Frontier Railway pioneers eco-friendly shift, introducing biodegradable linen bags developed by IIT-Guwahati across 25 trains.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Northeast Frontier Railway shifts to bio-plastic on trains , Pg12

Northeast Frontier Railway pioneers eco-friendly shift, introducing biodegradable linen bags developed by IIT-Guwahati across 25 trains.

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

Grassland invaders stifle Assam’s island-like national park home to feral horses: study , Pg12.

Invasive species and native 'grassland invaders' threaten Dibru-Saikhowa National Park's grasslands, endangering feral horses and local fauna.

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

Grassland invaders stifle Assam’s island-like national park home to feral horses: study , Pg12.

Invasive species and native 'grassland invaders' threaten Dibru-Saikhowa National Park's grasslands, endangering feral horses and local fauna.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Salient Features of World's Physical Geography

Biodiversity everywhere is ordered by a common ‘hidden’ pattern , PgII.

Global study reveals 'onion-like' pattern in biodiversity distribution, highlighting core hotspots and transition zones across biogeographical regions, informing conservation strategies.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Salient Features of World's Physical Geography

Biodiversity everywhere is ordered by a common ‘hidden’ pattern , PgII.

Global study reveals 'onion-like' pattern in biodiversity distribution, highlighting core hotspots and transition zones across biogeographical regions, informing conservation strategies.

News Analysis

Centre’s GST reforms will benefit the poor and middle class: Modi , Pg1

Centre’s GST reforms will benefit the poor and middle class: Modi , Pg1

New start , Pg6

New start , Pg6

Roll recall , Pg6

Roll recall , Pg6

In Namibia, India shows a new way to engage Africa , Pg6

In Namibia, India shows a new way to engage Africa , Pg6

A conservation manual, drafted by the ordinary citizen , Pg6

A conservation manual, drafted by the ordinary citizen , Pg6

A case for judicial introspection , Pg7

A case for judicial introspection , Pg7

India’s patent landscape: universities as changemakers , Pg7

India’s patent landscape: universities as changemakers , Pg7

What has been the impact of ethanol blending? , Pg8

What has been the impact of ethanol blending? , Pg8

Uttarakhand Cabinet clears Bill for minority education institutions , Pg10

Uttarakhand Cabinet clears Bill for minority education institutions , Pg10

Bill to decriminalise minor offences to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today , Pg11.

Bill to decriminalise minor offences to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today , Pg11.

Northeast Frontier Railway shifts to bio-plastic on trains , Pg12

Northeast Frontier Railway shifts to bio-plastic on trains , Pg12

Grassland invaders stifle Assam’s island-like national park home to feral horses: study , Pg12.

Grassland invaders stifle Assam’s island-like national park home to feral horses: study , Pg12.

Biodiversity everywhere is ordered by a common ‘hidden’ pattern , PgII.

Biodiversity everywhere is ordered by a common ‘hidden’ pattern , PgII.

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