UPSC Current Affairs 20 August 2025

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

‘SC stepped in due to egregious situation in T.N. Governor case’ , Pg1

Supreme Court questions Tamil Nadu Governor's delay in assenting to State Bills, raising constitutional concerns and Centre-State dynamics.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

‘SC stepped in due to egregious situation in T.N. Governor case’ , Pg1

Supreme Court questions Tamil Nadu Governor's delay in assenting to State Bills, raising constitutional concerns and Centre-State dynamics.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India and China see chance to reset ties , Pg1

India and China signal thaw in relations; Modi to meet Xi at SCO summit amid border dispute resolution efforts.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India and China see chance to reset ties , Pg1

India and China signal thaw in relations; Modi to meet Xi at SCO summit amid border dispute resolution efforts.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Sedition redux , Pg8

Assam Police summons The Wire editors under new sedition law despite SC protection, raising concerns over press freedom and misuse of law.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Sedition redux , Pg8

Assam Police summons The Wire editors under new sedition law despite SC protection, raising concerns over press freedom and misuse of law.

GS 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: World Wars

Peace momentum , Pg8

Ukraine peace talks gain momentum as Trump meets Zelenskyy and Putin, with Europe seeking security guarantees amidst ongoing conflict.

GS 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: World Wars

Peace momentum , Pg8

Ukraine peace talks gain momentum as Trump meets Zelenskyy and Putin, with Europe seeking security guarantees amidst ongoing conflict.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Making India’s climate taxonomy framework work , Pg8

India's draft Climate Finance Taxonomy needs robust review mechanism for credibility, legal coherence, and alignment with evolving climate finance ecosystem.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Making India’s climate taxonomy framework work , Pg8

India's draft Climate Finance Taxonomy needs robust review mechanism for credibility, legal coherence, and alignment with evolving climate finance ecosystem.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

A tribute to M.S. Swaminathan, ‘the man who fed India’ , Pg8

Article commemorates M.S. Swaminathan's contributions to India's Green Revolution, emphasizing scientific advancement, political support, and future agricultural research needs.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

A tribute to M.S. Swaminathan, ‘the man who fed India’ , Pg8

Article commemorates M.S. Swaminathan's contributions to India's Green Revolution, emphasizing scientific advancement, political support, and future agricultural research needs.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

The complex web of factors behind India’s persistent stunting crisis , Pg9

POSHAN Abhiyaan fails to significantly reduce stunting; systemic issues like teenage pregnancies, poor diets, and sanitation are major contributors.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

The complex web of factors behind India’s persistent stunting crisis , Pg9

POSHAN Abhiyaan fails to significantly reduce stunting; systemic issues like teenage pregnancies, poor diets, and sanitation are major contributors.

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 InterestsGS 2: Education Sector

How India’s youth can challenge U.S. tariffs , Pg10

Trump's 50% tariffs threaten Indian exports, prompting calls for domestic demand-driven growth and strategic youth empowerment.

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 InterestsGS 2: Education Sector

How India’s youth can challenge U.S. tariffs , Pg10

Trump's 50% tariffs threaten Indian exports, prompting calls for domestic demand-driven growth and strategic youth empowerment.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

‘Bill for joint polls gives EC a free hand’ , Pg12

Ex-CJI Khanna flags 'unfettered discretion' to EC in 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, raising constitutional concerns before JPC.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

‘Bill for joint polls gives EC a free hand’ , Pg12

Ex-CJI Khanna flags 'unfettered discretion' to EC in 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, raising constitutional concerns before JPC.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Govt. set to introduce Bill to ban real money gaming firms , Pg13

Union Cabinet approves Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, to ban real money gaming, targeting multi-billion dollar industry.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Govt. set to introduce Bill to ban real money gaming firms , Pg13

Union Cabinet approves Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, to ban real money gaming, targeting multi-billion dollar industry.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Home Minister to introduce 3 Bills for removal of PM, CMs, Ministers held on serious criminal charges , Pg13

Home Minister proposes bills for removing PM, CMs, and Ministers facing serious criminal charges after 30 days in custody.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Home Minister to introduce 3 Bills for removal of PM, CMs, Ministers held on serious criminal charges , Pg13

Home Minister proposes bills for removing PM, CMs, and Ministers facing serious criminal charges after 30 days in custody.

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

States question Centre’s move seeking SC opinion to overrule ‘binding’ order , Pg12.

Kerala, Tamil Nadu question Centre's Presidential Reference seeking SC opinion on Governor's powers, citing settled law in Tamil Nadu Governor case.

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

States question Centre’s move seeking SC opinion to overrule ‘binding’ order , Pg12.

Kerala, Tamil Nadu question Centre's Presidential Reference seeking SC opinion on Governor's powers, citing settled law in Tamil Nadu Governor case.

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

Entangled clocks may reveal where quantum physics and gravity meet , Pg2

Scientists propose using entangled atomic clocks to test quantum mechanics in curved spacetime, potentially bridging quantum physics and gravity.

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

Entangled clocks may reveal where quantum physics and gravity meet , Pg2

Scientists propose using entangled atomic clocks to test quantum mechanics in curved spacetime, potentially bridging quantum physics and gravity.

News Analysis

‘SC stepped in due to egregious situation in T.N. Governor case’ , Pg1

‘SC stepped in due to egregious situation in T.N. Governor case’ , Pg1

India and China see chance to reset ties , Pg1

India and China see chance to reset ties , Pg1

Sedition redux , Pg8

Sedition redux , Pg8

Peace momentum , Pg8

Peace momentum , Pg8

Making India’s climate taxonomy framework work , Pg8

Making India’s climate taxonomy framework work , Pg8

A tribute to M.S. Swaminathan, ‘the man who fed India’ , Pg8

A tribute to M.S. Swaminathan, ‘the man who fed India’ , Pg8

The complex web of factors behind India’s persistent stunting crisis , Pg9

The complex web of factors behind India’s persistent stunting crisis , Pg9

How India’s youth can challenge U.S. tariffs , Pg10

How India’s youth can challenge U.S. tariffs , Pg10

‘Bill for joint polls gives EC a free hand’ , Pg12

‘Bill for joint polls gives EC a free hand’ , Pg12

Govt. set to introduce Bill to ban real money gaming firms , Pg13

Govt. set to introduce Bill to ban real money gaming firms , Pg13

Home Minister to introduce 3 Bills for removal of PM, CMs, Ministers held on serious criminal charges , Pg13

Home Minister to introduce 3 Bills for removal of PM, CMs, Ministers held on serious criminal charges , Pg13

States question Centre’s move seeking SC opinion to overrule ‘binding’ order , Pg12.

States question Centre’s move seeking SC opinion to overrule ‘binding’ order , Pg12.

Entangled clocks may reveal where quantum physics and gravity meet , Pg2

Entangled clocks may reveal where quantum physics and gravity meet , Pg2

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