UPSC Current Affairs 23 August 2025

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Set the guardrails for AI use in courtrooms , Pg6

Kerala High Court's AI guidelines spark national debate on AI ethics in judiciary, emphasizing transparency and human oversight.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Set the guardrails for AI use in courtrooms , Pg6

Kerala High Court's AI guidelines spark national debate on AI ethics in judiciary, emphasizing transparency and human oversight.

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

Targeting research , Pg6

Government actions against CSDS-Lokniti raise concerns about academic freedom and independent research, impacting India's global ranking and evidence-based policy making.

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

Targeting research , Pg6

Government actions against CSDS-Lokniti raise concerns about academic freedom and independent research, impacting India's global ranking and evidence-based policy making.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Indian DiasporaGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Building a home amid the hostility , Pg7

Rising anti-immigrant sentiment in Ireland leads to increased attacks on Indian migrants, prompting protests and calls for government action.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Indian DiasporaGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Building a home amid the hostility , Pg7

Rising anti-immigrant sentiment in Ireland leads to increased attacks on Indian migrants, prompting protests and calls for government action.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

NITI Aayog report recommends model policy for homestays , Pg9

NITI Aayog proposes model homestay policy to boost tourism, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic growth through light-touch regulations and financial incentives.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

NITI Aayog report recommends model policy for homestays , Pg9

NITI Aayog proposes model homestay policy to boost tourism, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic growth through light-touch regulations and financial incentives.

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

A productive visit , Pg6

India and China agree to resume border trade, flights, and expedite boundary resolution talks amid ongoing strategic challenges.

A productive visit , Pg6

India and China agree to resume border trade, flights, and expedite boundary resolution talks amid ongoing strategic challenges.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Forest rights of tribals not settled for Great Nicobar project: council , Pg8

Andaman & Nicobar administration falsely claimed tribal forest rights settled for ₹72,000-crore Great Nicobar project, violating FRA 2006 guidelines.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Forest rights of tribals not settled for Great Nicobar project: council , Pg8

Andaman & Nicobar administration falsely claimed tribal forest rights settled for ₹72,000-crore Great Nicobar project, violating FRA 2006 guidelines.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Apex court modifies ‘harsh’ order, allows release of stray dogs , Pg1

Supreme Court modifies order on stray dogs, mandates sterilization and release, addressing animal rights and public safety concerns nationwide.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Apex court modifies ‘harsh’ order, allows release of stray dogs , Pg1

Supreme Court modifies order on stray dogs, mandates sterilization and release, addressing animal rights and public safety concerns nationwide.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 1: Architecture

Draft UGC curriculum puts focus on ‘ancient wisdom’ , Pg10

UGC's draft curriculum emphasizes 'ancient wisdom,' sparking debate over saffronisation and academic focus amidst protests from non-BJP states.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 1: Architecture

Draft UGC curriculum puts focus on ‘ancient wisdom’ , Pg10

UGC's draft curriculum emphasizes 'ancient wisdom,' sparking debate over saffronisation and academic focus amidst protests from non-BJP states.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

I-Tax Act, 2025 gets President Droupadi Murmu’s assent , Pg9

President Murmu approves Income-tax Act, 2025, replacing 1961 law; effective April 1, 2026, simplifying tax laws by reducing sections.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

I-Tax Act, 2025 gets President Droupadi Murmu’s assent , Pg9

President Murmu approves Income-tax Act, 2025, replacing 1961 law; effective April 1, 2026, simplifying tax laws by reducing sections.

GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Rising civilian traffic strains IAF airfields as AAI expansion lags , Pg10

AAI's infrastructure lag at IAF airfields threatens UDAN scheme's success amid rising civilian traffic, causing delays and straining resources.

GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Rising civilian traffic strains IAF airfields as AAI expansion lags , Pg10

AAI's infrastructure lag at IAF airfields threatens UDAN scheme's success amid rising civilian traffic, causing delays and straining resources.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Army chief to visit Algeria to boost bilateral defence ties , Pg10

Army Chief's Algeria visit aims to bolster defence cooperation, expand training exchanges, and share India's counter-terrorism approach.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Army chief to visit Algeria to boost bilateral defence ties , Pg10

Army Chief's Algeria visit aims to bolster defence cooperation, expand training exchanges, and share India's counter-terrorism approach.

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

Help EC bring back Bihar voters left out of rolls: SC to parties , Pg1

Supreme Court directs political parties to aid Election Commission in including left-out Bihar voters before Special Intensive Revision deadline.

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

Help EC bring back Bihar voters left out of rolls: SC to parties , Pg1

Supreme Court directs political parties to aid Election Commission in including left-out Bihar voters before Special Intensive Revision deadline.

News Analysis

Set the guardrails for AI use in courtrooms , Pg6

Set the guardrails for AI use in courtrooms , Pg6

Targeting research , Pg6

Targeting research , Pg6

Building a home amid the hostility , Pg7

Building a home amid the hostility , Pg7

NITI Aayog report recommends model policy for homestays , Pg9

NITI Aayog report recommends model policy for homestays , Pg9

A productive visit , Pg6

A productive visit , Pg6

Forest rights of tribals not settled for Great Nicobar project: council , Pg8

Forest rights of tribals not settled for Great Nicobar project: council , Pg8

Apex court modifies ‘harsh’ order, allows release of stray dogs , Pg1

Apex court modifies ‘harsh’ order, allows release of stray dogs , Pg1

Draft UGC curriculum puts focus on ‘ancient wisdom’ , Pg10

Draft UGC curriculum puts focus on ‘ancient wisdom’ , Pg10

I-Tax Act, 2025 gets President Droupadi Murmu’s assent , Pg9

I-Tax Act, 2025 gets President Droupadi Murmu’s assent , Pg9

Rising civilian traffic strains IAF airfields as AAI expansion lags , Pg10

Rising civilian traffic strains IAF airfields as AAI expansion lags , Pg10

Army chief to visit Algeria to boost bilateral defence ties , Pg10

Army chief to visit Algeria to boost bilateral defence ties , Pg10

Help EC bring back Bihar voters left out of rolls: SC to parties , Pg1

Help EC bring back Bihar voters left out of rolls: SC to parties , Pg1

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