UPSC Current Affairs 24 July 2025

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 1: World Wars

The reality of the changing dimensions of warfare, Pg 6.

Amid evolving global conflicts, including the recent India-Pakistan clash and Ukraine war, the article highlights the transformation of warfare driven by advanced technology, calling for a strategic shift in India’s defence planning.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 1: World Wars

The reality of the changing dimensions of warfare, Pg 6.

Amid evolving global conflicts, including the recent India-Pakistan clash and Ukraine war, the article highlights the transformation of warfare driven by advanced technology, calling for a strategic shift in India’s defence planning.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 3: Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Danger of thought, Pg 6.

The Maharashtra Assembly passed the Maharashtra Special Public Security (MSPS) Bill, 2024, aimed at curbing Maoist influence, prompting debate over its potential misuse and implications for civil liberties.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 3: Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Danger of thought, Pg 6.

The Maharashtra Assembly passed the Maharashtra Special Public Security (MSPS) Bill, 2024, aimed at curbing Maoist influence, prompting debate over its potential misuse and implications for civil liberties.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Fixing Delhi’s air quality crisis, Pg 7.

With air pollution episodes looming post-monsoon, July and August are crucial for Delhi-NCR to plan coordinated mitigation. Current political alignment across key IGP states offers a rare chance to implement unified clean air strategies.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Fixing Delhi’s air quality crisis, Pg 7.

With air pollution episodes looming post-monsoon, July and August are crucial for Delhi-NCR to plan coordinated mitigation. Current political alignment across key IGP states offers a rare chance to implement unified clean air strategies.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 1: The Freedom Struggle

Is the plastic industry trying to influence green policies?, Pg 8.

Environmental activists and public health experts are drawing parallels between the plastic and tobacco industries, exposing similar tactics of misinformation, shifting blame, and targeting vulnerable populations, especially in the Global South.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 1: The Freedom Struggle

Is the plastic industry trying to influence green policies?, Pg 8.

Environmental activists and public health experts are drawing parallels between the plastic and tobacco industries, exposing similar tactics of misinformation, shifting blame, and targeting vulnerable populations, especially in the Global South.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Vulnerable SectionsGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

Can Presidential Reference change a judgment?, Pg 8.

On July 22, the Supreme Court issued notices to the Union and State governments on a Presidential Reference under Article 143(1) of the Constitution, seeking clarity on whether Governors and the President can be judicially compelled to act within a specific timeframe when assenting to State Bills.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Vulnerable SectionsGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

Can Presidential Reference change a judgment?, Pg 8.

On July 22, the Supreme Court issued notices to the Union and State governments on a Presidential Reference under Article 143(1) of the Constitution, seeking clarity on whether Governors and the President can be judicially compelled to act within a specific timeframe when assenting to State Bills.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

Takeaways from the Swachh Survekshan, Pg7.

The ninth edition of Swachh Survekshan highlights transformative shifts in urban waste management and cleanliness rankings, offering a robust evidence base for policy makers and urban planners amid expanded participation and a refined competitive framework.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

Takeaways from the Swachh Survekshan, Pg7.

The ninth edition of Swachh Survekshan highlights transformative shifts in urban waste management and cleanliness rankings, offering a robust evidence base for policy makers and urban planners amid expanded participation and a refined competitive framework.

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The reality of the changing dimensions of warfare, Pg 6.

The reality of the changing dimensions of warfare, Pg 6.

Danger of thought, Pg 6.

Danger of thought, Pg 6.

Fixing Delhi’s air quality crisis, Pg 7.

Fixing Delhi’s air quality crisis, Pg 7.

Is the plastic industry trying to influence green policies?, Pg 8.

Is the plastic industry trying to influence green policies?, Pg 8.

Can Presidential Reference change a judgment?, Pg 8.

Can Presidential Reference change a judgment?, Pg 8.

Takeaways from the Swachh Survekshan, Pg7.

Takeaways from the Swachh Survekshan, Pg7.

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