UPSC Current Affairs 24 August 2025

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 Interests

India Post suspends high-value bookings to U.S. from tomorrow , Pg1

India Post suspends high-value mail bookings to the U.S. following new duty rules, impacting MSME exporters and e-commerce.

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 Interests

India Post suspends high-value bookings to U.S. from tomorrow , Pg1

India Post suspends high-value mail bookings to the U.S. following new duty rules, impacting MSME exporters and e-commerce.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

Census 2027 to retain urban area definition of previous count in 2011 , Pg9

Census 2027 to maintain 2011 urban area definition for consistent urbanization trend analysis; preparatory work begins.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

Census 2027 to retain urban area definition of previous count in 2011 , Pg9

Census 2027 to maintain 2011 urban area definition for consistent urbanization trend analysis; preparatory work begins.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Trump names Sergio Gor as India envoy , Pg9

Trump's pick of Sergio Gor as India envoy raises concerns over potential U.S. mediation between India and Pakistan.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Trump names Sergio Gor as India envoy , Pg9

Trump's pick of Sergio Gor as India envoy raises concerns over potential U.S. mediation between India and Pakistan.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelims

ICMR’s handheld device to scan brain , Pg11

ICMR unveils CEREBO: A portable, AI-powered brain scanner for rapid TBI diagnosis, especially in rural areas, reducing mortality.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelims

ICMR’s handheld device to scan brain , Pg11

ICMR unveils CEREBO: A portable, AI-powered brain scanner for rapid TBI diagnosis, especially in rural areas, reducing mortality.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Space Technology

Clocks calling time on Navic; ISRO now building indigenous devices , Pg11

ISRO to launch three NavIC satellites by 2026-end, faces challenges in developing indigenous atomic clocks for accurate navigation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Space Technology

Clocks calling time on Navic; ISRO now building indigenous devices , Pg11

ISRO to launch three NavIC satellites by 2026-end, faces challenges in developing indigenous atomic clocks for accurate navigation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Fuel cell can use hydrogen from ammonia , Pg13

Scientists enhance fuel cell efficiency by 60% using plasma reactor to convert ammonia into hydrogen, enabling cleaner energy storage.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Fuel cell can use hydrogen from ammonia , Pg13

Scientists enhance fuel cell efficiency by 60% using plasma reactor to convert ammonia into hydrogen, enabling cleaner energy storage.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Svalbard glaciers suffered ‘extreme’ melting in 2024 , Pg13

Svalbard glaciers face unprecedented melting in 2024, losing 1% ice in six weeks due to record temperatures.

Svalbard glaciers suffered ‘extreme’ melting in 2024 , Pg13

Svalbard glaciers face unprecedented melting in 2024, losing 1% ice in six weeks due to record temperatures.

EthicsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: IT and Computers

Can NFTs enhance research on tissue samples? , Pg13

Scientists propose blockchain-based 'decentralised biobank' using NFTs to enhance transparency and donor involvement in tissue sample research, potentially accelerating discoveries.

EthicsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: IT and Computers

Can NFTs enhance research on tissue samples? , Pg13

Scientists propose blockchain-based 'decentralised biobank' using NFTs to enhance transparency and donor involvement in tissue sample research, potentially accelerating discoveries.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Reshaping during healing in plants , Pg13

IISER Pune study reveals cell geometry's pivotal role in plant tissue regeneration, highlighting mechanical tension-driven morphogenesis in Arabidopsis thaliana.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Reshaping during healing in plants , Pg13

IISER Pune study reveals cell geometry's pivotal role in plant tissue regeneration, highlighting mechanical tension-driven morphogenesis in Arabidopsis thaliana.

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

Tobacco control laws are out of step with smokeless tobacco , Pg13

India's tobacco control laws lag behind, costing ₹1.77 lakh crore annually; urgent reforms needed for smokeless tobacco, taxation, and enforcement.

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

Tobacco control laws are out of step with smokeless tobacco , Pg13

India's tobacco control laws lag behind, costing ₹1.77 lakh crore annually; urgent reforms needed for smokeless tobacco, taxation, and enforcement.

News Analysis

India Post suspends high-value bookings to U.S. from tomorrow , Pg1

India Post suspends high-value bookings to U.S. from tomorrow , Pg1

Census 2027 to retain urban area definition of previous count in 2011 , Pg9

Census 2027 to retain urban area definition of previous count in 2011 , Pg9

Trump names Sergio Gor as India envoy , Pg9

Trump names Sergio Gor as India envoy , Pg9

ICMR’s handheld device to scan brain , Pg11

ICMR’s handheld device to scan brain , Pg11

Clocks calling time on Navic; ISRO now building indigenous devices , Pg11

Clocks calling time on Navic; ISRO now building indigenous devices , Pg11

Fuel cell can use hydrogen from ammonia , Pg13

Fuel cell can use hydrogen from ammonia , Pg13

Svalbard glaciers suffered ‘extreme’ melting in 2024 , Pg13

Svalbard glaciers suffered ‘extreme’ melting in 2024 , Pg13

Can NFTs enhance research on tissue samples? , Pg13

Can NFTs enhance research on tissue samples? , Pg13

Reshaping during healing in plants , Pg13

Reshaping during healing in plants , Pg13

Tobacco control laws are out of step with smokeless tobacco , Pg13

Tobacco control laws are out of step with smokeless tobacco , Pg13

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