UPSC Current Affairs 25 January 2026

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S. official hints at removing Russian oil penalty levy on India, Pg1

U.S. considers removing 25% tariffs on India after sharp decline in Russian oil imports, signalling improved trade relations.

U.S. official hints at removing Russian oil penalty levy on India, Pg1

U.S. considers removing 25% tariffs on India after sharp decline in Russian oil imports, signalling improved trade relations.

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

EC releases ‘logical discrepancies’ list following SC order, Pg11

Election Commission releases 'logical discrepancies' list of 1.25 crore West Bengal voters following Supreme Court order for public display.

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

EC releases ‘logical discrepancies’ list following SC order, Pg11

Election Commission releases 'logical discrepancies' list of 1.25 crore West Bengal voters following Supreme Court order for public display.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

Home Ministry’s tableau to showcase new criminal laws, Pg12

Home Ministry's Republic Day tableau to spotlight new criminal laws, emphasizing technology-driven, citizen-centric justice system with e-Sakshya for digital evidence.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

Home Ministry’s tableau to showcase new criminal laws, Pg12

Home Ministry's Republic Day tableau to spotlight new criminal laws, emphasizing technology-driven, citizen-centric justice system with e-Sakshya for digital evidence.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education Sector

CBSE initiates policy reform to aid students’ mental health, Pg12

CBSE mandates socio-emotional and career counselors in all affiliated schools following Rajasthan HC PIL to address rising mental health challenges.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education Sector

CBSE initiates policy reform to aid students’ mental health, Pg12

CBSE mandates socio-emotional and career counselors in all affiliated schools following Rajasthan HC PIL to address rising mental health challenges.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS 3: Space Technology

Seismometers can sense falling orbital debris, Pg14

Seismometers detect sonic booms from Shenzhou-15 debris reentry, enabling faster, more accurate tracking and recovery than radar systems.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS 3: Space Technology

Seismometers can sense falling orbital debris, Pg14

Seismometers detect sonic booms from Shenzhou-15 debris reentry, enabling faster, more accurate tracking and recovery than radar systems.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: Health Sector

New compounds replacing ‘forever chemicals’ in blood, Pg14

Study reveals 86% drop in older PFAS 'forever chemicals' in blood, but new, less understood replacements like 9Cl-PF3ONS emerge.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: Health Sector

New compounds replacing ‘forever chemicals’ in blood, Pg14

Study reveals 86% drop in older PFAS 'forever chemicals' in blood, but new, less understood replacements like 9Cl-PF3ONS emerge.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

Virus remnants in DNA help ‘kickstart’ human life, Pg14

Ancient virus remnants in human DNA, MLT2A1, discovered to be crucial for kickstarting embryonic gene activation and development.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

Virus remnants in DNA help ‘kickstart’ human life, Pg14

Ancient virus remnants in human DNA, MLT2A1, discovered to be crucial for kickstarting embryonic gene activation and development.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘Loss of native wildlife drives mosquitoes to bite humans more’, Pg14

Deforestation in Brazil forces mosquitoes to feed on humans, increasing disease transmission risk, study reveals, impacting India's malaria burden.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘Loss of native wildlife drives mosquitoes to bite humans more’, Pg14

Deforestation in Brazil forces mosquitoes to feed on humans, increasing disease transmission risk, study reveals, impacting India's malaria burden.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Money Laundering and its PreventionGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

What is RBI nudging India to do at BRICS?, Pg15

RBI urges BRICS nations to adopt CBDCs for cross-border payments, enhancing transparency and bypassing USD dominance, but faces US resistance.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Money Laundering and its PreventionGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

What is RBI nudging India to do at BRICS?, Pg15

RBI urges BRICS nations to adopt CBDCs for cross-border payments, enhancing transparency and bypassing USD dominance, but faces US resistance.

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

Can India eliminate malaria by 2030?, Pg15

India aims to eliminate malaria by 2030 through strategic plans, facing challenges like migration and drug resistance.

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

Can India eliminate malaria by 2030?, Pg15

India aims to eliminate malaria by 2030 through strategic plans, facing challenges like migration and drug resistance.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 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 Interests

U.S. defence strategy tells allies to handle their own security, Pg17

New U.S. defense strategy shifts focus, urging allies to bolster security while prioritizing Western Hemisphere dominance over countering China.

U.S. defence strategy tells allies to handle their own security, Pg17

New U.S. defense strategy shifts focus, urging allies to bolster security while prioritizing Western Hemisphere dominance over countering China.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

EU leaders begin visit, PM flags trade & mobility pacts, Pg1

India-EU FTA negotiations gain momentum as leaders meet, aiming for enhanced trade, mobility, and strategic partnership amid global shifts.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

EU leaders begin visit, PM flags trade & mobility pacts, Pg1

India-EU FTA negotiations gain momentum as leaders meet, aiming for enhanced trade, mobility, and strategic partnership amid global shifts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 1: The Freedom Struggle

CJI:HC primary sentinel, must be proactive, not wait for knock at door, Pg1

CJI emphasizes High Courts' role as 'primary sentinels' ensuring proactive justice delivery and bridging gaps in rule of law.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 1: The Freedom Struggle

CJI:HC primary sentinel, must be proactive, not wait for knock at door, Pg1

CJI emphasizes High Courts' role as 'primary sentinels' ensuring proactive justice delivery and bridging gaps in rule of law.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

SIR in remaining states, UTs soon, says CEC, Pg8

Election Commission to roll out Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls nationwide, ensuring pure, updated voter lists.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

SIR in remaining states, UTs soon, says CEC, Pg8

Election Commission to roll out Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls nationwide, ensuring pure, updated voter lists.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Centre revises cadre allocation policy with new group structure, Pg9

Centre overhauls IAS cadre allocation policy, replacing zonal system with alphabetical groups for fair, transparent postings and national integration.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Centre revises cadre allocation policy with new group structure, Pg9

Centre overhauls IAS cadre allocation policy, replacing zonal system with alphabetical groups for fair, transparent postings and national integration.

News Analysis

U.S. official hints at removing Russian oil penalty levy on India, Pg1

U.S. official hints at removing Russian oil penalty levy on India, Pg1

EC releases ‘logical discrepancies’ list following SC order, Pg11

EC releases ‘logical discrepancies’ list following SC order, Pg11

Home Ministry’s tableau to showcase new criminal laws, Pg12

Home Ministry’s tableau to showcase new criminal laws, Pg12

CBSE initiates policy reform to aid students’ mental health, Pg12

CBSE initiates policy reform to aid students’ mental health, Pg12

Seismometers can sense falling orbital debris, Pg14

Seismometers can sense falling orbital debris, Pg14

New compounds replacing ‘forever chemicals’ in blood, Pg14

New compounds replacing ‘forever chemicals’ in blood, Pg14

Virus remnants in DNA help ‘kickstart’ human life, Pg14

Virus remnants in DNA help ‘kickstart’ human life, Pg14

‘Loss of native wildlife drives mosquitoes to bite humans more’, Pg14

‘Loss of native wildlife drives mosquitoes to bite humans more’, Pg14

What is RBI nudging India to do at BRICS?, Pg15

What is RBI nudging India to do at BRICS?, Pg15

Can India eliminate malaria by 2030?, Pg15

Can India eliminate malaria by 2030?, Pg15

U.S. defence strategy tells allies to handle their own security, Pg17

U.S. defence strategy tells allies to handle their own security, Pg17

EU leaders begin visit, PM flags trade & mobility pacts, Pg1

EU leaders begin visit, PM flags trade & mobility pacts, Pg1

CJI:HC primary sentinel, must be proactive, not wait for knock at door, Pg1

CJI:HC primary sentinel, must be proactive, not wait for knock at door, Pg1

SIR in remaining states, UTs soon, says CEC, Pg8

SIR in remaining states, UTs soon, says CEC, Pg8

Centre revises cadre allocation policy with new group structure, Pg9

Centre revises cadre allocation policy with new group structure, Pg9

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