UPSC Current Affairs 25 April 2026

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

Incremental change, Pg8

India's CAFE-III norms dilute emission targets via credits, potentially hindering EV transition and climate goals despite headline reductions.

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

Incremental change, Pg8

India's CAFE-III norms dilute emission targets via credits, potentially hindering EV transition and climate goals despite headline reductions.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 1: World HistoryGS 2: International RelationsGS 4: Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers

The moral eclipse of politics in the modern age, Pg8

Article analyzes the erosion of ethics in modern politics, exemplified by war, dehumanization, and moral incoherence, advocating for reinstating ethical foundations.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 1: World HistoryGS 2: International RelationsGS 4: Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers

The moral eclipse of politics in the modern age, Pg8

Article analyzes the erosion of ethics in modern politics, exemplified by war, dehumanization, and moral incoherence, advocating for reinstating ethical foundations.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Govt. clears ₹30 billion withdrawal for Maldives, Pg10

India approves ₹30 billion withdrawal for Maldives under SAARC Currency Swap Framework amidst evolving bilateral relations, showcasing economic support.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Govt. clears ₹30 billion withdrawal for Maldives, Pg10

India approves ₹30 billion withdrawal for Maldives under SAARC Currency Swap Framework amidst evolving bilateral relations, showcasing economic support.

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

Industry body flags concern over proposed pesticides Bill, Pg12

Pesticide industry urges revisions to draft Pesticides Management Bill for faster access to crop protection technologies and innovation.

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

Industry body flags concern over proposed pesticides Bill, Pg12

Pesticide industry urges revisions to draft Pesticides Management Bill for faster access to crop protection technologies and innovation.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Rajnath Singh to attend 2026 SCO Defence Ministers’ meet, Pg12

Rajnath Singh to attend SCO Defence Ministers' meet in Bishkek to discuss terrorism and regional security concerns.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Rajnath Singh to attend 2026 SCO Defence Ministers’ meet, Pg12

Rajnath Singh to attend SCO Defence Ministers' meet in Bishkek to discuss terrorism and regional security concerns.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

In major setback to AAP, seven of its 10 Rajya Sabha MPs cross over to BJP, Pg3

Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs defect to BJP amidst anti-defection law debates and potential disqualification petitions, altering Upper House dynamics.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

In major setback to AAP, seven of its 10 Rajya Sabha MPs cross over to BJP, Pg3

Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs defect to BJP amidst anti-defection law debates and potential disqualification petitions, altering Upper House dynamics.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

SC allows 15-year-old to end 7-month pregnancy, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds reproductive rights, allowing 15-year-old to terminate 7-month pregnancy, emphasizing bodily autonomy and privacy under Article 21.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

SC allows 15-year-old to end 7-month pregnancy, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds reproductive rights, allowing 15-year-old to terminate 7-month pregnancy, emphasizing bodily autonomy and privacy under Article 21.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal RearingGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Three pathways for energy diversification, Pg13

India explores energy diversification through electricity, biofuels, and natural gas to bolster resilience and reduce import dependence.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal RearingGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Three pathways for energy diversification, Pg13

India explores energy diversification through electricity, biofuels, and natural gas to bolster resilience and reduce import dependence.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

No BRICS consensus on war, India's Chair summary notes 'deep concern', Pg14

BRICS nations fail to reach consensus on US-Israel conflict; India issues Chair's summary expressing 'deep concern'.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

No BRICS consensus on war, India's Chair summary notes 'deep concern', Pg14

BRICS nations fail to reach consensus on US-Israel conflict; India issues Chair's summary expressing 'deep concern'.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Extreme events could impact 36% of land animal habitats by 2085, says new study, Pg14

Climate change threatens 36% of animal habitats by 2085 due to extreme weather events, says new study.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Extreme events could impact 36% of land animal habitats by 2085, says new study, Pg14

Climate change threatens 36% of animal habitats by 2085 due to extreme weather events, says new study.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 3: Money Laundering and its Prevention

What led RBI to axe the licence of Paytm Payments Bank?, Pg15

RBI cancels Paytm Payments Bank license due to persistent KYC violations and regulatory non-compliance, raising concerns over financial stability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 3: Money Laundering and its Prevention

What led RBI to axe the licence of Paytm Payments Bank?, Pg15

RBI cancels Paytm Payments Bank license due to persistent KYC violations and regulatory non-compliance, raising concerns over financial stability.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Engineering goods exports to West Asia drop by 50%, Pg15

Engineering goods exports to West Asia plummet 50% in March due to geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions.

Engineering goods exports to West Asia drop by 50%, Pg15

Engineering goods exports to West Asia plummet 50% in March due to geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

From student visas to H-1B, US Bill seeks immigration overhaul, Pg19

US Bill proposes sweeping changes to H-1B visas, OPT, and green cards, potentially impacting Indian students and professionals significantly.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

From student visas to H-1B, US Bill seeks immigration overhaul, Pg19

US Bill proposes sweeping changes to H-1B visas, OPT, and green cards, potentially impacting Indian students and professionals significantly.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

After NADA tip-off, banned drugs seized in Delhi raid, Pg25

NADA's tip-off leads to seizure of banned anabolic steroids and SARMs in Delhi raid, highlighting anti-doping efforts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

After NADA tip-off, banned drugs seized in Delhi raid, Pg25

NADA's tip-off leads to seizure of banned anabolic steroids and SARMs in Delhi raid, highlighting anti-doping efforts.

News Analysis

Incremental change, Pg8

Incremental change, Pg8

The moral eclipse of politics in the modern age, Pg8

The moral eclipse of politics in the modern age, Pg8

Govt. clears ₹30 billion withdrawal for Maldives, Pg10

Govt. clears ₹30 billion withdrawal for Maldives, Pg10

Industry body flags concern over proposed pesticides Bill, Pg12

Industry body flags concern over proposed pesticides Bill, Pg12

Rajnath Singh to attend 2026 SCO Defence Ministers’ meet, Pg12

Rajnath Singh to attend 2026 SCO Defence Ministers’ meet, Pg12

In major setback to AAP, seven of its 10 Rajya Sabha MPs cross over to BJP, Pg3

In major setback to AAP, seven of its 10 Rajya Sabha MPs cross over to BJP, Pg3

SC allows 15-year-old to end 7-month pregnancy, Pg10

SC allows 15-year-old to end 7-month pregnancy, Pg10

Three pathways for energy diversification, Pg13

Three pathways for energy diversification, Pg13

No BRICS consensus on war, India's Chair summary notes 'deep concern', Pg14

No BRICS consensus on war, India's Chair summary notes 'deep concern', Pg14

Extreme events could impact 36% of land animal habitats by 2085, says new study, Pg14

Extreme events could impact 36% of land animal habitats by 2085, says new study, Pg14

What led RBI to axe the licence of Paytm Payments Bank?, Pg15

What led RBI to axe the licence of Paytm Payments Bank?, Pg15

Engineering goods exports to West Asia drop by 50%, Pg15

Engineering goods exports to West Asia drop by 50%, Pg15

From student visas to H-1B, US Bill seeks immigration overhaul, Pg19

From student visas to H-1B, US Bill seeks immigration overhaul, Pg19

After NADA tip-off, banned drugs seized in Delhi raid, Pg25

After NADA tip-off, banned drugs seized in Delhi raid, Pg25

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