UPSC Current Affairs 25 August 2025

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 2: Poverty and Hunger

Man-made famine , Pg6

UN-backed IPC confirms 'man-made famine' in Gaza amid Israeli restrictions, raising war crime allegations and international outrage.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 2: Poverty and Hunger

Man-made famine , Pg6

UN-backed IPC confirms 'man-made famine' in Gaza amid Israeli restrictions, raising war crime allegations and international outrage.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Amount being considered by govt. to support exporters , Pg8

Government contemplates ₹25,000 crore boost for exporters via Export Promotion Mission spanning six financial years (2025-2031).

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Amount being considered by govt. to support exporters , Pg8

Government contemplates ₹25,000 crore boost for exporters via Export Promotion Mission spanning six financial years (2025-2031).

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

How have deception techniques evolved? , Pg8

Advanced military deception: India deploys AI-enabled decoys, enhancing air, land, and sea defense strategies against modern warfare threats.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

How have deception techniques evolved? , Pg8

Advanced military deception: India deploys AI-enabled decoys, enhancing air, land, and sea defense strategies against modern warfare threats.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: Modern HistoryGS 1: ArchitectureGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

The ASI is facing a credibility crisis , Pg7

ASI faces credibility crisis over Keeladi excavation controversy, inconsistent methodologies, and alleged nationalistic bias, raising questions on archaeological integrity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: Modern HistoryGS 1: ArchitectureGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

The ASI is facing a credibility crisis , Pg7

ASI faces credibility crisis over Keeladi excavation controversy, inconsistent methodologies, and alleged nationalistic bias, raising questions on archaeological integrity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

What is the new Bill to remove PM, CM and Ministers? , Pg8

Constitutional Amendment Bill proposes removal of Ministers arrested for 30 days, sparking debate on federalism and democratic principles.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

What is the new Bill to remove PM, CM and Ministers? , Pg8

Constitutional Amendment Bill proposes removal of Ministers arrested for 30 days, sparking debate on federalism and democratic principles.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

DRDO tests multi-layered air defence system successfully , Pg10

DRDO's IADWS successfully tests multi-layered air defence system, destroying UAVs and drones with QRSAM, VSHORADS, and laser weapons.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

DRDO tests multi-layered air defence system successfully , Pg10

DRDO's IADWS successfully tests multi-layered air defence system, destroying UAVs and drones with QRSAM, VSHORADS, and laser weapons.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Indians least concerned about the global economy: PEW survey , Pg7

Pew survey reveals Indians least concerned about global economy, climate change, but highly concerned about terrorism and online misinformation.

Indians least concerned about the global economy: PEW survey , Pg7

Pew survey reveals Indians least concerned about global economy, climate change, but highly concerned about terrorism and online misinformation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Space Technology

ISRO holds air-drop test for Gaganyaan mission , Pg12

ISRO successfully conducts Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1) using Chinook helicopter, crucial for Gaganyaan mission's parachute-based deceleration system.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Space Technology

ISRO holds air-drop test for Gaganyaan mission , Pg12

ISRO successfully conducts Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1) using Chinook helicopter, crucial for Gaganyaan mission's parachute-based deceleration system.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

To reach 10% women in force, CISF set to add 2,400 personnel , Pg11

CISF to induct 2,400 women by 2026, aiming for 10% female representation and deploying first all-woman commando team.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

To reach 10% women in force, CISF set to add 2,400 personnel , Pg11

CISF to induct 2,400 women by 2026, aiming for 10% female representation and deploying first all-woman commando team.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Is India underestimating the cost of dealing with invasive species? , Pg2

Invasive species cost India billions, management costs underreported by 1.16 billion percent, reveals study in Nature Ecology & Evolution.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Is India underestimating the cost of dealing with invasive species? , Pg2

Invasive species cost India billions, management costs underreported by 1.16 billion percent, reveals study in Nature Ecology & Evolution.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Art FormsGS 2: Education Sector

NCERT textbooks introduce Indian art forms , Pg12

NCERT integrates Indian art forms into Class 3-8 textbooks, aiming to root education in Indian ethos from 2025-26 academic year.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Art FormsGS 2: Education Sector

NCERT textbooks introduce Indian art forms , Pg12

NCERT integrates Indian art forms into Class 3-8 textbooks, aiming to root education in Indian ethos from 2025-26 academic year.

GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Education SectorGS 2: Health Sector

Psychology and health care courses cannot be offered in distance learning mode: UGC , Pg12

UGC bans distance learning for healthcare courses, including psychology, nutrition, and microbiology, starting 2025, to maintain quality standards.

GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Education SectorGS 2: Health Sector

Psychology and health care courses cannot be offered in distance learning mode: UGC , Pg12

UGC bans distance learning for healthcare courses, including psychology, nutrition, and microbiology, starting 2025, to maintain quality standards.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Cloudburst: when the balloon pops , Pg2

Cloudbursts unleash torrential rainfall exceeding 100mm/hour, triggering flash floods and landslides in vulnerable mountainous regions, posing significant disaster risks.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Cloudburst: when the balloon pops , Pg2

Cloudbursts unleash torrential rainfall exceeding 100mm/hour, triggering flash floods and landslides in vulnerable mountainous regions, posing significant disaster risks.

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

Nourish to flourish, the nutrition and cognition link , Pg6

Article highlights critical role of nutrition and cognitive development in first 1,000 days for child's future success.

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

Nourish to flourish, the nutrition and cognition link , Pg6

Article highlights critical role of nutrition and cognitive development in first 1,000 days for child's future success.

News Analysis

Man-made famine , Pg6

Man-made famine , Pg6

Amount being considered by govt. to support exporters , Pg8

Amount being considered by govt. to support exporters , Pg8

How have deception techniques evolved? , Pg8

How have deception techniques evolved? , Pg8

The ASI is facing a credibility crisis , Pg7

The ASI is facing a credibility crisis , Pg7

What is the new Bill to remove PM, CM and Ministers? , Pg8

What is the new Bill to remove PM, CM and Ministers? , Pg8

DRDO tests multi-layered air defence system successfully , Pg10

DRDO tests multi-layered air defence system successfully , Pg10

Indians least concerned about the global economy: PEW survey , Pg7

Indians least concerned about the global economy: PEW survey , Pg7

ISRO holds air-drop test for Gaganyaan mission , Pg12

ISRO holds air-drop test for Gaganyaan mission , Pg12

To reach 10% women in force, CISF set to add 2,400 personnel , Pg11

To reach 10% women in force, CISF set to add 2,400 personnel , Pg11

Is India underestimating the cost of dealing with invasive species? , Pg2

Is India underestimating the cost of dealing with invasive species? , Pg2

NCERT textbooks introduce Indian art forms , Pg12

NCERT textbooks introduce Indian art forms , Pg12

Psychology and health care courses cannot be offered in distance learning mode: UGC , Pg12

Psychology and health care courses cannot be offered in distance learning mode: UGC , Pg12

Cloudburst: when the balloon pops , Pg2

Cloudburst: when the balloon pops , Pg2

Nourish to flourish, the nutrition and cognition link , Pg6

Nourish to flourish, the nutrition and cognition link , Pg6

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