UPSC Current Affairs 25 December 2025

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Cenre tells States to ‘enforce’ apex court orders on Aravalis, Pg1

Centre directs States to enforce SC orders on Aravali mining, tasks ICFRE with sustainable mining management plan, no deadline specified.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Cenre tells States to ‘enforce’ apex court orders on Aravalis, Pg1

Centre directs States to enforce SC orders on Aravali mining, tasks ICFRE with sustainable mining management plan, no deadline specified.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Space Technology

ISRO sends largest commercial communications satellite to orbit, Pg1

ISRO successfully launches BlueBird Block-2, heaviest commercial communication satellite, into LEO using LVM3, enhancing global mobile connectivity with US collaboration.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Space Technology

ISRO sends largest commercial communications satellite to orbit, Pg1

ISRO successfully launches BlueBird Block-2, heaviest commercial communication satellite, into LEO using LVM3, enhancing global mobile connectivity with US collaboration.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Inclusive Growth

The deliberate unmaking of India’s ‘right to work’, Pg10

Government repeals MGNREGA, replacing it with VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, shifting from demand-driven to supply-driven employment framework, raising concerns over rural livelihoods.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Inclusive Growth

The deliberate unmaking of India’s ‘right to work’, Pg10

Government repeals MGNREGA, replacing it with VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, shifting from demand-driven to supply-driven employment framework, raising concerns over rural livelihoods.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

New labour codes, the threats to informal workers, Pg10

New Labour Codes threaten informal workers' rights, repealing vital protections and welfare funds, impacting over 90% of India's workforce.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

New labour codes, the threats to informal workers, Pg10

New Labour Codes threaten informal workers' rights, repealing vital protections and welfare funds, impacting over 90% of India's workforce.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Green washing, Pg10

Supreme Court addresses Aravalli mining controversy, balancing development needs with ecological preservation amidst transparency concerns and conflicting interests.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Green washing, Pg10

Supreme Court addresses Aravalli mining controversy, balancing development needs with ecological preservation amidst transparency concerns and conflicting interests.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Magnetic moment, Pg10

India's ₹7,280-crore scheme focuses on rare earth magnets to boost EV, wind energy manufacturing and reduce import dependence.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Magnetic moment, Pg10

India's ₹7,280-crore scheme focuses on rare earth magnets to boost EV, wind energy manufacturing and reduce import dependence.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 4: Ethics and Human InterfaceGS 4: Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

The digital narcissus, Pg11

AI's sycophantic design poses threat to critical thinking, dissent, and intellectual evolution, potentially leading to tyranny and societal stagnation.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 4: Ethics and Human InterfaceGS 4: Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

The digital narcissus, Pg11

AI's sycophantic design poses threat to critical thinking, dissent, and intellectual evolution, potentially leading to tyranny and societal stagnation.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Four trends redefining the North Indian Ocean’s storm cycle, Pg11

North Indian Ocean storm patterns redefined: Decreased frequency, intensified severity, Arabian Sea surge, and seasonality shift observed.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Four trends redefining the North Indian Ocean’s storm cycle, Pg11

North Indian Ocean storm patterns redefined: Decreased frequency, intensified severity, Arabian Sea surge, and seasonality shift observed.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: Art FormsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

An attack on progressive cinema, Pg11

Censor board denies exemption to 19 films at Kerala Film Festival, sparking controversy over freedom of expression and government control.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: Art FormsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

An attack on progressive cinema, Pg11

Censor board denies exemption to 19 films at Kerala Film Festival, sparking controversy over freedom of expression and government control.

GS 1: Modern HistoryGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 1: Industrial Revolution

Why manufacturing has lagged in India, Pg12

Economists debate 'Dutch Disease' impact on India's manufacturing lag, citing high public sector wages and technological stagnation.

GS 1: Modern HistoryGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 1: Industrial Revolution

Why manufacturing has lagged in India, Pg12

Economists debate 'Dutch Disease' impact on India's manufacturing lag, citing high public sector wages and technological stagnation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

What is the Bureau of Port Security and its role?, Pg12

Centre establishes Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) under Merchant Shipping Act 2025 to enhance maritime security and address emerging threats.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

What is the Bureau of Port Security and its role?, Pg12

Centre establishes Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) under Merchant Shipping Act 2025 to enhance maritime security and address emerging threats.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

‘China using LAC disengagement to reset India ties, curb U.S. alignment’, Pg14

Pentagon report reveals China's LAC disengagement strategy aims to reset India ties and limit U.S. alignment amidst growing military footprint.

‘China using LAC disengagement to reset India ties, curb U.S. alignment’, Pg14

Pentagon report reveals China's LAC disengagement strategy aims to reset India ties and limit U.S. alignment amidst growing military footprint.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

Dowry is a cross-cultural evil, says Supreme Court, Pg16

Supreme Court denounces dowry as cross-cultural evil, orders government to revise curriculum and appoint Dowry Prohibition Officers for enforcement.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

Dowry is a cross-cultural evil, says Supreme Court, Pg16

Supreme Court denounces dowry as cross-cultural evil, orders government to revise curriculum and appoint Dowry Prohibition Officers for enforcement.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health SectorGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

Physical activity linked to lower breast cancer risk: ICMR study, Pg16

ICMR study reveals physical activity reduces breast cancer risk, while abortion history increases it, impacting women's health outcomes.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health SectorGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

Physical activity linked to lower breast cancer risk: ICMR study, Pg16

ICMR study reveals physical activity reduces breast cancer risk, while abortion history increases it, impacting women's health outcomes.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Belgium joins South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, Pg18

Belgium formally joins South Africa's ICJ genocide case against Israel, escalating international legal pressure amid ongoing Gaza conflict.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Belgium joins South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, Pg18

Belgium formally joins South Africa's ICJ genocide case against Israel, escalating international legal pressure amid ongoing Gaza conflict.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: ArchitectureGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Did an ancient flood contribute to Keezhadi’s abandonment?, PgII

Vaigai River floods buried Keezhadi settlement around 1,155 years ago, reveals OSL dating of flood sediments.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: ArchitectureGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Did an ancient flood contribute to Keezhadi’s abandonment?, PgII

Vaigai River floods buried Keezhadi settlement around 1,155 years ago, reveals OSL dating of flood sediments.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

Study catches ‘high-flying’ mosquitoes spreading pathogens, PgII

Study reveals high-flying mosquitoes carry pathogens like malaria and dengue, spreading diseases over long distances via wind corridors.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

Study catches ‘high-flying’ mosquitoes spreading pathogens, PgII

Study reveals high-flying mosquitoes carry pathogens like malaria and dengue, spreading diseases over long distances via wind corridors.

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Cenre tells States to ‘enforce’ apex court orders on Aravalis, Pg1

Cenre tells States to ‘enforce’ apex court orders on Aravalis, Pg1

ISRO sends largest commercial communications satellite to orbit, Pg1

ISRO sends largest commercial communications satellite to orbit, Pg1

The deliberate unmaking of India’s ‘right to work’, Pg10

The deliberate unmaking of India’s ‘right to work’, Pg10

New labour codes, the threats to informal workers, Pg10

New labour codes, the threats to informal workers, Pg10

Green washing, Pg10

Green washing, Pg10

Magnetic moment, Pg10

Magnetic moment, Pg10

The digital narcissus, Pg11

The digital narcissus, Pg11

Four trends redefining the North Indian Ocean’s storm cycle, Pg11

Four trends redefining the North Indian Ocean’s storm cycle, Pg11

An attack on progressive cinema, Pg11

An attack on progressive cinema, Pg11

Why manufacturing has lagged in India, Pg12

Why manufacturing has lagged in India, Pg12

What is the Bureau of Port Security and its role?, Pg12

What is the Bureau of Port Security and its role?, Pg12

‘China using LAC disengagement to reset India ties, curb U.S. alignment’, Pg14

‘China using LAC disengagement to reset India ties, curb U.S. alignment’, Pg14

Dowry is a cross-cultural evil, says Supreme Court, Pg16

Dowry is a cross-cultural evil, says Supreme Court, Pg16

Physical activity linked to lower breast cancer risk: ICMR study, Pg16

Physical activity linked to lower breast cancer risk: ICMR study, Pg16

Belgium joins South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, Pg18

Belgium joins South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, Pg18

Did an ancient flood contribute to Keezhadi’s abandonment?, PgII

Did an ancient flood contribute to Keezhadi’s abandonment?, PgII

Study catches ‘high-flying’ mosquitoes spreading pathogens, PgII

Study catches ‘high-flying’ mosquitoes spreading pathogens, PgII

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Cenre tells States to ‘enforce’ apex court orders on Aravalis, Pg1

Cenre tells States to ‘enforce’ apex court orders on Aravalis, Pg1

ISRO sends largest commercial communications satellite to orbit, Pg1

ISRO sends largest commercial communications satellite to orbit, Pg1

The deliberate unmaking of India’s ‘right to work’, Pg10

The deliberate unmaking of India’s ‘right to work’, Pg10

New labour codes, the threats to informal workers, Pg10

New labour codes, the threats to informal workers, Pg10

​Green washing, Pg10

​Green washing, Pg10

​Magnetic moment, Pg10

​Magnetic moment, Pg10

The digital narcissus, Pg11

The digital narcissus, Pg11

Four trends redefining the North Indian Ocean’s storm cycle, Pg11

Four trends redefining the North Indian Ocean’s storm cycle, Pg11

An attack on progressive cinema, Pg11

An attack on progressive cinema, Pg11

Why manufacturing has lagged in India, Pg12

Why manufacturing has lagged in India, Pg12

What is the Bureau of Port Security and its role?, Pg12

What is the Bureau of Port Security and its role?, Pg12

‘China using LAC disengagement to reset India ties, curb U.S. alignment’, Pg14

‘China using LAC disengagement to reset India ties, curb U.S. alignment’, Pg14

Dowry is a cross-cultural evil, says Supreme Court, Pg16

Dowry is a cross-cultural evil, says Supreme Court, Pg16

Physical activity linked to lower breast cancer risk: ICMR study, Pg16

Physical activity linked to lower breast cancer risk: ICMR study, Pg16

Belgium joins South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, Pg18

Belgium joins South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, Pg18

Did an ancient flood contribute to Keezhadi’s abandonment?, PgII

Did an ancient flood contribute to Keezhadi’s abandonment?, PgII

Study catches ‘high-flying’ mosquitoes spreading pathogens, PgII

Study catches ‘high-flying’ mosquitoes spreading pathogens, PgII

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Green washing, Pg10

Green washing, Pg10

Magnetic moment, Pg10

Magnetic moment, Pg10