UPSC Current Affairs 29 August 2025

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Déjà vu , Pg8

Erratic monsoon patterns cause widespread devastation in North India, highlighting the urgent need for proactive disaster management and climate-resilient infrastructure.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Déjà vu , Pg8

Erratic monsoon patterns cause widespread devastation in North India, highlighting the urgent need for proactive disaster management and climate-resilient infrastructure.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

India’s demographic dividend as a time bomb , Pg8

India's demographic dividend faces 'time bomb' risk due to skills gap; 70% jobs threatened by automation by 2030.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

India’s demographic dividend as a time bomb , Pg8

India's demographic dividend faces 'time bomb' risk due to skills gap; 70% jobs threatened by automation by 2030.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Nearly 60% of MGNREGS budget already spent in first 5 months of financial year , Pg14

MGNREGS faces funding crunch as 60% of budget exhausted in 5 months, impacting 12.15 crore active workers.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Nearly 60% of MGNREGS budget already spent in first 5 months of financial year , Pg14

MGNREGS faces funding crunch as 60% of budget exhausted in 5 months, impacting 12.15 crore active workers.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Which sectors are worst hit by tariffs? , Pg10

US tariffs of 50% on Indian imports severely hit shrimp, diamond, textile, carpet sectors, impacting jobs and exports.

Which sectors are worst hit by tariffs? , Pg10

US tariffs of 50% on Indian imports severely hit shrimp, diamond, textile, carpet sectors, impacting jobs and exports.

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

Why U.S. is ending duty-free imports of low-value goods? , Pg10

U.S. ends duty-free imports of low-value goods, impacting global trade and e-commerce, signaling shift in international trade policies.

Why U.S. is ending duty-free imports of low-value goods? , Pg10

U.S. ends duty-free imports of low-value goods, impacting global trade and e-commerce, signaling shift in international trade policies.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Pre-test for Census 2027 to be conducted in Oct.-Nov. , Pg1

Census 2027 pre-test to be held in Oct-Nov, marking India's first digital and caste-inclusive census since independence.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Pre-test for Census 2027 to be conducted in Oct.-Nov. , Pg1

Census 2027 pre-test to be held in Oct-Nov, marking India's first digital and caste-inclusive census since independence.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: IT and ComputersGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Coding, community, and collaboration , Pg9

Article highlights the importance of coding, open data, and AI in journalism, emphasizing community collaboration and public interest.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: IT and ComputersGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Coding, community, and collaboration , Pg9

Article highlights the importance of coding, open data, and AI in journalism, emphasizing community collaboration and public interest.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Health SectorGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Building health for 1.4 billion Indians , Pg8

India aims to revolutionize healthcare by expanding insurance, leveraging technology, and prioritizing preventive care for its 1.4 billion citizens.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Health SectorGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Building health for 1.4 billion Indians , Pg8

India aims to revolutionize healthcare by expanding insurance, leveraging technology, and prioritizing preventive care for its 1.4 billion citizens.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Should States be compensated for revenue loss from GST reforms? , Pg9

GST reforms may cause ₹45,000 crore loss in first year, but compliance and demand will offset it.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Should States be compensated for revenue loss from GST reforms? , Pg9

GST reforms may cause ₹45,000 crore loss in first year, but compliance and demand will offset it.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India flags ‘denial and delay’ by Bangladesh in accepting undocumented migrants , Pg12

BSF accuses BGB of delaying acceptance of undocumented migrants; BGB raises concerns over 'pushbacks' from India.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India flags ‘denial and delay’ by Bangladesh in accepting undocumented migrants , Pg12

BSF accuses BGB of delaying acceptance of undocumented migrants; BGB raises concerns over 'pushbacks' from India.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Governor cannot act as ‘super CM’, Tamil Nadu tells Supreme Court , Pg12

Tamil Nadu argues Governor can't act as 'super CM' in Supreme Court, countering Centre's stance on gubernatorial discretion.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Governor cannot act as ‘super CM’, Tamil Nadu tells Supreme Court , Pg12

Tamil Nadu argues Governor can't act as 'super CM' in Supreme Court, countering Centre's stance on gubernatorial discretion.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Indian DiasporaGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Security agreement, business pacts, bullet train ride on PM’s Japan agenda , Pg12

India and Japan strengthen ties with security pact, economic deals, and bullet train diplomacy during PM Modi's visit.

Security agreement, business pacts, bullet train ride on PM’s Japan agenda , Pg12

India and Japan strengthen ties with security pact, economic deals, and bullet train diplomacy during PM Modi's visit.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health SectorGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

Centering elderly women: caring for the quiet majority , Pg2

Elderly Indian women face unique health challenges due to societal norms, financial insecurity, and limited access to healthcare, demanding gender-sensitive policies.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health SectorGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

Centering elderly women: caring for the quiet majority , Pg2

Elderly Indian women face unique health challenges due to societal norms, financial insecurity, and limited access to healthcare, demanding gender-sensitive policies.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Both nations must jointly ensure peace: China military , Pg12

China urges joint peace efforts with India post-border talks, emphasizing border management and control mechanisms for regional stability.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Both nations must jointly ensure peace: China military , Pg12

China urges joint peace efforts with India post-border talks, emphasizing border management and control mechanisms for regional stability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Education SectorGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

School enrolment in 3-11 age group down by 25 lakh: UDISE+ , Pg14

UDISE+ data reveals 25 lakh drop in 3-11 age group school enrolment due to falling birth rates.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Education SectorGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

School enrolment in 3-11 age group down by 25 lakh: UDISE+ , Pg14

UDISE+ data reveals 25 lakh drop in 3-11 age group school enrolment due to falling birth rates.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Beyond science fiction: artificial wombs and real progress of fertility treatments , Pg2

Artificial womb technology advances, womb transplants become reality, raising ethical and societal questions about reproduction and fertility treatments.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Beyond science fiction: artificial wombs and real progress of fertility treatments , Pg2

Artificial womb technology advances, womb transplants become reality, raising ethical and societal questions about reproduction and fertility treatments.

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

India, Canada name envoys, signal end of diplomatic spat , Pg1

India and Canada normalize diplomatic ties by appointing High Commissioners after tensions over the Nijjar assassination case.

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

India, Canada name envoys, signal end of diplomatic spat , Pg1

India and Canada normalize diplomatic ties by appointing High Commissioners after tensions over the Nijjar assassination case.

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Déjà vu , Pg8

Déjà vu , Pg8

India’s demographic dividend as a time bomb , Pg8

India’s demographic dividend as a time bomb , Pg8

Nearly 60% of MGNREGS budget already spent in first 5 months of financial year , Pg14

Nearly 60% of MGNREGS budget already spent in first 5 months of financial year , Pg14

Which sectors are worst hit by tariffs? , Pg10

Which sectors are worst hit by tariffs? , Pg10

Why U.S. is ending duty-free imports of low-value goods? , Pg10

Why U.S. is ending duty-free imports of low-value goods? , Pg10

Pre-test for Census 2027 to be conducted in Oct.-Nov. , Pg1

Pre-test for Census 2027 to be conducted in Oct.-Nov. , Pg1

Coding, community, and collaboration , Pg9

Coding, community, and collaboration , Pg9

Building health for 1.4 billion Indians , Pg8

Building health for 1.4 billion Indians , Pg8

Should States be compensated for revenue loss from GST reforms? , Pg9

Should States be compensated for revenue loss from GST reforms? , Pg9

India flags ‘denial and delay’ by Bangladesh in accepting undocumented migrants , Pg12

India flags ‘denial and delay’ by Bangladesh in accepting undocumented migrants , Pg12

Governor cannot act as ‘super CM’, Tamil Nadu tells Supreme Court , Pg12

Governor cannot act as ‘super CM’, Tamil Nadu tells Supreme Court , Pg12

Security agreement, business pacts, bullet train ride on PM’s Japan agenda , Pg12

Security agreement, business pacts, bullet train ride on PM’s Japan agenda , Pg12

Centering elderly women: caring for the quiet majority , Pg2

Centering elderly women: caring for the quiet majority , Pg2

Both nations must jointly ensure peace: China military , Pg12

Both nations must jointly ensure peace: China military , Pg12

School enrolment in 3-11 age group down by 25 lakh: UDISE+ , Pg14

School enrolment in 3-11 age group down by 25 lakh: UDISE+ , Pg14

Beyond science fiction: artificial wombs and real progress of fertility treatments , Pg2

Beyond science fiction: artificial wombs and real progress of fertility treatments , Pg2

India, Canada name envoys, signal end of diplomatic spat , Pg1

India, Canada name envoys, signal end of diplomatic spat , Pg1

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