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Daily Current Affairs – August 2025
The day’s news that matters for Prelims and Mains, organised by GS paper, with practice questions.
30.08.2025 DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS ANALYSIS
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NEWS:India s demographic dividend faces time bomb risk due to skills gap 70% jobs threatened by automation by 2030 GS-2 polity and governance Key Features of Skill India Mission NEWS:Nearly 60% of MGNREGS budget already spent in first 5 months of financial year GS-2 polity and governance MGNREGS faces funding crunch as 60% of budget […]
29.08.2025 DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS ANALYSIS
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NEWS:The Indian Navy commissioned two state-of-the-art stealth frigates INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri GS-3 internal security INS Udaygiri 🔹 Background 🔹 Technical Features INS Himgiri 🔹 Background 🔹 Technical Features NEWS:India s first global battery electric vehicle the e Vitara GS-3 science and technology e-Vitara 🔹 Background 🔹 Key Features 🔹 Strategic Importance NEWS:Bhubaneswar is […]
28.08.2025 DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS ANALYSIS
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NEWS:Supreme Court questions Governors inaction on State Bills examining judicial review scope under Article 200 amid Centre State disputes GS-2 polity and governance The Governor’s action on State Bills is governed mainly by Article 200 of the Indian Constitution (and partly by Article 201). When a Bill is passed by the State Legislature, it is […]
25.08.2025 UPSC DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS ANALYSIS
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NEWS:Census 2027 to maintain 2011 urban area definition for consistent urbanization trend analysis preparatory work begins GS-2 governance The 2011 Census of India was the 15th Census since 1872 and the 7th after Independence. It is the most recent completed census Total population: 1.21 billion (121.08 crore) India accounted for 17.5% of the […]
20.08.2025 UPSC DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS ANALYSIS
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NEWS:Supreme Court questions Tamil Nadu Governor’s delay in assenting to State Bills raising constitutional concerns and Centre State dynamics GS-2 polity and governance Constitutional Provisions Judicial Observations NEWS:Ukraine peace talks gain momentum as Trump meets Zelenskyy and Putin with Europe seeking security guarantees amidst ongoing conflict GS-2 international relation Alaska Summit (March 2021) Key Issues […]
19.08.2025 DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS ANALYSIS
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NEWS:Auction of Mars meteorite sparks debate on ownership GS-3 science and technology Niger investigates $5.3M Mars meteorite auction, alleging illicit trafficking amid ownership debate and ethical concerns over scientific heritage. Types of Martian Meteorites Most belong to three main groups: Together, they’re often called the SNC meteorites (after Shergotty, Nakhla, Chassigny – the first finds […]
18.08.2025 UPSC DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS ANALYSIS
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NEWS:GST reforms to benefit poor middle class traders and entrepreneurs says PM Modi targeting implementation by Diwali GS-3 economy GST (Goods and Services Tax) is a comprehensive indirect tax that was introduced in India on 1st July 2017. It replaced a large number of central and state taxes like VAT, excise duty, service tax, octroi, […]
16.08.2025 UPSC Daily Current Affairs Analysis
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NEWS:PM Modi’s Independence Day address sparks controversy with demographic remarks, while highlighting national security, self-reliance, and economic reforms. GS-2 polity GS-3 internal security • PM Modi’s Independence Day address highlighted national security, self-reliance, and demographic concerns. • A High-Powered Demography Mission was announced to address perceived demographic alterations. • Operation Sindoor showcased India’s defense capabilities […]
14.08.2025 Daily Current Affairs Analysis
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NEWS:Thousands of forest rights titles ‘vanish’ in Chhattisgarh records GS-2 governance Chhattisgarh’s forest rights records reveal ’vanishing’ titles, raising concerns over FRA implementation and tribal welfare, as discrepancies emerge via RTI. Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006. Rights Recognized B. Eligibility Criteria NEWS:Government revises export promotion plan, […]
13.08.2025 UPSC Daily Current Affairs Analysis
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NEWS:Public Accounts Committee (PAC) urges review of ’perpetual’ highway tolls after cost recovery advocating reduction or elimination. GS-2 polity and governance Constitution Functions NEWS:Gross tax receipts dip 3.9% amid rise in refunds GS-3 economy India’s gross direct tax receipts decline 1.9% to ₹7.99 lakh crore amid 9.8% surge in refunds. Types of Tax 1. Based […]
12.08.2025 UPSC Daily Current Affairs Analysis
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NEWS:Equity investors stay put even as ‘smart money’ leaves India GS-3 economy July 2025 saw a sharp rise in domestic equity mutual fund inflows even as foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and company promoters reduced their stakes in Indian equities, indicating a divergence in investment sentiment. Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) refers to […]
11.08.2025 UPSC Daily Current Affairs Analysis
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NEWS:The Security Cabinet of Israel has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to expand military operations and seize control of Gaza City GS-2 international relation despite mounting international condemnation over the humanitarian crisis and allegations of genocide. The decision has drawn criticism from close allies, global leaders, human rights organisations, and former Israeli officials. Israel-Palestine […]
08.08.2025 UPSC DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS ANALYSIS
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NEWS:Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jrs state visit to India concluded with the signing of a Strategic Partnership Agreement GS-2 international relation signalling a deepening of bilateral ties amidst growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific and China’s assertiveness. ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement was signed at the 7th ASEAN Economic Ministers-India […]
01.08.2025 UPSC Daily Current Affairs Analysis
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NEWS:The U.S. has imposed a 25% tariff plus penalties on Indian imports GS-2 international relation citing India’s continued defense and energy ties with Russia and persistent trade barriers. This comes amid stalled negotiations on a mini trade deal and growing friction in India-U.S. economic relations. Tariff Barriers Tariff barriers are government-imposed taxes on imports that […]