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Daily News & Current Affairs - 25-08-2025
| S.No | News Headline | Page Number | Subject | Syllabus (Prelims & Mains GS) | Beginner Must Know | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The new Constitution Bill, the need for a balancing act | 6 | Polity, Governance | Prelims: Constitutional amendments; Mains GS-2: Polity, Constitution, Parliament, Issues in Governance | 113th Constitution Bill deals with balancing representation and governance issues. Important for understanding how amendments work and why balance is needed in law-making. | NCERT Polity Class 11: Indian Constitution at Work; NCERT Polity Class 12: Politics in India since Independence |
| 2 | Nourish to flourish, the nutrition and cognition link | 6 | Health, Social Issues | Prelims: Government schemes on nutrition; Mains GS-2: Issues relating to health, education and human resources | Nutrition impacts brain development and learning. India faces challenges like malnutrition and stunting. Linking nutrition to education outcomes is key for policy-making. | NCERT Biology Class 10: Life Processes (Nutrition basics); NCERT Science Class 6-8 (Food & Nutrition); Government Source: National Family Health Survey (NFHS) |
| 3 | DRDO tests multi-layered air defence system successfully | 10 | Science & Technology, Security | Prelims: Defence technology, DRDO; Mains GS-3: Science & Tech, Security, Indigenization of technology | DRDO tested Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) with indigenous missiles and lasers to target UAVs/drones. Boosts Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence and strengthens national security. | NCERT Science Class 10: Human Eye & Electromagnetic Waves (laser basics); Government Source: DRDO website |
| 4 | 130th Constitution Amendment Bill banks on power of arrest, runs the risk of politicising it | 10 | Polity, Governance | Prelims: Constitutional amendments; Mains GS-2: Polity, Governance, Issues in Judiciary & Executive powers | The 130th Amendment Bill deals with power of arrest provisions. Debate is about risk of politicisation and misuse of such powers, making it crucial for governance studies. | NCERT Polity Class 11: Indian Constitution at Work; Government Source: PRS Legislative Research |
| 5 | ISRO holds air-drop test for Gaganyaan mission | 12 | Space, Science & Technology | Prelims: ISRO missions; Mains GS-3: Achievements of Indians in Science & Tech, Space technology | ISRO tested air-drop system for Gaganyaan, India’s first human spaceflight mission. It ensures crew safety in emergencies and reflects India’s space capabilities. | NCERT Geography Class 11: Fundamental of Physical Geography (space basics); Government Source: ISRO website |
| 6 | Cryptocurrency: unlocking the digital vaults | 13 | Economy, Technology | Prelims: Basics of cryptocurrency, Blockchain; Mains GS-3: Indian Economy, Money & Banking, Cybersecurity | Cryptocurrencies use blockchain technology. Debate in India is about regulation, risks (volatility, misuse), and opportunities (digital economy). | NCERT Economics Class 12: Macroeconomics (Money & Banking); Government Source: RBI reports |
| 7 | Is India underestimating the cost of dealing with invasive species? | 20 | Environment, Ecology | Prelims: Invasive alien species, Biodiversity; Mains GS-3: Environment, Biodiversity conservation, Policy challenges | Invasive species like lantana and parthenium cause ecological and economic damage. India lacks centralised management and strategy, making it vulnerable. | NCERT Biology Class 12: Ecology Unit; NCERT Biology Class 11: Biodiversity; Government Source: MoEFCC reports |
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