UPSC Current Affairs 4 September 2025

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

U.S. judge rules that Google does not have to sell Chrome in antitrust victory , Pg14

US court rejects Chrome divestment but mandates data sharing for Google in landmark antitrust ruling impacting online search dominance.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

U.S. judge rules that Google does not have to sell Chrome in antitrust victory , Pg14

US court rejects Chrome divestment but mandates data sharing for Google in landmark antitrust ruling impacting online search dominance.

GS 3: Disaster Management GS 1: Indian Geography GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies GS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Rain and repeat , Pg6

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana face recurring floods due to extreme rainfall, infrastructure gaps, and delayed disaster mitigation reforms.

GS 3: Disaster Management GS 1: Indian Geography GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies GS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Rain and repeat , Pg6

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana face recurring floods due to extreme rainfall, infrastructure gaps, and delayed disaster mitigation reforms.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

Concealing a judge’s dissent, eroding judiciary’s authority , Pg6

Justice Nagarathna's dissent exposes Collegium's opacity; questions judiciary's accountability and threatens institutional legitimacy in judicial appointments.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

Concealing a judge’s dissent, eroding judiciary’s authority , Pg6

Justice Nagarathna's dissent exposes Collegium's opacity; questions judiciary's accountability and threatens institutional legitimacy in judicial appointments.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Jaishankar meets German Foreign Minister, pushes for EU-India FTA , Pg10

India, Germany aim to double trade, expedite EU-FTA amid concerns over potential secondary sanctions on Russian oil purchases.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Jaishankar meets German Foreign Minister, pushes for EU-India FTA , Pg10

India, Germany aim to double trade, expedite EU-FTA amid concerns over potential secondary sanctions on Russian oil purchases.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Governors must act ‘forthwith’ on Bills, States argue in SC , Pg1

States demand Governors act 'forthwith' on Bills, challenging delays and asserting legislative power in Supreme Court.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Governors must act ‘forthwith’ on Bills, States argue in SC , Pg1

States demand Governors act 'forthwith' on Bills, challenging delays and asserting legislative power in Supreme Court.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India’s recent maritime reforms need course correction , Pg6

New maritime reforms centralize power, potentially undermining federal balance and fair competition, raising concerns about States' autonomy and regulatory overreach.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India’s recent maritime reforms need course correction , Pg6

New maritime reforms centralize power, potentially undermining federal balance and fair competition, raising concerns about States' autonomy and regulatory overreach.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections

Reviving MGNREGA in West Bengal , Pg7

Calcutta High Court orders MGNREGA resumption in West Bengal, but Centre appeals to Supreme Court amid implementation challenges.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections

Reviving MGNREGA in West Bengal , Pg7

Calcutta High Court orders MGNREGA resumption in West Bengal, but Centre appeals to Supreme Court amid implementation challenges.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Education Sector

Govt. plans to link 11 lakh anganwadis with schools , Pg10

Government to integrate 11 lakh Anganwadi centers with primary schools for seamless early childhood education and tracking via APAAR IDs.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Education Sector

Govt. plans to link 11 lakh anganwadis with schools , Pg10

Government to integrate 11 lakh Anganwadi centers with primary schools for seamless early childhood education and tracking via APAAR IDs.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Vulnerable Sections

Should reservations exceed the 50% cap? , Pg8

Supreme Court examines extending 'creamy layer' concept to SC/ST reservations amid debates on exceeding 50% quota cap.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Vulnerable Sections

Should reservations exceed the 50% cap? , Pg8

Supreme Court examines extending 'creamy layer' concept to SC/ST reservations amid debates on exceeding 50% quota cap.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: E Governance

Less than 40% of disabled persons have ID needed for benefits , Pg7

Only 40% of disabled Indians possess UDID cards needed for benefits; 11 lakh applications pending, hindering access to crucial schemes.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: E Governance

Less than 40% of disabled persons have ID needed for benefits , Pg7

Only 40% of disabled Indians possess UDID cards needed for benefits; 11 lakh applications pending, hindering access to crucial schemes.

GS 2: International Relations GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Union govt. exempts Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who came before January 9, 2015 from penal provisions , Pg11

Union government exempts Sri Lankan Tamil refugees arriving before January 2015 from passport/visa penalization, amidst CAA debate and naturalization pathways.

GS 2: International Relations GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Union govt. exempts Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who came before January 9, 2015 from penal provisions , Pg11

Union government exempts Sri Lankan Tamil refugees arriving before January 2015 from passport/visa penalization, amidst CAA debate and naturalization pathways.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social Justice GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector

Health Ministry plans to ease licence rules for new drugs, trials , Pg12

Health Ministry proposes amendments to New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019, easing test license norms and application processes.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social Justice GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector

Health Ministry plans to ease licence rules for new drugs, trials , Pg12

Health Ministry proposes amendments to New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019, easing test license norms and application processes.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Foreign companies halted India projects worth ₹2 lakh crore in Q1 , Pg1

Tariff uncertainty triggers ₹2 lakh crore foreign project pullout in India during Q1 2025-26, a 1200% YoY surge.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

News Analysis

U.S. judge rules that Google does not have to sell Chrome in antitrust victory , Pg14

U.S. judge rules that Google does not have to sell Chrome in antitrust victory , Pg14

Rain and repeat , Pg6

Rain and repeat , Pg6

Concealing a judge’s dissent, eroding judiciary’s authority , Pg6

Concealing a judge’s dissent, eroding judiciary’s authority , Pg6

Jaishankar meets German Foreign Minister, pushes for EU-India FTA , Pg10

Jaishankar meets German Foreign Minister, pushes for EU-India FTA , Pg10

Governors must act ‘forthwith’ on Bills, States argue in SC , Pg1

Governors must act ‘forthwith’ on Bills, States argue in SC , Pg1

India’s recent maritime reforms need course correction , Pg6

India’s recent maritime reforms need course correction , Pg6

Reviving MGNREGA in West Bengal , Pg7

Reviving MGNREGA in West Bengal , Pg7

Govt. plans to link 11 lakh anganwadis with schools , Pg10

Govt. plans to link 11 lakh anganwadis with schools , Pg10

Should reservations exceed the 50% cap? , Pg8

Should reservations exceed the 50% cap? , Pg8

Less than 40% of disabled persons have ID needed for benefits , Pg7

Less than 40% of disabled persons have ID needed for benefits , Pg7

Union govt. exempts Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who came before January 9, 2015 from penal provisions , Pg11

Union govt. exempts Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who came before January 9, 2015 from penal provisions , Pg11

Health Ministry plans to ease licence rules for new drugs, trials , Pg12

Health Ministry plans to ease licence rules for new drugs, trials , Pg12

Foreign companies halted India projects worth ₹2 lakh crore in Q1 , Pg1

Foreign companies halted India projects worth ₹2 lakh crore in Q1 , Pg1

GST Council approves two-rate tax slab effective September 22 , Pg1

GST Council approves two-rate tax slab effective September 22 , Pg1

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