UPSC Current Affairs 31 December 2025

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Social media platforms told to take down ‘obscene’ content, Pg1

Government mandates social media platforms to proactively remove obscene content, threatening legal action for non-compliance with IT Rules, 2021.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Social media platforms told to take down ‘obscene’ content, Pg1

Government mandates social media platforms to proactively remove obscene content, threatening legal action for non-compliance with IT Rules, 2021.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections

Gig workers to go on strike today against ‘exploitation’, Pg1

Gig workers strike against exploitation, demand labour rights and end to '10-20 minute delivery' mandates, seeking government intervention.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections

Gig workers to go on strike today against ‘exploitation’, Pg1

Gig workers strike against exploitation, demand labour rights and end to '10-20 minute delivery' mandates, seeking government intervention.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Too good to last, Pg8

India's industrial growth surges 6.7% in November 2025, fueled by restocking and GST cuts, but sustainability remains questionable.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Too good to last, Pg8

India's industrial growth surges 6.7% in November 2025, fueled by restocking and GST cuts, but sustainability remains questionable.

GS 2: International Relations GS 1: World History GS1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

A multipolar world with bipolar characteristics, Pg8

Analysis: US foreign policy shifts towards containing China and Russia, reshaping global power dynamics into a multipolar system.

GS 2: International Relations GS 1: World History GS1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

A multipolar world with bipolar characteristics, Pg8

Analysis: US foreign policy shifts towards containing China and Russia, reshaping global power dynamics into a multipolar system.

GS 3: Disaster Management GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Track record, Pg8

Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express fire highlights need for enhanced safety measures in AC coaches despite overall railway safety improvements.

GS 3: Disaster Management GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Track record, Pg8

Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express fire highlights need for enhanced safety measures in AC coaches despite overall railway safety improvements.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Health Sector

Prioritising cleft care as a health issue, Pg9

India faces 7,000 annual cleft surgery backlog despite NGOs performing 30,000 surgeries; calls for prioritizing cleft care.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Health Sector

Prioritising cleft care as a health issue, Pg9

India faces 7,000 annual cleft surgery backlog despite NGOs performing 30,000 surgeries; calls for prioritizing cleft care.

GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Vulnerable Sections

Deaths most dishonourable, Pg9

Karnataka rocked by brutal 'honour killing' of pregnant woman for inter-caste marriage, sparking outrage and calls for stricter laws.

GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Vulnerable Sections

Deaths most dishonourable, Pg9

Karnataka rocked by brutal 'honour killing' of pregnant woman for inter-caste marriage, sparking outrage and calls for stricter laws.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Vulnerable Sections

Law on ‘suspension of sentence’, Pg10

Supreme Court stays High Court's order suspending life sentence of MLA Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape case, raising concerns over justice.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Vulnerable Sections

Law on ‘suspension of sentence’, Pg10

Supreme Court stays High Court's order suspending life sentence of MLA Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape case, raising concerns over justice.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India is now the fourth largest economy: Centre, Pg12

India becomes world's fourth-largest economy with $4.18 trillion GDP, surpassing Japan, and aims for third position by 2030.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India is now the fourth largest economy: Centre, Pg12

India becomes world's fourth-largest economy with $4.18 trillion GDP, surpassing Japan, and aims for third position by 2030.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Defence Ministry inks contracts for procurements for Army and Navy at a cost of over ₹4,600 cr., Pg12

Defence Ministry boosts Army and Navy capabilities with ₹4,666 crore procurement of carbines and torpedoes, enhancing indigenous defence manufacturing.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Defence Ministry inks contracts for procurements for Army and Navy at a cost of over ₹4,600 cr., Pg12

Defence Ministry boosts Army and Navy capabilities with ₹4,666 crore procurement of carbines and torpedoes, enhancing indigenous defence manufacturing.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

HAL enters civil market with Dhruv NG helicopter, Pg14

HAL's Dhruv NG helicopter successfully completes maiden flight, marking PSU's entry into civil aviation market and boosting indigenous manufacturing.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

HAL enters civil market with Dhruv NG helicopter, Pg14

HAL's Dhruv NG helicopter successfully completes maiden flight, marking PSU's entry into civil aviation market and boosting indigenous manufacturing.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

China fires missiles on second day of live-fire military drills around Taiwan, Pg16

China intensifies military drills around Taiwan simulating blockade, triggering condemnation and raising regional tensions amidst US arms sales and security concerns.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

China fires missiles on second day of live-fire military drills around Taiwan, Pg16

China intensifies military drills around Taiwan simulating blockade, triggering condemnation and raising regional tensions amidst US arms sales and security concerns.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health Sector GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Biotechnology

Microbe might spark first stages of ulcerative colitis: new study, PgII

Study reveals Aeromonas bacteria's role in initiating ulcerative colitis by damaging gut macrophages, opening new diagnostic and treatment avenues.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health Sector GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Biotechnology

Microbe might spark first stages of ulcerative colitis: new study, PgII

Study reveals Aeromonas bacteria's role in initiating ulcerative colitis by damaging gut macrophages, opening new diagnostic and treatment avenues.

GS 2: International Relations GS 1: World History GS 2: Polity GS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman PM, dies; Jaishankar at funeral today, Pg1

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's Former Prime Minister, dies at 80; India sends Jaishankar to funeral amid political transition and upcoming elections.

GS 2: International Relations GS 1: World History GS 2: Polity GS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman PM, dies; Jaishankar at funeral today, Pg1

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's Former Prime Minister, dies at 80; India sends Jaishankar to funeral amid political transition and upcoming elections.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Government Budgeting

Controller General of Accounts to release data on the Central government's finances, including tax collections and capital expenditure, for November., Pg1

Fiscal deficit reaches 52.6% of FY26 target in April-October, data to be released by Controller General of Accounts.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Government Budgeting

Controller General of Accounts to release data on the Central government's finances, including tax collections and capital expenditure, for November., Pg1

Fiscal deficit reaches 52.6% of FY26 target in April-October, data to be released by Controller General of Accounts.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices GS3: Land Reforms in India GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

At PM meet, experts flag: Pvt investment, reforms, FDI outflow, Pg1

Economists urge reforms in land, agriculture, subsidies, and trade to boost private investment and propel India to 3rd largest economy.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices GS3: Land Reforms in India GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

At PM meet, experts flag: Pvt investment, reforms, FDI outflow, Pg1

Economists urge reforms in land, agriculture, subsidies, and trade to boost private investment and propel India to 3rd largest economy.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Bindra-led panel flags gaps in sports system, presents blueprint for Olympic future, Pg1

Bindra panel unveils blueprint to overhaul Indian sports governance, highlighting critical gaps and recommending professionalization for Olympic success by 2036.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Bindra-led panel flags gaps in sports system, presents blueprint for Olympic future, Pg1

Bindra panel unveils blueprint to overhaul Indian sports governance, highlighting critical gaps and recommending professionalization for Olympic success by 2036.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Defence Ministry signs over Rs 4,666-crore deals for procurement of combat carbines, torpedoes, Pg6

Defence Ministry inks Rs 4,666-crore deals acquiring 4.25 lakh CQB carbines and 48 heavyweight torpedoes to boost military.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Defence Ministry signs over Rs 4,666-crore deals for procurement of combat carbines, torpedoes, Pg6

Defence Ministry inks Rs 4,666-crore deals acquiring 4.25 lakh CQB carbines and 48 heavyweight torpedoes to boost military.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Multi-role copter Dhruv completes maiden flight, Pg8

HAL's Dhruv New Generation helicopter completes maiden flight, eyes civil aviation sector with DGCA certification for indigenous Shakti engine.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Multi-role copter Dhruv completes maiden flight, Pg8

HAL's Dhruv New Generation helicopter completes maiden flight, eyes civil aviation sector with DGCA certification for indigenous Shakti engine.

GS 3: Economy GS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Electrification of 'challenging' Western Ghats track complete, Pg10

Indian Railways achieves 99% broad gauge electrification with challenging Western Ghats project completion, enhancing connectivity between Bengaluru and Mangaluru.

GS 3: Economy GS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Electrification of 'challenging' Western Ghats track complete, Pg10

Indian Railways achieves 99% broad gauge electrification with challenging Western Ghats project completion, enhancing connectivity between Bengaluru and Mangaluru.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 2: Polity GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

History doesn't end today, our old compass has run its course. Here's a new one for India, Pg13

Navigating a fragmented world: India seeks strategic autonomy amidst geopolitical shifts, economic tensions, and multilateral institution dilemmas in 2026.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 2: Polity GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

News Analysis

Social media platforms told to take down ‘obscene’ content, Pg1

Social media platforms told to take down ‘obscene’ content, Pg1

Gig workers to go on strike today against ‘exploitation’, Pg1

Gig workers to go on strike today against ‘exploitation’, Pg1

​Too good to last, Pg8

​Too good to last, Pg8

A multipolar world with bipolar characteristics, Pg8

A multipolar world with bipolar characteristics, Pg8

​Track record, Pg8

​Track record, Pg8

Prioritising cleft care as a health issue, Pg9

Prioritising cleft care as a health issue, Pg9

Deaths most dishonourable, Pg9

Deaths most dishonourable, Pg9

Law on ‘suspension of sentence’, Pg10

Law on ‘suspension of sentence’, Pg10

India is now the fourth largest economy: Centre, Pg12

India is now the fourth largest economy: Centre, Pg12

Defence Ministry inks contracts for procurements for Army and Navy at a cost of over ₹4,600 cr., Pg12

Defence Ministry inks contracts for procurements for Army and Navy at a cost of over ₹4,600 cr., Pg12

HAL enters civil market with Dhruv NG helicopter, Pg14

HAL enters civil market with Dhruv NG helicopter, Pg14

China fires missiles on second day of live-fire military drills around Taiwan, Pg16

China fires missiles on second day of live-fire military drills around Taiwan, Pg16

Microbe might spark first stages of ulcerative colitis: new study, PgII

Microbe might spark first stages of ulcerative colitis: new study, PgII

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman PM, dies; Jaishankar at funeral today, Pg1

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman PM, dies; Jaishankar at funeral today, Pg1

Controller General of Accounts to release data on the Central government's finances, including tax collections and capital expenditure, for November., Pg1

Controller General of Accounts to release data on the Central government's finances, including tax collections and capital expenditure, for November., Pg1

At PM meet, experts flag: Pvt investment, reforms, FDI outflow, Pg1

At PM meet, experts flag: Pvt investment, reforms, FDI outflow, Pg1

Bindra-led panel flags gaps in sports system, presents blueprint for Olympic future, Pg1

Bindra-led panel flags gaps in sports system, presents blueprint for Olympic future, Pg1

Defence Ministry signs over Rs 4,666-crore deals for procurement of combat carbines, torpedoes, Pg6

Defence Ministry signs over Rs 4,666-crore deals for procurement of combat carbines, torpedoes, Pg6

Multi-role copter Dhruv completes maiden flight, Pg8

Multi-role copter Dhruv completes maiden flight, Pg8

Electrification of 'challenging' Western Ghats track complete, Pg10

Electrification of 'challenging' Western Ghats track complete, Pg10

History doesn't end today, our old compass has run its course. Here's a new one for India, Pg13

History doesn't end today, our old compass has run its course. Here's a new one for India, Pg13

US sanctions on Rosneft, Lukoil: New entrants step in to supply crude to India, Pg15

US sanctions on Rosneft, Lukoil: New entrants step in to supply crude to India, Pg15

India imposes tariffs on select steel products, Pg15

India imposes tariffs on select steel products, Pg15

A third of Delhi's PM2.5 load has a secondary source: ammonium sulfate, Pg18

A third of Delhi's PM2.5 load has a secondary source: ammonium sulfate, Pg18

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Too good to last, Pg8

Too good to last, Pg8

Track record, Pg8

Track record, Pg8