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UPSC Current Affairs 25 May 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs25 May 2026

28 articles across 3 GS papers

GS16GS212GS310

Today's Topics

society10
politics7
economy4
international3
defence2
science1

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Allows Sedition Trials with Accused Consent Post‑BNS Reform – Impact on Legal Rights

Supreme Court’s consent rule revives sedition trials, testing judicial‑legislative balance

82%
UPSC
2
societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Supreme Court Upholds Husband’s Murder Conviction, Highlights Failures in Addressing Domestic Violence

Supreme Court’s verdict spotlights systemic failures in protecting women from domestic abuse

80%
UPSC
3
economyMacro TrendsGS3

16th Finance Commission Retains 41% Vertical Share – Implications for State Fiscal Federalism

41% vertical devolution retained – reshapes fiscal federalism and state finances

80%
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GS Paper I

6 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyDemographics & MigrationGS1

India’s Fertility Rate Falls Below Replacement Level – Implications for Demographic Dividend (2026)

Falling fertility below replacement level narrows India’s demographic dividend window

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72%
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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS1

Great Nicobar Mega‑Project vs PVTG Rights & Persian’s Role in Pre‑colonial & Colonial India

Strategic Nicobar project clashes with PVTG rights and echoes historic language‑power dynamics.

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societyDemographics & MigrationGS1

Andhra Pradesh Proposes Cash Incentives for Third and Fourth Child to Boost Fertility

Andhra Pradesh offers cash for third/fourth child to curb falling fertility – UPSC focus

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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS1

Army Hospital (R&R) Gets Advanced Linear Accelerator – Boosts Radiotherapy for Defence Personnel

Defence Ministry upgrades Army Hospital with cutting‑edge Linear Accelerator, boosting radiotherapy for troops

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60%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS1

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Meets PM Narendra Modi – PMO Tweet Highlights

PMO’s X‑post on CM‑PM meeting underscores digital‑driven centre‑state liaison

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societyGeneralGS1

PM Narendra Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam Blessing Earth’s Green Prosperity – 25 May 2026

PM’s Sanskrit verse on X links heritage to green India drive – UPSC relevance

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GS Paper II

12 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Allows Sedition Trials with Accused Consent Post‑BNS Reform – Impact on Legal Rights

Supreme Court’s consent rule revives sedition trials, testing judicial‑legislative balance

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82%
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GS Paper III

10 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyMacro TrendsGS3

16th Finance Commission Retains 41% Vertical Share – Implications for State Fiscal Federalism

41% vertical devolution retained – reshapes fiscal federalism and state finances

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80%
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international
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society
Social Issues & Inclusion
GS2

Supreme Court Upholds Husband’s Murder Conviction, Highlights Failures in Addressing Domestic Violence

Supreme Court’s verdict spotlights systemic failures in protecting women from domestic abuse

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80%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Quashes Domestic Violence & Dowry Cases Against In‑Laws in Madhya Pradesh – Limits Criminal Liability

SC curbs misuse of DV and dowry laws against in‑laws – limits criminal liability

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Sets Aside Attempt‑to‑Murder Conviction – Emphasises Need for Mens Rea (2026)

Supreme Court stresses intent over injury severity in attempt‑to‑murder cases

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75%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Considers Interim Relief for Interfaith Parsi Woman – Implications for Religious Freedom

Supreme Court’s interim order on Parsi woman’s temple access tests religious freedom vs gender rights

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73%
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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

Xi Jinping Meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing Amid Iran War Mediation

China‑Pakistan talks aim to mediate Iran war, reshaping South Asian security

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71%
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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Supreme Court asks Centre to ban child labour in orchestras, dance troupes, spas and massage parlours

Supreme Court pushes for a total ban on child labour in entertainment and wellness sectors

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Note of Govt’s Delay in Notifying Draft Commercial Courts Rules, 2021

Supreme Court’s suo motu warning on delayed Commercial Courts Rules threatens speedy dispute resolution

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70%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Bail in Murder‑Arms Case, Emphasises Fresh Grounds Requirement

Supreme Court bars bail without fresh grounds, reinforcing judicial checks on liberty.

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70%
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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urges States to ensure safe NEET (UG) re‑exam amid heatwave

Centre urges states to provide water, cooling and transport for NEET amid heatwave

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60%
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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

Spain‑India Science Dialogue: Astrophysics & Innovation Partnership Strengthened

Spain‑India science talks boost AI, biotech and space ties for innovation‑driven growth

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defenceMilitary Operations & ExercisesGS2

Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala to Host Spring 2026 Passing Out Parade – VAdm Sameer Saxena as Guest

INA’s 2026 Passing Out Parade spotlights officer training and maritime diplomacy.

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Agreements & Initiatives
GS3

U.S. Tightens Restrictions on Russian Oil – Implications for India’s Energy Security

US sanctions on Russian oil threaten India’s energy security and fuel inflation.

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72%
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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

Ugandan health officials report new Ebola virus infections, bringing cases to 7

Ebola surge in Uganda underscores need for stronger cross‑border health surveillance

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70%
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economyMacro TrendsGS3

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Calls for 3Fs Focus — Diesel Duty Cut, MSME Payment Delays

Fuel, fertiliser, forex focus and MSME payment push signal India's macro‑policy response to external shocks

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70%
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economyMacro TrendsGS3

Fourth Fuel Price Hike in 10 Days (May 2026) – Opposition Blames Modi Govt for Inflation

Fuel price hikes spark inflation debate, testing government’s energy policy and accountability

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70%
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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

ICMR Launches Medical Innovations Patent Mitra – 41 Public‑Health Technologies Transferred to Industry

ICMR’s MIPM event fast‑tracks 41 health technologies to industry, boosting self‑reliance.

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68%
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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

Nirmala Sitharaman Sets $100bn Textile Export Goal, Launches ACPIT at TEXPROCIL Awards

Textile export push: $100bn target and new trade certification signal policy priority

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65%
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environmentClimate Change & International NegotiationsGS3

MoST Study Finds 250‑Myr‑Old Wildfires in Gondwana Coal – Climate Implications

Ancient Wildfires Reveal Climate Clues, Guiding India’s Future Climate Policy

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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS3

Meghalaya Minister Alexander Laloo Hek Meets Union Minister Jitendra Singh to Expand STI Hubs for Tribal Communities in Northeast

Centre‑state push to expand STI Hubs boosts tribal development in the Northeast

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

Union Health Minister J P Nadda Reviews Ebola Preparedness – Screening, SOPs and Travel Advisory (May 2026)

India ramps up Ebola preparedness after WHO declares PHEIC

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