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19 July 2025 : Daily Current Affairs

1. U.S. Adds The Resistance Front (TRF) to Terror List for Pahalgam Strike Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 (International Relations, Internal Security), GS Paper 3 (Security, Terrorism) Context The United States has declared The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) proxy, a “Foreign Terrorist Organisation” (FTO) and “Specially Designated Global Terrorist” (SDGT). The move follows TRF’s claimed responsibility for the deadly April 2025 Pahalgam attack,…

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18 July 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC

1. India Set to Lead the Global Creative Economy with AI-Driven Innovation Source – Press Information Bureau (PIB) – Ministry of Jal Shakti (18 July 2025) Topic: GS2 (Governance, Polity & Social Justice), GS3 (Science & Technology; Indian Economy) Context To promote inclusive communication and ensure that the benefits of technology reach every Indian—across all languages—the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting…

18 July 2025: The Hindu Editorial
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18 July 2025: The Hindu Editorial

1. India Warns Against ‘Double Standards’ over Russian Oil Source – Page 1, The Hindu City Edition Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Energy Security Context India cautioned the US and EU regarding proposed sanctions and secondary tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil, emphasizing national energy security and highlighting the inconsistency in Western policies….

18 July 2025: Indian Express Editorial Analysis
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18 July 2025: Indian Express Editorial Analysis

1. State of Insecurity(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2 (Governance, Polity & Social Justice) Context The editorial discusses the recent setbacks in governance and administrative functioning in Bihar, a state that had previously shown significant improvement after decades of instability. With the approach of an election year, the state government faces mounting challenges…

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18 July 2025 : Daily Current Affairs

1. India warns against ‘double standards’ over Russian oil Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 International Relations, GS3 – Economy (Energy Security) Context India has responded to the U.S. Bill proposing steep tariffs (up to 500%) on countries purchasing Russian oil, with threats by NATO that major buyers like India…

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18-July-2025 Daily Answer Writing

Q1) Enhanced scrutiny of cash and UPI-based transactions from unregistered small businesses is the latest step in formalizing India’s informal sector under the GST regime. Critically examine the challenges and prospects of bringing informal enterprises under the GST fold, and suggest measures for effective transition. (GS Paper 3, 10 Marks, 150 Words) Answer: Introduction The…

17 July 2025: Indian Express Editorial Analysis
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17 July 2025: Indian Express Editorial Analysis

1. A World of Our Making(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, Foreign Policy, India and Its Neighborhood, Global Governance Context The editorial critiques India’s current foreign policy, emphasizing its tendency to reject realism and strategic clarity. It argues that India’s diplomacy often avoids engaging with ground realities, relying instead on…

17 July 2025: Pib Summary For Upsc
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17 July 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC

1. Collaborative Effort Underway to Initiate Robust Urban River Management Plan in Delhi Source – Press Information Bureau (PIB) – Ministry of Jal Shakti (16 July 2025) Topic: GS3 – Environment, Urban Development, Water Resources ManagementGS2 – Governance, Government Initiatives Context The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, in…

17 July 2025: The Hindu Editorial
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17 July 2025: The Hindu Editorial

1. Some Cheer Source – 10, The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS3 – Economy (External Sector, Trade Policy), GS2 – International Relations (Trade Negotiations) Context India’s Q1 FY26 trade data shows positive developments in service exports and moderate goods export performance, helping shrink the trade deficit by 9.4%. However, growing dependence on Russian crude…