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UPSC current affairs — 25 July 2026

The day's most exam-relevant stories, scored and mapped to the UPSC syllabus by ProjectsPilot's AI. Full Prelims/Mains/Interview analysis is inside the app.

Exhaust of 3,000 Litres of Diesel Replaced with Just Water Vapours: The Story of India's Hydrogen Train

India launches its first hydrogen-powered passenger train, replacing diesel with hydrogen fuel cells and onboard electricity generation, aiming for zero tailpipe emissions and showcasing indigenous R&D in rail propulsion.

Science & TechnologyGS-II: Governance? (not exactly)GS-III: Science and Technology developments; Environmental sustainabilityPIB India

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New bill against paper leaks will have stricter punishments, faster trial

A bill to combat paper leaks with stricter punishments and faster trial is being introduced in Lok Sabha, signaling a push for tighter examination integrity and governance reforms.

Polity & ConstitutionGS-II: Governance, polities and constitutional developmentsGS-II: Constitution, statutes and policing reformsHindustan Times · India

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Stiffer jail terms, task forces, faster trials: The changes paper-leak bill would introduce & state laws it could join

A 2026 bill proposes stiffer jail terms, a faster trial framework, penalties, and a task force route for addressing paper leaks, with similar state laws; potential implications for governance and security of examinations.

PolityGS-II: Constitution, Democracy and GovernanceGS-III: Internal Security? (less relevant)Hindustan Times · India

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10 years in jail, Rs 10 crore in fines: What new anti-paper leak Bill says

New draft Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act 2026 proposes harsher penalties for paper leaks and unfair means in public exams, introduces a Special Task Force and fast-track courts.

GovernanceGS-II: Governance, Constitution, Public PolicyGS-III: Disaster Management, Internal SecurityIndian Express · India +1 sources

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Union Environment Minister reviews Haryana's Air Pollution Action Plan with Chief Minister (Haryana)

Union Environment Minister reviews Haryana’s Air Pollution Action Plan with the Chief Minister, stressing accelerated implementation, strict enforcement, and inter-agency coordination to curb Delhi-NCR air pollution before winter.

Environment & EcologyGS-III: Environment and EcologyGS-II: Governance, Environment & BiodiversityPIB India

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Delhi HC declines interim injunction against OpenAI in ANI copyright suit

Delhi High Court refuses interim relief to ANI in OpenAI copyright suit, holding that OpenAI's training of LLMs may fall under section 52(1)(a) copyright exception; court notes retrieval-augmented responses not infringing; case marks a key jurisprudential stance on AI training and copyright in India.

Polity & ConstitutionGS-II: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States; Indian Constitution; Rights and LibertiesGS-III: Issues relating to governance, transparency, and e-governanceThe Hindu · National +1 sources

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West Asia war updates: Iran’s military says attacked U.S. bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait

Iran–U.S. conflict escalation in West Asia with strikes on bases and vessels; regional allies' actions heighten risk of wider crisis and implications for regional security dynamics.

International RelationsGS-II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India's interestsGS-III: Security challenges and their management in border areas; Cooperation in the field of science and technology and its applicationsThe Hindu · International

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IDFC First Bank Q1 Results: Profit shoots up 132% YoY to record Rs 1,075 crore; NII jumps 21%

IDFC First Bank reports record quarterly PAT of ₹1,075 crore for Q1 FY27, with NII up 21% and NIM at 5.96%; asset quality improves but CGFMU-related claims on MFI portfolio noted.

EconomyGS-III: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of resources, growth, development and employmentGS-III: Monetary policy, Banking, Financial Sector reforms, NPA managementEconomic Times · Top Stories +1 sources

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Indian Coast Guard Rescues 170 Persons in Extensive Flood Relief Operations Across Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat

Indian Coast Guard conducts extensive flood relief operations across Daman, DNH, and South Gujarat, rescuing 170 people amid heavy rains and flooding.

Disaster ManagementGS-III: Disaster and disaster managementGS-II: Governance, Welfare State, etc.PIB India

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Final US Section 301 Measures on Forced Labour: India Placed in Lower Tariff Tier at 10%

US final Section 301 measures levy 10% additional duty on Indian imports; India placed in lower tariff tier, some key exports spared; ongoing engagement with USTR noted.

International RelationsGS-I: Indian Society — labour rights and social justice dimensions (forced labour context)GS-II: International Relations — trade disputes, sanctions and their governanceGS-III: Indian Economy — international trade and tariff measuresPIB India

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