Daily Current Affairs — 10 October 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Solar Dimming in India
Context A recent joint study published in Nature’s Scientific Reports shows India’s sunlight hours are shrinking due to pollution and cloud buildup threatening the country’s solar energy ambitions. Key Findings of the Study on India Decline in Sunshine Hours: The North Indian plains experienced the steepest reduction, losing about 13.1 hours of sunshine per year on average over the last three decades. Twomey Effect: The study highlighted the Twomey effect, where increased anthropogenic aerosol e
Unemployment of the Educated Indian
In Context India faces a surge in educated unemployment, with degree holders applying for low-skilled jobs, revealing deep labor market distress and the issue reflects mismatch between education and job market needs. Current Trends Mass overqualification: Degree-holders applying for sanitation and peon roles indicate scarcity of dignified entry-level formal work. Campus placement stress: A substantial share of graduates at elite institutes remain unplaced, reflecting weak high-skill absorption a
World Mental Health Day
Context On October 10, every year, World Mental Health Day highlights the extent of mental illness in the world. About Global Mental Health Issue (as per WHO): More than a billion people are living with mental health disorders. An estimated 727,000 people across all ages lost their lives to suicide in 2021, with one suicide death happening in over 20 suicide attempts.
Supreme Court on Retrospective Application of Surrogacy Act
In News In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court ruled that the age restrictions under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, cannot be applied retrospectively to couples who had frozen embryos and initiated the surrogacy process before the Act came into force. SC Observations Doctrine of Fairness: Retrospective laws that impair vested rights or impose new burdens violate the principle of fairness and legal certainty. Right to Privacy and Bodily Autonomy: Derived from K.S.
Official Visit of the UK Prime Minister to India
In News The Prime Ministers of India and the UK have reaffirmed the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the recent official UK PM visit to India, announcing significant progress across multiple sectors. Key Outcomes Economic Trade: Strengthening of the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), expected to boost market access, reduce tariffs, and generate jobs. 64 Indian investment projects worth £1.3 billion, creating 6,900 UK jobs across engineering, tech, and