Daily Current Affairs — 19 November 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
SC Recalls Order Restricting Government from Granting Retrospective Environmental Clearances
Context The Supreme Court recalled its May 16 judgment that had banned ex post facto environmental clearances (EC) — meaning you cannot start a project first and take EC later. About The May judgment had held that granting retrospective clearances in any form to regularise illegal constructions was clearly illegal. The court had struck down a 2017 notification and 2021 office memorandum (OM) of the Union government, which in effect recognised the grant of ex post facto ECs.
Removing of Ineligible Beneficiaries from NFSA List
Context The Union Government has removed around 2.25 crore ineligible beneficiaries from the free monthly ration scheme under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) over the past four to five months. Scale of Distribution India currently has over 19 crore ration card holders, and around 5 lakh fair price shops operating across States and Union Territories. This vast network plays a vital role in ensuring food security for millions of citizens every month.
White-collar Terrorism
In News The term “white-collar terrorism” has gained sudden popularity in mainstream media and public discourse after the Delhi Red Fort blast by radicalised doctors linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad. What is White-collar Terrorism? White-collar terrorism refers to terrorist activities carried out by highly educated professionals — such as doctors, engineers, professors, IT experts who use their expertise, social networks, and trusted societal positions to plan, support, and execute terror operations.
National Action Plan on AMR 2.0 Launched
Context Recently, the Union Health Minister launched the second version of the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (NAP-AMR) (2025–29). About NAP-AMR 2.0 (2025–29) It addresses gaps from NAP-AMR 1.0 (2017–2021), including strengthening surveillance, expanding public awareness, enhancing private-sector engagement, and improving regulatory and laboratory capacity. It adopts a strong One Health approach, involving coordination across human health, animal health, agriculture, food syste
PM Modi Urges 10-year National Pledge to Shed Colonial Mindset
Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged a national resolve to shed the Macaulay mindset, launching a 10-year mission to reverse the colonial-era impact of the 1835 education overhaul. About In every country people take pride in their historical heritage, while post-Independence India witnessed efforts to disown its own legacy. PM Modi noted that nations such as Japan and South Korea did adopt Western ideas but remained rooted in their own languages.