Daily Current Affairs — 20 December 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Government to Increase Reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs to 50%
Context The Union Home Ministry has decided to enhance reservation for ex-Agniveers in the Group C posts of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) from the existing 10% to 50%. Agnipath Scheme The Government launched Agnipath scheme in 2022 to recruit both male and female aspirants into ‘below the officer’s rank’ cadre of the three services for a period of four years as Agniveers. Eligibility: Candidates between the age group of 17.5 to 21 years are eligible to apply for the scheme.
Child Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Context Calling child trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation a “deeply disturbing reality” in India, the Supreme Court laid down guidelines on how courts must sensitively appreciate the evidence of minor victims of trafficking and prostitution. Guidelines on Appreciation of Evidence Courts must not disbelieve a trafficked child’s testimony due to minor inconsistencies, especially given the trauma involved. The sole testimony of the victim is sufficient if it is credible and convincing.
Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine
Context India hosted the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi. What are Traditional Medicines? Traditional medicine refers to codified or non-codified systems for health care and well-being, comprising practices, skills, knowledge and philosophies originating in different historical and cultural contexts, which are distinct from and pre-date biomedicine, evolving with science for current use from an experience-based origin.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Inherently Includes Environmental Responsibility: SC
In News Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that corporate social responsibility (CSR) inherently includes environmental responsibility. Key Observations by the Court Corporations as Constitutional Actors: The Court held that corporations are not merely profit-making entities, but constitutional actors within society. As legal persons, corporations are bound by Fundamental Duties, particularly Article 51A(g) of the Constitution.
Live in Relationship Not Illegal: Allahabad High Court
In News Allahabad High Court categorically held that live-in relationships are not illegal and that consenting adults have the constitutional right to live together with dignity and safety, irrespective of marital status. Key Observations of the Allahabad High Court Live-in relationship is not an offence: Living together without marriage does not violate any law in India if both partners are adults and give free consent. Right to life and personal liberty: The Court emphasized that Article 21 of