Daily Current Affairs — 24 November 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025
Context Recently, the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was unveiled to reform the electricity sector in India. Key Features of the Bill Structural Reforms: Bill aims to facilitate regulated competition in electricity distribution, allowing multiple licensees to operate in the same area using shared and optimized infrastructure. It mandates Universal Service Obligation (USO) for all licensees, ensuring non-discriminatory access and supply to all consumers, while enabling SERCs to make Distribut
Assam Accord (1985)
Context Recently, the Assam government has announced that a broad consensus has been reached on most of the recommendations made under Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, 1985. About the Assam Accord (1985) It was signed on August 15, 1985, between the Government of India, the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), and the All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad (AAGSP). It marked the end of a six-year-long anti-foreigner agitation in Assam (1979–1985), which was driven by concerns over large-scale illegal immigra
National conference of chairpersons of State Public Service Commissions (PSCs)
In News The 2025 national conference of chairpersons of the State Public Service Commissions (PSCs) is being hosted by the Telangana State Public Service Commission on December 19 and 20. Historical Linkages Public Service Commissions (PSCs) in India emerged from the Independence struggle, rooted in the demand for merit-based civil services and self-rule. The Montagu-Chelmsford Report (1918) proposed a politically independent office, leading to the creation of the first Union PSC in 1926.
South Africa G20 Summit Concluded
In News The 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa is the first-ever G20 summit held on African soil under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.” Key Highlights of the Summit Adoption of the G20 Leaders’ Declaration reaffirming commitments to climate action (focusing on adaptation finance and renewable energy), debt sustainability, and supporting vulnerable developing countries. Emphasis on institutional reforms including UN Security Council reform and stronger multilateral coo
IBSA Dialogue Forum and Equitable Global Governance
Context The Prime Minister of India, at the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Leaders’ Summit, emphasized that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms are no longer a matter of choice but a global imperative. Key Highlights of IBSA Summit (2025) Strengthening Security Cooperation: India proposed the institutionalization of an IBSA National Security Advisers (NSA)-level meeting to deepen trilateral security cooperation. It stressed the need for close coordination among member nations on