Forest ServicesDaily Current Affairs — 25 April 2026
37 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Mythos Challenge: AI, Cybersecurity, and Global Governance
Context The emergence of highly advanced models such as Anthropic’s Mythos, which has the ability to autonomously discover and exploit vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, has made governance an urgent global priority. AI and the Changing Nature of Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the cybersecurity landscape, creating both unprecedented opportunities and systemic risks. It has significantly enhanced cybersecurity capabilities by enabling real-time threat
Anti-Defection Law
Context More than two-thirds of the MPs of the Aam Aadmi Party in the Rajya Sabha have decided to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party, raising questions around the application of the anti-defection law. What is the Anti-defection law? Aaya Ram Gaya Ram was a phrase that became popular in Indian politics after a Haryana MLA Gaya Lal changed his party thrice within the same day in 1967.
Weakening of Trade Unions in India
Context In the background of a number of protests for minimum wages; expansion of the social security ambit; and against the contractualisation of jobs, the role of trade unions have come up for discussion. Trade Unions Trade Unions are voluntary organizations of Workers as well as Employers formed to protect and promote the interest of their members. They are the most suitable organizations for balancing and improving the relations between the employer and the employees.
Inner Party Democracy
In News The recent split of MPs from the AAP highlighted the urgent need to reinforce internal democracy within political parties. Internal democracy within political parties It is also known as intra-party democracy, refers to the level and methods of including party members in decision making and deliberation within the party structure. Foundation of Democracy: Political parties are essential for representation in a democracy, and without democratic functioning within them, the overall democra
Opp submits fresh notice in Rajya Sabha to remove CEC
Source: Indian Express(Page5) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance )
On women's representation, a historic opportunity lost
Source: Indian Express(Page10) | Syllabus: GS1(Women empowerment )
A tiny Arctic village in Alaska is trying to revive its polar bear tourism industry
Source: Indian Express(Page 14) | Syllabus: GS3(Species)
What led RBI to axe the licence of Paytm Payments Bank?
Source: Indian Express(Page 13) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
FTO Ranking
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Rashtriya Panchayati Raj Diwas
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Project DANTAK
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Govt. clears ₹30 billion withdrawal for Maldives
Source: The Hindu(Page3) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
RBI cancels banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank
Source: The Hindu(Page11) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
The crisis of urban electoral disenfranchisement
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
China start-up DeepSeek releases new AI model
Source: The Hindu(Page12) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech
Sovereignty of Falklands rests with the UK, Britain tells US
Source: Indian Express(Page 14) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
RBI highlights mixed economic trends in India on war impact
Source: The Hindu(Page11) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
The Goldilocks period that wasn't for the economy
Source: Indian Express(Page 17) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
The global risks posed by Anthropic's Mythos AI
Source: Indian Express(Page 17) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech)
Net FDI hits 45-month high in Feb., breaks six-month ‘jinx’
Source: The Hindu(Page11) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
MEHAR BABA COMPETITION-3
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Defence)
From student visas to H-1B, US Bill seeks immigration overhaul
Source: Indian Express(Page 17) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
No BRICS consensus on war, India's Chair summary notes deep concern'
Source: Indian Express(Page 12) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
As 7 AAP members in Rajya Sabha switch to BJP, will they face disqualification?
Source: Indian Express(Page 17) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Meta ‘automatically’ blocks govt.-flagged content in India
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Three killed as Kuki-Naga conflict rages in Manipur
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Opposition parties move fresh motion in Rajya Sabha seeking removal of CEC
Source: The Hindu(Page4) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Industry body flags concern over proposed pesticides Bill
Source: The Hindu(Page5) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
‘Constructive’ trade deal talks held with U.S.: India
Source: The Hindu(Page5) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
BRICS-MENA envoys express concern over war in West Asia
Source: The Hindu(Page3) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Rajnath Singh to attend 2026 SCO Defence Ministers’ meet
Source: The Hindu(Page5) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
‘India’s cybersecurity market set to grow to ₹15.06 billion by 2031’
Source: The Hindu(Page11) | Syllabus: GS3(cybersecurity)
Saudi job to Op Sarp Vinash: J&K man who had key role in 2003 strike on terror stronghold dies at 63
Source: Indian Express(Page1) | Syllabus: GS3(Internal Security)
Extreme events could impact 36% of land animal habitats by 2085, says new study
Source: Indian Express(Page 12) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment)
Former CEA Ashok Lahiri to be Niti Aayog vice-chairman
Source: Indian Express(Page7) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance )
Three pathways for energy diversification
Source: Indian Express(Page11) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)