Daily Current Affairs — 25 February 2026
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Centre Directs Expedited Deportation of Foreign Drug Offenders
In News The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has instructed all law enforcement agencies to speed up the deportation of foreign nationals involved in drug cases. Statistics on Foreign Offenders In 2024, 660 foreign nationals were arrested for drug offences, mostly from Nepal, Nigeria, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Ivory Coast, and Ghana. NCRB (2023) reports 6,956 foreign inmates in Indian jails: 1,499 convicts, 5,167 undertrials, and 25 detenues.
Blocking of OTT Platforms for Obscene Content
Context The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (IB) has ordered the blocking of five OTT platforms like MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel and Jugnu for streaming obscene and pornographic content. What is Obscene Content? “Obscene content” refers to material that is lascivious, sexually explicit, or appeals to prurient interests, and tends to deprave or corrupt persons who are likely to read, see, or hear it.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transforming Rural India
Context Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a foundational technology for accelerating inclusive rural development in India. Applications of AI in Rural India Geospatial Monitoring of Rural Assets: AI-powered platforms such as BhuPRAHARI, use high-resolution satellite imagery to track the creation and maintenance of rural assets like roads, water harvesting structures (Amrit Sarovars), and buildings, replacing manual inspection. The Digital ShramSetu Mission is a coordinated init
Scientists Confirm HIV Capsid is a Good Drug Target Despite Resistance
Context A new study has found that to escape a drug called lenacapavir, HIV has to damage one of its own components, the capsid. More about the News Lenacapavir inhibits the HIV capsid protein, blocking viral replication, and requires just two subcutaneous injections per year. This biannual dosing markedly improves adherence over daily oral PrEP pills.
UN Launches Road Safety Project in Four Indian States
Context The United Nations launched a project in partnership with four States for a road safety financing framework. About To be implemented across Rajasthan, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Assam under the coordination of the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office. The project will focus on building national and sub-national capacities for the effective implementation of road safety action plans and on reducing road fatalities and serious injuries that lead to disabilities.