Forest ServicesDaily Current Affairs — 25 March 2026
26 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Lok Sabha refers Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee
Context The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha and referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed examination. Key Provisions of the Bill Decriminalisation of Corporate Offences: The Bill proposes to shift several minor procedural violations from criminal liability to monetary penalties. This aims to reduce litigation burden and improve the business environment.
India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves Under Stress Amid Global Uncertainty
Context As of March 2026, nearly one-third (about 36%) of India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs) remain unfilled, raising concerns amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia. What are Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs)? SPRs are emergency stockpiles of crude oil maintained by governments to tackle supply disruptions and price shocks.
Cost Concerns Delay Safer Building Codes Despite Himalayan Threats
Context India’s earthquake safety codes are under scrutiny after the government withdrew updated building standards backed by a decade of scientific research. Background A decade of government-backed studies involving experts in seismology, geology, and structural engineering clearly indicate: Existing seismic hazard assessments are outdated or conservative. Potential earthquake damage to residential buildings, bridges and dams.
Supreme Court on Women in Armed Forces
Context The Supreme Court of India, upheld the right of women officers in the Armed Forces to permanent commission (PC) and equal career opportunities. Background Women were historically inducted into the Armed Forces through the Short Service Commission (SSC) with limited tenure and restricted career progression. In earlier judgments like the Babita Puniya case in 2020, the Supreme Court directed that women officers in the Army be granted permanent commission (PC) as well as command postings in
Modi, Dissanayake hold discussions on ‘energy cooperation’
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
SC flags long-term bias against women in the armed forces
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Dwarka Basin: an ancient haven
Source: The Hindu(Page7) | Syllabus: GS1(Geography )
Deepening global corruption as a pointer for India
Source: The Hindu(Page8) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
When the Chief Justice steps away
Source: The Hindu(Page10) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
The judicial push for environmental CSR
Source: The Hindu(Page9) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment)
Litani River
Source: The Hindu(Page14) | Syllabus: GS1(Geography)
Against cervical cancer, vaccine is a new beginning
Source: Indian express(Page12) | Syllabus: GS2(Health)
The Gulf’s geopolitical predicament cannot be solved. It can only be managed
Source: Indian express(Page12) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
We need a national mission for negotiated justice
Source: Indian express(Page13) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Govt considering cutting online content blocking timeline from 2-3 hours to 1 hour
Source: Indian express(Page17) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Finance, management, legal sectors: The jobs that AI is most likely to replace
Source: Indian express(Page16) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech)/GS3(Economy)
Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) Results for 2025
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Trump discusses Strait of Hormuz, conflict in West Asia during call with Modi
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Rajnath Singh reviews West Asia situation, calls for integrated defence roadmap
Source: The Hindu(Page4) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Defence
SC status ‘only for Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs’
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
How BioPharma SHAKTI can transform biologics with non-animal models
Source: The Hindu(Page7) | Syllabus: GS2(Health )/GS3(Science and Technology)
Assam floats tender for satellites to monitor floods
Source: The Hindu(Page12) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Science and Tech)
India Speeding Towards TB Elimination
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS2(Health)
Regime change needs air power with ground troops, says former Air Chief Dhanoa
Source: Indian express(Page16) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Social media algorithms come to aid of Telangana Police in preventing suicides
Source: The Hindu(Page3) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
LS passes new transgender Bill as MPs stage walkout
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)