Daily Current Affairs — 26 July 2025
6 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Parliamentary Committee Charts Roadmap for Climate-Resilient and Organic Agriculture
Context The Committee on Estimates (2024–25) presented its Sixth Report to Parliament, highlighting Indias urgent need for systemic transformation in agriculture amid rising vulnerabilities due to climate change. Agricultural Vulnerabilities in India Climate Change Impacts: According to the report, crop yields are projected to decline by 4.5% to 9% in the medium term. 310 districts are vulnerable, with 109 categorized as very high risk and 201 as highly vulnerable by the Intergovernmental Panel
3 Navigation Satellites to be Launched by 2026
Context ISRO will launch three more navigation satellites, NVS-03, NVS-04, and NVS-05, by 2026 to bolster the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). Significance The first batch launched in the previous decades has been successful in establishing the Personal Navigation Device (PND) services in the country. The NVS series is the second generation of these satellites that are progressively being deployed to further strengthen the PND ecosystem in the nation.
Public Procurement of Green Steel
In News The Indian government is finalising a green steel procurement policy, potentially mandating that 25% of public steel purchases be low-emission green steel. What is Green Steel? It refers to steel produced using low-carbon technologies, primarily by replacing coal-based blast furnaces with hydrogen-based direct reduced iron (DRI) processes or electric arc furnaces powered by renewable energy.
DoT Released Draft National Telecom Policy (NTP), 2025
Context The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has circulated Draft National Telecom Policy (NTP), 2025, for public consultation. Significance of the Policy NTP 2025 aims to boost telecom sector investment to ₹1 lakh crore annually, doubling telecom product exports and fostering innovation in emerging technologies like 5G, 6G, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and quantum communications. The policy targets 100% 4G population coverage and 90% 5G coverage by 2030, alongsi
Centre Blocks 25 OTT Platforms over Obscene Content
Context The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has directed the blocking of websites and apps of at least 25 OTT platforms for allegedly providing obscene and vulgar content. Factors causing rise in Obscenity Rapid Growth of Digital Platforms: The proliferation of OTTs, social media, and video-sharing sites has enabled easy access and dissemination of objectionable content. Lack of Pre-Screening on OTT Platforms: Unlike films, OTT content is not subject to prior certification, allowing cre
PM State Visit to Maldives
Context Prime Minister Modi paid a state visit to Maldives. Challenges: Change in Power: Changes in government create uncertainty and complicate long-term cooperation projects. Chinese Influence: Chinas growing economic presence in the Maldives, evidenced by investments in infrastructure projects and debt-trap diplomacy, is perceived as a challenge to Indias strategic interests in the region.