9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 9 August 2025

Dear Friends, We are posting the 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 9 August 2025 based on today’s current affairs. What is the aim of 9 PM? Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more… Continue reading 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 9 August 2025

Rising flash flood risks threaten fragile Himalayan regions

Source: The post Rising flash flood risks threaten fragile Himalayan regions has been created, based on the article “Rain, landslides, flash floods: an uncertain mix” published in “Indian Express” on 9th August 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1- Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclones, etc. Context: The August 5 flash… Continue reading Rising flash flood risks threaten fragile Himalayan regions

Lowering age of consent may harm vulnerable minor girls

Source: The post Lowering age of consent may harm vulnerable minor girls has been created, based on the article “The faultlines of consent” published in “Indian Express” on 9th August 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Vulnerable sections of population Context: The Supreme Court is hearing the Nipun Saxena and Anr vs Union of… Continue reading Lowering age of consent may harm vulnerable minor girls

India’s Industrial Accidents Show Neglect of Worker Safety

Source: The post India’s Industrial Accidents Show Neglect of Worker Safety has been created, based on the article “Industrial accidents, the human cost of indifference” published in “The Hindu” on 9th August 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Disaster management Context: Industrial accidents in India continue to claim thousands of lives every year, with… Continue reading India’s Industrial Accidents Show Neglect of Worker Safety

India faces economic challenges from new United States tariffs

Source: The post India faces economic challenges from new United States tariffs has been created, based on the article “With tariffs, India’s growth rate needs a careful watch” published in “The Hindu” on 9th August 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests.… Continue reading India faces economic challenges from new United States tariffs

SheLeads Programme

News: The second edition of SheLeads workshop was recently inaugurated. About SheLeads Programme It is a flagship Initiative organised by the UN Women India Country Office to advance gender equality in public and political leadership. Objective – Equip women with skills, networks, and capacity to lead effectively in governance and development. Aim: Aimed at promoting… Continue reading SheLeads Programme

Starfish 

News: Scientists have discovered that a bacterium caused the 2013 starfish die-off, which killed about 5 billion sea stars by causing sea star wasting disease, where their limbs fall off and bodies break down. About Starfish Starfish are marine animals belonging to the echinoderm group, commonly called “sea stars” due to their distinctive star-shaped body.… Continue reading Starfish 

MERITE Scheme

News: The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for implementation of the ‘Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education’ (MERITE) Scheme in 275 technical institutions comprising 175 engineering institutions and 100 polytechnics. About MERITE Scheme It is a key initiative aimed at enhancing the quality, equity and governance of the participating technical institutions. Full… Continue reading MERITE Scheme

RBI Grants AU Small Finance Bank Universal License, First in a Decade

News: The Reserve Bank of India has granted AU Small Finance Bank a universal banking license, the first in a decade, potentially paving the way for other small finance banks to transition. RBI Grants AU Small Finance Bank Universal License, First in a Decade The license was given under the RBI’s ‘on tap’ licensing guidelines… Continue reading RBI Grants AU Small Finance Bank Universal License, First in a Decade

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