Daily Current Affairs โ 25 May 2026
Daily Current Affairs ยท 25 May 2026
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Polity: 4 ยท Economy: 3 ยท IR: 2 ยท History: 1
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UPSC Current Affairs MCQ โ 25 May 2026
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๐ฐ Today’s Top 5 Current Affairs
#01
Polity
Polity
Judicial Decorum in the Digital Age
๐ฐ Why in News
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) issued a formal clarification following public outrage over sharp oral observations made during a Supreme Court hearing.
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Quick Facts
- The Restatement of Values of Judicial Life (1997): Adopted by the Supreme Court Full Court in 1997
- Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct (2002): Endorsed by the United Nations
- The Epistemic Utility of Bench Speech: Acknowledged the necessity of judicial questioning to foster a "spontaneity of thought" and provide clarityโฆ
- The Primacy of the Written Record: Established unequivocally that "the formal opinion of a judicial institution is reflected through its judgmentsโฆ
- The Court warned that judges must not use the bench as a pulpit to express personal grievances, "spasmodic sentiment," or unregulated anger.
- However, the final written judgment went the opposite way, proving that oral testing does not equate to the final judicial stance.
- The Magna Carta of Judges (Council of Europe, 2010): Drafted by the Consultative Council of European Judges (CCJE), it emphasizes that judicialโฆ
- He argued that a judge must draw inspiration from "consecrated principles" and exercise discretion disciplined by the system
- Erodes Public Trust: Intemperate remarks create perceptions of bias and prejudgment
- Undermines Procedural Justice: Litigants accept legal outcomes when they feel respected
๐๏ธ Key Stakeholders
Supreme CourtHigh Court
๐ฏ UPSC Relevance
1. What is the significance of the Restatement of Values of Judicial Life
#02
Polity
Polity
Justice Surya Kant: 53rd Chief Justice of India
๐ฐ Why in News
Justice Surya Kant has been appointed as the 53 rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) , succeeding Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna(B.R) Gavai.
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Quick Facts
- Appointment: The notification was issued by the Department of Justice in the Union Law Ministry under Article 124(2) of the Constitution
- Appointment: A Supreme Court judge, including the CJI, is appointed by the President under Article 124 (2)
- The CJI can only be removed by the President after an address by Parliament, supported by a special majority in both Houses.
๐๏ธ Key Stakeholders
Supreme CourtHigh CourtParliament
#03
Polity
Polity
Restatement of Values of Judicial Life
๐ฐ Why in News
The recent visit of the Prime Minister of India to Chief Justice of India (CJI) residence has sparked controversy
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Quick Facts
- The 'Restatement of Values of Judicial Life' is a code of judicial ethics adopted by the Supreme Court
- The Code Comprises 16 Points: Justice must not merely be done but it must also be seen to be done
- In July 2006, the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) adopted a resolution recognizing the Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conductโฆ
- The Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct aim to set ethical standards for judges
- It was adopted at the Seventh UN Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders
- Key aspects include guaranteed independence, impartial decision-making, exclusive jurisdiction, non-interference, and the right to a fair trial.
- Political Ambitions of Judges: Judges publicly resigning from their positions to enter politics has raised concerns about their commitment to theโฆ
- Instances where judges deliver decisions that benefit the ruling party and later receive high-profile government positions
- Judges' involvement in political activities, particularly after making controversial statements and rulings while on the bench, raises concerns aboutโฆ
- Reinforce the adherence to the 'Restatement of Values of Judicial Life' and the Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct
๐๏ธ Key Stakeholders
Supreme CourtPrime Minister
#04
Polity
Polity
Special Marriage Act, 1954
๐ฐ Why in News
Recently, the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision concerning the marriage of a Muslim man with a Hindu woman, despite it being registered under the Special Marriage Act (SMA), has garnered significant attention.
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Quick Facts
- The court dismissed the couple's petition seeking protection and assistance in registering their marriage, citing incompatibility with personal laws.
- A 'registered marriage' is a civil marriage under the SMA, solemnised in a registrar's office without religious rituals.
- The petitioners had argued that since they planned to marry under the Special Marriage Act
- However, the High Court observed that as per Mahomedan law , the marriage of a Muslim man with a Hindu woman is not valid
- About: The Special Marriage Act of 1954 (SMA) governs a civil marriage where the state sanctions the marriage rather than the religion.
- Codified religious laws govern issues of personal law such as marriage, divorce, and adoption
- However, the SMA enables marriage between inter-faith or inter-caste couples without them giving up their religious identity or resorting toโฆ
- The applicability of the Act extends to the people of all faiths
- Some customary restrictions such as parties not being within degrees of a prohibited relationship (as per their personal laws) still apply to couplesโฆ
- The minimum age to get married under the SMA is 21 years for males and 18 years for females.
๐๏ธ Key Stakeholders
Supreme CourtHigh Court
#05
IR
IR
Failure of the UN NPT Review Conference
๐ฐ Why in News
United Nations conference to review the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Treaty (NPT) ended without a consensus document due to a severeโฆ
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Quick Facts
- Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India's Interests
- The conference failed to adopt a final document primarily because of a draft provision explicitly stating that Iran "can never seek
- Conversely, Iran refused to accept the draft, demanding instead that the US and Israel be condemned for their military airstrikes on Iranian nuclearโฆ
- It is the only multilateral treaty that seeks to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons
- The treaty recognizes only those countries that possessed nuclear weapons before 1 st January 1967 as Nuclear-Weapon States (NWS) namely the Unitedโฆ
- Non-nuclear states agree not to acquire nuclear weapons, while nuclear states commit not to transfer them.
- With 191 members, the NPT is monitored by the International Atomic Energy Agency for compliance.
- India has never signed the NPT, arguing that it is discriminatory
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#06
History
History
55th Anniversary of NPT
๐ฐ Why in News
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) marks 55 years on 5 th March, 2025 .
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Quick Facts
- Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India's Interests
- It was approved by the UN General Assembly on 12 th June, 1968 and came into force on 5 th March, 1970.
- About NPT: It is the only multilateral binding treaty for Nuclear-Weapon States (NWS) to disarmament while promoting peaceful nuclear energy use .
- Key Provisions: It defines NWS as countries possessing nuclear weapons before 1 st January , 1967 (USA, UK, France, China, and USSR/Russia)
- It allows peaceful use of nuclear energy and provides a withdrawal option if national security is threatened.
- India follows a " No First Use" (NFU) policy and is committed to global nuclear disarmament.
#07
Economy
Economy
Iranโs Nuclear Threshold and NPT Compliance
๐ฐ Why in News
The geopolitical tension surrounding Iran's nuclear program highlights a strategic balance under the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
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Quick Facts
- Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India's Interests
- NPT Paradox: The NPT recognises an inalienable right to civilian nuclear technology
- Technical Proximity: Iran possesses a significant stockpile of uranium enriched to 60%
- Analysts estimate Iran's current breakout time the period required to produce enough fissile material for a warheadis now measured in weeks
- About: NPT is a landmark international agreement aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and technology
- Non-Proliferation: Non-Nuclear Weapon States (NNWS) agree not to acquire or manufacture nuclear weapons
- Disarmament: All partiesspecifically the NWScommit to pursuing negotiations in good faith to halt the nuclear arms race and achieve completeโฆ
- Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy: All parties have the "inalienable right" to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes (such as power generation orโฆ
- Nuclear Weapon States (NWS): Defined as those that manufactured and exploded a nuclear weapon or other nuclear explosive device prior to 1 st January
- Non-Nuclear Weapon States (NNWS): All other signatories, who agree to forgo the nuclear path.
#08
IR
IR
Nuclear Disarmament
๐ฐ Why in News
The Nobel Peace Prize 2024 was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo , an organisation representing Japanese atomic bomb survivors, in recognition of its dedicated efforts to achieve a nuclear-free world .
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Quick Facts
- Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India's Interests
- This award emphasises the critical importance of advocacy for nuclear disarmament
- The Hiroshima bomb had a yield of 15 kilotons (Kt)
- Modern nuclear arsenals include not only large-scale strategic warheads but also tactical weapons designed for battlefield use
- About: Nuclear disarmament refers to the process of reducing or eliminating nuclear weapons to promote global security and prevent the potentialโฆ
- Humanitarian Impact: The immediate consequences of a nuclear explosion include widespread loss of life
- The indiscriminate nature of their impact goes against the principles of just war theory and humanitarian law .
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT): The NPT entered into force in 1970 to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promoteโฆ
- These include undertakings not to develop, test, produce, acquire, possess, stockpile, use or threaten to use nuclear weapons.
- Global: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): The IAEA plays a crucial role in monitoring compliance with nuclear agreements and ensuring thatโฆ
#09
Economy
Economy
Oreshnik Missile
๐ฐ Why in News
Russia reportedly used its hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile during a large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine, marking the weapon's third reported use in the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Quick Facts
- About: The Oreshnik is a Russian hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile
- Multiple-warhead capability can complicate air defence interception and is usually associated with longer-range intercontinental ballistic missiles.
#10
Economy
Economy
Missile Defence in the US-Israel-Iran Conflict
๐ฐ Why in News
The USIsraelIran conflict has brought missile defence and interceptor systems to the forefront of modern warfare.
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Quick Facts
- About: Missile defense refers to a comprehensive military architecture designed to detect
- Key Components: Sensors: Satellites in Earth's orbit and ground-based radar stations watch the sky to spot threats and track their speed andโฆ
- Command Centres: Military personnel use powerful computers to process sensor data, calculate endangered targets, and determine the optimal response.
- Interceptors: The physical missiles launched to fly toward and destroy the incoming threat.
- Detection and Tracking: A stationary ground radar steers thousands of radio beams across the sky
- Proximity Fuse: Blows up a powerful warhead near the target, destroying it with shrapnel (used in older models).
- Hit-to-Kill: The interceptor steers directly into the target, shattering it through sheer kinetic energy (used in modern systems).
- THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense): THAAD intercepts short- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles in the terminal phase at highโฆ
- Patriot Missile System: Provides last-line defence against ballistic missiles
- SM-3 & SM-6 (US Navy): Sea-based interceptors
๐ฏ UPSC Relevance
The USIsraelIran conflict has brought missile defence and interceptor systems to the forefront of modern warfare.
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Simple Current Affairs MCQ โ 25 May 2026
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