Based on the provided newspaper file (The Hindu,
Dec 10, 2025), here is the topic-wise current affairs summary tailored for UPSC
and TNPSC preparation.
History &
Culture (GS I / TNPSC Unit VIII)
1. 150th Anniversary of Vande Mataram
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Context: The year marks the 150th anniversary of the song Vande Mataram. A
parliamentary discussion on commemorating it turned into a political debate
regarding its historical usage.
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Key Facts for Prelims:
Origin: Written by Bankim
Chandra Chattopadhyay and published in his novel Anandamath in the
early 1880s.
Historical Significance: It inspired nation-builders during the freedom struggle against British
colonialism.
Adoption: The Indian
National Congress (INC) decided in 1937 to use only the first two
stanzas at gatherings to maintain social harmony and secular unity.
of India accorded it the status of the National Song.
Polity &
Governance (GS II / TNPSC Unit V)
2. Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) Implementation
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News: The Supreme Court (SC) clarified that citizenship under the CAA is not
automatic. Claims made by applicants must be strictly verified by authorities.
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Key Issues:
Verification: While the CAA
grants “enforceable rights” to persecuted minorities (Hindus, Sikhs,
Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, Christians) from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and
Bangladesh, every claim regarding their religious minority status and entry
date (on or before Dec 31, 2014) must be proven.
Statelessness Fear: An NGO raised
concerns that the “Special Intensive Revision” (SIR) of electoral
rolls in West Bengal is creating panic, fearing genuine refugees might be
rendered stateless or disenfranchised due to delays in citizenship certificates.
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Relevance: Useful for questions on Citizenship (Part II of Constitution) and
Fundamental Rights.
3. Missing Children & Mission Vatsalya
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News: The Supreme Court has directed the Union government to provide six
years of nationwide data on missing children.
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Directive: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has been ordered to appoint a dedicated
nodal officer to coordinate with States/UTs and upload data on the Mission
Vatsalya portal (run by the Ministry of Women and Child Development).
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Relevance: Topics regarding Vulnerable Sections, Judiciary, and Federalism.
Social Justice
& Health (GS II / TNPSC Unit IX)
4. Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS)
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News: A Parliamentary Standing Committee has asked the Ministry of Tribal
Affairs to stop sanctioning new EMRS until land availability is ensured.
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Data: Out of 722 sanctioned schools, only 477 are functional. Over 130 schools
currently run from rented buildings due to a lack of land for construction.
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Tribal Museums: The committee also noted slow progress in setting up Tribal Freedom
Fighters’ Museums, with only 3 out of 10 inaugurated so far.
5. Right to Health & Public Health Systems
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Context: The “National Convention on Health Rights” is being held in New
Delhi by the Jan Swasthya Abhiyan (People’s Health Movement).
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Key Concerns:
Privatization: Criticism of
handing over medical colleges to private players via Public-Private
Partnerships (PPP).
Budget: India’s
allocation for public health is very low (approx. 2% of the Union Budget),
leading to high out-of-pocket expenses for citizens.
Regulation: The Clinical
Establishments Act (2010) remains nominally implemented, failing to curb
overcharging by private hospitals.
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Mains Perspective: Arguments for “Health as a Fundamental Right” and issues with
the commercialization of healthcare.
6. Mental Health & Disability Justice
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Perspective: An editorial argues for shifting mental health care from a purely
medical/deficit lens to a “Disability Justice” framework.
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Key Argument: Distress is often linked to social contexts (caste, poverty, gender,
isolation) rather than just biological factors. Effective care requires
ensuring dignity, social inclusion, and addressing structural inequalities.
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