Hindu Daily Digest July 18, 2025

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Editorials For Discussion

1. The parameters of ‘success’ in Bihar’s poll roll revision

GS-II-POLITY AND INDIAN CONSTITUTION ▶️POLITICAL DYNAMICS

It remains to be seen whether the Election Commission of India is able to ensure a fair exercise of verification in Bihar.

2. Lab-grown cells help restore insulin in 12 persons with severe type 1 diabetes

GS-III-SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY▶️BIOTECHNOLOGY

3. A better terror fight with J&K police under state reins

GS-II-INDIAN POLITY & CONSTITUTION ▶️ STATES

GS-III-INTERNAL SECURITY ▶️ TERRORISM IN JAMMU KASHMISR

Placing the J&K police under the command of the elected government will ensure policing strategies that align with the local population’s concerns.

4. How is China leading the green energy sector?

GS-III-ECONOMY & ENVIRONMENT ▶️ENERGY

China’s renewable energy revolution is the result of decades of strategic state planning and massive investments in innovation. State-owned enterprises and banks had a key role to play in the rise of China as a clean-energy superpower.

Short News

1. Russian oil: India calls out ‘double standards’

GS-II-INTERNATIONAL RELATION ▶️ INTERNATIONAL POLICIES

Centre responds to U.S. Bill seeking to impose duties on India and others buying Russian oil.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte also issued a threat, in particular to China, India, and Brazil.

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri says India would ‘deal’ with sanctions when they are passed.

2. Temple entry can’t be denied based on caste: Madras HC

GS-II-POLITY & CONSTITUTION ▶️ FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS ▶️ ARTCILE-17

3. Akash Prime successfully tested in Ladakh by Army

GS-III-INTERNAL SECURITY ▶️DEFENCE

GS-III-SECIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ▶️ DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY

4. CISF trains with Army to combat security threats

GS-III-INTERNAL SECURITY ▶️SECURITY FORCES

CISF undergoes high-intensity training with Army to combat threats in vital installations.

5. Jumbo feast

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