JC GP Current Affairs 2025: Key Topics Every Student Must Know

General Paper essays require students to support their arguments with specific, relevant examples from current affairs. Students who are well-informed about global events can draw on a rich bank of examples, while those who are not are forced to rely on generic or outdated examples that earn fewer marks.

Technology and AI

Key topics: the rise of generative AI (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude), AI regulation debates, deepfakes and misinformation, AI in healthcare and education, job displacement concerns, and Singapore's National AI Strategy 2.0. These topics can be applied to essays on technology, ethics, media, and the future of work.

Climate Change and Environment

Key topics: COP29 outcomes, record global temperatures in 2024, Singapore's Green Plan 2030, carbon tax increases, the debate over nuclear energy, plastic pollution treaties, and biodiversity loss. These topics apply to essays on environment, science, international relations, and government policy.

Geopolitics and International Relations

Key topics: US-China tensions and technology decoupling, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, ASEAN's role in regional stability, Singapore's foreign policy, and the rise of multilateralism. These topics apply to essays on politics, international relations, and globalisation.

Social Issues

Key topics: mental health awareness (especially among youth), gender equality debates, ageing populations in Singapore and globally, social media and youth wellbeing, and income inequality. These topics apply to essays on society, education, health, and media.