News of The Day: 1st September 2025

News of The Day – 1st September 2025

SOURCES: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, PIB and AIR, etc

(Syllabus Relevance)

(Static + Dynamic Linkage)

(GS 1: Indian Society)

• What is Adi Vaani? 
• How will Adi Vaani help preserve tribal languages? 
• How can technology support tribal communities? 
• How does this initiative link with India’s inclusivity goals?

(GS 2: IR)

• What were the key outcomes of the meeting?
• What is the Panchsheel doctrine? 
• When and why was Panchsheel formulated? 
• How does it shape India-China relations? 
• What are criticisms of Panchsheel in practice? 
• How relevant is Panchsheel in today’s geopolitical context?
• What strategies can India use to manage relations with China?

(GS 3: Economy)

• What challenges exist in research funding in India? 
• Why is funding critical for scientific research? 
• What Government policies exist to promote research in India? 
• How does India compare with other nations in R&D spending?

(GS 2: IR)

• What is the SCO and who are its members? 
• Why is the SCO important for India? 
• How does SCO enhance India’s regional diplomacy? 
• What challenges exist in India’s engagement with SCO?

(GS 2: Polity)

• What key provisions are included in Rajasthan’s new Anti-conversion Bill? 
• How do states differ in their anti-conversion legislations?
• How do anti-conversion laws align with constitutional rights? 
• What debates surround freedom of religion and conversion? 

(GS 2: Polity)

• What is meant by India’s federal design? 
• How is India’s federalism unique compared to other countries? 
• Why is cooperative federalism important? 
• What challenges weaken India’s federal structure? 
• How does fiscal federalism shape Centre-state relations?

(GS 1: Geography)

• What are Ocean Accounts? 
• Why is capacity building important for coastal states? 
• What role does India play in ocean economy management? 
• How do Ocean Accounts help in sustainable development? 
• What schemes exist to promote India’s blue economy?

(GS 3: S&T)

• What are gene-edited horses? 
• How were the world’s first gene-edited horses developed? 3. Why are they significant for the sport of polo? 
• What ethical issues surround genetic editing in animals? 
• How can gene editing revolutionise sports and agriculture?

(GS 3: Environment & Biodiversity)

• What new data reveals sea level rise in Maldives and Lakshadweep? 
• Why are these islands more vulnerable? 
• What factors contribute to accelerated sea rise? 
• How does this threaten livelihoods and biodiversity? 
• What adaptation measures are needed for island states?

(GS 1: Misc. )

• What is the Ramon Magsaysay Award? 
• Why was the Educate Girls NGO selected for the award? 
• What initiatives has Educate Girls undertaken? 
• Why is this significant as the first Indian organisation to win? 
• How do such awards promote civil society action?

(GS 2: Governance)

• What is NeGD and what is its role? 
• What does pan-India integration mean in this context? 
• How does NeGD support Digital India initiatives? 
• What services are delivered through NeGD integration? 
• How does this enhance governance efficiency?

(GS 3: Environment)

• What are orcas and where are they found? 
• Why are orcas also called killer whales? 
• What is their role in marine ecosystems? 
• Why are orcas sometimes in the news? 
• How are orcas affected by climate change and human activity?

(GS 2: IR)

• What is INS Kadmatt? 
•  About Papua New Guinea’s 
• How does this reflect India’s naval diplomacy in the Pacific? 
• What role does PNG play in India’s Act East Policy? 
• How does naval presence support India’s Indo-Pacific vision?

(GS 3: Environment)

• Which four sectors are most emission-heavy in India? 
• Why is $467 billion investment required for decarbonisation? 
• What policies are being implemented to reduce emissions? 4. How can renewable energy and green tech help? 
• How does this investment align with India’s net-zero goals?