News of The Day: 4th September 2025

News of The Day – 4th September 2025

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

News Headline 

(with Syllabus Relevance)

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What to Know? 

(GS2 – Social Justice / Governance / Health)

• What barriers disabled face?
• What government initiatives exist for disability inclusion? 
• How does India’s disability data compare globally?

(GS2 – Polity / Judiciary / Ethics)

• Why is a judge’s dissent important in constitutional democracy? 
• How does concealing dissent affect the judiciary’s credibility? 
• What historical cases show the power of judicial dissent in India? 
• How does dissent contribute to constitutional interpretation? 
• What reforms can enhance judicial transparency?

(GS3 – Security )

• What recent maritime reforms has India undertaken? 
• How do maritime reforms impact trade and security? 
• What is India’s maritime vision for the Indo-Pacific? 
• How can India balance economic growth with maritime security?

(GS3 – Economy / Taxation)

• What is GST 2.0 and how does it differ from the original GST? 
• What are the two new slabs introduced? 
• Why was the GST restructuring needed? 
• How will GST 2.0 affect businesses and consumers? 
• What challenges might arise in its implementation?

(GS3 – Economy / Resources)

• What is the new scheme for critical mineral recycling? 
• Why are critical minerals important for India’s economy? 
• How does recycling reduce import dependence? 
• What industries benefit most from mineral recycling? 
• How does this scheme support India’s energy transition?

(GS3 – Economy / Agriculture / Industry)

• What is the PMFME scheme? 
• How does it support the food processing sector? 
• How does PMFME link with the Vocal for Local campaign? 
• Who are the key beneficiaries of the scheme? 
• What role does PMFME play in boosting rural employment?

(GS3 – Environment / Polity / Judiciary)

• What environmental concerns are involved in this case? 
• What powers does NGT have in monitoring compliance? 
• How do such cases reflect Centre-State coordination on the environment? 
• What are the broader lessons for environmental governance?

(GS3 – Economy / Energy / Environment)

• Why is India facing a paradox in renewable energy adoption? 
• What explains the underutilisation of capacity? 
• How do DISCOM challenges affect renewable integration? 
• What policies can resolve renewable adoption bottlenecks? 
• How does this paradox affect India’s climate goals?

(GS3 – Environment / Biodiversity / Climate Change)

• What are India’s “Big Four” snake species? 
• Why are they migrating towards northern and northeastern areas? 
• How does climate change impact reptile distribution? 
• What are the risks for humans with such migrations?
• How does this finding link with ecological imbalance?

(GS3 – Environment / Biodiversity / Conservation)

• What is India’s first vulture conservation portal? 
• Why was Assam chosen for its launch? 
• What role do vultures play in ecosystems? 
• What factors caused vulture decline in India? 
• How do conservation portals aid biodiversity management?

• Which country was ranked the world’s most peaceful in 2025? 
• What index ranks peacefulness globally? 
• Where does India stand in the global peace index? 
• What factors determine a country’s peaceful ranking? 
• Why is this index important for global diplomacy?

(GS2 – IR / Defence & Security)

• What is INS Trikand and what class of ship is it? 
• Why is it participating in a multilateral drill in Egypt? 
• Which countries are part of this exercise? 
• How does such participation boost India’s naval diplomacy? 
• How does this exercise align with India’s Indo-Pacific vision?

• What is Bihar Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh? 
• How does it empower rural women and SHGs? 
• What role do cooperatives play in rural credit systems? 
• How does it contribute to inclusive rural development?