News of The Day : 10th September 2025

News of The Day –  10th September 2025

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

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS1: Art and Culture)

• What is known about the Harappan script, and why is it undeciphered? 
• What are the theories regarding the Harappan language?
• How does understanding the Harappan script contribute to India’s historical knowledge?

(GS1: Geography)

• What is the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), and why is it significant?
• How does it impact downstream countries like Egypt and Sudan?
• About the Nile River basin.

(GS2: Polity and Governance)

• About CP Radhakrishnan.
• What is the process for electing the Vice President of India? 
• How does the Vice President’s role impact India’s parliamentary system? 
• What are the constitutional responsibilities of the Vice President? 

(GS2: International Relations)

• Why does India advocate for UNSC reforms to enhance peacekeeping? 
• Specific reforms does India propose for the UNSC structure
• What are the current challenges in UN peacekeeping operations? 
• How does India contribute to UN peacekeeping missions globally? 
• What? – How does India’s push for a permanent UNSC seat align with this stance?

(GS2: International Relations)

• About Mauritius PM Ramgoolam India visit.
• What are the key areas of cooperation between India and Mauritius? 
• What role does Mauritius play in India’s maritime security strategy?
• How do cultural and diaspora ties influence India-Mauritius relations?

(GS2: International Relations)

• What is Exercise Zapad 2025, and which countries participate?
• What are the objectives of this multinational military exercise?
• How does Zapad 2025 align with India’s strategic interests in Eurasia?

(GS3: Economy)

• What is a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) and its key components?
• About India-Israel BIA.
• What are the economic and strategic benefits for India? 
• About India-Israel bilateral relations.

(GS3: Economy )

• What is the UPI–UPU integration, and how does it work?
• How will it enhance global financial inclusion through postal networks?
• What is the Universal Postal Congress, and why is it significant?

(GS3: Environment)

• What is Pallas’s Cat, and what is its ecological significance? 
• Where is it found in India, and what are its habitat preferences? 
• What threats do Pallas’s Cats face in the wild?
• Conservation status.

 (GS3: Science and Technology)

• What are the nine world records achieved by ISRO in space missions? 
• How do these achievements enhance India’s global standing in space technology? 
•  What future missions does ISRO plan to set more records? 
• How does this align with India’s space ambitions under the Amrit Kaal vision?

 (GS3: Science and Tech)

• What is Russia’s “Enteromix” mRNA vaccine, and what diseases does it target? 
• How does it compare to existing mRNA vaccines globally? 
• What are the implications for global health and vaccine diplomacy?
• How does India’s vaccine development ecosystem compare to Russia’s? 
• What role does international collaboration play in mRNA vaccine research?

(GS3:Security)

• What is iDEX, and what is the ASPIRE initiative? 
• How does the iDEX-EdCIL partnership promote dual-use technology? 
• What are dual-use technologies, and why are they important for India? 
• How does this align with India’s push for self-reliance in defence innovation? 
• What challenges exist in scaling dual-use technology development?