News of The Day: 15th September 2025

News of The Day – 15th September 2025

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

(GS1 – Culture)

• Why is Hindi Diwas celebrated? 
• What constitutional provisions govern the use of Hindi as an official language? 
• How does Hindi Diwas promote linguistic unity in India? 
• What debates exist around language policy in India? 

• What did the SC rule regarding promotions for disabled candidates? 
• How does denying upward mobility undermine reservation benefits? 
• What constitutional safeguards protect disabled persons? 
• How does this case affect employment justice? 
• What are the challenges in implementing disability quota in promotions?

• What is a Presidential reference to the Supreme Court? 
• Under which article of the Constitution can it be made? 
• What past cases have been referred through this mechanism? 
• How does it strengthen judicial review? 
• What are the limitations of a Presidential reference?

(GS1 – History)

• What is the Manki-Munda system of Kolhan? 
• Which tribal communities follow it? 
• How does it function as a traditional governance system? 
• What challenges exist in its coexistence with modern governance? 
• How does it reflect India’s plural legal traditions?

(GS2 – Social Justice)

• What is the objective of Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan? 
• Which ministry launched the scheme? 
• Who are the target beneficiaries? 
• How does it promote women’s health and empowerment? 

(GS2 – International Events)

• Where is the 2025 World Boxing Championships being held? 
• Which Indian boxers are medal prospects?

(GS2 – Security & Defence)

• What class of ship is INS Trikand? 
• What are key Features? 

(GS3 – Economy)

• Where is India’s first bamboo-based bio-ethanol plant located? 
• How does bamboo contribute to ethanol production? 
• How does this plant support India’s biofuel policy? 
• What role does it play in rural employment and sustainability? 
• How does it align with India’s energy transition goals?

(GS2 – IR )

• What is the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)? 
• What role does IEC play in setting global standards? 
• How does participation benefit India’s tech industry? 

(GS2 – Polity)

• What guidelines has the SC issued on DNA usage in trials? 
• How does DNA evidence strengthen criminal justice? 
• What privacy concerns are linked to DNA profiling? 
• What laws govern DNA use in India? 

(GS3 – Agriculture)

• What is opium poppy and where is it cultivated in India? 
• What laws regulate opium cultivation? 
• How is legal opium cultivation managed by the government? 
• What risks exist of diversion to narcotics trade?

(GS3 – Environment)

• What is Mission Amrit Sarovar? 
• When was it launched and by whom? 
• What targets have been set under the mission? 
• How does it promote water conservation at the grassroots level? 
• How does it link with the Jal Jeevan Mission and Amrit Bharat schemes?

(GS3 – Agriculture / Economy)

• What is the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan? 
• Which ministry launched it? 
• How does it aim to modernize Indian agriculture? 
• How does it link with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision?

(GS1 – Personalities)

• Who was Sir M. Visvesvaraya? 
• Why is Engineers’ Day celebrated in his honor? 
• What were his contributions to India’s infrastructure? 

(GS3 – Security)

• What is the Defence Procurement Manual 2025? 
• What reforms does it introduce in procurement? 
• How does it support Make in India in defence? 
• What challenges exist in defence procurement in India?

• What is ANDROTH – the Anti Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft? 
• How does it enhance India’s coastal defence capability? 

(GS3 –Ethics)

• What did Kailash Satyarthi highlight about compassion in climate action? 
• Why is compassion a key element in climate justice? 
• How does climate change disproportionately affect vulnerable communities? 
• What ethical frameworks link human rights and climate policy? 
• How does this perspective align with India’s climate diplomacy?