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News of The Day –  19th September 2025

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

(with Syllabus Relevance)

• What is the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), and what are its constitutional mandates? 
• What specific duties assigned to NCST in 2005 are under review by the new panel?
• What are the socio-economic issues affecting tribal communities, and how does NCST intervene? 

(GS2: Polity and Governance)

• About India-AI Impact Summit 2026?
• How does this align with India’s National AI Strategy and IndiaAI Mission?
• Role of AI in sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and governance for India’s development.

(GS2: Polity and Governance)

• What changes has the Election Commission of India (ECI) made to EVM ballot paper guidelines?
• How do these revisions improve voter accessibility and transparency in elections?
• Role of EVMs in ensuring free and fair elections in India. 

(GS2: Polity and Governance)

• Key findings of Gender Snapshot Report 2025.
• How does India fare in gender equality metrics like education, employment, and political participation?
• What are the challenges in achieving gender parity in India? 
• Schemes like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Mahila Shakti Kendra aligning with the report’s goals?
• Relevance to Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality).

(GS2: International Relations)

• What are the key features of the defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan? 
• How does this pact impact India’s strategic interests in South Asia and the Middle East?
• What measures is India taking to safeguard its geopolitical and security interests? 
• How does this align with India’s relations with Saudi Arabia and its role in regional stability?
• Implications for India’s defence and energy cooperation with Gulf countries.

(GS2: International Relations)

• Why did the U.S. revoke the sanctions waiver for Chabahar port, and what are the implications for India? 
• About Chabahar port.
• How does this affect India-Iran relations and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)? 

(GS2: International Relations)

• What are the key findings of the UN Commission of Inquiry regarding Israel’s actions in Gaza?
• How has Israel responded to the genocide allegations?
• What is India’s official stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict, balancing humanitarian concerns and diplomatic ties?
• Implications for international humanitarian law and global human rights frameworks.
• How does this affect India’s foreign policy in the Middle East?

(GS3: Economy)

• What are the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) projections on AI’s impact on global trade by 2040?  
• How does this align with India’s Digital India and AI Mission initiatives? 
• Potential risks of AI-driven trade disruptions for developing economies.

(GS3: Economy)

• Why did the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates, and what are the global economic implications? 
• How does this impact India’s economy?
• What measures can India take to balance price stability and employment?

(GS3: Environment)

• What financial irregularities were identified at Periyar Tiger Reserve, and who is investigating them?
• About Periyar Tiger Reserve.
• Role of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in addressing such issues.

(GS 3: Science and tech)

• What is the current status of the Ebola outbreak?
• About Ebola.
• What measures is the WHO implementing to control the outbreak?

(GS3: Science and Technology)

• What are analog experiments, and how do they simulate space conditions on Earth?
• Which Indian institutions (e.g., ISRO) are involved, and what are their objectives? 
• How do these experiments support India’s space exploration goals, including Gaganyaan? 
• Examples of global analog missions (e.g., NASA’s HERA) and their relevance to India.

(GS3: Disaster Management)

• Why is disaster management critical in the Himalayan region?
• How can technologies enhance disaster preparedness and response?
• What are the current gaps in disaster management infrastructure in Himalayan states? 
• How does climate change exacerbate disaster risks in the region? 
• Examples of successful tech-driven disaster management initiatives..