News of The Day: 25th September 2025

News of The Day –  25th September 2025

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

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS-1: History)

• About Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
• Key contributions to Indian political thought (e.g., Integral Humanism). 
• Importance of commemorating national figures in fostering unity.
• Impact on India’s cultural and political landscape.

(GS2: Polity and Governance)

• Why is high salt consumption a public health issue in India? 
• Recommended dietary salt limits and health risks (e.g., hypertension, cardiovascular diseases). 
• Role of awareness campaigns and food regulation policies. 
• Initiatives by FSSAI to reduce salt intake. 
• Impact on achieving SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being).

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• What are personality rights, and how do Indian courts define them?
• Key judicial precedents protecting celebrity and individual rights (e.g., right to publicity, privacy).
• Role of constitutional provisions (e.g., Article 21).
• Challenges in balancing freedom of expression and personality rights. 
• Implications for media and digital platforms.

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• What are the key demands of Ladakh’s protests (e.g., statehood, Sixth Schedule inclusion)?
• Reasons behind unrest post-2019 UT status. 
• Role of Article 370 abrogation in shaping demands.
• Implications for federalism and regional autonomy. 
• Challenges in addressing ethnic and ecological concerns in Ladakh.

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• What is the scheme to increase medical seats, and its objectives? 
• Impact on addressing doctor shortages and improving healthcare access. 
• Alignment with National Health Policy and Ayushman Bharat. .

(GS-2: International Relations)

• What is FIPIC, and its role in India’s foreign policy?
• Strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific region. 
• Alignment with India’s Act East Policy and SAGAR initiative. 
• Implications for countering geopolitical influence in the region.

(GS-3: Economy)

• What are India’s solar mapping initiatives and their role in renewable energy expansion?
• Key training programs for solar energy workforce development.
• Alignment with India’s net-zero goals and National Solar Mission.
• Impact on energy security and rural electrification.
• Challenges in scaling solar infrastructure.

(GS-3: Economy)

• What is the Visakhapatnam Declaration and its key objectives?
• Focus areas for digital transformation (e.g., AI, 5G, cybersecurity).
• Role in advancing Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
• Implications for economic growth and global tech competitiveness. 
• Challenges in digital inclusion and infrastructure development.

(GS-3: Economy)

• What is the MRA for organic products between India and Australia?
• Benefits for Indian organic exporters and trade. 
• Alignment with India’s organic farming initiatives (e.g., Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana). 
• Impact on agricultural exports and sustainability. 
• Challenges in meeting global organic standards.

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• What are Trump’s claims linking paracetamol to autism?
• Role of evidence-based research in debunking health myths. 
• Implications for public health communication and policy. 
• Challenges in countering misinformation in healthcare.

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• What are “nightmare bacteria” (e.g., antibiotic-resistant superbugs)? 
• Causes of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in India.
• Role of initiatives like the National Action Plan on AMR.
• Impact on public health and healthcare systems. Global and national strategies to combat AMR.

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• What is the DSIR scheme, and its objectives for capacity building?
• Focus areas (e.g., R&D, innovation, skill development). 
• Role in strengthening India’s scientific ecosystem.
• Implications for industry-academia collaboration.
• Challenges in scaling human resource development in science.

DRDO carries out the successful launch of Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from a Rail-based Mobile Launcher System 

(GS-3: Internal Security)

• What is the Agni-Prime missile, and its key features (e.g., range, technology)? 
• Significance of rail-based mobile launchers for strategic deterrence. 
• Role of DRDO in advancing India’s missile technology. 
• Implications for national security and regional stability.