News of The Day –  28th October 2025

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

(with Syllabus Relevance)

EC kicks off SIR 2.0 in 12 States and U.T.s

(GS-2: Polity & Governance)

The Hindu

• Topic: Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
• Event: Election Commission launches second phase of SIR in 12 States/UTs covering 51 crore voters; Assam excluded
• Process: House-to-house verification , draft rolls , claims & objections, final rolls .
• Issues: Opposition from ruling parties in T.N. and West Bengal alleging political motives.
• Impact: Updates voter lists after two decades in most States; enhances electoral integrity through address mapping and correction.
• Relevance: Strengthens transparency, inclusiveness, and credibility of India’s electoral system — key aspect of democratic governance.

NHAI to deploy 3D sensors to identify potholes, road cracks across 23 States

(GS-3: Infrastructure & Technology)

The Hindu

• Topic: AI-driven road maintenance and asset management.
• Event: NHAI to deploy vehicles with 3D laser scanners, GPS, and accelerometers to map road defects over 20,000 km of national highways.
• Technology: Data integrated into AI-based “Data Lake” for real-time analysis and stored in the Road Asset Management System.
• Impact: Enables predictive maintenance, enhances commuter safety, and reduces long-term repair costs.
• Relevance: Showcases application of AI and sensor technology in public infrastructure and governance efficiency.

Parties, beneficiaries in Bengal hail SC order on resumption of MGNREGS

(GS-2: Governance & Welfare Schemes)

• Topic: Judicial intervention in welfare implementation 
• Event: SC directs Centre to resume MGNREGS payments in West Bengal.
• Impact: Restores livelihood support for rural poor. 
• Relevance: Highlights federalism, right to work, and accountability in welfare delivery.
• Additional Readings: About MGNREGS, Challenges with the Implementation of the Scheme & Initiatives under MGNREGS

Is the Dogri language losing resonance in India?

(GS-1: Indian Culture)

The Hindu

• Topic: Endangered regional languages.
• Issue: Declining speakers and lack of institutional promotion for Dogri.
• Impact: Threatens linguistic diversity and cultural identity in J&K.
• Relevance: Stresses implementation of NEP 2020’s multilingual education policy.
• Additional Readings: Eighth Schedule

Indian coffee gaining popularity globally: PM Modi

(GS-3: Economy)

Indian Express

• Topic: Agricultural exports and branding.
• Event: India’s coffee exports surge amid global demand for specialty varieties.
• Impact: Boosts farmer income and rural employment.
• Relevance: Strengthens “Brand India” and agri-export diversification.
• Additional Readings:  Status of Coffee Production, Coffee Production, Climatic Conditions & Coffee Board of India

ANRF, in collaboration with ICMR and Gates Foundation, launches Maha MedTech Mission

(GS-2: Health)

PIB

• Topic: Indigenous medical device ecosystem.
• Event: ANRF–ICMR–Gates Foundation initiative to boost R&D and manufacturing of affordable medical technologies.
• Impact: Enhances self-reliance and health innovation.
• Relevance: Supports Make in India and healthcare accessibility.

Indian Navy to commission survey vessel ‘Ikshak’ on November 6

(GS-3: Defence)

DD News

• Topic: Naval modernization and maritime mapping.
• Event: Commissioning of indigenously built survey ship Ikshak at Vizag
• Impact: Improves hydrographic data and coastal surveillance.
• Relevance: Promotes Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing.

ISRO Moves LVM3 Rocket to Launch Pad for November 2 CMS-03 Mission

(GS-3: Science & Tech)

AIR

• Topic: Communication satellite launch.
• Event: ISRO prepares LVM3 for CMS-03 mission from Sriharikota.
• Impact: Expands India’s communication and remote-sensing capabilities.
• Relevance: Strengthens national space infrastructure and digital connectivity.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Inaugurates NSC Seed Processing Plants, Launches Online Booking System

(GS-3: Agriculture)

AIR

• Topic: Modernization of seed sector.
• Event: New NSC facilities and digital platform for seed procurement.
• Impact: Boosts seed quality, transparency, and farmer access.
• Relevance: Advances agricultural productivity and e-governance.

How benzene built the modern world, and exposed its hidden costs

(GS-3: Science)

The Hindu

• Topic: Industrial chemistry and health hazards.
• Event: Article traces benzene’s role in plastics, fuels, and pharmaceuticals.
• Issues: Carcinogenic effects and pollution risks.
• Relevance: Calls for sustainable chemistry and green industrial policy.

Buffalo breeding to get a boost, courtesy new yolk-free technology (CRYODIL)

(GS-3: Science)

The Hindu

• Topic: Cryogenic technology in animal husbandry.
• Event: CRYODIL tech enables yolk-free cryopreservation of buffalo semen.
• Impact: Improves breeding efficiency and genetic conservation.
• Relevance: Advances biotechnology in livestock development.

Ladakh’s Karakoram, Changthang Reserves Set for New Boundary

(GS-3: Environment & Ecology)

Economic Times

• Topic: Wildlife conservation planning.
• Event: Redrawing of reserve boundaries for better ecosystem management.
• Impact: Protects migratory species and habitat connectivity.
• Relevance: Balances ecological protection with developmental pressures.
• Additional Readings: About  Karakoram, Changthang Reserves

Chhattisgarh initiative on plastic waste gets Modi praise

(GS-3: Environment)

NIE

• Topic: Plastic waste management innovation.
• Event: Garbage Café’ initiative operated by Ambikapur Municipal Corporation
• Impact: Encourages the circular economy at de-centeralised level and people receive food in exchange of plastic waste.
• Relevance: Supports Swachh Bharat and Mission LiFE objectives.

CJI recommends Justice Surya Kant as successor

(GS-2: Polity)

The Hindu

• Topic: Appointment of Chief Justice of India.
• Event: CJI D.Y. Chandrachud recommends Justice Surya Kant as next CJI.
• Relevance: Upholds seniority principle and judicial independence.