News of The Day: 13th October 2025

News of The Day –  13th October 2025

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

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS-2:Polity and Governance)

• What is Alzheimer’s ?
• India’s Alzheimer’s cases are projected to cross 12 million by 2050.
• Experts urge inclusion of dementia care in the National Health Mission.
• WHO Global Action Plan 2017–2025 relevance.

• Report by Satark Nagrik Sangathan.
• States: Jharkhand, Tripura, Telangana, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram.
• Backlog over 3.5 lakh cases; weakens transparency.
• Highlights need for prompt appointments under Section 15 of RTI Act.

• Reaffirms India’s support for an “Afghan-led, Afghan-owned” peace process.
• Focus on humanitarian aid, education scholarships, and trade routes via Chabahar.
• Emphasis on counter-terrorism and regional stability.
• No formal recognition of Taliban govt yet; coordination via Doha mission.

(GS-2: International Relations)

• Gaza summit convened by Egypt, UN & Arab League to de-escalate West Asia crisis.
• India supports humanitarian aid & a two-state solution.
• Aligns with India’s balanced West Asia policy: ties with Israel, Palestine & Arab world.
• Reflects India’s evolving diplomatic role in conflict mediation.

(GS-2: International Relation)

• Digitally displays 1,000+ stolen heritage artefacts worldwide.
• India contributes data from CBI Interpol Wing (e.g., Chola bronzes).
• Enhances global cooperation against illicit antiquities trade.
• Supports 1970 UNESCO Convention on Cultural Property.

(GS-2:International Relations)

• INS Sachet visit under SAGAR Vision (Security and Growth for All in the Region).
• Focus: anti-piracy, EEZ surveillance, hydrography cooperation.
• Strengthens India-Africa maritime ties under IOR outreach.

(GS-2:International Relation)

• About International Purple Fest.
• National Accessibility Portal, Purple Card, and AI-based sign language translator.
• Promotes accessible tourism and digital inclusion.
• Theme: “Empower through Inclusion.”

(GS-3:Economy)

• About PM GatiShakti National Master Plan
• Integrates 16 Ministries for coordinated infrastructure development.
• Achievements: 1,500+ data layers integrated, reduced project delays.
• Linked with National Logistics Policy and Bharatmala/Sagarmala projects.

(GS-3: Economy)

• Key Findings of Bharat Microfinance Report 2025.
• Bihar, Assam, WB worst affected.
• Causes: erratic monsoon, rural distress, over-lending.
• RBI to tighten norms under NBFC-MFI framework.

(GS-3: Economy)

• Digital mobility startup integrated under ONDC
•  Focus: rural & tier-2 ride-sharing ecosystem.
• Enables cashless transport via UPI & DigiYatra.
• Supports Viksit Bharat @2047 inclusive mobility vision.

(GS-3:Economy)

• Ports: Paradip, Deendayal, and Tuticorin.
• Focus: Hydrogen production, bunkering, export infra.
• Ministry of Ports & MNRE collaboration.
• Aligns with 5 MTPA green hydrogen target by 2030.

• About “Operation Golden Sweep”.
• Focus: dismantling gold-narcotics-financing nexus.

(GS-3: Disaster Management)

• Theme 2025: “Building Resilient Futures through Early Warning.”
• UNDRR initiative promotes Sendai Framework goals.
• India’s progress: CDRI expansion, IMD’s weather integration.
• NIDM & NDMA highlight community-centric DRR models.

• Developed by MapmyIndia.
• Features: AI-based navigation, drone integration, offline maps
• Integrated with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) APIs.
• Aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat & Digital Public Infrastructure.

(GS-3: Science & Tech)

• About Zoho.
• NIC migrates all official govt. mail from GSuite to Zoho.
• Data localisation & end-to-end encryption.
• Boosts cyber sovereignty & reduces foreign tech dependence.
• Part of National Cyber Security Strategy 2025.

(GS-3: Environment)

• Maitri II to replace ageing Maitri station (est. 1989).
• Will host 30 scientists year-round; focus on polar climate & microbiome studies.
• Run by National Centre for Polar & Ocean Research (NCPOR).
• Reinforces India’s Antarctic Treaty commitments.

• IUCN World Heritage Outlook 2025: climate impacts on >70% sites.
• Indian sites at risk: Sundarbans, Great Himalayan NP, Western Ghats.
• Threats: sea-level rise, glacial melt, coral bleaching.
• Calls for climate adaptation and community-based conservation.

• Director Sonali Ghosh honoured with IUCN ‘Sustainable Park Leadership Award’.
• Recognized for integrating eco-tourism with habitat restoration.
• Model: Community guards, grassland rejuvenation, rhino corridor protection.
• Aligns with Global Biodiversity Framework 2030.