News of The Day: 14th August 2025

News of The Day – 14th August 2025

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

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(GS 2: Polity and Governance )

• About world organ donation day and theme
• Status of Organ donation in India
• Challenges: Ethical concerns, black market organ trade, lack of infrastructure. 
• Way Forward: Strengthen NOTP, promote deceased organ donation, and address myths.
• Additional Information:
• National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP), Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994. 

(GS 2: Polity and Governance)

• About Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID links student data digitally.
• Significance in streamlining academic records.
• Impact on transparency and reducing  fraud.

(GS 2:Polity and Governance )

• About  TRAI’s property rating framework for digital connectivity.
• Impact on the digital economy  and smart cities.
• Challenges of Implementation in rural areas.

(GS 2: Polity and Governance )

• About SabhaSaar. 
• About Digital India and  e-Sansad.
• Impact on  transparency and public participation in governance.

(GS 2: International Relation)

• What is the Elder group of global Leaders?
• About Elders warn of humanitarian crisis in Gaza, alleging genocide.
• UN conventions on genocide.
• Challenges: Geopolitical tensions, aid delivery. Way Forward: Support UN-led peace efforts, humanitarian aid.

GS 3: Economy

• What is the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)?
• About Natural Farming
• Impact of Natural Farming: 
• Reduces input costs, aligns with net-zero goals. 
• Challenges: 
• Scaling up, farmer training, market linkages. 
• Way Forward: 
• Integrate with FPOs, promote natural farming certification.

(GS 3: Economy )

• About India’s 100 GW solar photovoltaic capacity.
• National Solar Mission and target under Paris Agreement.
• Significance for net-zero by 2070.

(GS 3: Economy)

• Global monetary policy easing for Cryptocurrency.
• RBI’s stance on Crypto.
• Impact on crypto market.
• Challenges of Volatility, regulatory uncertainty in India.

(GS 3: Environment )

• About Indian Gaur (bison).
• About Palamau Tiger Reserve.(Jharkhand )
• Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

(GS 3: Science and tech )

• About PixxelSpace launch of India’s first commercial EO satellite constellation.
• Initiatives for high-resolution earth imaging.
• Impact on agriculture, disaster management and urban planning.