News of The Day: 15th October 2025

News of The Day –  15th October 2025

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

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS-1: Geography)

• La Niña (cooling of Pacific waters) likely to cause colder Indian winters in 2025-26.
• About ENSO.
• Impacts: Agriculture, water resources, and energy demand
• Climate variability and need for adaptive measures in farming and disaster preparedness.

(GS 1: Geography)

• About Mount Lewotobi Laki-lak
• Volcanic eruption in East Nusa Tenggara disrupts flights and local communities.
• Highlights Indonesia’s Ring of Fire location.

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• Recent incidents involving an IPS officer, CJI, and others highlight persistent caste-based discrimination.
• Issues: Social stigma, institutional bias, and need for awareness.
• Aligns with constitutional principles of equality (Art. 14, 15).
• Calls for stronger enforcement of SC/ST Act and social reform initiatives.

(GS-2: International Relations)

• India secures UNHRC seat (Asia-Pacific category) with no opposition.
• Reflects global trust in India’s human rights stance.
• Focus: Gender equality, minority rights, and SDGs. Challenges: Balancing domestic rights issues with global commitments.
• Strengthens India’s multilateral diplomacy.

(GS2: International Relations)

• MoUs cover cultural preservation, mineral exploration, and digital connectivity.
• Strengthens strategic partnership under India’s Act East Policy.
• Key areas: Buddhist heritage, rare earths, and fintech.
• Aligns with India’s Indo-Pacific vision and Mongolia’s Third Neighbour Policy.

• About India-Mongolia ties
• Capacity building, renewable energy, and connectivity. Reinforces historical ties (e.g., Nalanda University links).
• Supports India’s Act East and Mongolia’s global outreach.

(GS-2: International Relations)

• India-Australia collaboration focuses on renewable energy, green hydrogen, and critical minerals.
• Strengthens Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2020).
• Key initiatives: Solar projects, tech transfer. 
• Aligns with India’s net-zero by 2070 and Australia’s climate goals.
• Enhances Indo-Pacific energy security.

(GS 2: International Relations)

• Inaugural India-South Korea naval exercise enhances maritime security in Indo-Pacific.
• Focus: Anti-piracy, joint patrols, and interoperability.
• Strengthens Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2020).
• Aligns with India’s SAGAR vision and Quad objectives.

(GS-3: Economy)

• IMF projects India’s GDP growth at 7% for 2025-26, despite US tariff threats.
• Factors: Strong domestic demand, reforms, and digital economy.
• Challenges: Global trade tensions, export reliance.
• Highlights India’s resilience and need for diversified trade strategies.

(GS-3: Economy)

• Limestone reclassified from minor to major mineral to streamline regulation.
• Impacts cement, steel, and construction industries.
• Aims: Boost exploration, reduce import dependency.
• Aligns with Make in India and mineral security for infrastructure growth.

(GS-3: Economy)

• LEAPS (Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield) 2025 to enhance logistics efficiency.
• Focus: Digital tracking, green logistics, and cost reduction.
• Aligns with National Logistics Policy and PM GatiShakti for Viksit Bharat @2047.

(GS3: Economy)

• Google’s AI Hub to drive innovation in AI, cloud computing, and skilling.
• Boosts Andhra Pradesh’s IT ecosystem.
• Aligns with India’s AI Mission and Digital India.
• Expected outcomes: Job creation, startup growth, and global tech leadership.

(GS-3: Internal Security)

• Operation Chakra-V targets cybercrime networks involved in online fraud.
• Arrests linked to phishing, fake investment scams.
• Conducted by CBI with Interpol support.
• India’s focus on cybersecurity and  digital literacy under National Cyber Security Strategy.

(GS-3: Environment)

• IUCN Green Status shows tigers at 13% of historical range.
• India hosts 70% of global tigers (3,600+).
• Challenges: Habitat loss, poaching. 

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• India’s indigenous 4G stack (developed by C-DOT) targets global markets, especially Global South.
• Aims to counter China’s BRI digital dominance.
• Challenges: Scalability, cybersecurity, and competition.
• Aligns with Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat for tech sovereignty.

(GS 3: Science & Technology)

• About Mission Drishti .
• Focus: Satellite tracking, debris management, and collision avoidance.
• Supports India’s space ambitions (Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan-4).
• Aligns with global space governance norms.

(GS 3:Science and technology)

• Maldives achieves WHO’s ‘triple elimination’ status, ensuring no mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, or hepatitis B.
• India’s relevance: Lessons for NHM, maternal health programs.