News of The Day: 22nd August 2025

News of The Day – 22nd August 2025

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

(Syllabus Relevance)

(Static + Dynamic Linkage)

(GS 2: Polity and Governance)

• Justice as a medium of reform rather than Punishment.
• Significance: Promotes humane legal systems.
• Challenges: Balancing deterrence and reform. 
• Article 21 on right to life and dignity
• Ongoing judicial reforms for restorative justice.

(GS 2: Polity and Governance)

• Monsoon session ends with 15 bills passed, including Mines Amendment and Online Gaming Regulation.
• Productivity: Lok Sabha 132%, Rajya Sabha 137%. Significance: Advances legislative agenda. 
• Challenges: Disruptions by opposition. 

(GS 2: International Relations)

• India’s adaptable foreign policy, navigating US tariffs and China relations, requires domestic economic reforms, technological advancement, and political unity. 
• Significance: Enhances global positioning amid uncertainties like the Trump administration. 
• Challenges: Internal divisions and reform delays.

 (GS 2: International Relations)

• Israel actions in the West Bank, defying UN and allies. 
• Impact on two-state solution.
• Challenges: Escalates tensions. 
• About Oslo Accords.
• India’s Stance on the two-state solution.

(GS 2: International Relations)

• MEA rejects Nepal’s claims on Lipulekh Pass trade resumption with China.
• About Lipulekh Pass 
•  Significance: Asserts India’s sovereignty. 
• Challenges: Border disputes.
• About 1816 Sugauli Treaty.

(GS 3: Economy)

• About Acrea Nuts.
• Significance: Enhances rural economy in key states.
• Challenges: Market fluctuations.
• Government interventions to promote areca nut.

(GS 3: Environment)

• Key findings of Study on impact of tropical tree plantation.
• Significance: Guides reforestation for net-zero goals. Challenges: Avoiding counterproductive planting.
• India’s Green India Mission and biodiversity pledges.

(GS 3: Science and Technology)

• About BHAVINI’s 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor. 
• Significance: Advances India’s three-stage nuclear program for energy security.
• Challenges: Safety and delays. 
• Atomic Energy Act
• Thorium-based fuel cycle for self-reliance.

(GS 3: Economy)

• About SASCI Initiative.
• Significance: Boosts tourism, jobs.
• Challenges: Infrastructure in remote areas. 
• About Siang Adventure in Arunachal.

(GS 3: Environment)

• About Asian palm civets.
• Recent trouble at Kerala high court.
• Significance: Indicates ecological imbalance. 
• Challenges: Human-wildlife conflict..

(GS 3: Environment)

• About Rapid loss of  Antarctic sea ice. 
• Impact on sea level rise and ocean current .
• Significance: Urges global action.
• Challenges: Irreversible impacts.
• IPCC reports on cryosphere

(GS 3: Security)

• About INS Tamal.
• Significance: Strengthens Indo-Greek ties.,Naval diplomacy 
• About  Eastern Mediterranean security cooperation.

(Miscellaneous)

• Inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival at Dal Lake. 
• Significance: Promotes J&K tourism, youth engagement.
• Challenges: Infrastructure in sensitive areas. Static 
• About Khelo India scheme.