News of The Day: 22nd September 2025

News of The Day – 22nd September 2025

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

(GS-2: International Relations)

• How could such an alliance affect regional security in West Asia? 
• What parallels exist with NATO and how relevant are they? 
• How would this reshape U.S. influence in the Middle East? 
• What are the implications for India’s diaspora and energy security?

(GS-2: International Relations)

• Why is recognition of Palestine by these nations significant? 
• What has been Israel’s response and why?
• How does this affect the peace process in West Asia? 
• What is India’s position on the Palestine issue? 
• How might this development alter global geopolitics?

(GS-3: Economy)

• How does low inflation impact government revenues? 
• Why is inflation linked to budget and fiscal deficit targets? 
• How can low inflation hurt disinvestment plans? 
• What are the FRBM implications of such a scenario?
• How can monetary and fiscal policy address this challenge?

(GS-1: Geography)

• Why is uranium mining controversial in Meghalaya?
• What are the health and environmental risks of uranium extraction?
• How important is uranium for India’s nuclear energy security?
• How do indigenous rights intersect with resource extraction policies?
• What alternatives exist for balancing ecology and energy needs?

(GS-2: International Relations)

• What is the new one-time H-1B visa fee and why was it introduced? 
• How might it impact Indian IT companies and skilled workers? 
• How does it reflect broader U.S. immigration reforms? 
• What role do H-1B visas play in India–U.S. relations? 
• What are the long-term effects on brain drain and remittances?

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• What defines a supercomputer? 
• What are the applications of supercomputers in science and defence?
• How does India’s PARAM Siddhi rank globally?
• Why are supercomputers strategically important?
• How does supercomputing link with AI and national security?

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• What is meant by an AI-designed viral genome? 
• How was the genome developed and tested? 
• What potential applications exist in medicine and vaccines? 
• What are the ethical and biosecurity concerns?
•  How does synthetic biology connect with AI advancements?

(GS-3:Environment)

• What is the global forest fund and why was it created?
• How does this support climate finance and COP commitments? 
• How do forests contribute to carbon sinks and SDGs?
• What can India learn from this initiative?

(GS-: Art & Culture)

• What is the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and when was it instituted? 
• Who are some recent recipients?
• How does cinema contribute to India’s cultural identity?
• Why is this award significant for Indian soft power? 
• How does it differ from the National Film Awards?

(GS-3: Economy)

• What is IPRS 3.0 and how does it improve upon earlier versions? 
• Why are strong IPR systems important for India? 
• How does it benefit startups and innovators? 
• How does this align with India’s innovation ecosystem goals?
• What challenges exist in enforcing IPR in India?

(GS-3: Economy)

• What is the purpose of LDB 2.0?
•  How does it improve logistics efficiency?
•  How is it linked to PM Gati Shakti and NLP? 
• How can digitisation reduce trade costs?
• Why is logistics crucial for India’s competitiveness?

(GS-3: Internal Security)

• What was the objective of the India–Greece naval exercise?
• How does it enhance bilateral defence ties?
• What is the significance of the Mediterranean for India? 
• How does this fit into India’s Indo-Pacific strategy? 
• Why are such exercises important for naval diplomacy?

(GS-3:Environment)

• What is the High Seas Treaty and when was it signed? 
• Why is the 60th ratification a milestone?
• How will it strengthen marine biodiversity conservation?
• What challenges exist in enforcing such treaties?
• How does it reflect principles of global commons?