News of The Day: 23rd September 2025

News of The Day –  23rd September 2025

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

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS-1: Art & Culture)

• What is the historical and cultural significance of Tripura Sundari temple?
• How does redevelopment align with heritage conservation?
• Role in promoting tourism and national identity. Connection to India’s soft power diplomacy.

(GS-1: Geography)

• What is Typhoon Ragasa, and which regions are affected? 
• What are its meteorological characteristics and impacts?
• How does climate change influence typhoon intensity? 

(GS-2: Polity and Governance )

• What is the UP order on caste-based signs?
• Impact on freedom of expression and social justice.
• Concerns about silencing marginalized communities.
• Role of constitutional protections (e.g., Article 19, Article 15). 
• Implications for social cohesion.

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• What is the significance of National Ayurveda Day?
• 2025 theme
• Role of AYUSH Ministry in global Ayurveda promotion. 
• Challenges in integrating Ayurveda with modern healthcare.
• Impact on soft power and wellness tourism.

(GS-2: International Relations)

• What are key areas of the India-Morocco defence MoU (e.g., joint exercises, technology sharing)?
• Strategic importance of Morocco in North Africa.
• Alignment with India’s defence diplomacy and Make in India.
• Implications for counter-terrorism and maritime security.

(GS-2: International Relations) 

• What is Maitri 2.0? 
• Focus areas (e.g., sustainable farming, bioenergy). Role in food security and climate resilience.
• How does it strengthen India-Brazil ties within BRICS and G20?
• Implications for agricultural innovation.

(GS-2: International Relations)

• What are the debates around UN reforms and representation? 
• How do global powers influence UN decision-making? 
• What is India’s stance on UN Security Council expansion? 
• Implications for global governance and India’s role in multilateral institutions.

(GS-3: Economy)

• What does infrastructure status mean for the maritime industry?
• Benefits for shipbuilding and port development. Alignment with Maritime India Vision 2030 and Sagarmala
• Impact on trade, logistics, and employment. 

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• What are the newly discovered cosmic explosions (e.g., gamma-ray bursts, supernovae)?
• How do they compare to the Big Bang? Which instruments were used (e.g., James Webb Space Telescope)?
• Implications for understanding the early universe and cosmology.

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• What are light-based (photonic) computers?
• How do they enhance AI processing speeds and efficiency?
• Potential applications in machine learning and data centers. 
• Challenges in scaling photonic computing. 
• India’s research contributions in this field.

(GS-3:Science & Technology)

• What are Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)?
• Why consider nuclear energy for AI data centers?
• India’s nuclear energy policy and safety concerns.
• Implications for energy security and climate goals.

(GS-3: Environment)

• Why is Gries Glacier’s melting significant for climate patterns?
• Impact on water resources and ecosystems. Relevance to India’s Himalayan glaciers.
• Role of international climate agreements (e.g., Paris Agreement). 
• India’s glacier conservation initiatives.

(GS-3: Environment)

• What does the CPCB report say about polluted river sites?
• Which rivers show improvement, and why? What are key pollution sources (e.g., industrial, sewage)?
• Role of Namami Gange in river cleanup.
• Challenges in sustaining water quality improvements.