News of The Day: 24th September 2025

News of The Day –  24th September 2025

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

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS-1: Art & Culture)

• About the ‘Dancing Girl’ artifact of the Indus Valley Civilization.
• Role of the National Museum and ASI in safeguarding artifacts. 
• Legal provisions under the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972.

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• What is Ayushman Bharat, and what are its key components (PM-JAY, Health and Wellness Centres)?
• Achievements in healthcare coverage since 2018.
• Challenges in implementation (e.g., funding, infrastructure).
• Impact on universal health coverage and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being).

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• Why did the Election Commission mandate Aadhaar-linked phones for voter deletion?
• Implications for voter list accuracy and electoral integrity.
• Concerns about privacy and data security (Aadhaar linkage).
• Role of the ECI in ensuring free and fair elections.
• Legal framework under the Representation of the People Act.

(GS-2: International Relations)

• Why did Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger withdraw from the ICC?
• About ICC: Structure and role of the ICC in global justice.
• Implications for international law and accountability. 
• India’s stance on the ICC (non-member status) and its approach to global human rights frameworks.

(GS-3: Economy)

• What is the focus of the “Pathways to Progress” report?
• Key findings on India’s innovation ecosystem. Role of NITI Aayog in fostering innovation.
• Implications for startups, R&D, and India’s global innovation ranking. 
• Alignment with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Digital India initiatives.

(GS-3: Internal Security)

• What is the ‘Cold Start’ drone drill, and what are its objectives?
• Significance of drones in modern warfare and air defence. 
• India’s advancements in drone technology.
  • (e.g., DRDO’s programs). 
• Role of such drills in enhancing national security.

(GS-3: Environment)

• What are India’s current energy efficiency targets?
• Significance of COP30 in global climate negotiations.
• How does increasing energy efficiency align with India’s NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions)?
• Role of schemes like Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT). 
• Implications for climate change mitigation and energy security.

(GS-3: Environment)

• Why are mangroves critical for coastal ecosystems?
• About World Bank funding for Tamil Nadu’s mangrove plantation.
• Role of village councils in community-driven conservation.
• Impact on disaster risk reduction (e.g., cyclones, tsunamis).

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• What is fusion power, and why is it significant?
• Key proposals in IPR Gandhinagar’s roadmap. India’s contributions to global fusion research (e.g., ITER project).
• Challenges in achieving commercial fusion energy. 
• Implications for clean energy and India’s net-zero goals.

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• What is nanomaterial, and how does it stimulate brain cells? 
• Potential applications in neuroscience and medical treatments (e.g., Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s). 
• India’s advancements in nanotechnology. Ethical and safety concerns in non-invasive brain stimulation.
• Role of institutions like DST in supporting such research.

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• What is Mission Mausam, and what are its objectives?
• Role of NCMRWF and NSIL in weather forecasting.
• Significance of DBNet stations.
• Impact on disaster preparedness and climate resilience.
• Alignment with India’s space and weather forecasting capabilities.