News of The Day: 25th October 2025

News of The Day –  25th October 2025

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

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• Event: Nationwide celebrations for Sardar Patel’s 150th birth anniversary. 
• Focus: Unity, integration, and patriotism; events like Run for Unity.
  • Promoting national cohesion amid diversity. 
• Impact: Reinforces federal unity, honors Patel’s legacy. 
• Relevance: Links to constitutional values, nation-building narrative.

• Event: Announcement of National Blockchain Framework.
• Focus: Standardized blockchain adoption for governance, services, and security. 
• Issues: Scalability, cybersecurity, and public awareness.
• Impact: Streamlines digital services (e.g., e-governance, supply chain).
• Relevance: Supports Digital India, aligns with AI Mission and data security goals.

(GS-2: International Relations)

• Topic: Role of the UN in global governance. 
• Context: UN Day 2025, emphasizing multilateralism. 
• Issues: Need for UNSC reform, funding shortages, and global cooperation challenges.
• Impact: Highlights India’s push for a permanent UNSC seat and global governance reform.
• Relevance: Supports India’s multilateral diplomacy and UNHRC role for 2026–28.

• Event: India re-elected as Vice-Chair of WADA’s COP10 Bureau.
• Focus: Anti-doping measures, fair play in sports.
• Issues: Compliance with global anti-doping standards. 
• Impact: Enhances India’s global sports governance role.
•  Relevance: Supports India’s bid for 2036 Olympics, sports diplomacy.

(GS-3: Internal Security)

• Event: PM Modi’s statement on Maoism eradication.
• Context: Significant reduction in Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) areas; only 3 districts remain highly affected.
• Relevance: Aligns with MHA’s multi-pronged strategy (security, development, rights).
• Issues: Residual Maoist influence, tribal development gaps.
• Impact: Strengthens internal security, supports PM’s 2026 Naxal-free goal.

(GS-3: Economy)

• About: Soy and its Farming.
• Topic: Challenges in soybean production (likely Madhya Pradesh, India’s “soy state”).
• Issues: Price volatility, pest attacks, climate impacts, or market access issues.
• Impact: Affects farmer incomes, edible oil supply chain.
• Relevance: Links to agricultural sustainability, MSP reforms, and food security policies.

(GS-3: Economy)

• Event: Launch of ₹1,500 crore scheme for critical mineral recycling. 
• Focus: Boost extraction of lithium, cobalt, etc., via e-waste and battery recycling. 
• Issues: Import dependency, environmental risks of mining. 
• Impact: Enhances mineral security, supports green tech (EV, renewables). 
• Relevance: Aligns with India’s net-zero 2070 and critical mineral mission.

(GS-3: Environment)

• Event: International Snow Leopard Day 2025 with ‘#23for23 Initiative’. 
• Focus: Conservation of snow leopards, 23 Himalayan conservation projects. 
• Issues: Habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, climate change.
• Impact: Strengthens Project Snow Leopard, community-led conservation. 
• Relevance: Aligns with India’s biodiversity goals, CMS commitments.

(GS-3: Environment)

• Topic: CMS-led initiative for Central Asian mammal conservation.
• Focus: Protects migratory species like snow leopards, saiga antelope.
• Issues: Habitat loss, poaching, climate change. 
• Impact: Strengthens transboundary conservation efforts.
• Relevance: India’s role in global biodiversity (CMS COP10, snow leopard focus).

(GS-3: Environment)

• Event: Mass stranding of pilot whales in New Zealand. 
• Issues: Marine ecosystem stress, climate change, navigation disruption.
• Impact: Highlights global marine conservation challenges.
• Relevance: India’s marine biodiversity efforts (e.g., Sundarbans) and SDG 14.

(GS-3: Environment)

• Topic: Use of carabid beetles to monitor soil microplastic pollution.
• Findings: Beetles as bioindicators due to sensitivity to environmental changes.
• Issues: Microplastic pollution, soil health degradation.
•  Impact: Aids in tracking ecosystem health, pollution mitigation. 
• Relevance: Supports India’s environmental monitoring, aligns with SDG 15.

(GS-3: Defence)

• Event: IAF joins Ocean Sky 2025 exercise in Spain. 
• Focus: Air combat, interoperability with NATO allies.
• Issues: Logistical challenges, technology integration.
• Impact: Enhances IAF’s global operational capability. 
• Relevance: Strengthens India’s defence diplomacy, Indo-Pacific strategy.

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• Topic: Blockchain applications in India. 
• Examples: Digital certificates, land records, supply chain transparency. 
• Issues: Infrastructure gaps, digital literacy, regulatory framework. 
• Impact: Enhances transparency, reduces fraud, boosts efficiency. 
• Relevance: Complements National Blockchain Framework, Digital India vision.

 (GS3: Science & Technology)

• Event: Induction of ‘Mahe’, first ASW shallow water craft by Indian Navy. 
• Features: Indigenously built, designed for coastal defence, anti-submarine ops.
• Impact: Boosts naval self-reliance, coastal security. 
• Relevance: Aligns with Aatmanirbhar Bharat, maritime security goals.

(GS-3:  Science & Technology)

• Event: Indian Coast Guard launches FPVs ‘Ajit’ and ‘Aparajit’.
•  Features: Built for maritime surveillance, anti-smuggling, and SAR.
•  Impact: Enhances coastal security, reduces import dependency. 
• Relevance: Supports Make in India, strengthens SAGAR vision.