News of The Day: 2nd September 2025

News of The Day – 2nd September 2025

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

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What to Know? (Questions)

Geographers uncover why some rivers stay single while others split 

(GS1 – Geography)

• What determines whether a river remains single or splits into distributaries? 
• How do geological factors influence river patterns?
• What role do climate and rainfall play in river splitting?
•  Why is this discovery significant for hydrology? 
• How does river morphology affect human settlements and agriculture?

‘2-system interaction’ may trigger heavy rains in Uttarakhand, Himachal and J&K 

(GS1 – Geography / Disaster Management)

• What is meant by “2-system interaction” in meteorology? 
• Why are Uttarakhand, Himachal, and J&K prone to extreme rainfall? 
• Role of Early warning system in disaster preparedness? 
• What measures can reduce the impact of heavy rainfall events?

‘Mini-cloudbursts’ are on the rise, says IMD chief 

(GS1 – Geography / GS3 – Environment)

• What is a mini-cloudburst? 
• Why are such events increasing in frequency? 
• How are mini-cloudbursts different from cloudbursts? 
• What areas in India are most vulnerable? 
• How does climate change influence extreme rainfall events?

Afghanistan earthquake: 800 dead, why the quake was so deadly 

(GS1 – Geography / World Geography / PIN)

• Where did the recent Afghanistan earthquake occur?
• What geological factors caused the earthquake? 
• How does Afghanistan’s vulnerability compare with other quake-prone nations? 
• How do humanitarian challenges complicate relief efforts in such regions?

Supreme Court: RTE exemption to minority institutions should be revised 

(GS2 – Polity / Governance)

• What does the RTE Act say about minority institutions? 
• Why has the SC suggested revising this exemption? 
• How do exemptions affect children’s right to education? 
• What constitutional provisions protect minority institutions? 
• What debates surround balancing minority rights with universal education?

Prime Minister participates in the 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin, China 

(GS2 – IR / International Organisations)

• What are Key Highlights of the PM’s speech?
• What is the SCO and who are its members? 
• What was the agenda of the 25th SCO Summit? 
• Why is SCO important for India’s foreign policy? 
• What challenges does India face in SCO engagement?

The rise and risks of health insurance in India 

(GS2 – Health / GS3 – Economy)

• Why is health insurance growing rapidly in India? 
• What risks and challenges exist in the current model? 
• How do private vs public health insurance schemes differ? 
• What role does Ayushman Bharat play in expanding coverage? 
• How can regulation improve India’s health insurance sector?

What is CEREBO, the brain tool developed indigenously? 

(GS3 – S&T / Innovation)

• What is CEREBO and who developed it? 
• What functions does this brain tool perform? 
• How does it benefit neuroscience research? 
• Why is indigenous development of such tools important? 
• How does CEREBO compare with global brain-mapping technologies?

Explained: What India’s cancer map shows

(GS2 – Health / GS3 – Society & Economy)

• What does India’s cancer map reveal about disease patterns? 
• Which cancers are most prevalent in different regions? 
• How does lifestyle contribute to regional cancer variations? 
• What role do environmental factors play in cancer incidence? 
• How can the data shape health policy and screening programs?

Noise pollution is rising but policy is falling silent 

(GS3 – Environment / Health)

• What are the main sources of noise pollution in India? 
• What does current Indian law say about noise regulation? 
• Why is noise pollution rising despite regulations? 
• What are the health impacts of high noise levels? 
• What steps can policymakers take to address noise pollution?

What are blue dragons, which have led to beach closures in Spain? 

(GS1 – Geography / Environment / PIN)

• What are blue dragons and where are they found? 
• Why did they lead to beach closures in Spain? 
• How do they affect marine ecosystems?
• What risks do they pose to humans? 
• How does their presence reflect changing ocean ecology?

All of India breathes bad air, AQLI 2025 report says 

(GS3 – Environment / Health)

• What is the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) 2025 report? 
• What does it reveal about India’s air quality? 
• How does poor air quality affect life expectancy? 
• Which Indian states are worst affected? 
• What policy measures can address this crisis?

21st Edition of India–US Joint Exercise Yudh Abhyas Underway in Alaska 

(GS2 – IR / Security & Defence)

• What is Exercise Yudh Abhyas? 
• Where is the 21st edition being held? 
• What are the objectives of this military exercise? 
• How does it strengthen India-US defence cooperation? 
• What role do such exercises play in Indo-Pacific strategy?

Yudh Kaushal 

(GS2 – Security & Defence)

• What is Exercise Yudh Kaushal? 
• Which forces participate in it? 
• What are the main objectives of the exercise? 
• How does it enhance India’s military preparedness?

Semicon India 2025 

(GS3 – Economy / S&T / Industry)

• What is Semicon India 2025? 
• Why is semiconductor development important for India? 
• How can India reduce its dependence on semiconductor imports?