News of The Day: 3rd October 2025

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS-1: History)

• What are key examples of Gandhi’s courage (e.g., plague volunteering, riot control)?
• How did his non-violent principles shape India’s freedom struggle?
• Why is his legacy relevant to ethical leadership and global non-violence?

(GS-1: History)

• Who was Lal Bahadur Shastri, and what were his contributions (e.g., Green Revolution)?
• How does his legacy inspire ethical governance?

(GS-1: Geography)

• What caused the Cebu earthquake, and what were its impacts? 
• Why is the Philippines seismically vulnerable? 
• How does this inform India’s disaster preparedness?

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• What are the Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards? 
• How do they promote traditional medicine? 
• What challenges exist in standardizing Ayurveda globally?

(GS-2: International Relations)

• What caused the 2025 US shutdown?
• What are potential resolutions (e.g., bipartisan CR)? 
• How do US fiscal issues impact global markets and India?

(GS-3: Economy)

• What are the goals of the National Pulses Mission (2025-31)? 
• How will it reduce import dependency? 
• What strategies (e.g., seed distribution, procurement) align with Atmanirbhar Bharat?

(GS-3: Economy)

• What is the India-EFTA TEPA, and what are its key commitments? 
• How does it boost trade and jobs? 
• What challenges arise in meeting EFTA standards?

(GS-3: Economy)

• What are the targets of the Pulses Mission (e.g., 35 MT by 2030-31)? 
• How do seed kits and procurement support farmers?
• What challenges exist in scaling production?

(GS-3: Economy)

• What are the MSP hikes for Rabi crops (e.g., wheat, gram)? 
• How do they ensure farmer income? 
• What is the role of MSP in crop diversification and food security?

(GS-3: Economy)

• What is the role of the Payments Regulatory Board? 
• How does it enhance digital payment security? 
• What are the challenges in regulating fintech innovation?

(GS-3: Economy)

• What measures promote INR internationalization (e.g., INR lending, reference rates)? 
• How do they reduce forex dependency? 
• What are the challenges in global adoption?

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• What is the Raksha-IBR vaccine, and how does its DIVA feature work? 
• Why is IBR a concern for India’s dairy sector? 
• How does it support animal husbandry and economic goals?

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• What is the BRCP and what are its goals?
• How does it strengthen India’s biotech research? 
• What challenges exist in talent retention and funding?