News of The Day: 7th October 2025

News of The Day –  7th October 2025

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

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• Innovations include AI-based voter monitoring, QR-enabled EPICs, and green polling booths.
•  Focus on inclusivity—special booths for elderly and PwDs.
•  Emphasis on transparency, cyber security, and accessibility.
• Pilot for nationwide adoption in 2026 general elections.
• Reflects EC’s digital reform agenda for voter confidence and turnout.

(GS-2:Polity and Governance)

• NIN and ICMR studies show obesity rising in urban and semi-urban India.
• High rice/wheat diet with low protein and fiber linked to insulin resistance.
• 28% of adults are overweight; obesity-related NCDs (diabetes, hypertension) are growing.
• WHO suggests reducing refined carbs, promoting millets and legumes
• Policy push: Poshan 2.0, Eat Right India campaign.

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• PIL challenges the constitutional validity of STT levied on stock trades since 2004.
• Argument: violates Article 265 (no tax without authority of law).
• Court to review legislative competence and retrospective implications.
• Outcome to impact capital market operations and investor sentiment.
• Linked to fiscal federalism and Parliament’s taxation powers.

(GS-2: International Relations)

• External Affairs Minister reiterates India’s non-aligned strategic posture.
• Continuity from Nehruvian non-alignment to multi-vector diplomacy.
• Critical for safeguarding national interests in a multipolar world.

(GS-2: International Relations)

• Strengthens India–Australia defence partnership under Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2020).
• Declaration to enhance Indo-Pacific maritime security, joint R&D, and logistics support.
• Focus on QUAD synergy, defence technology sharing, and cyber cooperation.
• Builds on AUSINDEX and Malabar exercises.
• Reinforces rules-based Indo-Pacific architecture.

(GS-3: Economy)

• Proposal under Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
• India’s camel population fell 37% (2012–2019); Rajasthan holds 85%.
• Mission aims at camel milk value chain, breeding centres, veterinary care.
• Linked to desert ecology, biodiversity, and sustainable livelihoods.

(GS-3: Economy)

• Road built at Demchok sector, surpassing Umling La (19,024 ft).
• Enhances border access and troop mobility near LAC.• Boosts tourism and logistics in Ladakh region.
• Strategic significance amid India–China border standoffs.

(GS-3: Economy)

• Provides real-time analysis of India’s trade flows and global competitiveness.
• Q2 2025 report: Services exports up 11%, manufacturing exports stable.
• Focus areas: MSME integration in GVCs, digital trade facilitation.
• Aids policymaking for logistics, FTAs, and export diversification.
• Aligns with ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ trade strategy.

(GS-3: Economy)

• UPI is now functional in Qatar in partnership with Qatar Central Bank.
• Enhances fintech collaboration and Indian diaspora convenience.
• Aligns with India’s goal of UPI globalisation (now in 15 countries).
• Boosts bilateral trade (USD 20B) and investment flows.
• Supports rupee settlement, reducing transaction costs.

(GS-3: Economy)

• Semiconductor industry experts urge India to focus on specific chip segments (e.g., power, auto, telecom).
• Cautions against replicating Taiwan or South Korea models prematurely.
• Stress on balancing incentives with market realism.
• Key initiatives: India Semiconductor Mission, Micron and Tata projects.
• Need for skilled workforce, R&D, and stable policy to attract global investors.

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• Refers to compulsive consumption of negative online news.
• Linked to anxiety, sleep disorders, and social media addiction.
• WHO flags digital wellbeing concerns; India ranks high in screen exposure.
• Awareness campaigns by MeitY under Digital Wellness guidelines.
• Relevant to ethics and mental health in governance.

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• Nobel in Medicine awarded to scientists for “gut microbiome and metabolic regulation.”
• Research shows how intestinal bacteria influence obesity and diabetes.
• Opens new therapeutic pathways for metabolic and autoimmune disorders.
• Highlights rise of microbiome science as frontier of personalized medicine.
• Indian research collaboration with ICMR-NIN noted.

(GS-3: Environment)

• India to launch a national “Red List” aligned with IUCN methodology.
• Key for conservation prioritization and biodiversity funding.
• Data from ZSI, BSI, WII consolidated for the first time.
• Strengthens India’s CBD and SDG-15 commitments.

• Projects for Gangetic dolphin, Great Indian Bustard, Dugong, Snow Leopard, and Olive Ridley turtle.
• Focus on habitat restoration, breeding, and community participation.
• “Mission Jaljeev,” “Project Snow Guardian” launched.
• Promotes ecosystem-based conservation model.
• Marks 70th Wildlife Week (Oct 2–8) with the theme “Harmony for Habitats.”

(GS-3:Disaster Management)

• NATPOLREX-X: National-level oil spill preparedness exercise.
• Tests response coordination among Navy, Coast Guard, ONGC, and international observers.
• About NOSDCP: National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan framework. Enhances maritime environmental security and disaster readiness
• Showcases India’s compliance with MARPOL and UNCLOS norms.