News of The Day: 9th August 2025

News of The Day – 9th August 2025

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

• Why Is Electoral Credibility So Vital?
• What are the Allegations?
• Wider Implications for Indian Democracy

• About Falepili Union Treaty
• Political Features of Tuvalu
• Geographical Features

• What is Medical Tourism
• Key trends in Medical Tourism
• Government Efforts

• What is the MERITE Scheme?
• Key Features and Objectives
• Implementing Ministry and Stakeholders
• Expected Benefits and Impact

• Nickel-Copper-Platinum Group Element (Ni-Cu-PGE)
• Applications of Ni-Cu-PGE
• Strategic Value

• What is the PM E-DRIVE Scheme and its original duration?
• Why has the scheme’s tenure been extended to 31 March 2028?
• What are the scheme’s objectives and key focus areas?

• About Universal Banking Licence
• Eligibility criteria for SFB to transition into a Universal bank
• About Small Finance Bank (SFB)

• About Starfish
• Characteristics of starfish
• Ecological role

• What is NASA’s plan for a lunar nuclear reactor?
• Why is nuclear power needed on the Moon?
• How will the reactor be designed and operated?
• What are the potential risks and safety concerns?

• India’s Joint Doctrines for Cyberspace Operations
• What is Cyberspace?
• Features of Cyberspace:
• What are Amphibious Operations?
• Components of Cyberspace Operations