News of The Day: 9th September 2025

News of The Day –  9th September 2025

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

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS2: Polity and Governance)

• What are the key components of climate-resilient urban planning?
• How do climate change impacts like floods and heatwaves challenge Indian cities?
• What role do initiatives like Smart Cities Mission and AMRUT play in resilience?
• How can green infrastructure (e.g., urban forests, water harvesting) be integrated?
• What lessons can India learn from global models like Singapore or Rotterdam?

(GS2: Polity and Governance )

• What is International Literacy Day and its global objectives?
• How did Himachal Pradesh achieve 100% literacy, and what policies drove this?
• How does this milestone contribute to India’s SDG 4 (Quality Education) targets?

(GS2: Polity and governance)

• What is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), and what are its impacts?
• Why is World DMD Day observed, and what is its global significance?
• How do advancements in gene therapy offer hope for DMD treatment?
• What role does the National Policy for Rare Diseases play in DMD care?

(GS2: Polity and Governance)

• What is personalized learning software and how does it enhance education?
• How was the impact of doubled learning rates measured in Andhra Pradesh?
• How does this align with NEP 2020’s focus on technology in education?

(GS2 : Polity and  Governance)

• What are the key features of the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018?
• Why is witness protection critical for ensuring fair trials in India?
• How does it align with constitutional rights under Article 21 (Right to Life)?
• Challenges in its implementation.

(GS2 : International Relations)

• What sparked the Gen Z protests in Nepal, and what was the social media ban?
• How does corruption fuel public discontent in Nepal?
• What impact do these protests have on India-Nepal bilateral relations?
• How does social media influence youth activism in South Asia?
• What lessons can India draw for managing digital freedoms and protests?

(GS3 : Economy)

• What is a Bilateral Investment Agreement and its key provisions?
• How does the India-Israel BIA boost investments in technology and defence?
• What strategic benefits does India gain from stronger economic ties with Israel?

(GS3 : Economy)

• What are generic drugs and their role in affordable healthcare?
• How has India’s pharmaceutical industry contributed to global health equity?
• How does this align with India’s vaccine diplomacy and SDG 3 (Good Health)?
• Challenges regarding use of generic medicine.
• What role do TRIPS flexibilities play in enhancing access to generics globally?

(GS3 – Economy)

• What factors (e.g., regulatory hurdles, policy uncertainty) deter FDI in India?
• How do recent economic indicators reflect India’s investment climate?
• How does India’s FDI inflow compare with competitors like Vietnam or Indonesia?
• What reforms (e.g., tax policy, ease of doing business) can boost investor confidence?

(GS3: Economy)

• What methodology does the World Economic Forum use for unemployment data?
• Why is India’s reported 2% unemployment rate significant among G20 nations?
• -How do schemes like PM Rozgar Yojana and Skill India reduce unemployment?
• What are the caveats in measuring unemployment (e.g., informal sector, underemployment)?

(GS3: Economy)

• What are undersea cables, and why are they vital for global internet connectivity?
• How did the Red Sea cable cuts disrupt India’s digital economy?
• What measures can protect undersea cables from sabotage or natural damage?
• How do geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea affect global trade and connectivity?
• What role does India play in securing global digital infrastructure?

(GS2: Science and tech)

• What is mpox, and what are its symptoms and transmission methods?
• How has India managed mpox through surveillance and vaccination?
• Criteria for a global public health emergency.