{"id":16674,"date":"2025-09-02T20:48:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T20:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/?p=16674"},"modified":"2025-09-02T20:48:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T20:48:10","slug":"daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-26-08-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-26-08-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Current Affairs and News Analysis 26-08-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"rice-genes-quality-grit\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-26-08-2025\/#Rice_Genes_Quality_Grit\" title=\"Rice Genes: Quality &#038; Grit\">Rice Genes: Quality &#038; Grit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-26-08-2025\/#Nepal_Joins_Big_Cat_Alliance\" title=\"Nepal Joins Big Cat Alliance\">Nepal Joins Big Cat Alliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-26-08-2025\/#Judicial_Appointments\" title=\"Judicial Appointments\">Judicial Appointments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-26-08-2025\/#Indias_Wastewater_Watch\" title=\"India&#8217;s Wastewater Watch\">India&#8217;s Wastewater Watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-26-08-2025\/#Sahel\" title=\"Sahel\">Sahel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-26-08-2025\/#Alien_Invasions\" title=\"Alien Invasions\">Alien Invasions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-26-08-2025\/#New_Airfields\" title=\"New Airfields\">New Airfields<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-26-08-2025\/#Patels_Legacy\" title=\"Patel&#8217;s Legacy\">Patel&#8217;s Legacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-26-08-2025\/#Vantara_Realm\" title=\"Vantara Realm\">Vantara Realm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-26-08-2025\/#Open_Book_GS_II_GovExams\" title=\"Open Book GS II GovExams\">Open Book GS II GovExams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-26-08-2025\/#Pharma_Price_Watchdog\" title=\"Pharma Price Watchdog\">Pharma Price Watchdog<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-26-08-2025\/#India_Fertilizer\" title=\"India Fertilizer\">India Fertilizer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-26-08-2025\/#Salwa_Judum\" title=\"Salwa Judum\">Salwa Judum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-26-08-2025\/#Bani_Yas_Island\" title=\"Bani Yas Island\">Bani Yas Island<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rice_Genes_Quality_Grit\"><\/span>Rice Genes: Quality &#038; Grit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Chalk9 Gene Identified for Rice Chalkiness:<\/strong> Scientists discovered the Chalk9 gene controlling chalkiness, a trait causing brittle, opaque grains that reduce milling yield and commercial value.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong> Chalkiness lowers rice quality. Identifying Chalk9 provides a direct target to reduce this trait.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Mechanism of Chalkiness:<\/strong> Chalk9, an E3 ubiquitin ligase, tags the protein OsEBP89 for degradation. OsEBP89 regulates genes (Wx and SSP) involved in starch synthesis and storage.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong> Controlling OsEBP89 levels via Chalk9 directly influences starch accumulation, impacting grain translucency and brittleness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Breeding for Improved Quality:<\/strong> Rice varieties with the low-chalkiness version (Chalk9-L) have become more common since the 1990s due to breeding efforts aimed at reducing chalkiness.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong> This shows a historical shift towards prioritizing grain quality through genetic selection and offers a straightforward method for breeders to introduce Chalk9-L.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Other Key Genetic Determinants:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pi54, Pi9:<\/strong> Confer blast disease resistance, crucial for durable disease tolerance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BADH2:<\/strong> Regulates aroma, a marker for premium fragrant rice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sd1:<\/strong> Controls semi-dwarfing, key to the Green Revolution&#8217;s yield boost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saltol QTL:<\/strong> Provides salt tolerance at the seedling stage, vital for coastal and saline areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong> These genes highlight the broader genetic basis of rice quality and resilience, essential for food security and agricultural advancement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Rice&#8217;s Importance in India:<\/strong> Rice is a staple food, grown on 25% of cropped area, with India as the second-largest producer and largest exporter.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong> Understanding rice genetics is critical for India&#8217;s agricultural economy and food supply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"nepal-joins-big-cat-alliance\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nepal_Joins_Big_Cat_Alliance\"><\/span>Nepal Joins Big Cat Alliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Nepal Joins International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA):<\/strong> Nepal has officially become a member of the IBCA by signing the Framework Agreement.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> This signifies Nepal&#8217;s commitment to global big cat conservation efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>IBCA Overview:<\/strong> An India-led global coalition of over 90 countries focused on conserving seven big cat species and their habitats.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> Highlights the growing international cooperation for wildlife protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Nepal&#8217;s Conservation Success:<\/strong> Nepal has significantly increased its tiger population, tripling it from 121 in 2009 to 355 in 2022.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> Demonstrates Nepal&#8217;s capability and dedication to conservation, making it a valuable partner for the IBCA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>IBCA Objectives:<\/strong> The alliance aims to curb illegal wildlife trade, conserve habitats, mobilize resources, and mitigate climate change impacts on big cats.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> Nepal&#8217;s membership supports these crucial conservation goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Focus Species:<\/strong> The IBCA covers Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, and Puma.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> Nepal&#8217;s participation directly contributes to the conservation of species like the tiger and potentially snow leopards, which inhabit its region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"judicial-appointments\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Judicial_Appointments\"><\/span>Judicial Appointments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Supreme Court Collegium Recommended Elevations:<\/strong> The Collegium, led by CJI B.R. Gavai, recommended Justices Alok Aradhe and Vipul Manubhai Pancholi for elevation to the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why News:<\/strong> This is the operational aspect of the Collegium system, showing recent activity in judicial appointments at the highest level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Collegium System Appoints Higher Judiciary:<\/strong> Judges of High Courts and the Supreme Court are appointed through this system, not directly by the President.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why News:<\/strong> Highlights the unique mechanism for judicial appointments in India, distinguishing it from direct executive appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Unwritten Constitutional Basis:<\/strong> The term &#8220;collegium&#8221; is not in the Constitution but was established through Supreme Court judgments.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why News:<\/strong> Emphasizes the judicial creation and evolution of a critical institutional process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Evolution of the Collegium:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First Judges Case (1981):<\/strong> Allowed the CJI&#8217;s recommendation to be refused for valid reasons.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Second Judges Case (1993):<\/strong> Established the Collegium as an institutional opinion of the CJI and two senior-most judges, meaning &#8220;consultation&#8221; is &#8220;concurrence.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Third Judges Case (1998):<\/strong> Expanded the Collegium to a five-member body (CJI + four senior-most judges).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why News:<\/strong> Shows the historical development and increasing scope of the Collegium&#8217;s power and composition, demonstrating its dynamic nature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"india-s-wastewater-watch\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Wastewater_Watch\"><\/span>India&#8217;s Wastewater Watch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>ICMR Initiative:<\/strong> India expands wastewater surveillance to 50 cities, monitoring 10 viruses over six months, aiming for an early-warning system.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> To detect early signs of infectious disease outbreaks like COVID-19, polio, influenza, and other viral threats, including those causing fever, diarrhea, encephalitis, and respiratory distress.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Wastewater Surveillance Explained:<\/strong> Collects and tests sewage samples for pathogens (viruses, bacteria) using Wastewater-Based Epidemiology (WBE).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>WBE Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Population-wide:<\/strong> Captures infections from asymptomatic\/pre-symptomatic individuals, providing a community-level snapshot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Early Detection:<\/strong> Identifies rising virus loads and predicts outbreaks before clinical symptoms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost-Effective:<\/strong> Cheaper than mass individual testing, reducing healthcare burden.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Targeted Interventions:<\/strong> Pinpoints hotspots for focused public health action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-invasive:<\/strong> Monitors health trends without individual participation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>How it Works:<\/strong> Wastewater operators collect samples before treatment; labs test for viral\/bacterial load, with results typically in 5-7 days.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Broader Applications:<\/strong> Beyond public health, it aids in identifying land-based pollution sources and protecting freshwater\/marine ecosystems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Context:<\/strong> Driven by the increasing emergence of pathogens due to population growth, urbanization, environmental changes, and human-animal interaction.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Integration:<\/strong> Complements existing surveillance systems like ILI, SARI, and IDSP.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Way Forward:<\/strong> Expansion to rural areas, integration with digital health platforms, capacity building, and global data sharing are crucial.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"sahel\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sahel\"><\/span>Sahel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>US-Sahel Relations Reset:<\/strong> Under Trump, the US reset relations with West African military leaders.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Why it&#8217;s news:<\/em> This signifies a shift in US foreign policy towards a transactional approach in the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Mutual Back-Scratching Deal:<\/strong> The US bartered anti-jihadist help for the Sahel&#8217;s mining riches.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Why it&#8217;s news:<\/em> It highlights the strategic and economic motivations behind US engagement in the Sahel, prioritizing resource access alongside security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Sahel Region Overview:<\/strong> A vast, arid, semi-arid stretch of land in Africa from the Atlantic to the Red Sea.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Why it&#8217;s news:<\/em> Provides essential geographical context for understanding the region&#8217;s challenges and strategic importance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Historical Crossroads and Conflict Seeds:<\/strong> Historically a trade crossroads, European colonization disrupted tribal boundaries, sowing seeds for current conflicts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Why it&#8217;s news:<\/em> Explains the deep-rooted historical factors contributing to ongoing instability and conflict in the Sahel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2025\/09\/img_1756846084.jpg\" alt=\"Sahel\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"alien-invasions\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alien_Invasions\"><\/span>Alien Invasions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Global Economic Cost:<\/strong> Invasive Alien Species (IAS) have cost over $2.2 trillion globally between 1960-2022, with management costs potentially underestimated by 16 times.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> A recent study highlights the massive, often hidden, economic burden of IAS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>India&#8217;s Hidden Costs:<\/strong> India shows a staggering 1.16 billion percent discrepancy in reported management costs, indicating gross underestimation of financial and administrative measures.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> This highlights a significant financial drain and lack of comprehensive data collection in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What are IAS:<\/strong> Non-native organisms that establish self-sustaining populations, outcompeting native species and disrupting ecosystems. They &#8220;arrive, survive, and thrive.&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (India).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Drivers of IAS Spread:<\/strong> Globalisation (trade, travel), climate change (creating favourable conditions), habitat disturbance, and deliberate human introduction for various purposes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Examples:<\/strong> African catfish, Water Hyacinth, Lantana, Parthenium hysterophorus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Key Impacts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ecological:<\/strong> Major driver of biodiversity loss, causing decline\/extinction of native species, disrupting ecosystems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economic:<\/strong> Substantial financial burdens on agriculture, forestry, fisheries; plants are most damaging.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Health:<\/strong> Transmit diseases (malaria, Zika), cause allergies\/toxicity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threat Multiplier:<\/strong> Alter fire regimes, reduce carbon sequestration, weaken climate regulation, exacerbated by climate change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Challenges for India:<\/strong> Underreporting and lack of data, resource constraints, high eradication costs, policy gaps, and weak enforcement.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Way Forward:<\/strong> Strengthen data systems, allocate dedicated resources, promote community-centric solutions (biological control, participation), fortify policies and inter-agency coordination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Management Strategies:<\/strong> Prevention, eradication, control, suppression, and slowing the spread. International agreements like the Ballast Water Management Convention are crucial.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong> Requires strong institutions, integration with biodiversity-climate strategies, and community involvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"new-airfields\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Airfields\"><\/span>New Airfields<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Andhra Pradesh&#8217;s Greenfield Airport Push:<\/strong> The state plans to develop new airports at Srikakulam, Bhogapuram, Tuni\u2013Annavaram, Tadepalligudem, Ongole, Dagadarthi, Kuppam, and Nagarjuna Sagar. This signifies a significant expansion of aviation infrastructure in the region.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What are Greenfield Airports?<\/strong> These are entirely new airports built on undeveloped land, offering a fresh start without the complexities of existing infrastructure. Pakyong Airport in Sikkim is India&#8217;s first in the Northeast.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Regulatory Framework:<\/strong> The Greenfield Airports (GFA) Policy, 2008, governs their development. Proposals require a two-stage approval process from the Ministry of Civil Aviation: Site-Clearance and then In-Principle approval.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Benefits of Greenfield Development:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Faster Construction:<\/strong> Building from scratch eliminates demolition, leading to quicker and more efficient development.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improved Connectivity:<\/strong> Enhances both regional and international air travel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decongestion:<\/strong> Alleviates pressure on already crowded urban airports.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economic Boost:<\/strong> Stimulates investment and trade in surrounding areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sustainability:<\/strong> Allows for the integration of eco-friendly practices, such as green energy and sustainable construction methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"patel-s-legacy\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Patels_Legacy\"><\/span>Patel&#8217;s Legacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>100th Anniversary Commemoration:<\/strong> Delhi Legislative Assembly hosted the All India Speakers\u2019 Conference to mark 100 years since Vithalbhai Patel became President of the Central Legislative Assembly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Vithalbhai Patel&#8217;s Significance:<\/strong> Celebrated as the first Indian Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly, marking a significant step in India&#8217;s parliamentary journey.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Early Political Career:<\/strong> Patel was elected to the Bombay Legislative Council (1912) and Imperial Legislative Council (1918). He later co-founded the Swaraj Party with C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru after leaving Congress.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Parliamentary Reforms:<\/strong> Patel played a crucial role in shaping India&#8217;s parliamentary traditions by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Establishing the ward and watch system for Parliament security, preserving the Speaker&#8217;s control.<\/li>\n<li>Defending Parliament&#8217;s security against British takeover attempts, upholding the Speaker&#8217;s authority.<\/li>\n<li>Creating an independent Parliament Secretariat for unbiased advice and functioning.<\/li>\n<li>Leading the establishment of a separate department for the legislative body, enhancing Speaker&#8217;s autonomy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>National Recognition:<\/strong> Union Home Minister Amit Shah will release a postal stamp in Patel&#8217;s honor, highlighting his lasting legacy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"vantara-realm\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vantara_Realm\"><\/span>Vantara Realm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Supreme Court forms SIT to probe Vantara:<\/strong> The Supreme Court has established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by former judge Justice J. Chelameswar.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong> To independently assess allegations and complaints of violations against Vantara.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Vantara&#8217;s Nature and Purpose:<\/strong> Vantara is a private, non-commercial wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong> It&#8217;s presented as a philanthropic initiative by Reliance Foundation, led by Anant Ambani, focused on animal care and conservation, not recreation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location and Scale:<\/strong> Situated on 3,500 acres within the Jamnagar Refinery Township in Gujarat.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong> Highlights its significant size and private management, distinguishing it as the largest facility of its kind in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Facilities:<\/strong> Includes the Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (GZRRC) and a specialized Elephant Centre with advanced care features.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong> Showcases the infrastructure and resources dedicated to animal welfare and rehabilitation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"open-book-gs-ii-govexams\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_Book_GS_II_GovExams\"><\/span>Open Book GS II GovExams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>CBSE Introduces Open-Book Assessments (OBEs):<\/strong> CBSE will implement OBEs for Class IX from the 2026\u201327 academic session.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What is OBE?<\/strong> Students can use notes, textbooks, or approved materials. Focus shifts from memory\/recall to understanding, application, and analysis.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Promotes higher-order thinking (analysis, application, problem-solving).<\/li>\n<li>Reduces exam anxiety by focusing on understanding, not rote memorization.<\/li>\n<li>Encourages deeper learning through note organization and better comprehension.<\/li>\n<li>Develops resource management, information synthesis, and critical reasoning.<\/li>\n<li>Mirrors professional environments where information access and application are key.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Challenges:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Student Readiness:<\/strong> Many students are accustomed to memorization and may struggle with analytical thinking and applying knowledge to new contexts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teacher Preparedness:<\/strong> Teachers often lack training in designing higher-order questions and evaluating responses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Systemic\/Cultural Factors:<\/strong> A culture that glorifies memorization, exam pressures, syllabus demands, and parental expectations perpetuate rote learning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shortage of Trained Teachers:<\/strong> Limited opportunities for professional development hinder the adoption of effective teaching methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Necessary Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>OBEs should <em>complement<\/em>, not replace, other assessment methods.<\/li>\n<li>Teachers need training in Bloom&#8217;s Taxonomy to design higher-order questions (analysis, evaluation, creation, problem-solving).<\/li>\n<li>Foster critical thinking through classroom debates, discussions, and collaborative projects.<\/li>\n<li>Focus on nurturing critical thinking and application, not just introducing OBEs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong> OBEs can shift Indian education from rote learning to creativity and analysis, but require adequate teacher training and student guidance to be effective; otherwise, they risk becoming a &#8220;hollow exercise.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"pharma-price-watchdog\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pharma_Price_Watchdog\"><\/span>Pharma Price Watchdog<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Criticism of 50% Price Hike on Essential Drugs:<\/strong> The Parliamentary Standing Committee criticized the NPPA for allowing a 50% price increase on 11 essential drug formulations in 2024, impacting treatments for bacterial infections, asthma, and bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> This decision raises concerns about public health and the affordability of critical medicines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Limited Justification for Price Increases:<\/strong> The committee found NPPA&#8217;s justifications (production costs, APIs, exchange rates) inadequate, as they didn&#8217;t sufficiently consider the impact on patient affordability.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> Lack of affordability consideration directly affects patient access to necessary treatments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Regulatory Gaps in Cancer Drug Pricing:<\/strong> A significant number of oncology medicines remain outside price control, leading to high and unaffordable prices for cancer drugs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> This severely restricts patient access to life-saving cancer treatments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Recommendations for NPPA:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reconsider Price Hike Mechanism:<\/strong> NPPA should re-evaluate its process to ensure price increases are reasonable and affordable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expand Price Control on Critical Drugs:<\/strong> Government should broaden price control, especially for oncology drugs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ensure Transparency:<\/strong> Future price hikes need transparency and clear criteria prioritizing public welfare.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthen Oversight on Non-Essential Drugs:<\/strong> NPPA should monitor non-essential drugs to limit unjustified MRP increases to 10% annually.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regular Monitoring and Inclusion:<\/strong> Continue monitoring drug prices and include more medicines under price control for broader affordability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> These recommendations aim to improve affordability, accessibility, and regulatory oversight of medicines in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>NPPA&#8217;s Role:<\/strong> NPPA is India&#8217;s independent regulator for drug pricing, ensuring availability and affordability, balancing consumer needs with industry growth.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> NPPA&#8217;s actions directly impact the pharmaceutical landscape and public health in India, often referred to as the &#8220;Pharmacy of the World.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2025\/09\/img_1756846088.jpg\" alt=\"Pharma Price Watchdog\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"india-fertilizer\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Fertilizer\"><\/span>India Fertilizer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> A parliamentary committee wants the fertilizer sector reclassified as \u2018strategic,\u2019 arguing its current \u2018non-strategic\u2019 status contradicts India&#8217;s self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) goals, especially with high import dependency and food security risks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Link to Food Security:<\/strong> Fertilizers are vital for agricultural productivity. High import reliance (urea 25%, phosphates 90%, potash 100%) necessitates strengthening domestic fertilizer PSUs for production, price stability, and disaster resilience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Low PSU Market Share:<\/strong> PSUs contribute only ~25% of urea and ~11% of non-urea fertilizer production, with the private sector dominating. PSUs act as price stabilizers for small farmers, highlighting the need for strategic status.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Classify the sector as \u2018strategic\u2019 to attract investment and align with Atmanirbhar Bharat.<\/li>\n<li>Launch a mission to upgrade PSU technology, diversify products, and adopt sustainable practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Fertilizer&#8217;s Role in Economy:<\/strong> Agriculture contributes ~16% to GDP and supports over 46% of the population. India is the 2nd largest user and 3rd largest producer globally.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Import Dependency:<\/strong> Despite increased domestic production, India imports significant quantities of fertilizers, particularly potash (100% imported) and DAP (60% imported).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Sustainability Push:<\/strong> Initiatives like ONOF (One Nation One Fertilizer), nano-fertilizers, neem-coated urea, PM-PRANAM scheme, and the Soil Health Card scheme aim for efficiency and reduced chemical reliance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Challenges to Strategic Status:<\/strong> Global supply agreements reduce the need for large strategic reserves. Old PSU plants are inefficient and require modernization. Policy incoherence between ministries hinders progress.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"salwa-judum\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salwa_Judum\"><\/span>Salwa Judum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Retired Judges Condemn Amit Shah&#8217;s Remarks:<\/strong> 18 retired Supreme Court and High Court judges have criticized Home Minister Amit Shah&#8217;s statements regarding the Supreme Court&#8217;s Salwa Judum judgment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> They believe his &#8220;prejudicial misinterpretation&#8221; could undermine the Supreme Court&#8217;s independence and deter future judges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Salwa Judum&#8217;s Controversial History:<\/strong> The Salwa Judum, meaning &#8220;Peace March&#8221; or &#8220;Purification Hunt&#8221; in Gondi, was a militia formed to combat Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in Chhattisgarh.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> It was reportedly backed by the state government, allegedly forcibly recruited minors (over 12,000 according to one survey), displaced villagers, and killed those accused of collaborating with Naxalites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Supreme Court&#8217;s Intervention:<\/strong> The Supreme Court ordered Chhattisgarh to stop supporting the Salwa Judum in 2008 and declared the militia illegal and unconstitutional in 2011, ordering its disbandment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> Despite the court&#8217;s orders, the Salwa Judum continues to operate as an auxiliary police force, highlighting ongoing legal and governance issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Government&#8217;s LWE Strategy:<\/strong> India&#8217;s strategy to counter LWE includes the SAMADHAN doctrine and Operation Green Hunt.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> This provides broader context for the government&#8217;s approach to Naxalism, within which the Salwa Judum controversy is situated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"bani-yas-island\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bani_Yas_Island\"><\/span>Bani Yas Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1,400-year-old Christian cross unearthed:<\/strong> A significant archaeological find from a 7th-8th century monastery on Sir Bani Yas Island.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong> This is the most significant find from recent excavations, which resumed this year after a 30-year pause.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Links to Church of the East:<\/strong> The cross is similar to artifacts found in Iraq and Kuwait, indicating historical connections to this ancient Christian denomination originating in Iraq.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong> Highlights the Gulf region&#8217;s historical legacy of cultural harmony and coexistence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>UAE&#8217;s legacy of coexistence:<\/strong> The discovery is seen as a testament to the UAE&#8217;s enduring values of peaceful coexistence and cultural openness, woven into the region&#8217;s history.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong> Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi, emphasized this connection, stating it&#8217;s not a modern construct but a historical principle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sir Bani Yas Island&#8217;s Christian history:<\/strong> The island was part of a network of ancient churches and monasteries across the region, including in Umm Al Quwain, Kuwait, Iran, and Saudi Arabia, dating back to the 6th and 7th centuries.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong> Provides context for the island&#8217;s role in early Christian spread and settlement in the Gulf.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Previous and ongoing excavations:<\/strong> Excavations on the island began in 1992, uncovering a church and a monastic complex. 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