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News in Short – 6 October, 2025

In Context

  • The Union Cabinet announced nationwide celebration of the 150th anniversary of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’.

    • About

  • Vande Mataram composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in Sanskrit and first appeared in the novel Anandamath  (1882).
  • Its first public recital by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 INC session gave it national exposure.
  • The national song has equal status with Jana Gana Mana, as declared by a 1950 Presidential order. 
  • Article 51A(a) mandates respect for the anthem but not for a national song, indicating a sensitive balance.

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    Philippines Pioneers Coral Larvae Cryobank

    Context

  • The Philippines has launched Southeast Asia’s first coral larvae cryobank to preserve coral genetic diversity and protect reef ecosystems.

    • Coral Cryobank Initiative

  • The initiative involves collaboration among research institutions in the Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
  • The objective is to freeze and preserve coral larvae, ensuring long-term protection of coral genetic diversity.

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    RBI Grants SRO Status to Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC)

    Context

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially recognised the Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC) as the Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for the non-banking financial company (NBFC) sector.

    • What are Self‑Regulatory Organisations (SROs)?

  • The RBI’s Omnibus Framework describes an SRO as a non‑governmental organisation that is authorised by a regulator to regulate and oversee a particular industry or sector.
  • SROs derive authority from membership agreements and operate within the boundaries defined by law. 
  • Eligibility: The RBI’s guidelines require an SRO to be a Section 8 not‑for‑profit company, have diversified shareholding (no entity may hold more than 10 % of capital) and maintain sufficient net worth.

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    Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY): Nurturing Organic Farming in India

    Context

  • The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), launched in 2015 under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture, has emerged as a flagship initiative to promote organic farming in India.

    • What is Organic farming?

  • Organic farming is a sustainable agriculture system that excludes synthetic inputs like chemical fertilizers and pesticides. 
  • It relies on natural resources like crop residues, farmyard manure, and compost to maintain soil health and manage pests and diseases.

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    AI Integration in Indian Classroom

    Context

  • India AI’s mission envisages the opening of the AI Centres for Excellence (CoE) in education.

    • India’s AI Integration in Education

  • Increase in Number of Schools having Computer Access: One of the most notable improvements is the increase in the number of schools with computer access, rising from 57.2% in 2023–24 to 64.7% this year.
  • Increase in Number of Schools having Internet Access: The percentage of schools with internet connectivity increased from 53.9% in the previous year to 63.5% in 2024–25.
  • Teacher training & digital literacy: Fewer than 50% of secondary/higher secondary teachers are trained in computer use. 
  • Student access, gender, and digital divides: Male students tend to have higher digital literacy than female peers; rural and disadvantaged students have lower access. 

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    Why Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Is Crucial for India’s Courts?

    Context

  • India’s judicial system is grappling with an unprecedented backlog underscoring the urgent need for alternative mechanisms to ensure timely delivery of justice.

    • Constitutional and Legal Basis of ADR

  • Article 39A: It mandates the State to ensure equal justice and free legal aid.
  • Section 89 of the Code of Civil Procedure (1908): ADR processes such as arbitration, conciliation, mediation, and judicial settlement (Lok Adalat) derive statutory recognition from Section 89 CPC.

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    India’s Direction for Disaster Resilience

    India is moving beyond reactive relief efforts to a proactive, multi-layered strategy that integrates prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and recovery, reflecting a growing recognition of the complex risks posed by climate change, urbanization, and natural hazards.

    संक्षिप्त समाचार 06-10-2025

    संदर्भ 

  • केंद्रीय मंत्रिमंडल ने राष्ट्रगीत ‘वंदे मातरम्’ की 150वीं वर्षगांठ के राष्ट्रव्यापी उत्सव की घोषणा की है।

    • परिचय

  • वंदे मातरम् की रचना बंकिम चंद्र चट्टोपाध्याय ने संस्कृत में की थी और यह प्रथम बार उनके उपन्यास ‘आनंदमठ’ (1882) में प्रकाशित हुआ। 
  • इसका प्रथम सार्वजनिक गायन रवींद्रनाथ टैगोर द्वारा 1896 में भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस के अधिवेशन में किया गया, जिससे इसे राष्ट्रीय पहचान मिली। 

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