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News In Short – 5 September, 2025

In News

  • The 200th birth anniversary of Dadabhai Naoroji known as ‘The Grand Old Man of India ‘was recently observed .

    • Dadabhai Naoroji (1825–1917)

  • Dadabhai Naoroji was born in Bombay on 4 September 1825 in a priestly Parsi family.
  • He was a pioneering figure in India’s freedom struggle.
  • He was the first Indian to be elected to the House of Commons (1892). 

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    Environment Audit Rules, 2025

    Context

  • The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced a major reform through the Environment Audit Rules, 2025.

    • About

  • Environment Audit means a systematic audit, verification, examination, inspection, or analysis of any project, activity or process having a bearing on the environment.
  • This scheme aims to bridge the manpower and infrastructure deficits faced by regulatory authorities.
  • To ensure greater transparency, accountability, and credibility in the compliance monitoring process, fostering trust among stakeholders and promoting sustainable environmental governance.

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    India Joins Health AI Global Regulatory Network

    In News

  • India has joined the HealthAI Global Regulatory Network (GRN) to strengthen oversight of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare.

    • About

  • India will work with HealthAI, alongside members such as the UK and Singapore, to share safety protocols and monitor AI performance in clinical settings.
  • The move supports making India a global hub of skilled AI workforce, while using AI in public services, startups, and job creation.

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    Excessive Use of Antibiotics Impacts Mental Health

    In News

  • According to recent studies, the unchecked use of antibiotics poses a hidden threat in  India by disrupting the gut-brain axis, a critical link between gut microbiota and mental health.

    • Antibiotics

  • They  are medicines used to treat bacterial infections by killing bacteria or inhibiting their growth. 
  • They can be taken orally, topically, or through injections.
  • India ranks among the highest consumers of antibiotics globally. Several systemic and behavioral factors drive this trend.

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    India’s Fertility and Birth Rates Continue to Decline

    Context

  • The latest Sample Registration Survey (SRS) Statistical Report 2023, released by the Office of the Registrar General of India, points to falling fertility and birth rates, improved survival outcomes, and a rising elderly population.

    • Significance of Sample Registration Survey (SRS) Report 2023

  • Reliable Vital Statistics: Indicators like Birth rate, Death rate, IMR, MMR, and TFR are essential for tracking population growth, health outcomes, and development goals.
  • For example, decline in TFR in two years signals a demographic transition with long-term implications for labor markets, aging, and social services.

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    NITI Aayog Releases Strategy for Building a Self-Reliant Pulses Sector

    Context

  • A report titled “Strategies and Pathways for Accelerating Growth in Pulses towards the Goal of Atmanirbharta” was released by the NITI Aayog.

    • Importance of Pulses in India

  • Catering Nutritional Security: They are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, benefiting both human and animal health, and support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being). 
  • Sustainable Development: Pulses enhance soil health, conserve water, and help to mitigate climate change. Their low carbon footprint and nitrogen-fixing ability aid in reducing synthetic fertilizer use, aligning with SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land).

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    Frame Guidelines To Regulate Social Media

    Context

  • The Supreme Court urged the Union government to frame guidelines for regulating social media, noting that influencers often commercialise free speech in ways that may offend the sentiments of vulnerable groups.

    • Way Ahead

  • The focus of laws can be directed only on hate speech, incitement to violence, and deliberate misinformation.
  • A transparent and independent oversight body can review the content takedown cases.
  • Industry codes of conduct and content rating systems can become the first line of control.

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    India–Singapore 2025 Summit

    In News

  • Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in New Delhi.

    • Key Outcomes of the Summit

  • Maritime Security & Malacca Strait Patrol: India expressed interest in patrolling the Malacca Strait, a strategic chokepoint connecting the Indian Ocean and the Pacific.
  • Collaboration in submarine rescue operations, support for the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).
  • Defence & Emerging Technologies: Joint research and cooperation in quantum computing, artificial Intelligence, automation & unmanned vessels etc.
  • Economic & Infrastructure Cooperation: Agreement to export green energy from India to Singapore through dedicated ports.

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