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News in Short – 3 November, 2025

In News

  • UNESCO designated Lucknow as a Creative City of Gastronomy, recognizing its rich and diverse culinary heritage, particularly its famed Awadhi cuisine.

    • UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy

  • The UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy designation celebrates cities with rich culinary traditions and innovative food cultures that contribute meaningfully to sustainable urban development. 
  • This recognition is part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), which promotes cooperation among cities that prioritize creativity in areas like music, literature, design, and gastronomy.

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    ISRO’s LVM3 Rocket Launches GSAT-7R

    Context

  • The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Indian Navy’s advanced communication satellite GSAT-7R (CMS-03) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

    • About the GSAT-7R Satellite

  • Gsat-7R an indigenously developed satellite, weighing approximately 4,400 kg, is India’s heaviest communication satellite to be launched from the country to date.
  • It is designed to replace Gsat-7 (Rukmini), which was launched in 2013 and is primarily dedicated to the Indian Navy.
  • ISRO launched the rocket aboard its most powerful launch vehicle, the LVM3, on its M5 mission.
  • The satellite had been successfully inserted into a geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO).

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    Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund

    Context

  • PM Modi launched the ₹1 Lakh Crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund while inaugurating the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 in New Delhi. 

    • About the scheme

  • The scheme has an outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore over 6 years, with Rs 20,000 crore allocated for FY 2025–26, funded from the Consolidated Fund of India. 
  • The Department of Science and Technology (DST) will serve as the nodal department for implementation of the RDI Scheme.

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    National Beekeeping & Honey Mission

    In News

  • India’s honey sector is undergoing a structured transformation as the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) continues to scale scientific beekeeping across the country.

    • National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM)

  • It is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Government of India for the overall promotion and development of scientific beekeeping and the production of quality honey and other beehive products.
  • It is  implemented through the National Bee Board (NBB) and was announced under the banner of Atmanirbhar Bharat with a total budget outlay of ₹500 crore for three years (FY 2020–21 to 2022–23). 
  • It has since been extended for another three years (FY 2023–24 to 2025–26) with a remaining budget of ₹370 crore from the original allocation.
  • It was launched as a part of the “Sweet Revolution”, an ambitious initiative aimed at promoting apiculture to accelerate the production of quality honey and boost farmers’ income through scientific and organized beekeeping.

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    Should India Allow Regulated Stablecoins?

    Context

  • Rupee-backed stablecoins regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) could revolutionize payments, remittances, and cross-border transactions, if the regulatory framework aligns with innovation.

    • What Are Rupee Stablecoins?

  • Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a fixed value by being tied to a reserve asset — typically fiat currencies like the US dollar or Indian rupee.
  • A rupee stablecoin aims to be pegged 1:1 to the Indian rupee, offering the benefits of crypto (speed, programmability, global reach) without the volatility.

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    The Blue Cities Paradigm: Reimagining India’s Maritime Future

    Context

  • Around the world, leading maritime hubs are transforming into “blue cities”. 

    • What are Blue Cities?

  • Blue Cities refer to coastal or port cities that integrate ocean-based economic activities with sustainable urban development. 
  • The concept is rooted in the idea of a “Blue Economy” — using ocean resources for economic growth while preserving the health of marine ecosystems.

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    Towards Universal Healthcare

    In News

  • Investing in healthcare boosts resilience and productivity, helping India achieve affordable universal care and a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

    • Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

  • Universal health coverage (UHC) means that all people have access to the full range of quality health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship. 
  • It covers the full continuum of essential health services, from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care across the life course.
  • It is a central goal of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, reaffirmed by global leaders in 2019 as essential to sustainable development. 
  • The WHO aims to extend UHC to 1 billion more people by 2025, alongside improving health emergency protection and overall well-being.

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    Degradation of Social Platforms

    Context

  • ‘Enshittification’ is a term increasingly being used to describe how your digital experiences, services, and transactions have become worse over time.

    • What is Enshittification?

  • In 2022, the Canada-born author and activist Cory Doctorow coined the term “enshittification.” 
  • It refers to the systematic decline in quality and fairness of digital platforms due to profit-maximizing behaviour by tech companies.

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    भारत और इसका अर्ध-संघीय मॉडल

    जैसे-जैसे भारत संविधान की 76वीं वर्षगांठ की ओर बढ़ रहा है, इसके मूल मूल्यों और संरचनात्मक नींव पर पुनः चिंतन किया जा रहा है। भारतीय संघ अब भी राष्ट्रीय एकता और क्षेत्रीय विविधता के बीच संतुलन का उत्कृष्ट उदाहरण बना हुआ है।

    India & Its Quasi-Federal Model

    As India approaches the 76th anniversary of the Constitution, there is renewed reflection on its core values and structural foundations. The Indian Federation continues to exemplify the balance between national unity and regional diversity.

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