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News in Short – 28 October, 2025

In News

  • The Union Agriculture Minister has inaugurated the National Seeds Corporation’s (NSC) state-of-the-art seed processing plant in New Delhi.

    • About National Seeds Corporation

  • It is a Schedule ‘B’ Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
  • Established in 1963, it plays a key role in the production, processing, and distribution of certified quality seeds across India and maintenance of genetic purity and quality of foundation and breeder seeds.
  • It is headquartered in New Delhi

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    Great Nicobar Project to Boost India’s Maritime Global Trade

    Context

  • At the India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, the Union Home Minister announced the Great Nicobar Project will play a transformative role in enhancing India’s maritime global trade and shipbuilding capacity.

    • India’s Maritime Strength

  • India’s coastline spans over 11,500 km across 13 coastal states, providing a strong base for maritime trade.
  • Maritime activities contribute nearly 60% of India’s GDP, reflecting their strategic and economic importance.
  • The government aims to expand port-handling capacity from the current 2,700 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 10,000 MTPA through new mega port projects.

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    United Nations Convention against Cybercrime

    Context

  • 72 nations have signed a landmark United Nations Convention against Cybercrime treaty in Hanoi aimed at tackling cybercrime.

    • United Nations Convention against Cybercrime

  • Aim: It proposes a legislative framework to boost international cooperation among law enforcement agencies and offer technical assistance to countries that lack adequate infrastructure for combating cybercrime.
  • First Universal Convention: The Convention against Cybercrime establishes the first universal framework for investigating and prosecuting offences committed online – from ransomware and financial fraud to the non-consensual sharing of intimate images.
  • Adoption: It was adopted by the General Assembly in 2024 after five years of negotiation.

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    India Needs a Green Fodder Revolution

    Context

  • India, the world’s largest milk producer, is facing a severe shortage of fodder and livestock feed, and risks undermining decades of progress in rural development and nutrition.

    • About

  • India is accounting for approximately 23–24% of global milk output, and over 70 million farmers are directly involved in dairying.
  • It contributes to one-third of rural household income, especially for small and marginal farmers.
  • Livestock contributes over 5% to India’s Gross Value Added (GVA) and more than 30% of the agriculture and allied sector’s GVA, supporting 80 million rural households.

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    7 Projects Approved Under Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme

    In News

  • The Ministry of Electronics and Electronics Technology announced seven projects amounting to ₹5,532 crore, five of which are in Tamil Nadu, and one each in Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS).

    • About the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)

  • The Scheme was notified in April 2025 with a total outlay of ₹22,919 crore.
  • ECMS has a tenure of 6 years (FY 2025–26 to FY 2031–32) with incentives given to both greenfield (new) and brownfield (existing) investments on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • ECMS aims to create a robust ecosystem for electronics manufacturing by attracting investments and integrating India into global value chains.
  • The scheme is geared to reduce India’s dependence on imported components, improving domestic value addition and enhancing export capabilities.

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    Rising Elderly Population in India

    Context

  • India’s senior citizen population is projected to surge to around 230 million by 2036, making up about 15% of the total population.

    • Elderly Population in India

  • The sex ratio among the elderly stands at 1,065 females per 1,000 males, with women accounting for 58% of the elderly population, out of which 54% are widows. 
  • Furthermore, the overall dependency ratio is 62 dependents per 100 working-age individuals, highlighting the increasing socio-economic implications of population ageing in India.
  • Southern states, along with Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, have higher elderly populations, with regional disparities expected to widen by 2036.

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    22nd India-ASEAN Summit

    Context

  • The 22nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India Summit was held in Malaysia.

    • Key Highlights of the Summit

  • Reviewed progress in ASEAN-India relations and discussed new initiatives to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

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    A Start for North-South Carbon Market Cooperation

    Recently, India and the European Union (EU) announced a New Strategic EU-India Agenda, which includes a proposal to explore the integration of India’s Carbon Market with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), marking a step toward aligning carbon market mechanisms between the Global North and South.

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