- NITI Aayog launched two transformative initiatives, AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap: Opportunity for Accelerated Economic Growth and NITI Frontier Tech Repository under its Frontier Tech Hub.
- Data fragmentation and weak privacy protections.
- Old IT systems in banks and industries.
- Shortage of AI experts in robotics, chip design, and bioinformatics.
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Daily Current Affairs – 17 September, 2025
PDF - The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) commemorates the third anniversary of the National Logistics Policy (NLP), launched in 2022.
- The Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) has facilitated secure Application Programming Interface (API) integration across more than 30 digital systems.
- Ranking in 2023 Logistics Performance Index (LPI): India was ranked 38th place out of 139 nations, a notable improvement of six places since the last ranking in 2018.
- The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) recorded cargo movement of 145.5 million tonnes in the year 2024–25. Read More
Third Anniversary of the National Logistics Policy (NLP)
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Key Achievements of India’s Logistics Sector
- Recently, the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launched its first national policy on geothermal energy, joining a growing list of countries betting on subterranean heat to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.
- Allocation of geothermal blocks with exploration permits (3–5 years).
- Single-window clearance system for permits and approvals.
- Land leasing at concessional prices for developers.
- Community engagement and compensatory measures in tribal and remote regions. Read More
MNRE Unveiled India’s First National Policy on Geothermal Energy
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Guidelines for States and Union Territories
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh encouraged the armed forces to remain alert and ready to counter “invisible” challenges from information, ideological, ecological and biological warfare.
- The turbulent global order, regional instability and evolving security landscape demanded constant assessment and preparedness.
- He urged commanders to work towards building the Sudarshan Chakra vision articulated by Prime Minister Modi.
- It is India’s roadmap for building a 21st-century armed force which is technologically advanced, joint, self-reliant, and strategically agile to secure national interests in a rapidly changing world.
- A committee had been set up to prepare a medium-term (five-year) and long-term (10-year) road map for the project. Read More
Defence Minister Urges Armed Forces to be Ready for Unconventional Threats
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- A recent global study has found that artificial light at night is significantly altering bird behaviour, causing many species to stay active for up to an hour longer after sunset.
- Light pollution refers to the excessive or inappropriate use of artificial outdoor lighting, which disrupts natural darkness.
- It disrupts ecosystems, obscures the night sky, and affects human health and energy efficiency. Read More
Light Pollution Impacting Biodiversity
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What Is Light Pollution?
- India officially nominated Sarnath for the UNESCO World Heritage List for the 2025-26 cycle.
- Location: It is situated near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
- One of the four major Buddhist pilgrimage sites (others: Lumbini, Bodh Gaya, Kushinagar). Read More
