- France and several other Western nations formally declared their recognition of a Palestinian state at the United Nations.
- France’s announcement comes as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Portugal declared recognition recently.
- The move, however, is largely symbolic without support from the United States, which has the power to veto membership.
- The Israeli Prime Minister reiterated his position that there would be no Palestinian state and vowed to accelerate the creation of new settlements. Read More
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Daily Current Affairs – 23 September, 2025
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- Recently, the Supreme Court of India has remarked that it is ‘high time’ to reconsider the criminalisation of defamation.
- It refers to any spoken, written, or published statement that harms the reputation of an individual or group.
- It can be directed at both living persons and the deceased, where harm to the family or immediate relatives is considered relevant. Read More
Need To Decriminalise Defamation
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About Defamation in India
- Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced they will immediately withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), labelling it an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression".
- The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an independent, permanent international tribunal established in 2002 under the Rome Statute.
- It is based in The Hague, Netherlands, and is the world’s only court with a mandate to prosecute individuals (not states) for the gravest international crimes: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression.
- The ICC’s jurisdiction applies to crimes committed on the territory of member states, by nationals of member states, or those referred to by the UN Security Council. As of early 2025, it has 125 state parties (members).
- Major powers like the United States, China, Russia, and India are not members and do not recognize its jurisdiction. Read More
Three West African Countries to Quit International Criminal Court
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- The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that traditional medicine is practised in 88% of its member-states — 170 out of 194 countries.
- Growing Acceptance: Analysts estimate that the global traditional medicine market will reach $583 billion by 2025, with annual growth rates of 10%-20%.
- Countrywise Market: China’s traditional Chinese medicine sector is valued at $122.4 billion, Australia’s herbal medicine industry at $3.97 billion, and India’s Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) sector at $43.4 billion.
- Shift in Healthcare: This expansion reflects a fundamental shift in health-care philosophy — from reactive treatment models to proactive, preventive approaches that address root causes rather than symptoms alone. Read More
The Growing Relevance of Traditional Medicine
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- Recently, Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant emphasized the need for a performance evaluation system for judges with clear parameters to improve judicial efficiency.
- India’s judiciary, though respected for its independence, is grappling with rising case backlogs and inconsistent performance.
- Justice Surya Kant has highlighted the urgent need for a structured performance evaluation system to enhance efficiency and rebuild public trust. Read More
Supreme Court Judge Flags Need for Performance Evaluation Mechanism for Judges
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- The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has greeted the warmest Rosh Hashanah to the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Rosh Hashanah is a Jewish holiday celebrating the creation of the world and the start of a new year.
- It is a holy which focuses on reflection, forgiveness, and setting priorities for the year ahead.
- Jewish people believe that during this time, God judges their actions from the past year to determine their fate for the next. Read More
