{"id":56453,"date":"2025-10-09T21:28:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T15:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=56453"},"modified":"2025-10-11T12:25:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T06:55:14","slug":"news-in-short-9-october-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/09-10-2025\/news-in-short-9-october-2025","title":{"rendered":"News in Short \u2013 9 October, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Seneca Lake\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus:GS1\/Geography<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For centuries, residents near Seneca Lake in New York have reported mysterious booming sounds known as the <strong>&#8220;Seneca Guns&#8221; or &#8220;Seneca Drums&#8221;.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The mysterious booms near Seneca Lake, known as the &#8220;Seneca Guns,&#8221; may be caused by methane gas bursts from the lake bed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Seneca Lake<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is located in Ontario, Yates, Seneca, and Schuyler counties, and is centrally positioned in New York\u2019s Finger Lakes region(US).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It has the largest water volume among the Finger Lakes, with Geneva at its northern end and Watkins Glen at the southern end.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: IE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>NPCI Launches Biometric, Wearable Glass Authentication for UPI Payments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Reserve Bank of India launched<strong> biometric and wearable glass recognition-based authentication <\/strong>for UPI transactions at the Global Fintech Fest 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Face &amp; Biometric Authentication: <\/strong>Users can authenticate UPI payments using face recognition or biometrics stored in Aadhaar.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Authentication occurs entirely on the user\u2019s device, ensuring data privacy and security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hands-Free Payments via Smart Glasses: <\/strong>Wearable smart glasses enable small-value transactions using voice commands.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Users can scan a QR code and complete payments without using a phone, PIN, or touch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multi-Signatory UPI Accounts: <\/strong>Allows joint account holders to authorize payments collectively.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhances convenience, transparency, and control for family or business accounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NPCI\u2019s Goal: <\/strong>To make digital payments more secure, accessible, and user-friendly across India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NPCI is an <strong>umbrella organization<\/strong> for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It was established in <strong>2008 <\/strong>under the guidance of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Banks\u2019 Association (IBA).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a <strong>not-for-profit company <\/strong>that aims to create <strong>robust payment and settlement infrastructure in India.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Functions:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develops and manages digital payment systems across the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitates interbank transactions and promotes cashless payments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensures standardization, efficiency, and security in payment systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/finance\/news\/india-s-next-gen-upi-iot-payments-ai-help-bio-face-authentication-125100801331_1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>BS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Central, State co-op Banks Brought under Ambit of RBI&#8217;s Ombudsman scheme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>State co-operative banks and central co-operative banks <\/strong>will come under the ambit of the <strong>Reserve Bank Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2021.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reserve Bank Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It was launched in <strong>2021<\/strong>, to provide customers of regulated entities (REs) a <strong>speedy, cost-effective, and expeditious grievance redress mechanism.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coverage: <\/strong>All commercial banks, regional rural banks (RRBs), state co-operative banks, central co-operative banks, and scheduled\/non-scheduled primary (urban) co-operative banks with a deposit size of \u20b950 crore or more.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All Non-Banking Financial Companies (excluding housing finance companies) with asset size of \u20b9100 crore or more that accept deposits or have a customer interface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credit information companies are also covered under the scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Features:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Integrated platform combining multiple ombudsman schemes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers uniform, transparent, and faster grievance resolution across all regulated entities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strengthens consumer protection in the financial sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhances trust and accountability in banks, NBFCs, and CICs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports financial inclusion and digital banking initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Co-operative Banks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Co-operative banks<\/strong> are financial entities established on a co-operative basis, functioning under the co-operative principles of mutual help, democratic control, and service to members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They primarily aim to provide credit and banking services to farmers, small businesses, and weaker sections of society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regulation:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Governed by the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (as applicable to co-operative societies) and the Co-operative Societies Act of respective states.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supervised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for banking operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/finance\/news\/central-state-co-op-banks-brought-under-ambit-of-rbi-s-ombudsman-scheme-125100701358_1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>BS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>PM-KUSUM Programme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus:GS3\/Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Union government is planning\u00a0 to promote the <strong>PM-KUSUM<\/strong> in African and island nations through the <strong>International Solar Alliance.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PM-KUSUM Scheme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>About:<\/strong> It is a flagship scheme launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in 2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aim:<\/strong> To provide financial support (subsidies of up to 30% or 50% of the total cost for standalone solar pumps) to farmers for installing solar-powered irrigation systems like solar pumps and grid-connected solar plants.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To deliver affordable and reliable solar energy to the agricultural sector, reducing irrigation costs and cutting pollution caused by diesel use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Target: <\/strong>The scheme aims to add about 34,800 MW of solar capacity by March 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scheme Components<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Component A: <\/strong>Setting up 10,000 MW of decentralized, grid-connected solar power plants (ground\/stilt-mounted) on barren or cultivable land, by individuals, groups, or cooperatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Component B<\/strong>: Installation of 14 lakh standalone (off-grid) solar agriculture pumps, replacing diesel pumps for irrigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Component C: <strong>Solarization of 35 lakh grid-connected agriculture pumps, including <\/strong>feeder-level solarization, enabling farmers to use solar energy and sell excess power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_international\/issues\/151278\/OPS\/GR7F0FS2G.1+G4DF0JV31.1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TH<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>93rd Air Force Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Defence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated its <strong>93rd anniversary<\/strong> with a ceremonial parade at Air Force Station Hindon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Points<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>About:<\/strong> Initially known as the <strong>Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF)<\/strong>, the Indian Air Force was established on <strong>October 8, 1932<\/strong>, as an auxiliary air force under British rule.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Historical Background:<\/strong> The RIAF\u2019s maiden operational flight took off on April 1, 1933, carrying six RAF-trained officers and 19 Havai Sepoys (air soldiers).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Due to its outstanding performance during <strong>World War II<\/strong>, the RIAF was granted the &#8220;Royal&#8221; prefix in 1945. The prefix was officially dropped and the force was renamed the &#8216;Indian Air Force&#8217;, when<strong> India became a republic in 1950<\/strong>, following its independence on August 15, 1947, following 200 years of <strong>British colonial rule<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Indian Air Force has a <strong>distinguished history<\/strong> of being heavily involved in several of India&#8217;s most important wars. These include the <strong>Sino-Indian War of 1962 and the Indo-Pak wars of 1947, 1965, 1971, and 1999<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additionally, the force participated in important actions like <strong>Operation Safed Sagar <\/strong>during the Kargil war in 1999,<strong> Operation Poomalai<\/strong> in 1987 and the recent Operation Sindoor in May 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Motto:<\/strong> The motto of IAF is<strong> Touch the sky with Glory (Nabham Sparsham Deeptam)<\/strong>, which has been taken from the <strong>eleventh chapter of the Bhagavad Gita.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Theme:<\/strong> The 2025 theme is focused on the IAF&#8217;s contribution to <strong>Operation Sindoor.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/india-news\/indian-air-force-day-2025-iaf-marks-93rd-foundation-day-with-grand-parade-nc-125100800309_1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BS<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>In News<\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">For centuries, residents near Seneca Lake in New York have reported mysterious booming sounds known as the &#8220;Seneca Guns&#8221; or &#8220;Seneca Drums&#8221;.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Seneca Lake<\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">It is located in Ontario, Yates, Seneca, and Schuyler counties, and is centrally positioned in New York\u2019s Finger Lakes region(US).\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">It has the largest water volume among the Finger Lakes, with Geneva at its northern end and Watkins Glen at the southern end.<\/li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/09-10-2025\/news-in-short-9-october-2025\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm float-end\">Read\u00a0More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-56453","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-current-affairs"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56453","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56453"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56453\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56465,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56453\/revisions\/56465"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56453"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56453"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56453"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}