{"id":57796,"date":"2025-10-28T21:15:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T15:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=57796"},"modified":"2025-10-29T12:29:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T06:59:28","slug":"news-in-short-28-october-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/28-10-2025\/news-in-short-28-october-2025","title":{"rendered":"News in Short \u2013 28 October, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>National Seeds Corporation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Agriculture<\/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 Agriculture Minister has inaugurated the National Seeds Corporation\u2019s (NSC) state-of-the-art seed processing plant in New Delhi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About National Seeds Corporation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a Schedule \u2018B\u2019 Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Agriculture &amp; Farmers Welfare, Government of India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is headquartered in New Delhi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: AIR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Science &amp; Technology<\/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 Supreme Court allowed the Union government to review and reconsider additional demand in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues against financially distressed telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) refers to the usage and licensing fee that telecom operators are required to pay to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Telecom Regulatory Framework.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a crucial component in determining the share of revenue the telecom operators must pay to the government.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Background<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The concept of AGR originated under the National Telecom Policy, 1999, when India shifted from a fixed license fee regime to a revenue-sharing model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telecom operators agreed to share a percentage of their AGR as licence fees and spectrum usage charges (SUC) with the government.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: TOI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Science and Technology<\/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 Government of India (GoI) has announced the<strong> full list of winners of Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aim:<\/strong> To celebrate outstanding contributions by scientists, technologists, and innovators in diverse fields of science, technology, and technology-led innovation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The award is organized and presented by the <strong>Ministry of Science and Technology.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is conferred under four categories:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vigyan Ratna (VR) <\/strong>award will recognise lifetime achievements and contributions made in any field of science and technology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vigyan Shri (VS)<\/strong> award will recognise distinguished contributions in any field of science and technology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB)<\/strong> award will recognise and encourage young scientists up to the age of 45 years who have made an exceptional contribution in any field of science and technology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vigyan Team (VT) award<\/strong> to be given to a team comprising three or more scientists\/ researchers\/ innovators who have made an exceptional contribution working in a team in any field of science and technology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Awards are conferred across 13 domains:<\/strong> Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Mathematics &amp; Computer Science, Earth Science, Medicine, Engineering Sciences, Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, Technology &amp; Innovation, Atomic Energy, Space Science and Technology, and other allied fields.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2182615\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Burevestnik Missile<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Defence<\/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>Russia has successfully tested its nuclear-powered <strong>Burevestnik cruise missile.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Burevestnik missile<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It was first revealed by Russia in 2018 and recently it reportedly flew 14,000 km over 15 hours during test.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NATO refers to it as the <strong>SSC-X-9 Skyfall<\/strong> and is named for the <strong>storm petrel<\/strong>, a bird that some believe foreshadows a storm.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It boasts an unlimited range and the ability to evade missile defenses.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source :<a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-global\/russia-nuclear-powered-burevestnik-missile-10329810\/lite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Red Sanders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Environment&nbsp;<\/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<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/05-05-2025\/biodiversity-new-rules-access-and-benefit-sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/05-05-2025\/biodiversity-new-rules-access-and-benefit-sharing\"> National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)<\/a>, under <strong>India\u2019s Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework<\/strong>, has released \u20b955 lakh to 18 farmers cultivating <strong>Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is&nbsp; commonly known as<strong> Red Sandalwood .<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a medium-sized tree (10\u201315 m tall) found in dry deciduous forests, either in mixed stands with native species or as pure stands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a prized hardwood known for its use in furniture, instruments, carvings, and tools.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is an endemic species to <strong>Eastern Ghats found in Andhra Pradesh<\/strong> and has ecological, economic, and cultural significance.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is also cultivated in <strong>Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha<\/strong> and other States.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The species is protected under the <strong>Wildlife Protection Act, 1972<\/strong>, and listed under the <strong>Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)<\/strong>, which strictly regulates its international trade.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The IUCN Red List of threatened species classifies it as <strong>Endangered .<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source :<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2183201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Intrusion Detection System to Protect Elephants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Environment<\/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 Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has deployed an <strong>Intrusion Detection System (IDS)<\/strong> across key sections of its network to prevent elephant deaths caused by train collisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Intrusion Detection System (IDS)?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The IDS is an <strong>optical fiber-based monitoring system<\/strong> that detects intrusions or movements along railway tracks in real time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When a large object, such as an elephant or human, crosses or nears the track, the system <strong>identifies the vibration pattern<\/strong> and immediately alerts railway staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Intrusion Detection System in Cybersecurity<\/strong><br>&#8211; In its original form, an IDS is a <strong>network security tool<\/strong> that <strong>detects unauthorized access<\/strong> or attacks on computers and networks.<br>&#8211; It operates as a<strong> passive monitoring system,<\/strong> observing traffic and alerting administrators to suspicious activity but not directly blocking it.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/nfr-intrusion-detection-system-prevent-elephant-deaths-trains-10317552\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Digital Arrest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Cybercrime<\/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>President Droupadi Murmuo said that \u201cdigital arrests\u201d had become one of the most dreaded threats faced by citizens today.<\/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>A<strong> digital arrest <\/strong>refers to a cyber scam where fraudsters use fake video calls, forged IDs, and official-looking websites to falsely accuse individuals of crimes and coerce them into paying money.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) have issued public advisories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Citizens are urged to report such cases on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/digital-arrest-is-one-of-the-most-dreaded-threats-to-citizens-president-murmu\/article70209697.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Stanford\/Elsevier\u2019s Rank List<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: Miscellaneous&nbsp;<\/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>Stanford University\u2019s <strong>\u201cWorld\u2019s Top 2% Scientists list\u201d 2025<\/strong> was recently released .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>World\u2019s Top 2% Scientists list\u201d 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stanford professor John Ioannidis annually publishes a list of the world\u2019s top 2% scientists based on a composite metric called the c-score, derived from Elsevier\u2019s Scopus database. The 2025 list includes 6,239 Indian scientists, with the top 10 ranked between 288 and 952, mostly from lesser-known institutions.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Curiously, six of seven Nobel laureates ranked far lower, raising questions about the metric\u2019s validity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a prestigious ranking that highlights the most influential researchers across a broad range of scientific fields.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is compiled in collaboration with Elsevier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: TH<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>In News<\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">The Union Agriculture Minister has inaugurated the National Seeds Corporation\u2019s (NSC) state-of-the-art seed processing plant in New Delhi.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>About National Seeds Corporation<\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">It is a Schedule \u2018B\u2019 Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Agriculture &#038; Farmers Welfare, Government of India.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">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.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">It is headquartered in New Delhi<\/li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/28-10-2025\/news-in-short-28-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-57796","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\/57796","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=57796"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57796\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":57830,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57796\/revisions\/57830"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57796"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57796"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57796"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}