Daily Current Affair 04-September-2025

News at a Glance

Topic	GS Paper	Explanation
Gender Imbalance in Supreme Court	GS2 – Polity – IC – Judiciary	India’s top court remains heavily male-dominated: out of 34 current judges, just one is a woman, echoing a historical pattern where only 11 women have ever been appointed. This lack of gender diversity isn’t accidental; it’s reinforced by how the collegium selects judges, rarely considering gender as a formal priority. When women are elevated, they tend to be older, get shorter tenures, and typically do not come from historically marginalized groups. This means fewer different perspectives on the bench, less sensitive handling of women’s rights cases, and eroded public faith that the court truly represents all Indians. Moving forward, prioritizing gender at every stage, promoting women earlier (especially from varied backgrounds and direct from the bar), and making the selection process much more transparent would help India’s highest court reflect its society better.
Health Insurance Schemes in India	GS2 – Social – Health – Issues	Over the last few years, government health insurance (like PMJAY) now claims to cover almost 4 in 5 Indians, an impressive feat. But a peek behind these numbers and problems appear: very few insured patients actually use these benefits, and most of the public money still flows to large, private hospitals rather than public ones or basic clinics. This skews the system toward costly, in-patient care, leaving out preventive and primary care which could serve more people more effectively. There are also persistent delays in payments and even fraud, which discourages hospitals and patients alike. To fix these gaps, India needs to spend more on public health, streamline how money flows (possibly by directing patients to primary care first, as Thailand does), and rigorously monitor hospitals for fair and efficient care.
Mapping India’s Cancer Burden	GS2 – Social – Health – Diseases	India’s fight against cancer is revealing new patterns: the vast majority of cases now show up in women (mainly breast and cervical cancers, often treatable if caught early), while men die more often from hard-to-spot lung and stomach cancers. A troubling trend is that oral cancer now tops the list for Indian men. Perhaps most sobering, cancer rates are spiking in the Northeast and in Mizoram in particular, which can be traced back to deep-rooted practices such as tobacco, alcohol, and certain food habits. Surveillance is still patchy (registries cover only 10–18%), so many cases may go unrecorded. In short: regional gaps, lifestyle changes, and support for widespread early detection are India’s biggest levers in dealing with the growing cancer burden.
Four Years of Account Aggregator Framework	GS3 – Infra – Initiatives	India has made a quiet revolution in digital finance through its Account Aggregator system, now fully integrated into the country’s digital infrastructure. It gives each citizen the power to securely and seamlessly “share” their financial profile like income, loans, and investments with lenders, while maintaining privacy and control. This opens the door for faster, more inclusive loans, easier financial product access, and helps establish a “consent-driven” data ecosystem that the world is watching.
India’s First Indigenous Chip ‘Vikram’	GS3 – IE – Industry	The public unveiling of the Vikram chip shows India can now make complex, space-grade semiconductor processors at home in an area long dominated by imports. This achievement is much more than a tech milestone: it gives India a toehold in a fiercely competitive and politically sensitive global industry (chips power everything from electronics to defense). Vikram’s success, plus India’s new chip-making and packaging lines, signals a new era where India won’t just be a consumer, but a maker and potential exporter of cutting-edge digital tech.
India’s Urban Clean Energy Transition	GS3 – Envi – RE	Cities, the heart of India’s economy, are emerging as engines of the clean energy transition. Measures like rooftop solar arrays, LED streetlights, and electric buses are helping reduce emissions at scale but progress is threatened by patchy technical know-how and financial constraints in most cities. If local governments get the support to scale these successes, and if states, cities, and private players work together, India can meet its ambitious green energy targets while keeping its cities livable and globally competitive.
Rising Urban Noise Pollution	GS3 – Envi – Pollution	Loud, constant noise, the kind that fills Indian cities from honking, construction, and nightlife has quietly turned into a public health crisis. It’s linked to hearing loss, heart disease, lost sleep, concentration issues, and even disrupts wildlife behaviors. The problem? Regulations exist but aren’t enforced, city agencies often pass the buck, and citizens treat noise as “normal.” What’s needed isn’t just more sensors or stricter rules; it’s empowering municipalities, raising civic awareness, and penalizing violators to shift cultures towards quieter, healthier cities.
Airborne Bacteria in Delhi	GS3 – Envi – Pollution	A recent study has shown that Delhi’s notorious air pollution isn’t just about smog; tiny particles in the air actually transport disease-causing bacteria deep into people’s lungs and cause other infections. This reality means that combating air pollution is also about protecting residents from a host of invisible but significant health risks especially in crowded neighborhoods or during the “hazy” winter-summer period.
Indigenous Brain Injury Diagnostic Tool (CEREBO)	GS3 – S&T – Tech	India has made major headway in medical technology with CEREBO, an affordable, handheld device that scans for brain injuries quickly and safely, no X-rays, and usable even in ambulances. This is a game-changer for rural India, crowded city emergencies, or military zones, where process-heavy hospital imaging isn’t feasible. It’s evidence of India’s ability to innovate for its own health system and export such tools globally.
Nijasharana Ambigara Chowdaiah	Prelims – In News	He was a reformist poet and social thinker in 12th-century Karnataka, who condemned the caste system, exploitation of women, and injustice. His words are still radical and controversial today, as seen by protests and renewed discussions on his legacy’s protection.
Adi Vaani App	Prelims – In News	The Adi Vaani app is a language technology tool developed to allow translation between tribal languages and Hindi/English, which could play a big role in improving education, administration, and digital access for India’s many indigenous communities, boosting inclusion and preserving culture.
Current Account Deficit	Prelims – Economy	India’s CAD of $2.4 billion (Q1 2025) means the country is importing more goods, services, and capital than it is exporting, a key indicator to watch as it affects the rupee’s value, economic stability, and the country’s borrowing needs.
Maitree Exercise	Prelims – Defence	The Maitree exercise is a symbol of India’s deepening defence ties with Thailand and the larger Southeast Asia region joint drills help both armies exchange tactics, build trust, and debug protocols for peacekeeping and disaster response, cementing India’s “Act East” policy.
ISRO Announcement of Opportunity	Prelims – Space	By calling for proposals from Indian researchers to analyze Chandrayaan-3 data, ISRO is encouraging wider scientific participation and maximizing the country’s investment in space science. This open science approach can foster discovery and boost India’s space research ecosystem.

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