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Daily Current Affair 06-September-2025

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TopicGS PaperExplanation
Internet Users in IndiaGS2 – Governance – InitiativesAs of June 2025, India crossed 1 billion (100.28 crore) internet subscribers, a milestone revealing the growing reach of Digital India. A 3.48% jump from March, with broadband (esp. wireless/mobile) driving growth (97.97 crore), and BharatNet narrowing the digital rural-urban divide (urban: 57.94 crore, rural: 42.33 crore). High average monthly data usage (24 GB+) signals deepening digital reliance across society and the economy
India–EFTA Trade and Economic PartnershipGS2 – IR – India-EUIndia signed its first FTA with EFTA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland), effective Oct 1, 2025. EFTA commits $100B investment over 15 years and 1M jobs, while India secures near-total tariff-free access for key exports (including rice). For the first time, the agreement includes binding clauses on labour, environment, and human rights, promising legal certainty and sustainable economic ties with major European partners.
NIRF Rankings 2025GS2 – Social Sector – EducationNIRF’s 10th annual rankings expanded to include an SDG-based sustainability category. IIT Madras retained its top spot overall and in engineering; IISc Bengaluru again led universities, AIIMS Delhi medical, IIM Ahmedabad management, Hindu College (Delhi) colleges. These benchmarks now consider not just academic reputation but also environmental and social sustainability.
Gig Economy in IndiaGS3 – IE – IndustryGig work (platform-based, flexible gigs like delivery, transportation, or freelance tech tasks) has exploded: 7.7M (2021) to a projected 23.5M by 2030. India’s digital economy is on track for $1 trillion. However, workers face low pay, job insecurity, algorithmic control, and little social protection partly because platform companies and old labour laws haven’t kept pace. The solution: social security, tripartite frameworks, and new national policies to protect workers while fostering growth.
Environment Audit Rules 2025GS3 – Envi – LawsThe new rules set up a certified pool of third-party Environmental Auditors (accredited by a government agency) to ensure unbiased inspections, improve compliance, and help businesses meet standards like the Green Credit Program and Eco-mark. Data-driven audits and a central steering committee aim to boost transparency, improve enforcement in high-risk sectors, and align with “ease of doing business” objectives.
Northern Migration of India’s Big Four SnakesGS3 – Envi – SpeciesA new study shows India’s four most medically significant snakes Common Krait, Russell’s Viper, Saw-scaled Viper, Spectacled Cobra are shifting their range northward and into the Northeast due to climate change (warmer temps, rainfall shifts, land-use change). Already causing 90% of India’s snakebite deaths, this change may increase risk in new areas, underlining the need for better antivenom access and habitat monitoring.
India’s Theatre Command PlanGS3 – IS – InitiativesIndia is rolling out integrated theatre commands merging Army, Navy, and Air Force operations in strategic regions under unified leadership, led by the CDS. This promises better coordination and faster response in multi-domain wars (cyber, air, land, sea), but challenges remain: Air Force concerns over resource allocation, doctrinal differences, and lessons from foreign militaries. Phased pilots and civil-military dialogue are recommended for smoother rollout.
Bridging Skill–Industry Mismatch (AI)GS3 – S&T – AIAI and automation are reshaping jobs creating new roles but also making many existing ones redundant. Skills like adaptability, empathy, and digital literacy now matter more than ever. India (65% under 35) must invest in rapid, relevant skilling through NEP-aligned programs, applied apprenticeships, and digital learning platforms to turn this disruption into an opportunity rather than risk mass unemployment.
Darfur Region (Sudan)Prelims – PIN World – AfricaDarfur is a conflict-prone region in western Sudan, bordering Chad, Libya, CAR; dominated by the volcanic Jebel Marra mountains. Recently devastated by landslides, it is already beset by ongoing ethnic violence and environmental stress critical for geography and international relations.
BHARATI InitiativePrelims – In NewsAPEDA’s new BHARATI program aims to build $50 billion in agri-food exports by 2030 by training 100 startups, supporting GI-tagged and AYUSH-linked products, and applying AI/IOT to export quality and logistics part of India’s push for agri-tech innovation.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan/Teachers’ DayPrelims – In NewsSeptember 5 marks Teachers’ Day the birth anniversary of India’s 2nd President and 1st Vice President, Dr. Radhakrishnan, who was honored with a knighthood and Bharat Ratna for his contributions to education and philosophy.

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