Daily Current Affair 13-September-2025

News at a Glance

Topic	GS Paper / Tag	Explanation
Nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR)	GS2 – Polity – IC – Elections	ECI launched India’s first nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 20 years, using house-to-house verification and digital platforms to remove duplicates, map migrant voters, and ensure polling booths remain below 1,200 electors. Legal basis stems from RPA 1950 Section 21(3). Operational hurdles include staff shortages and digital access gaps, requiring broad document proofs, mobile enrolment units, and awareness outreach.
Himachal Pradesh is “Fully Literate”	GS2 – Social Sector – Education	Himachal Pradesh became India’s 5th fully literate region via the ULLAS Scheme, certifying over 95% adult (15+) literacy. Door-to-door surveys, volunteer-driven lessons, and rigorous testing (FLNAT) through the NIOS define the process. National literacy now stands at 80.9%, but significant gender and rural/urban gaps persist. NEP 2020 and NIPUN Bharat target full literacy by 2030 using digital platforms like DIKSHA and expanding functional life-skills content.
United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)	GS2 – IR – International Organisations	At the recent UNHRC session, India pushed back against Switzerland’s criticism, affirming its record on minorities. The UNHRC, an intergovernmental UN body with 47 regionally rotated seats, reviews human rights in all member states (via Universal Periodic Review), can suspend members for gross violations, and shapes global norms, but often faces politicization, as seen in recent India-related debates.
Israel’s Airstrike on Doha	GS2 – IR – Issues	Israel conducted its first direct airstrike in Doha, targeting Hamas leadership and complicating ongoing US-led ceasefire talks. This reflects an assertive Israeli posture that could destabilize Qatar, a major energy supplier to India and host to a large diaspora. India condemned the attack, showing the delicate balancing act in its West Asia diplomacy among critical partners (Israel, Qatar, US)
De-Dollarisation	GS3 – IE – Globalisation	Countries are diversifying reserves away from the US dollar: its global share fell from 65.5% (2016) to 57.7% (2025), while gold and alternative currencies rise. Sanctions, trade tensions, SWIFT risks, and US policy uncertainty drive this trend. India’s gold reserves increased from 5.9% to 13.1%. Despite ongoing US dominance, alternatives like BRICS Pay and euro/renminbi gain traction for trade and reserves.
India’s Shipbuilding Vision	GS3 – Infra – Transportation	India aims to be among the top 5 shipbuilding nations by 2047, raising maritime’s GDP share from 4% to 12%. Financial aid (Shipbuilding Finance Scheme, Maritime Fund), infrastructure upgrades, FDI reforms, and a National Shipbuilding Mission support the push, but India still accounts for less than 1% of the global market. Competition with China, Korea, and Japan, high capital intensity, and R&D gaps are key challenges.
Rising Tiger Count in Chhattisgarh	GS3 – Envi – Conservation	Chhattisgarh’s tiger population doubled to 35 in three years, powered by conservation measures, translocation, and poaching curbs. The 2024 declaration of Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla as India’s 56th tiger reserve aided this recovery. Community involvement (“Myna Mitra” app) and inter-state coordination (NTCA) signal robust management, but similar revival is needed in underpopulated reserves
Designer Clownfish and Ornamental Fisheries	GS3 – Envi – Species	NBFGR scientists bred designer clownfish for aquaculture and ornamental trade: native to Indian reefs, these fish support community incomes but are threatened by coral bleaching and collection pressure. They show unique social structure (male-to-female sex change) and assist in reef recycling. Climate adaptation and trade regulation are important for sustainable exploitation and conservation
India’s Solar Energy Indigenisation Push	GS3 – Envi – RE	India targets full solar value chain indigenisation by 2028 to reduce China dependence (now 60%), boost jobs, cut imports, and meet its 500 GW renewable goal. Rapid expansion (crossing 100 GW solar capacity) is supported by PLI, KUSUM, rooftop, floating solar schemes, and international partnerships (ISA). Land, grid, battery, cost, and mineral sourcing barriers still need policy and technological innovation
ISRO Technology Transfer (SSLV to HAL)	GS3 – S&T – ISRO	ISRO’s deal with HAL for SSLV technology marks its 100th tech transfer (via INSPACe), shifting affordable small-satellite launch to private industry. After 24-month handholding, HAL will produce SSLVs independently for the global market, supporting Atmanirbhar and commercial launch ambitions
India-France Joint Jet Engine Project	GS3 – S&T – Defence	India and Safran (France) may soon co-develop 120–140 kN jet engines for the AMCA fighter, with 100% French tech transfer—especially advanced single-crystal blade design. Once operational, India will be the fifth country with indigenous jet-engine capability, boosting strategic autonomy and aerospace exports

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