Daily Current Affairs — 15 September 2025
4 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
India’s Outward FDI goes to ‘Tax Havens’
In News Indian companies are increasingly channeling their outward foreign direct investment (FDI) through low-tax jurisdictions—commonly referred to as tax havens—to expand their global footprint. Present Scenario The companies are routing their foreign investments through low-tax jurisdictions (tax havens) such as Singapore, Mauritius, UAE, the Netherlands, UK, and Switzerland. According to data ,56% of India’s outward FDI in 2023-24 (₹1,946 crore of ₹3,488.5 crore) went to these jurisdictions
The SC issued Guidelines for Cases where DNA Evidence is Involved
Context The Supreme Court, in Kattavellai @ Devakar v. State of Tamil Nadu, recently issued guidelines to maintain the integrity of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) samples in criminal cases. Significance of DNA Evidence in Criminal Cases DNA is a molecule that encodes the genetic information in all living organisms.
PM Inaugurates Development Projects in Manipur
Context The Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects in Imphal, Manipur. What are the Key Unresolved Issues in Manipur? Rehabilitation of Displaced Families: There are more than 280 relief camps in Manipur, sheltering about 57,000 people, many displaced for over two years.
Pendency in Supreme Court Reaches All-Time High
Context The number of pending cases in the Supreme Court of India has surged to an all-time high, raising serious concerns about the efficiency, accessibility, and credibility of the judicial system. Current Caseload According to the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG), the Supreme Court of India is witnessing an unprecedented rise in case pendency, with 88,492 matters currently awaiting disposal, that includes 69,605 civil cases and 18,887 criminal cases. It has grown by over 35% in the past fiv