Daily Current Affairs — 17 September 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Light Pollution Impacting Biodiversity
In News A recent global study has found that artificial light at night is significantly altering bird behaviour, causing many species to stay active for up to an hour longer after sunset. What Is Light Pollution? Light pollution refers to the excessive or inappropriate use of artificial outdoor lighting, which disrupts natural darkness.
Defence Minister Urges Armed Forces to be Ready for Unconventional Threats
Context Defence Minister Rajnath Singh encouraged the armed forces to remain alert and ready to counter “invisible” challenges from information, ideological, ecological and biological warfare. About The turbulent global order, regional instability and evolving security landscape demanded constant assessment and preparedness. He urged commanders to work towards building the Sudarshan Chakra vision articulated by Prime Minister Modi.
MNRE Unveiled India's First National Policy on Geothermal Energy
Context Recently, the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launched its first national policy on geothermal energy, joining a growing list of countries betting on subterranean heat to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070. Guidelines for States and Union Territories Allocation of geothermal blocks with exploration permits (3–5 years). Single-window clearance system for permits and approvals.
Third Anniversary of the National Logistics Policy (NLP)
Context The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) commemorates the third anniversary of the National Logistics Policy (NLP), launched in 2022. Key Achievements of India’s Logistics Sector The Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) has facilitated secure Application Programming Interface (API) integration across more than 30 digital systems. Ranking in 2023 Logistics Performance Index (LPI): India was ranked 38th place out of 139 nations, a notable improvement of si
AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap and Frontier Tech Repository
Context NITI Aayog launched two transformative initiatives, AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap: Opportunity for Accelerated Economic Growth and NITI Frontier Tech Repository under its Frontier Tech Hub. Challenges Data fragmentation and weak privacy protections. Old IT systems in banks and industries.