Daily Current Affairs — 20 September 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Gujarat’s Dhordo Becomes Fully Solar-Powered
Context Prime Minister Modi dedicated Dhordo as a “Solar Village” to the nation during the ‘Samudra Se Samriddhi’ programme in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. About Dhordo will become the fourth solar-powered village in the State, after Modhera in Mehsana, Sukhi in Kheda, and Masali in Banaskantha. It is a remote village in Gujarat’s Kutch internationally acclaimed as the ‘Best Tourism Village’ by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
India’s Manufacturing Momentum: Performance and Policy
In Context The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) showed a significant rise in July 2025, with overall growth at 3.5% and manufacturing growth at 5.4% year-on-year, mainly driven by manufacturing, reflecting rising demand and better capacity use. Present Status of India’s Manufacturing sector India’s manufacturing exports are growing steadily, with total exports rising 6.18% YoY to US$ 349.35 billion in April-August 2025. Merchandise exports grew 2.52% to US$ 184.13 billion.
India and Canada Reset Ties
Context Indian and Canadian National Security Advisors (NSAs) and security teams held talks on enhancing bilateral cooperation. About The high-level dialogue comes nearly two years after diplomatic relations between the two nations were strained by Canadian allegations over the killing of Khalistani separatist. It is also the first major engagement between the two countries security establishments since both sides appointed new High Commissioners.
Domestic Violence Act: 20 Years of Power and Protection
Context The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA) stands as a symbol of empowerment after two decades of enactment. About Domestic Violence It is defined as any act, omission, or conduct by a person that harms or endangers the health, safety, life, limb, or well-being of a woman — whether physical or mental (Section 3 of the PWDVA). It includes: Physical abuse, verbal emotional Abuse economic Abuse.
CAG Report on States Fiscal Health: Decadal Surge in Public Debt
Context The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has released a decadal analysis of the fiscal health of India’s 28 states, highlighting a sharp rise in public debt over the last decade. Key Findings of the Report Debt Growth: States’ combined public debt trebled from ₹17.57 lakh crore in 2013-14 to ₹59.60 lakh crore in 2022-23. As a share of GSDP, debt rose from 16.66% (2013-14) to 22.96% (2022-23).