Daily Current Affairs — 23 September 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Supreme Court Judge Flags Need for Performance Evaluation Mechanism for Judges
In News Recently, Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant emphasized the need for a performance evaluation system for judges with clear parameters to improve judicial efficiency. Present status India’s judiciary, though respected for its independence, is grappling with rising case backlogs and inconsistent performance. Justice Surya Kant has highlighted the urgent need for a structured performance evaluation system to enhance efficiency and rebuild public trust.
The Growing Relevance of Traditional Medicine
Context The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that traditional medicine is practised in 88% of its member-states — 170 out of 194 countries. About Growing Acceptance: Analysts estimate that the global traditional medicine market will reach $583 billion by 2025, with annual growth rates of 10%-20%. Countrywise Market: China’s traditional Chinese medicine sector is valued at $122.4 billion, Australia’s herbal medicine industry at $3.97 billion, and India’s Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Una
Three West African Countries to Quit International Criminal Court
In News Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced they will immediately withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), labelling it an instrument of neo-colonialist repression. About International Criminal Court (ICC) The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an independent, permanent international tribunal established in 2002 under the Rome Statute. It is based in The Hague, Netherlands, and is the world’s only court with a mandate to prosecute individuals (not states) for the gravest
Need To Decriminalise Defamation
Context Recently, the Supreme Court of India has remarked that it is ‘high time’ to reconsider the criminalisation of defamation. About Defamation in India It refers to any spoken, written, or published statement that harms the reputation of an individual or group. It can be directed at both living persons and the deceased, where harm to the family or immediate relatives is considered relevant.
France Recognised Palestine as a State
Context France and several other Western nations formally declared their recognition of a Palestinian state at the United Nations. About France’s announcement comes as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Portugal declared recognition recently. The move, however, is largely symbolic without support from the United States, which has the power to veto membership.