Daily Current Affairs — 25 September 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Karnataka HC Rejects X Corp’s Censorship Plea
Context The Karnataka High Court dismissed a petition filed by X Corp challenging the Indian government’s use of Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Sahyog Portal for content takedown orders. About The company had argued that the powers exercised under Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 were unconstitutional and that only Section 69A, along with the IT (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking Access of Information by Public) Rules, 2009, provided
CSIR Scheme on Capacity Building and Human Resource Development (CBHRD)
Context The Union Cabinet has approved the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) / Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Scheme on “Capacity Building and Human Resource Development (CBHRD)”. About the Scheme Implementation: Managed by CSIR, the scheme will cover all RD institutions, national laboratories, Institutes of National Importance, Institutes of Eminence, and universities across India. Objective: To provide a structured platform for young researchers to b
Global South Must Work Together: EAM
Context At the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly session in New York, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called for stronger Global South solidarity and a collective push for UN reforms. About He called for a united approach among Global South countries, based on fair and transparent economic practices, resilient supply chains, and stronger South-South trade, investment, and technology collaboration.
Personality Rights
Context The Delhi High Court has recently issued a series of orders protecting the personality rights of Bollywood celebrities from unauthorised commercial use. What are Personality Rights? Personality rights refer to the right of a person to protect his/her personality under the right to privacy or property.
Ladakh Statehood Protests
Context Violent youth protests in Ladakh demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status have led to four deaths and over 30 injuries. Background: From UT Status to Unrest August 2019: Ladakh was separated from Jammu Kashmir and made a Union Territory without a legislature, unlike Jammu Kashmir. Initially, many Ladakhis welcomed the move, hoping for better governance and development.