Daily Current Affairs — 29 August 2025
4 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Deep Sea Exploration Under the Samudrayaan Project
Context Recently, two Indian ‘aquanauts’ travelled deep into the Atlantic Ocean as part of preparations for the upcoming Samudrayaan Project, under which India aims to send three humans to depths of 6,000 metres by 2027. Matsya-6000: India’s Deep-Sea Submersible India’s aquanauts aim to travel in the Matsya-6000, a made-in-India titanium submersible, and designed like a large fish, developed by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT). Capacity: 3 humans for 12 hours, emergency enduranc
‘Foreigners too Have the Right to Liberty under Article 21’: High Court
In News The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted bail to a Bangladeshi woman accused of forgery and illegal stay, ruling that Article 21s right to personal liberty applies to foreigners. Article 21 of the Indian Constitution Article 21 of the Constitution of India guarantees the fundamental right to protection of life and personal liberty except by a procedure established by law. It ensures certain safeguards against arbitrary deprivation of life and liberty.
15th India-Japan Annual Summit
Context PM Modi is on a 2-day visit for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. About The two sides are expected to upgrade the 2008 Declaration on Security Cooperation, including defence hardware purchases, launch an “Economic Security” initiative to build resilient supply chains, and increase Japan’s investment targets to around $68 billion. The summit is expected to focus on deepening economic and investment partnerships, while also enhancing cultural ties between the two nations.
Deforestation and Heat-Related Mortality in Tropical Regions
Context A recent study published in Nature Climate Change revealed that deforestation-induced warming caused nearly 28,000 additional heat-related deaths annually in tropical regions between 2001 and 2020. Challenges in Addressing Deforestation Economic Dependence: Agricultural exports and timber trade remain major sources of income for tropical countries. Weak Governance: Poor enforcement of forest conservation laws.
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