Daily Current Affairs — 3 September 2025
3 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Agreement on Marina Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ)
Context Countries are advancing towards implementing the High Seas Treaty, known as the Agreement on Marina Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ). Significance of the Treaty Parties cannot claim or exercise sovereign rights over marine resources derived from the high seas and ensure fair and equitable sharing of benefits. It follows an inclusive, integrated, ecosystem-centric approach based on the precautionary principle and promotes using traditional knowledge and the best available
APEDA Launches BHARATI Initiative to Boost Agri-food Exports
In News The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) launched its new initiative BHARATI (Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement). Key Features of BHARATI Startup-Centric Initiative: Supports 100 agri-food and agri-tech startups in the inaugural cohort. Three-Month Acceleration Programme: Focus on product development, export readiness, regulatory compliance, market access, and collaborative solutions.
WHO Released New Reports on Mental Health
Context The World Health Organisation has published two new reports ‘World Mental Health Today’ and ‘Mental Health Atlas 2024.’ Challenges in Psychiatric Healthcare in India Poor Conditions in Psychiatric Hospitals: Often associated with cruelty, neglect, abuse, and substandard living conditions. Reflects systemic neglect and inadequate accountability mechanisms. Scant Funding: Mental health receives extremely low budget allocation, about 1% of the total health budget, with most going to institu
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