Daily Current Affairs — 30 September 2025
4 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
E-Waste Collection Faces Gaps as Government Sets Sights on Recycling for Precious Metals
Context As India pushes itself forward for local electronics manufacturing, from semiconductor fabs to the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), e-waste recycling threatens to undercut the progress. About e-Waste in India E-waste — discarded electronic and electrical equipment — contains valuable materials such as copper, aluminum, nickel, cobalt, lithium, gold, and rare earth elements (REEs). India generated an estimated 4.17 million metric tonnes of e-waste in 2022, but only about
National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Released Crime in India 2023
In News Recently, the Crime in India 2023 report was published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). Suggestions The Crime in India 2023 report highlights the urgent need for reforms in response to the evolving nature of crime, particularly in the digital space. Key policy recommendations include strengthening cybercrime infrastructure through investments in digital forensic labs and public awareness campaigns, improving reporting mechanisms with anonymous channels and victim support, and
Traditional Ritual Theatres of India
In Context Indias ritual theatres are living cultural traditions that connect the divine and daily life through myth, music, and community participation. Ritual theatre It is a traditional form of performance that blends sacred rituals with dramatic elements like acting, music, dance, and narration, often rooted in religious festivals and collective memory. These performances go beyond entertainment, serving as vital expressions of cultural identity, social cohesion, and continuity.
Sports as a Unifying Force, Not a Privilege: Supreme Court
Context The Supreme Court, in the All India Football Federation (AIFF) case, recently emphasised that sports are not merely recreational activities but vital institutions of “national life.” Key Observations by Supreme Court of India Fraternity Through Sport: Team sports compel individuals to set aside caste, class, gender, or linguistic distinctions and work collectively towards shared goals. Sports as Community Resources: Sporting facilities and opportunities should be recognised as ‘material
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