Daily Current Affairs — 6 October 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Philippines Pioneers Coral Larvae Cryobank
Context The Philippines has launched Southeast Asia’s first coral larvae cryobank to preserve coral genetic diversity and protect reef ecosystems. Coral Cryobank Initiative The initiative involves collaboration among research institutions in the Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. The objective is to freeze and preserve coral larvae, ensuring long-term protection of coral genetic diversity.
RBI Grants SRO Status to Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC)
Context The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially recognised the Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC) as the Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for the non-banking financial company (NBFC) sector. What are Self‑Regulatory Organisations (SROs)? The RBI’s Omnibus Framework describes an SRO as a non‑governmental organisation that is authorised by a regulator to regulate and oversee a particular industry or sector.
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY): Nurturing Organic Farming in India
Context The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), launched in 2015 under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture, has emerged as a flagship initiative to promote organic farming in India. What is Organic farming? Organic farming is a sustainable agriculture system that excludes synthetic inputs like chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
AI Integration in Indian Classroom
Context India AI’s mission envisages the opening of the AI Centres for Excellence (CoE) in education. India’s AI Integration in Education Increase in Number of Schools having Computer Access: One of the most notable improvements is the increase in the number of schools with computer access, rising from 57.2% in 2023–24 to 64.7% this year. Increase in Number of Schools having Internet Access: The percentage of schools with internet connectivity increased from 53.9% in the previous year to 63.5% i
Why Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Is Crucial for India’s Courts?
Context India’s judicial system is grappling with an unprecedented backlog underscoring the urgent need for alternative mechanisms to ensure timely delivery of justice. Constitutional and Legal Basis of ADR Article 39A: It mandates the State to ensure equal justice and free legal aid. Section 89 of the Code of Civil Procedure (1908): ADR processes such as arbitration, conciliation, mediation, and judicial settlement (Lok Adalat) derive statutory recognition from Section 89 CPC.