Daily Current Affairs — 6 September 2025
4 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Foreign Vendors Flag Quality Upgrade Gaps in Nuclear Sector
Context The government is preparing two significant legal amendments aimed at opening up the civil nuclear energy domain to external players. Concerns Raised by Foreign Equipment Vendors Quality gaps among mid- and lower-tier suppliers: This gap has been specifically flagged in the second and third rung of equipment suppliers that, in turn, provide inputs to the tier-1 suppliers such as LT, Bharat Forge, Godrej Boyce and Walchandnagar Industries. Need for standardized quality protocols and a nat
Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Recycling in the Country
Context The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved a Rs.1,500 crore Incentive Scheme to develop recycling capacity in the country for the separation and production of critical minerals from secondary sources. What are Critical Minerals? These are minerals that are essential for economic development and national security.
Exemptions for Mineral Exploration Drilling on Forest Land
Context The Union Environment Ministry’s Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) has approved enhanced exemptions for mineral exploration drilling in forest areas. Background In 2023, the Forest Conservation Act 1980, was amended to provide exemptions for exploratory drilling on forest land. The latest decision expands these exemptions to facilitate mineral and coal exploration, critical for India’s energy and resource security.
Recusals By Judges
Context Recently, a Supreme Court judge recused from a bail case after many adjournments without giving an explanation. Recusal Recusal means a judge voluntarily withdrawing from hearing a case when there is a chance of bias or conflict of interest.
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