Daily Current Affairs — 9 September 2025
4 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Submarine Cables
Context Undersea cable damage in the Red Sea has slowed internet access across several countries in Asia and the Middle East, including India. What are Submarine Cables? Definition: Submarine cables are fiber optic cables laid on the ocean floor, connecting two or more landing points across countries and continents.
Aadhaar Should Be Treated as Valid Proof for SIR Exercise: Supreme Court
Context Recently, the Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to accept Aadhaar as a valid identity document for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. About Aadhaar It was launched in 2009 and later given statutory backing through the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016, passed as a Money Bill in Parliament. It empowered the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) unde
Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India 2021-23
Context The Government of India released the Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India 2021–23, prepared by the Office of the Registrar General of India (ORGI), Ministry of Home Affairs under the Sample Registration System (SRS). About The report shows a Stable Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of 88 per 1,00,000 live births for the period 2021–23. Categorization of States: States are categorized as Empowered Action Group (EAG), Southern, and Other for analyzing regional trends.
Need of Underwater Domain Awareness Amid Red Sea Cable Disruption
Context Recent disruptions in submarine communication cables in the Red Sea, highlights India’s urgent need to strengthen its Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA), the ability to monitor, detect, and assess activities beneath oceans and seas. Why is UDA Critical for India? National Security and Regional Stability: China’s “Underwater Great Wall” project, involving seabed sensors and unmanned vehicles, has enhanced surveillance in the Indo-Pacific.
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