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One Liners 30-09-2025
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Polity & Governance
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Postal Ballots
The Election Commission rejected the Opposition's demand to count the postal ballots before the EVM counting.
- Current system – Postal ballots counted after EVM counting at counting centers.
- Legal basis – Rule 54A, Conduct of Elections Rules 1961.
- Provided to
- Armed forces, government employees on election duty.
- Essential service personnel (railways, media, etc.)
- Senior citizens 85+, persons with disabilities.
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Economy
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Udan Yatri Cafe
Civil Aviation Minister inaugurates Udan Yatri Cafe at Vijayawada International Airport.
- Inaugurated by – Minister of Civil Aviation.
- Objecttives – To ensure that no air passenger would travel with an unfilled stomach.
- To enhance the passenger experience by offering affordable, and quality food & beverages, including tea priced at Rs.10/-, coffee/snacks/sweets at Rs.20/-.
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Performance-Linked Rewards for Coal India Workers
Coal India workers to receive rupees 1.03 lakh as performance-linked rewards.
- Performance linked reward system – It involves rewarding employees according to their performance, or results achieved or contribution to organisations performance as individuals or as a part of a group.
- Announced after – 6th meeting of the standardisation committee of the Joint Bipartite Committee for the Coal Industry.
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Joint Bipartite Committee
- Representation from – Senior management of PSUs and central trade unions.
- Aim – To negotiate and decide the wages and other allowances for the workers of the coal industry.
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International Trade Negotiations Program for Department of Commerce
- Launched by – Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT).
- Organised by – IIFT’s Centre for International Negotiations (CIN).
- Aim – To strengthen the negotiation skills of government officials and bolster India’s global trade engagement.
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Environment
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e-observer system
Government will soon introduce an onboard electronic observer system for remote monitoring and recording of marine fish catch.
- Developed by – Fishery Survey of India (FSI).
- Announced after – “Species Identification and Data Collection for Tuna and Allied Species” workshop.
- Nodal ministry – Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
- Aim – To provide accurate scientific data for stock assessment and management by observing fishing operations across various vessel types.
- Significance – It builds on the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
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Species Identification and Data Collection for Tuna & Allied Species
- It is a 5 days’ workshop.
- Organized by – Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) & FSI.
- Delegates from – 12 countries, including Japan, France, Thailand, Indonesia, and South Africa, along with representatives from 18 Indian coastal states and Union Territories.
- Discussion on – The need to revise the global tuna quota system, which India argues currently favors nations with historically higher catch levels.
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Science
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Lecanemab
- It is a monoclonal antibody drug.
- Approved in – Australia.
- Aim – To slow early Alzheimer's progression by targeting amyloid proteins in the brain.
- Concern – High cost and potential side effects, including brain swelling, limit its accessibility and raise safety concerns.
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Miscellaneous
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Asia Cup 2025
Prime Minister congratulates Indian Cricket Team on their victory in Asia Cup 2025.
- It is held every 2 years to crown the continental champions.
- Established in – 1983.
- 17th edition hosted in – United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- Organised by – Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
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Vocal for Local" & "Swadeshi
PM urged citizens to buy locally made goods and Khadi products during the festive season.
- Historical Context – Mahatma Gandhi emphasised Swadeshi goods against foreign goods during the freedom struggle.
- Objectives – To strengthens India’s domestic economy, and vitalizes entrepreneurs.
- To brings hope to families, honors artisans, supports young entrepreneurs.
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