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One Liners 17-09-2025
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History, Art and Culture
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Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) 2025
- It is one of Asia’s most prestigious film festivals.
- Recognised by – FIAPF with International Film Festival of India (IFFI) and Cannes Film Festival.
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India in BIFF 2025
India to Showcase its Creative Prowess at Busan International Film Festival 2025 in South Korea.
- It is 1st ever Ministerial delegation from India to BIFF.
- Aim – To strengthen cultural diplomacy, expand creative collaborations internationally, and position India as a global hub of the Creative Economy.
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International Federation of Film Producers' Associations (FIAPF)
- It is a global representation of 37 producers’ organisations from 30 countries
- Created in – 1933.
- Headquartered in – Brussels, Belgium.
- Aim – To operate as a platform of expertise and share of information related to film industry.
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International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
- It is the only film festival in South Asia that is accredited by International Federation of Film Producers' Associations (FIAPF).
- Organized annually by – National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, with Entertainment Society of Goa.
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Polity & Governance
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Right to Mental Health
- Supreme Court’s verdict in – Sukdeb Saha vs The State Of Andhra Pradesh.
- Article 21 – Mental health is an integral part of the right to life.
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Saha Guidelines
- It is introduced by the supreme Court as a package of binding interim orders.
- Guidelines
- Mental health support system – It mandates schools, colleges, hostels and coaching institutes are required to proactively develop support systems to address the issue of mental health.
- District-level monitoring committees – It instruct States and Union Territories to bring the rules into force in 2 months and obligate the setting up of district-level monitoring committees.
- Legislative power – Until Parliament passes a full code, these guidelines will have legislative force.
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SC on Anticipatory Bail in Caste Crime
The Supreme Court reaffirmed that Section 18 of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, bars anticipatory bail and mini-trail.
- SC quashed – Bombay HC's anticipatory bail order, upholding Section 18 of the SC/ST Act, 1989 in Kiran vs Rajkumar Jivaraj Jain (2025).
- Section 18 – Categorically excludes application of Section 438 CrPC (anticipatory bail) for offences under the Act.
- Legislative Intent – Protect victims from intimidation, ensure effective prosecution, address systemic untouchability and caste discrimination.
- "Mini-trial" Barred – Courts should not conduct a "mini-trial" at the bail stage and only examine if a prima facie case exists based on FIR.
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Environment
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31st World Ozone Day
- Observed on – 16th September.
- Commemorate to – Montreal Protocol and Vienna Convention.
- Organized by – Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- Theme – ‘From science to global action’.
- Aim – To raise awareness about the crucial role of the ozone layer in safeguarding life on Earth.
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Black Crust in Red Fort Walls
A study reveals that high levels of air pollution are causing a 'black crust' on the walls of the Red Fort.
- Black crust – It is a Composition of heavy metals such as titanium, nickel, copper, zinc, barium, and lead.
- Sources of Pollution – Atmospheric deposition from construction activities, road dust, and emissions from cement factories.
- Significance – It highlights direct impact of urban air pollution on historical monuments, necessitating urgent conservation measures.
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Index
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AI-led GDP Growth
- NITI Aayog Report – AI-led efficiencies are key to achieving 8% annual GDP growth.
- Contribution – AI adoption can bridge 30-35% of the gap to the 8% target.
- Key Industries for AI Adoption – Pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, automobiles, financial services.
- For example, in Pharmaceutics – AI reduced cost of producing new molecules by 10x and time by 50%.
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