UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 8 September 2025

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 8 September 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :  Insta Links help you think beyond the  current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …

Red Sea

Source:   DD News Context: Cuts to undersea internet cables in the Red Sea disrupted connectivity across Asia and the Middle East, affecting major subsea systems like SMW4 and IMEWE, leading to slowdowns in India and neighbouring regions. About Red Sea: What it is? A narrow inland sea forming part of the rift valley system between …

Yemen’s Hodeidah Port

 Source:  HT Context: Israel conducted its first-ever naval strike on Yemen’s Hodeidah Port, targeting docks allegedly used by Houthi rebels to transfer weapons. About Yemen’s Hodeidah Port: Location: Western coast of Yemen, along the Red Sea on the Tihāmah coastal plain. Significance: Yemen’s chief seaport, handling humanitarian aid, fuel, and commercial imports. Features: Equipped with …

Red Sea

Source:  DD News Context: Environmentalists have raised alarms as Egypt plans large-scale tourism development at Ras Hankorab Beach, part of the Red Sea’s fragile marine ecosystem, risking biodiversity loss amid efforts to boost tourism revenue. About the Red Sea: What is the Red Sea? A semi-enclosed tropical sea, part of the Indian Ocean, stretching 1,930 kmfrom the …

Red Sea (Mission Aspides)

Mapping   Source: TH  Context: The European Union launched a naval mission named Mission Aspides to protect shipping in the Red Sea from attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who claim solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The mission, involving at least four vessels, aims to ensure freedom of navigation, responding to the Houthis’ disruption of vital …