Daily Current Affairs — 1 August 2025
6 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
White Paper on Blue Economy
In Context The white paper, “Transforming India’s Blue Economy”, lays out a strategic vision for unlocking the potential of Indias vast marine resources as a pivotal contributor to national development by 2035. What is the Blue Economy? The Blue Economy refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystems.
Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021
Context The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on petitions challenging the age cap for couples seeking to have a child through surrogacy. Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 Surrogacy: The Act defines surrogacy as a practice where a woman gives birth to a child for an intending couple with the intention to hand it over to them after the birth. It is permitted only for altruistic purposes or for couples who suffer proven infertility or disease.
Cabinet Clears ₹6,520 crore For PM Kisan Sampada Yojana
Context The Union Cabinet increased the budgetary outlay for the flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) by Rs 1,920 crore to Rs 6,520 crore to boost the food processing sector. About Of the total outlay, ₹1,000 crore has been earmarked to set up 50 Multi-Product Food Irradiation Units under the component scheme Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure (ICCVAI). And 100 NABL-accredited Food Testing Laboratories under the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infras
Tamil Nadu’s Transgender Policy & Hindu Succession Act, 1956
Context Recently, the State of Tamil Nadu has unveiled the State Policy for Transgender Persons, 2025, which includes a bold proposal of amending the Hindu Succession Act to ensure transgender and intersex persons have equal rights to inheritance. Why the Hindu Succession Act Needs Reform? Binary in Nature: The Hindu Succession Act, 1956, governs inheritance among Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs.
Supreme Court on Anti-Defection Law
In News The Supreme Court urged Parliament to reconsider its reliance on Assembly Speakers and Chairmen to fairly and promptly handle disqualification cases under the anti-defection law. What is the Anti-defection law? Aaya Ram Gaya Ram was a phrase that became popular in Indian politics after a Haryana MLA Gaya Lal changed his party thrice within the same day in 1967.
Impact of Flash Floods in India
Context A new study by researchers at IIT Gandhinagar has warned that flash floods are becoming more frequent and severe across India. What Are Flash Floods? Flash floods are sudden, intense floods that occur within six hours of a heavy rainfall event, usually in regions with steep slopes, poor drainage, or saturated/dry soil.