Daily Current Affairs — 1 July 2025
3 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
MNRE Revises Biomass Guidelines to Boost Bio Energy
Context The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued revised guidelines for the Biomass Programme under Phase-I of the National Bioenergy Programme, applicable for the period FY 2021–22 to 2025–26. What is Biomass? Biomass refers to organic material derived from plants and animals, and it includes: forestry waste, residue from agricultural operation, processed waste from industry, municipal/urban solid waste.
India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks
Context Recently, the India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks were held to review the full spectrum of India-Bhutan development partnership. More About the News A total of 10 projects, covering sectors such as healthcare, connectivity and urban infrastructure in Bhutan, were approved. India has committed support of 10,000 Crore (100 billion) for Bhutan’s 13th Five Year Plan period (2024-2029).
Role of Anti-Defection Law in Protecting Democratic Integrity
In News Recently, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister highlighted the anti-defection law’s key role in protecting democracy during a 2024 political crisis. Anti-defection Law The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, commonly known as the anti-defection law introduced in India in 1985 through the 52nd Constitutional Amendment. It was aimed at curbing rampant party-switching by legislators that often destabilised elected governments and undermined democratic mandates.