Daily Current Affairs — 11 April 2025
6 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Weaponization of Trade and Finance
Context The Defence Minister of India highlighted the erosion of global order and multilateralism, driven by the weaponization of trade, finance, and emerging technologies. What is Weaponization of Trade and Finance? Weaponization of trade and finance refers to the strategic use of trade policies and economic measures by countries to exert political or economic pressure on others.
India Needs an Ecosystem That Better Enables Deep-tech Innovation
In News At Startup Mahakumbh, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal criticized Indian startups for focusing on consumer-centric ventures like food delivery and boutique brands. Comparison with china Indian start-ups focus on food delivery apps, online services like betting, and influencer-driven content. India lacks significant intellectual property (IP) in cutting-edge sectors, unlike China.
Delay in Reporting Births and Deaths Data
Context The Civil Registration System (CRS), to register births and deaths is facing glitches that have led to delays in issuance of birth and death registration certificates. Civil Registration System (CRS) App The mobile app, prepared by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (Ministry of Home Affairs), is expected to significantly reduce the time required for the registration of births and deaths. According to the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2023, all re
India and Russia Approved Strategic Projects
In News India and Russia have agreed on six new strategic projects during the 8th Session of the India-Russia Working Group on Priority Investment Projects (IRWG-PIP) held in New Delhi. Background The “Declaration on the India-Russia Strategic Partnership” was signed in October 2000 during President Vladimir Putins visit to India. In 2010, the partnership was elevated to a “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership,” reflecting increased cooperation across key sectors: defense, politics, econ
Concerns Raised over the Amendment into the RTI Act
Context The Union Information and Technology Minister said that personal details that are subject to disclosure under various laws will continue to be disclosed under the RTI Act after the implementation of the new data protection rule. About Amendment to RTI Act (2005) will come into effect once Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules are notified in the coming weeks. Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act now includes a blanket prohibition on disclosing personal information, even if it serves th
Ancient Jawbone Discovery Expands Insights into Denisovan Migration and Evolution
Context A remarkable fossil of jawbone discovery off the coast of Taiwan has provided new insights into the geographic reach of Denisovans, an enigmatic group of archaic humans. About Ancient Denisovans They are an extinct group of archaic humans, known primarily through limited fossil evidence, including a jawbone, teeth, and a finger bone. Origins and Discovery: Denisovans were first identified in 2010 from DNA extracted from a finger bone found in the Denisova Cave in Siberia.