Daily Current Affairs — 12 June 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
50 Years of Emergency
Context The Allahabad High Courts June 12, 1975 verdict invalidating then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s 1971 election for electoral malpractices led to the proclamation of National Emergency on June 25, 1975. Procedure and Safeguards Cabinet Advice Requirement: The 44th Amendment Act mandates written recommendation by the Council of Ministers before the President can proclaim Emergency. Parliamentary Approval: Approval needed by both Houses within one month.
33% Seat Reservation for Women in Polls in India
Context The Indian government is preparing to implement a 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, aiming for the 2029 general elections. Concerns and Challenges Delayed Implementation: The reservation aims to take effect only after the Census in 2027 and delimitation process. Impact of Delimitation: The delimitation process has raised concerns among southern states.
Social Protection Cover in India Rises to Over 64% in 2025: ILO
In News According to the latest data from International Labour Organization’s (ILO) ILOSTAT, India’s social security coverage in 2025 stood at 64.3 per cent, up from 19 per cent a decade ago. Key Initiatives in India for Social Protection Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-SYM): To provide old age protection and social security to unorganized sector workers (e.g., street vendors, rickshaw pullers, construction workers, domestic workers). Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Yojana (PMJJBY): T
Ninth Anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
In News India marked the ninth anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). About PMUY Launched: In 2016 by the Ministry of Petroleum Natural Gas. Objective: To provide LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households to reduce the health risks associated with traditional cooking methods.
Rise in Violent Crimes by Juveniles
Context Recent global and domestic incidents, have sparked concern over the sharp rise in violent crimes committed by juveniles in India. Rising Trend in Juvenile Violent Crimes in India Overall decline but growing violence: The total number of juveniles in conflict with the law declined from 37,402 in 2017 to 33,261 in 2022. However the share involved in violent crimes surged from 32.5% in 2016 to 49.5% in 2022 (NCRB, 2023).