Daily Current Affairs — 17 June 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Tech Platforms for Better Disaster Management
In News Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched three major technology platforms to improve the speed and precision of disaster management. About Platforms The Integrated Control Room for Emergency Response (ICR-ER), National Database for Emergency Management Lite 2.0 (NDEM Lite 2.0), and the Flood Hazard Zonation Atlas of Assam. These tools aim to improve real-time disaster response, coordination, and flood preparedness using satellite data and digital mapping.
SIPRI Annual Report 2025
Context The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) launched its annual assessment of the state of armaments, disarmament and international security for 2025. About SIPRI SIPRI is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament. It is based in stockholm.
Preservation of Traditional Seed Varieties in india
Context The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) recently examined community seed banks (CSBs) across India and raised concerns over declining intergenerational transfer of traditional seed conservation knowledge. Importance of Traditional Seed Conservation Genetic Diversity: These seeds have a broad genetic base, making crops naturally resilient to pests and diseases. Unlike monocultures that suffer rapid disease spread, traditional polycultures buffer such risks.
Cooking Oils Can Help Recover Silver from E-Waste
Context Researchers in Finland have developed a green chemical process that uses natural fatty acids found in cooking oils to recover silver from electronic waste (e-waste). About E-Waste E-waste refers to the discarded electronic and electrical devices that have reached the end of their lifespan or become obsolete due to rapid technological changes, including computers, phones, TVs, and other equipment. India ranks as the third-largest producer of electronic waste globally, following China and
India’s Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA)
Context India is considering easing nuclear liability laws, specifically to reduce accident-related fines on equipment suppliers, in order to attract U.S. and other foreign firms for civil nuclear projects. What is Civil Nuclear Liability?