Daily Current Affairs — 22 August 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
CCPA Slaps Penalty on Rapido for Misleading Ads
In News The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), India’s apex consumer watchdog, has imposed a penalty of ₹10 lakh on bike-taxi aggregator Rapido for running misleading advertisements and engaging in unfair trade practices. Ethical Frameworks Deontology (Duty-Based Ethics): From a deontological perspective, misleading advertising is inherently immoral because it violates the duty of honesty. An advertiser has a moral obligation to provide accurate and truthful information to consumers.
India’s Vocational Training System & Employability
Context India needs to address the long-standing gaps in its vocational education and training (VET) systems to truly transform its growth model. About the India’s Vocational Training System It is one of the largest in the world, designed to equip youth and workers with industry-relevant skills across sectors. It is overseen by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and regulated by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET).
Parliament Panel Flags Aviation Safety Gaps
Context A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended granting full financial and administrative autonomy to the aviation safety regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Key Concerns Identified Lack of Autonomy in DGCA: The current dependence on the Ministry hampers independent decision-making; without autonomy, DGCA risks being a weak compliance-monitoring body in a fast-expanding market. Severe Staff Shortages in DGCA: Out of the total sanctioned strength of 1,063 post
India, EAEU Sign ToR to Begin Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
In News India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to launch negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Moscow. Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is an international organization of regional economic integration with international legal personality. Its goal is to enhance cooperation, boost competitiveness, and support the stable development of member economies.
Gender Disparity in Organ Donation in India
Context The National Organ Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has issued a 10-point advisory stating that women patients and relatives of deceased donors awaiting organ transplants will get priority as beneficiaries. Status of Organ Donation Organ Transplantation/ Donation is a surgical procedure in which an organ/s, tissue or a group of cells are removed from one person and surgically transplanted into another person. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 1,30,000 solid or