Daily Current Affairs — 22 July 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
India-EU Trade Deal Negotiations: Differences over Food Safety Rules Persist
In News India and EU have exchanged offers on goods and services in the 12th round of FTA talks, marking key progress on risk assessment and regionalization, but harmonization and dispute resolution remain unresolved. Background The India-EU relationship can be traced back to the early 1960s, with India being amongst the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the European Economic Community. Relationships developed over the years, culminating in a formal Strategic Partnership in
Synthetic Biology in Conservation
Context With global biodiversity facing critical threats due to habitat loss, climate change, and species extinction, the 2025 IUCN Congress debate over Motion 133 has brought synthetic biologys role in conservation science into sharp focus. About Synthetic biology Synthetic biology refers to the design and construction of new biological entities or the redesign of existing biological systems using engineering principles. Genetic technologies involve the manipulation, analysis, and application o
National Sports Policy 2025
Context India, a country with immense talent and growing ambitions in the global sporting arena, is poised for a strategic transformation with the introduction of the National Sports Policy 2025. Strategic Framework: Governance: Establish a robust regulatory framework for sports governance, including legal framework. Private Sector Funding support: Develop innovative financing mechanisms and engage private sector participation through PPPs and CSR.
Parliamentary Panel on Income Tax Bill Provisions
Context Recently, the Select Committee of Parliament (31-Member) tabled its report on the new Income Tax Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha. Key Recommendations of the Parliamentary Panel TDS Refunds: Proposed removal of strict penalty clauses against late refund claims when the taxpayer is otherwise compliant. Trust Taxation: Relief for religious-cum-charitable trusts from flat 30% tax on anonymous donations.
Vice-President Submits Resignation
Context The Vice-President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar becomes the third Vice-President in India’s history to resign before completing his term, after V.V. Giri and R. Venkataraman in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Constitution of India.