Daily Current Affairs — 23 July 2025
6 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Towards Resilient and Prosperous Cities in India Report of World Bank
In News The report titled Towards Resilient and Prosperous Cities in India recently released by the World Bank. About the report It is prepared by the World Bank in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It studied 24 Indian cities, with a special focus on Chennai, Indore, New Delhi, Lucknow, Surat and Thiruvananthapuram.
RBI’s Financial Inclusion Index
In News The Reserve Bank of India’s Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) rose by 4.3% in FY25. Importance Financial inclusion supports entrepreneurship and business growth. It is a catalyst for achieving seven of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
India Witnesses Surge in IP Filings Over Five Years
Context The IP filings in India in the last five years have increased by 44%, rising from 4,77,533 in 2020–21 to 6,89,991 in 2024–25. Intellectual Property (IP) Rights Intellectual Property (IP) is generally defined as the Product of Mind. Intellectual Property Right (IPR) is the legally enforceable exclusive right granted to the owner of the intellectual property for a limited period.
Manual Scavenging and Sewer Deaths in India
Context A recent Social Audit (2022–23) by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment revealed that over 90% of sewer deaths occurred without safety gear or or personalised protective equipment (PPE) kits. Why Manual scavenging continues to exist in India? Lack of Alternatives: Limited access to education and job opportunities keeps people in manual scavenging.
Suicides Cases Among Student
Context Recently, the Union Minister of State for Education presented in response to a written question in Parliament, highlighting student suicides in India. Factors Responsible For Student Suicide Individual vulnerabilities: Low self-esteem, impulsivity, trauma histories, history of physical or sexual abuse, and learning and intellectual disability. Family Pressures: Over-anxious and over-ambitious parents, dysfunctional family, criticisms, comparisons with peers and lack of support in the fam
U.S. To Pull Out of UNESCO
In News The United States has decided to withdraw from the UN cultural and education agency UNESCO. Impacts of US Withdrawal from UNESCO Financial and Structural: The US is a significant funder its withdrawal impacts UNESCO’s budget, threatening program continuity in education, culture, and heritage conservation. Global Heritage and Science: UNESCO oversees World Heritage Sites, including 26 in the US (Statue of Liberty, Grand Canyon, etc.).