Daily Current Affairs — 24 May 2025
6 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Needs for Stable Urban Forests in India
Context One of Hyderabad’s last remaining urban forests, Kancha Gachibowli, faced the threat of extinction when the Telangana government decided to give away 400 acres of its land for industrial development. Importance of Urban Forests Climate Change Mitigation: Urban trees absorb CO₂ and sequester carbon, reducing urban greenhouse gas emissions. Pollution Control: A hectare of trees can remove nearly one ton of pollutants annually, helping mitigate harmful PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels.
Virtual Capacity Building Session on Digital Transformation in BRICS
In News India hosted a Virtual Capacity Building Session on Digital Transformation in BRICS. Importance BRICS has made the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development a key priority, focusing on its economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Digital technologies are seen as essential tools to promote inclusive growth and achieve the SDGs.
India & Russia Eye Collaboration on Nuclear Energy and Advanced Technologies
Context India and Russia are enhancing strategic cooperation in nuclear energy, cyber defence, and advanced technologies amid shifting global geopolitics and domestic policy changes. Strategic Significance Energy Security: SMRs offer a safer, more flexible, and scalable nuclear option, crucial for India’s low-carbon energy transition. Technological Sovereignty: Joint ventures in AI, semiconductors, and cyber defence will reduce dependency on Western technologies.
Theatre Commands: A New Era of Military Reforms in India
Context Recently, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) emphasized the creation of Integrated Theatre Commands (ITC) marking a transformational shift in Indias military structure. About the Integrated Theatre Commands (ITC) These are a modern military strategy adopted by several nations to enhance joint operations and resource optimization across their armed forces. The concept involves unifying the Army, Navy, and Air Force under a single command structure to improve efficiency, coordination, and ra
Revised Economic Capital Framework of the Reserve Bank of India
Context The Board of Directors of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved a record transfer of over 2.68 lakh crore rupees as surplus to the Central government for the financial year 2024-25. About The surplus was calculated under the revised Economic Capital Framework, which now mandates maintaining the Contingent Risk Buffer (CRB) between 5.50 per cent and 7.50 per cent of the central bank’s balance sheet. For 2024-25, the CRB has been increased to 7.50 per cent.
Rising North East Investors Summit 2025
Context The Prime Minister inaugurated the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025. North Eastern Region (NER) The NER comprises eight States viz. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.