Daily Current Affairs — 25 July 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Coral Cover in Lakshadweep Saw a 50% Reduction: Study
Context A study revealed that corals in the Lakshadweep archipelago have declined to half of what they were in 1998. What are Corals? Corals are invertebrates that belong to a large group of animals called Cnidaria.
ICJ Ruling on Climate Change
Context The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a landmark advisory opinion affirming that countries have a legal obligation under international law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. About International Court of Justice (ICJ) It is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946.
India-U.K’s Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA)
Context India and the United Kingdom signed a Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the U.K. About This marks India’s first major FTA in over a decade and the UK’s fourth since its exit from the European Union (EU) in 2020. India and the UK finalized the trade pact following over three years of negotiations.
National Sports Governance Bill, 2025
Context Recently, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports introduced the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha. Key Objectives of the Bill RTI Compliance: All recognized sports bodies, including the BCCI, will be subject to the Right to Information Act, enhancing public accountability. Athlete Representation: At least 10% of voting members in NSFs need to be sportspersons of outstanding merit, with gender balance mandated in executive committees.
National Cooperative Policy, 2025
Context The Union Ministry of Cooperation unveiled the National Cooperation Policy – 2025, marking a transformative moment in the history of India’s cooperative movement. What are Cooperatives? A cooperative (or co-op) is an organization or business that is owned and operated by a group of individuals who share a common interest, goal, or need.