Daily Current Affairs — 27 June 2025
6 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Himachal Flash Floods
In News Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours triggered cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides, resulting in five deaths and one injury. What is a flash flood? It is a sudden surge of water in a stream or low-lying urban area, typically developing within six hours of heavy rainfall.
India's Poverty Estimation under New Global Poverty Line
Context The recent revision of the International Poverty Line by the World Bank has reignited the global debate on how poverty should be defined and tracked. Background The World Bank has announced a major revision to global poverty estimates, raising the International Poverty Line (IPL) from $2.15/day (2017 PPP) to $3.00/day (2021 PPP). While the change led to a global increase in the count of extreme poverty by 125 million, India witnessed a massive reduction in poverty.
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Day 2025
Context World Micro-, Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day is celebrated annually on June 27th with the theme “Enhancing the role of MSMEs as drivers of Sustainable Growth and Innovation.” Significance of MSMEs Globally, MSMEs represent the most dominant segment of the business ecosystem, accounting for nearly 90% of enterprises and over 50% of total employment. In India, MSMEs are contributing around 30% to the GDP and over 45% to the countrys exports. MSMEs are the second-largest em
Electoral Rolls for Bihar to be Prepared Afresh
Context The Election Commission of India (ECI) has asked for the electoral rolls for Bihar to be prepared afresh. About All electors must submit an enumeration form, and those registered after 2003 have to additionally provide documentation establishing their citizenship. This special intensive revision (SIV) of rolls will eventually cover all states and Union Territories.
The United Nations at 80
Context June 26, 2025 marks 80 years of the signing of the UN Charter in 1945, considered the founding treaty of the United Nations. Background The UN Charter was signed on June 26, 1945, at the United Nations Conference on International Organization in San Francisco, by 50 nations in the aftermath of World War II. It was based on proposals developed by China, the USSR, the UK, and the USA during the Dumbarton Oaks Conference (1944).
Official Language
Context The Department of Official Language recently celebrated its golden jubilee, marking 50 years since its establishment in 1975. About Indian Languages India’s linguistic diversity is not just a cultural asset — it is a foundational pillar of its national identity, democratic ethos, and inclusive development. Cultural and Civilizational Heritage: Census 2011 recognised 121 languages and over 1,600 mother tongues are used throughout India.