Daily Current Affairs — 27 May 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Mendel’s Work with Laws of Inheritance
Context A global team mapped pea genomic diversity, advancing breeding research, revisiting Mendel’s traits, and boosting sustainable agriculture. Significance of the Study The expanded gene bank and genomic resources now available to researchers and breeders worldwide have the potential to transform pea breeding and advance research into this environmentally vital legume. The study comes at a time when peas and other legumes are being called upon as a source of plant protein, and as sustainable
Coal Sector in India: A Strategic Engine for Sustainable Growth and Global Leadership
Context Coal has long been the backbone of Indias energy sector, fueling industries, power plants, and economic growth. However, the global shift towards sustainability has necessitated a transformation in how coal is utilized. Future Vision: Viksit Bharat 2047 From 1.10 MWh per capita electricity consumption today to matching or exceeding global averages.
NITI Aayog Releases Report on “Designing a Policy for Medium Enterprises”
In Context The MSME sector is a cornerstone of India’s economy, contributing nearly 29% to GDP, 40% to exports, and employing over 60% of the workforce. However, its overwhelmingly skewed in favour of micro enterprises: Challenges Faced by Medium Enterprises Access to Finance is Limited: Only 37% of medium enterprises can access formal loans. Collateral-heavy procedures, poor risk assessment, and lack of dedicated credit lines are barriers.
Microfinance Loan Delinquencies Jump 163% in FY2025
Context Indias microfinance sector has witnessed a 163% surge to Rs 43,075 crore in loan delinquencies in FY2025. What is Microfinance? Microfinance refers to financial services offered to low-income individuals or groups who are typically excluded from traditional banking.
Supreme Court Needs to Change from Being a Chief Justice-Centric Court
Context Former Supreme Court Judge, Justice A.S. Oka, emphasized in a more democratic and institutionalised manner rather than being heavily centered around the Chief Justice of India (CJI). Challenges emerging from this structure In 2018, a public roster system was introduced by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, to improve transparency in the allocation of sensitive cases to judges.