Daily Current Affairs — 3 July 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Custodial Deaths in India
Context The recent custodial death in Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu, has once again drawn national attention to the issue of custodial practices and the treatment of individuals in police custody. International Legal Frameworks for Protection United Nations Charter (1945): It sets out the purposes and principles of the UN, including the promotion of human rights. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948): It prohibits torture and ensures the presumption of innocence.
EU Unveils Overdue Target to Curb Green House Gas by 2040
Context The European Commission has proposed a legally binding goal to reduce net Green House Gas emissions by 90% by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. EU’s Recent Plans to Curb Greenhouse Gas Emissions The 2040 milestone is built to ensure trajectory to the 2050 climate-neutral goal, offering policy clarity to citizens, industrial investment, and global diplomacy. Carbon Offsets from Outside Europe: From 2036 onwards, countries can meet up to 3% of their reduction target through carbon credits gen
Gig workers seek minimum wages, social security
In News The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU)urged the State government to ensure minimum wages, legal recognition, and comprehensive welfare schemes, for gig and platform workers. Who are gig workers? The World Economic Forum defines the gig economy as short-term, task-based work facilitated by digital platforms connecting workers with customers.
PM State Visit to Ghana
Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a five-nation tour, arrived in Ghana on a two-day State visit. Major Highlights This is the first visit by an Indian PM to Ghana in the last three decades. Four MoUs were signed following the talks, including in the areas of cultural exchange and traditional music.
Phone Tapping and Right to Privacy
Context The Madras High Court refused to expand the scope of Section 5(2) of the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885, and permit the Central and State governments to resort to phone tapping as a covert measure to detect crimes. Phone Tapping Phone tapping refers to the interception of telephone conversations by a third party, often by government agencies, to gather information. It is a form of surveillance and, if misused, can violate individual privacy and constitutional rights.