Daily Current Affairs — 3 June 2025
7 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
India Hub For Illegal Online Betting: CUTS International
Context According to a report by CUTS International, India has emerged as a major hub for illegal online betting, with unauthorized gambling platforms recording over 5 billion visits in FY25. Key Findings of the Report Massive User Engagement: The top 15 illegal betting platforms, including 1xBet, Parimatch, Stake, Fairplay, and BateryBet, collectively logged over 5.4 billion visits in FY25. Financial Scale: Annual deposits on these platforms are estimated to be around $100 billion, raising conc
Guidelines For Electric Passenger Vehicle Manufacturing Scheme
Context The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has notified the detailed guidelines for the “Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI)”, aiming to position India as a major electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub. Significance of the Scheme Encourages cutting-edge EV technology transfer to India. It strengthens Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
Opportunity for Investment in India’s Aviation Sector
In News Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently highlighted Indias rapidly growing aviation sector as a major investment opportunity. Indias aviation sector It is rapidly expanding, driven by rising demand and strong government support through strategic policies. This transformation has made India the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market, after the U.S.
Heatwaves Impacting Labour Productivity
In News India is facing increasingly severe heatwaves with 2024 and early 2025 seeing record temperatures and early heatwave conditions. Heat waves They are periods of unusually high temperatures relative to a regions normal climate. The threshold for declaring a heat wave varies by location based on historical temperature patterns.
Nuclear Sharing Model
Context French President Emmanuel Macron stated that France is “open to dialogue” on potentially stationing its nuclear weapons in other European countries. About This development occurred amid security concerns in Europe due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. France’s consideration of a broader European role for its nuclear deterrent aligns with its “European strategic autonomy” policy, which aims to enhance the EU’s capacity to act independently in security and defence matters.
India and Japan Agrees to Deepen Maritime Relations
In News India and Japan have formally agreed to deepen maritime relations, reaffirming their shared commitment to regional cooperation in the maritime sector. Key Highlights of Maritime Cooperation Smart Islands and Renewable Energy: Japan has extended support to develop Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands into smart, green islands using renewable energy, disaster-resilient infrastructure, and sustainable maritime ecosystems. Port Digitisation and Emission Reduction: The two sides have agree
Landslide Hits Army Station in Sikkim
Context A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall hit a military camp in Sikkim’s Lachen district causing casulities loss to property. What is Landslide? Landslides are a geological phenomenon that involves the sudden and rapid movement of a mass of rock, soil, or debris down a slope under the influence of gravity.