Daily Current Affairs — 30 June 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Artificial Rain in Delhi
In News Delhi is set to launch its first-ever cloud seeding trial to combat its persistent air pollution through artificial rain. The initiative is coordinated by IIT Kanpur and IMD Pune. Advantages of Cloud Seeding Air Pollution Mitigation: In cities like Delhi, artificial rain can wash down particulate matter and other pollutants, providing temporary relief from severe air pollution.
India's External Debt Rises to $736 Billion
Context India’s external debt rose to $736.3 billion, or 19.1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), at the end of March 2025 from $668.8 billion, or 18.5 per cent of GDP, a year ago. Key trends in Indias External Debt The long-term debt at end-March 2025 was placed at $601.9 billion, an increase of $60.6 billion over its level at end-March 2024. The share of short-term debt in total external debt declined to 18.3 per cent at end-March 2025 from 19.1 per cent at end-March 2024.
China’s Expanding Strategic Presence in IOR is a Challenge for India: Parliament Committee Report
Context Parliament Committee Report has highlighted that China’s expanding strategic presence in the Indian Ocean Region is a challenge for India. India’s Strategic Responses Diplomatic and Security Leadership: India positions itself as first responder in disasters. India is a preferred security partner in HADR (Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief), Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), and development.
Maharashtra Scraps Three-Language Policy
In News Maharashtra has withdrawn its plan to implement the three-language policy for Classes 1 to 5 in State government schools following strong opposition from academics, activists, and political parties. What is the three-language formula? The three-language formula was first proposed by the Kothari Commission (1964–66) and formally adopted in the 1968 National Policy on Education (NPE) under the Indira Gandhi government, aimed to promote linguistic diversity and national unity.
De-listing of Political Parties
Context The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated steps to de-list 345 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) that have not contested elections in the last six years and whose offices could not be physically located. Political Party Registration in India Constitutional and Legal Basis:Article 19(1)(c) of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to form associations, which includes the formation of political parties. The Representation of the People Act, 1951, under Sect