Daily Current Affairs — 30 May 2025
6 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Only 24% Present-Day Glaciers Will Remain if World Gets Warmer by 2.7°C
Context According to a new study published in the journal Science, If the world gets warmer by 2.7°C due to the current trajectory of climate policies, only 24% of the world’s present-day glaciers will remain. What are glaciers? They are essentially large and thick masses of ice that are formed on land due to the accumulation of snow over centuries.
Promotion of Organic Farming
Context Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), Amul, and Rich Plus have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote organic farming in India. More About the News Launch of Organic Farming Card: A co-branded Organic Farming Card has been introduced for account holders of IOB who are engaged in organic farming. This card will enable farmers to access discounted organic agricultural inputs through Amul’s certified retail outlets.
Karnataka’s Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Ordinance, 2025
In News Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Ordinance, 2025 was passed for establishing a legal framework for protecting and supporting gig workers across the state. Who are Gig workers? Section 2(35) of the Code on Social Security, 2020 defines a gig worker as “a person who participates in a work arrangement and earns from such activities outside of a traditional employer–employee relationship.” In the recent report titled India’s Booming Gig and Platform Economy,
Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025
In News Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C R Patil launched Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025. Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025 It is a nationwide rural sanitation survey by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti. It is India’s largest sanitation survey and The first Swachh Survekshan was conducted in 2016, in which 73 cities were evaluated and Mysuru was ranked first in the country.
First Batch of Female Cadets Graduates from NDA
Context Recently, the first batch of 17 female cadets graduated alongside over 300 male counterparts from the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune. Arguments Favoring Women in Defense Sector Gender Equality in Armed Forces: Allowing women into NDA promotes inclusivity and equal opportunities in defense services. Expanding Talent Pool: Women bring diverse skills and perspectives, strengthening the military’s operational effectiveness.
Appraisal of CSSs and CSs Ahead of the 16th Finance Commission Cycle
In News The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has initiated a comprehensive exercise to appraise and approve Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) and Central Sector Schemes (CSs) for continuation post March 2026. About The foundation of this appraisal exercise lies in the 2016 Union Budget, which formally introduced the policy of assigning a sunset clause and outcome-based evaluation for every centrally funded scheme. The goal was to ensure that no scheme continues indefinitely withou