Daily Current Affairs — 4 July 2025
4 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Concerns over IPS appointments in CAPFs
Context Despite a recent Supreme Court directive to reduce IPS deputations in CAPFs, the Ministry of Home Affairs continues such appointments, reigniting concerns about the autonomy of Group A CAPF officers. Concerns of IPS appointments in CAPFs Stagnation in Career Progression: Due to high reservation of senior ranks (e.g., 50% IG posts) for IPS officers, CAPF cadre officers face limited promotional opportunities. On average, a CAPF officer takes 25 years to reach the rank of Commandant, a posi
Chemical Industry: Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains: Report
Context NITI Aayog has released its report Chemical Industry: Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains. About This report offers an extensive analysis of India’s chemical sector, highlighting both opportunities and challenges, and outlining a pathway for positioning India as a key player in global chemical markets. The chemical industry is a vast and diverse sector that encompasses the production, transformation, and distribution of chemical substances.
IOC Asked India To Address the Structural Concerns
Context India has made an ambitious pitch to host the 2036 Olympics, but the International Olympic Committee (IOC) highlighted the counter-concerns over governance issues and rising doping violations in India. Initiatives Taken by Government Khelo India: To promote sports at the grassroots level. It includes talent identification, coaching, sports infrastructure development, and organizing competitions at school and university levels.
WHO’s “3 by 35” Initiative
In News The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the “3 by 35” Initiative, calling on countries globally to increase taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks. About The world faces an urgent challenge of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes now account for over 75% of global deaths. Simultaneously, shrinking development aid and rising public debt have strained health systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries.