Daily Current Affairs — 5 June 2025
6 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Stampede In Bengaluru
In Context A tragic stampede outside Bengalurus M. Chinnaswamy Stadium resulted in the loss of several lives and significant damage to property. About Stampede A stampede is a sudden, uncontrolled rush of people, typically caused by panic, excitement, or fear, leading to trampling and crushing injuries or deaths.
World Environment Day 2025
Context World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5, is a global initiative to raise awareness and drive action for environmental protection. Plastic Pollution and Its Impact on SDGs SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation): Plastic waste contaminates freshwater sources, harming biodiversity and human health. SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production): Encourages reducing plastic use, promoting recycling, and adopting sustainable alternatives.
India’s first Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant
In News THDC India Ltd. (under the Ministry of Power) announced the Commercial Operation Declaration (COD) of the first 250 MW unit of India’s first Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) at Tehri, Uttarakhand. What is a Pumped Storage Plant (PSP)?
Announcement of Census Dates
Context The Union government announced that the much delayed Census 2021 will be held in two phases beginning October 1, 2026 and March 1, 2027. About The census, typically conducted every ten years to update the National Population Register (NPR), was scheduled for 2021 but had to be postponed due to the Covid pandemic. The delimitation of constituencies for the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies is to be carried out on the basis of the first Census after 2026.
Eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily
Context The recent eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy highlights the dynamic processes beneath the Earth’s crust. Types of Volcanoes Stratovolcanoes (Composite): Tall, steep, explosive (e.g., Mount Etna, Mount Fuji). Shield Volcanoes: Broad, gentle slopes, fluid lava flows (e.g., Mauna Loa in Hawaii).
Government to Bring New National Policy on Senior Citizens
In News The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is drafting a new national policy for senior citizens, considering India’s changing demographics. Various Schemes The Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC) provides grant-in-aid to NGOs for running senior citizen homes offering free shelter, food, healthcare, and entertainment. Elderline: The National Helpline on Toll free number 14567 namely Elderline was launched in 2021 for grievance redressal of Senior Citizens and to ge