03 June 2025 - Daily Current Affairs Updates
- Avijeet Kumar
- Jun 3
- 3 min read
GS 1 – Geography, Environment & Culture
Perito Moreno Glacier – Argentina Topic: Physical Geography & Climate Change
Located in the Andes near El Calafate, Argentina; part of Los Glaciares National Park (UNESCO WHS).
Formed ~18,000 years ago during the last Ice Age; ~250 sq km area, 30 km long, 60 m above water.
One of the few glaciers previously considered stable, now retreating due to global warming.
Famous for massive calving events, making it both hydrologically critical and a global tourist hotspot.
Value Add: Use as a case study for glacier dynamics, freshwater reserves, or climate-tourism conflict.
🧭 GS 2 – Governance, Policy, and International Affairs
Zangezur Corridor – Geostrategic Link in Caucasus Topic: IR, Connectivity & Eurasian Diplomacy
Proposed route to connect Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan exclave, bypassing Armenia’s Syunik province.
Links Turkey’s rail and highway networks (Kars–Igdir–Nakhchivan) with Azerbaijan’s Horadiz–Agbend axis.
Intended to integrate South Caucasus with Central Asia, Russia, Turkey, and Europe.
Value Add: Useful in GS2 IR answers on India’s strategic outreach (Armenia relations), Eurasian transport corridors, or Belt & Road alternatives.
🧭 GS 3 – Economy, Environment, Science & Health
RBI Annual Report 2024–25 Topic: Public Finance & Monetary Policy
Key Highlights:
RBI’s assets surged due to increased gold holdings and foreign investments.
Income up by 22.77%, expenditure by 7.76% → higher surplus transfer.
Household savings rose to 5.1% of gross national disposable income.
CBDC (e-rupee) value rose to ₹1,016 crore; cross-border pilots planned.
External debt–GDP ratio dropped to 19.1% – lowest among emerging markets.
Currency–deposit ratio fell to 15.4%, indicating rising digital payment usage.
Real GDP projected at 6.5% for FY26; inflation expected to moderate.
Value Add: Cite in answers on fiscal health, digital currency, inflation control, or macroeconomic outlook.
Vitamin B9 (Folate) Deficiency in Urban Adolescents Topic: Health, Nutrition & Demographic Dividend
AIIMS study: 41% urban school-going adolescents in North India deficient in Vitamin B9.
Critical for red blood cell formation, brain function, DNA/RNA synthesis in growing children.
Natural sources: green leafy vegetables, pulses, legumes, fortified cereals.
Deficiency = anemia risk, developmental delays, and reduced learning potential.
Value Add: Example in GS2 answers on school health, midday meal reforms, or nutritional governance.
Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve – Telangana Topic: Biodiversity Corridors & Forest Governance
Newly declared corridor linking Kawal Tiger Reserve (Telangana) and Tadoba-Andhari (Maharashtra).
Key habitat for species like tiger, leopard, chinkara, wild dog, and four-horned antelope.
Declared under Section 36(A) of the WPA, 1972 by Telangana Govt.
Value Add: Use in questions on conservation corridors, habitat connectivity, or tiger landscape strategies.
Amolops shillong – New Urban Frog Species Topic: Urban Biodiversity & NE Ecology
Discovered in urban streams near Shillong city; part of Amolops indoburmanensis complex.
Fast-flowing stream specialist; adapted to cascading water habitats.
9 Amolops species found in last 20 years from NE India, reaffirming its biodiversity hotspot status.
Value Add: Powerful example of cryptic urban species and microhabitats for environmental ethics or conservation innovation.
DHRUVA 2025 – Digital Address Infrastructure Topic: Digital Governance & DPI
Developed by Dept of Posts; builds geotagged address system as national Address-as-a-Service (AaaS).
Uses DIGIPIN (10-digit alphanumeric geo-code, 4×4 m grid) by DoP, IIT-H, and NRSC.
Ensures privacy via consent-based access; mobile-first, multi-language support.
Value Add: Integrate in questions on India Stack 2.0, DPI innovations, e-governance, and geospatial data policies.
National Florence Nightingale Award 2025 Topic: Public Health System Recognition
Instituted in 1973; awarded to exemplary nurses across government, voluntary, and teaching services.
Includes ₹1,00,000 cash, certificate, and commemorative medal.
Named after Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
Value Add: Use as a case in GS2 answers on healthcare HRD, motivation in public service, or women in health sector.
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