06 August 2025 - Daily Current Affairs Updates

1. Topic: Krasheninnikov Volcano Subtopic: Seismic and Volcanic Activity – Pacific Ring of Fire

   Value Addition:

   • Erupted after 600 years; possibly triggered by a recent earthquake.

   • Located in Kamchatka Peninsula – one of the most volcanically active zones in the world (Ring of Fire).

   • Stratovolcano formed in a 9 km-wide caldera from a massive eruption 39,600 years ago (50 km³ dacitic pumice).

   • Twin eruptive cones; southern cone crater is 800m wide and 140m deep.

   Subject Analysis:

   • GS 1: Geography – Volcanic landforms, Ring of Fire, tectonics.

   • Prelims: Holocene Epoch, stratovolcano vs shield volcano, location of Kamchatka.

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2. Topic: PAN 2.0 Project Subtopic: Digital Transformation in Taxpayer Identification

   Value Addition:

   • Unified system integrating PAN, TAN, and TIN – addresses industry's demand for single identifier.

   • Enhanced QR Code for digital verification and integration with financial transactions.

   • Paperless unified portal; introduces PAN Data Vault system for cybersecurity in banks and insurers.

   • LTIMindtree selected as technology partner; aligns with Digital India vision.

   Subject Analysis:

   • GS 2: Governance – E-governance, taxpayer service reforms.

   • GS 3: Economy – Digital compliance, secure data architecture.

   • Prelims: PAN vs TAN vs TIN, QR code usage in governance.
     

3. Topic: Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) Subtopic: Accessible Kidney Care for BPL Beneficiaries

   Value Addition:

   • Offers free haemodialysis & peritoneal dialysis under PPP mode.

   • “One Nation, One Dialysis” model – enables portability of services across states.

   • PMNDP portal enables registry, monitoring, and real-time tracking.

   Subject Analysis:

   • GS 2: Health – Infrastructure expansion under NHM.

   • Prelims: Dialysis types, PPP in health delivery, renal registry.
     

4. Topic: Pollution Control Boards and Environmental Compensation Subtopic: Statutory Power to Penalize Polluters

   Value Addition:

   • SC ruled PCBs can impose restitutionary damages under Water and Air Acts (Section 33A & 31A).

   • Based on Polluter Pays Principle (Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action vs UoI).

   • CPCB can take preventive action, enforce MINAS, and issue compliance manuals.

   Subject Analysis:

   • GS 2: Governance – Regulatory institutions and judicial oversight.

   • GS 3: Environment – Environmental jurisprudence and compensation.

   • Prelims: CPCB roles, MINAS, Polluter Pays Principle.
     

5. Topic: Apna Ghar Initiative Subtopic: Truckers’ Welfare and Highway Infrastructure

   Value Addition:

   • 368 units with 4,611 beds established along highways by OMCs.

   • Offers dorms, dhabas, cooking areas, bathing zones, and clean toilets.

   • Apna Ghar mobile app enables reservations and feedback.

   Subject Analysis:

   • GS 2: Welfare – Informal sector labour support.

   • GS 3: Infrastructure – Logistics ecosystem.

   • Prelims: OMCs, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas initiative.