13 JUNE 2025 - Daily Current Affairs Updates

GS 1 – Society, Culture, and Geography

1. India’s Social Security Coverage – From 19% to 64.3% in 10 Years Topic: Social Justice | Welfare State | Labour Rights

   India’s social protection coverage has seen a 3x rise from 19% (2015) to 64.3% (2025), as per ILOSTAT data.

   Major contributors include schemes like PM-SYM, PMJJBY, and Atal Pension Yojana targeting the informal and unorganised sectors.

   India has leveraged a blend of social assistance (non-contributory), social insurance (contributory), and labour market programs.

Value Add:Excellent example to demonstrate inclusive growth, India’s welfare transition, and direct benefit schemes. Quote in GS1 society or GS2 welfare state answers.

🧭 GS 2 – Polity, Health, International Relations

2. Narco-Analysis & Article 20(3) – Reaffirmed in Amlesh Kumar v. State of Bihar Topic: Polity | Fundamental Rights | Judicial Ethics
   

   SC struck down Patna HC order mandating narco-analysis for all accused in a dowry case.

   Reaffirmed the Selvi v. State of Karnataka precedent: Narco-analysis violates right against self-incrimination and right to privacy unless voluntary and with safeguards.

Value Add:Use this in GS2 answers on individual rights vs state surveillance, ethics in evidence gathering, and need for forensic reform in India.

3. UNFPA & Reproductive Health Governance Topic: International Institutions | Women’s Health | SDGs

   UNFPA’s State of World Population 2025 report emphasizes bodily autonomy, demographic transitions, and gender-based violence reduction.

   UNFPA is crucial for India’s adolescent health, maternal care, and gender sensitization programs.

Value Add:Quote UNFPA for SDG 3, 5, or 10. Strong citation for GS2 answers on health, family planning, and reproductive rights.

4. CDRI – India’s Global Infrastructure Diplomacy Topic: Disaster Management | International Cooperation

   Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (launched 2019) now includes 46 nations and 8 global institutions.

   Focus: climate-resilient cities, mountain ecosystems, and infrastructure for SIDS (Small Island Developing States).

Value Add:India’s leadership in climate infrastructure. Use in IR, GS3 disaster preparedness, or Essay ("Infrastructure for Peace and Progress").

🧭 GS 3 – Environment, Economy, S&T, Health, Agriculture

5. World Marine Fishery Resources – FAO Report 2025 Topic: Ocean Governance | Resource Management

Only 29% of deep-sea stocks are sustainably harvested; 64.5% of global fishery stocks are sustainable, 35.5% are overfished.

43.5% of shark species assessed are overfished. Unsustainable practices persist due to subsidies and poor monitoring.

WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies bans subsidies for IUU (Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated) fishing and overexploited stocks.

Value Add:Use for blue economy questions, UNCLOS, SDG 14, or global commons governance.

6. Basic Customs Duty Cut – Edible Oils Topic: Trade Policy | Inflation Control | Agri-Economy

   BCD on crude sunflower, soybean & palm oil slashed from 20% to 10% to reduce edible oil inflation and promote domestic refining.

   Palm oil forms 57% of India’s edible oil imports; Soybean 29%, Sunflower 14%.

   India grows 9 major oilseeds but remains the largest global edible oil importer.

Value Add:Case for import substitution, agri-policy reform, and inflation management. Link to food security + farmer income questions.

7. India’s First E-Waste Eco Park – Holambi Kalan, Delhi Topic: Circular Economy | Urban Sustainability

   Spanning 11.4 acres, with 51,000 MT annual capacity; DBFOT model; will generate 1,000+ green jobs.

   Features: e-waste dismantling, component recovery, refurbishing, and second-hand electronics market.

Value Add:Cite in GS3 on waste management, green jobs, or sustainable cities.