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News In Short-27-06-2025

Context

  • Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has come under fire in India after featuring leather flat sandals, priced at approximately Rs 1.2 lakh, that closely resemble traditional Kolhapuri chappals.

    • About

  • Kolhapuri chappals, known for their handcrafted leather design, are traditionally made by artisan communities in Maharashtra and have been in use since at least the 12th century.
  • Kolhapuri chappals received Geographical Indication (GI) status in 2019, recognising their cultural and regional significance.

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    Himachal Flash Floods

    In News

  • Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours triggered cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides, resulting in five deaths and one injury.

    • What is a flash flood?

  • It is a sudden surge of water in a stream or low-lying urban area, typically developing within six hours of heavy rainfall. 
  • It is most often triggered by intense storms that release a large volume of rain over a short period.

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    India’s Poverty Estimation under New Global Poverty Line

    Context

  • The recent revision of the International Poverty Line by the World Bank has reignited the global debate on how poverty should be defined and tracked.

    • Background

  • The World Bank has announced a major revision to global poverty estimates, raising the International Poverty Line (IPL) from $2.15/day (2017 PPP) to $3.00/day (2021 PPP). 
  • While the change led to a global increase in the count of extreme poverty by 125 million, India witnessed a massive reduction in poverty.

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    Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Day 2025

    Context

  • World Micro-, Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day is celebrated annually on June 27th with the theme “Enhancing the role of MSMEs as drivers of Sustainable Growth and Innovation.”

    • Significance of MSMEs

  • Globally, MSMEs represent the most dominant segment of the business ecosystem, accounting for nearly 90% of enterprises and over 50% of total employment. 
  • In India, MSMEs are contributing around 30% to the GDP and over 45% to the country’s exports. 
  • MSMEs are the second-largest employer in India after agriculture.
  • Exports from MSMEs have seen substantial growth, rising from ₹3.95 lakh crore in 2020-21 to ₹12.39 lakh crore in 2024-25. 

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    Electoral Rolls for Bihar to be Prepared Afresh

    Context

  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) has asked for the electoral rolls for Bihar to be prepared afresh. 

    • About

  • All electors must submit an enumeration form, and those registered after 2003 have to additionally provide documentation establishing their citizenship.
  • This special intensive revision (SIV) of rolls will eventually cover all states and Union Territories. 
  • Reasons for the SIV: Rapid urbanisation, frequent migration, young citizens becoming eligible to vote, non-reporting of deaths and inclusion of the names of foreign illegal immigrants have necessitated the conduct.
  • The booth level officers (BLOs) will make house to house verification of voters.

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    The United Nations at 80

    Context

  • June 26, 2025 marks 80 years of the signing of the UN Charter in 1945, considered the founding treaty of the United Nations.

    • Background

  • The UN Charter was signed on June 26, 1945,  at the United Nations Conference on International Organization in San Francisco, by 50 nations in the aftermath of World War II.
  • It was based on proposals developed by China, the USSR, the UK, and the USA during the Dumbarton Oaks Conference (1944).
  • It comprises a Preamble and 111 Articles, organized into chapters.

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    Official Language

    Context

  • The Department of Official Language recently celebrated its golden jubilee, marking 50 years since its establishment in 1975.

    • About Indian Languages

  • India’s linguistic diversity is not just a cultural asset — it is a foundational pillar of its national identity, democratic ethos, and inclusive development.
  • Cultural and Civilizational Heritage: Census 2011 recognised 121 languages and over 1,600 mother tongues are used throughout India.
  • The Indus Valley script, Brāhmī, and Kharosthī are among the earliest writing systems, reflecting India’s long-standing literary traditions.
  • India has eleven recognized classical languages, i.e. Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia and recently added Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali.

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    Reconsidering CPTPP, Integrating with ASEAN & EU

    In an era marked by rising protectionism and fractured global trade alliances, India needs to reconsider joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and deepen its integration with ASEAN and the European Union (EU) to safeguard its economic future.

    संक्षिप्त समाचार 27-06-2025

    संदर्भ 

  • इटली की लक्ज़री फैशन ब्रांड प्राडा को भारत में आलोचना का सामना करना पड़ा है, क्योंकि उसने लगभग ₹1.2 लाख की कीमत वाली चमड़े की फ्लैट सैंडल पेश की हैं, जो पारंपरिक कोल्हापुरी चप्पलों से काफी मिलती-जुलती हैं।

    परिचय

  • यह किसी नदी या निम्न-भूमि वाले शहरी क्षेत्र में अचानक जल का तीव्र बहाव होता है, जो सामान्यतः भारी वर्षा के छह घंटों के अंदर विकसित होता है।
  • कोल्हापुरी चप्पलें, जो अपने हस्तनिर्मित चमड़े के डिज़ाइन के लिए जानी जाती हैं, पारंपरिक रूप से महाराष्ट्र की कारीगर समुदायों द्वारा बनाई जाती हैं और इनका उपयोग कम से कम 12वीं शताब्दी से होता आ रहा है। 

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    हिमाचल प्रदेश में अचानक आई बाढ़

    संदर्भ 

  • पिछले 24 घंटों में हिमाचल प्रदेश में हुई भारी वर्षा ने बादल फटने, अचानक आई बाढ़ (फ्लैश फ्लड) और भूस्खलन की घटनाओं को उत्पन्न किया, जिससे पाँच लोगों की मृत्यु और एक व्यक्ति घायल हुआ।

    फ्लैश फ्लड क्या है? 

  • यह किसी नदी या निम्न-भूमि वाले शहरी क्षेत्र में अचानक जल का तीव्र बहाव होता है, जो सामान्यतः भारी वर्षा के छह घंटों के अंदर विकसित होता है।
  • यह प्रायः तीव्र तूफानों के कारण होता है, जो कम समय में भारी मात्रा में वर्षा करते हैं।

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