- The Department of Official Language recently celebrated its golden jubilee, marking 50 years since its establishment in 1975.
- 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. Read More
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Daily Current Affairs – 27 June, 2025
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- June 26, 2025 marks 80 years of the signing of the UN Charter in 1945, considered the founding treaty of the United Nations.
- 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. Read More
The United Nations at 80
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- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has asked for the electoral rolls for Bihar to be prepared afresh.
- 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. Read More
Electoral Rolls for Bihar to be Prepared Afresh
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- 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.”
- 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. Read More
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Day 2025
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Significance of MSMEs
- 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.
- 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. Read More
India’s Poverty Estimation under New Global Poverty Line
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- Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours triggered cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides, resulting in five deaths and one injury.
- 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. Read More
Himachal Flash Floods
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What is a flash flood?
- 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.
- 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. Read More
