4 July 2025 : Daily Current Affairs

1. Call for Removal of Justice Yashwant Varma Gains Momentum

Source: The Hindu, Page 1 , july 4, 2025

Topic: GS Paper 2: Polity (Judiciary & Parliamentary Procedure)

Context

The Union government is initiating the process to remove an Allahabad High Court judge after burnt currency was found at his official residence.

Content: 

• Summary: Justice Yashwant Varma is under scrutiny. The Centre is preparing a motion in Parliament to initiate removal proceedings under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.

• Key Facts:

  • Requires signatures of 100 MPs (Lok Sabha) or 50 MPs (Rajya Sabha).

  • A 3-member committee must be set up post-admission to investigate.

• Legal Provisions:

  • Article 124(4) and (5) of the Constitution.

  • Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 governs removal procedures.

• Significance:

  • Demonstrates checks and balances in judicial conduct.

  • Ensures transparency and accountability.

• Way Forward:

  • Expedite committee proceedings.

  • Ensure independence of judiciary while maintaining ethical standards.

Practice Question:

“Discuss the constitutional procedure for the removal of High Court judges in India. Evaluate its strengths and limitations in ensuring judicial accountability.“ (250 words / 15 marks)

2. Maharashtra Removes 2,289 Ineligible Beneficiaries from Ladki Bahin Yojana

Source: Page 5, The Hindu, July 4 2025

Topic: GS Paper 2: Governance (Welfare Schemes & Targeted Delivery)

Context

Maharashtra government took action against ineligible beneficiaries under a women empowerment scheme.

Content:

• Summary: A verification drive removed 2,289 government employees from the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana list.

• Scheme Details:

  • Monthly assistance of ₹1,500 to women aged 21–65.

  • Covers ~2.4 crore women in the state.

  • Budget 2025-26: ₹28,290 crore (General), ₹3,240 crore (Tribal), ₹3,960 crore (Social Justice).

• Innovations:

  • Government plans to allow beneficiaries to avail micro-loans against the monthly amount.

• Implications:

  • Reinforces integrity and effectiveness of DBT systems.

  • Encourages financial independence among women.

Practice Question:

“Evaluate the significance of targeted welfare schemes in empowering women in India. How can technology improve transparency and impact?” (250 words / 15 marks)

3. Global South’s Voice Key to Contemporary Progress: PM Modi

Source: The Hindu, Page 1, July 4, 2025

Topic: GS Paper 2: International Relations (India and Global South)

Context

During a visit to Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Ghanaian Parliament and emphasized the growing importance of the Global South in international affairs.

Content:

• Summary: Prime Minister Modi highlighted the changing global dynamics and the role of emerging nations in shaping the future. He urged global institutions to amplify the voice of the Global South to ensure inclusive progress.

• Key Facts:

  • PM Modi was honored with Ghana’s highest civilian award: The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana.

  • Quoted Ghana’s founding leader Kwame Nkrumah on shared India-Africa ties.

  • Noted that post-WWII global institutions are outdated and not reflective of current realities.

• Implications:

  • Strengthens India-Africa bilateral ties and India’s leadership role in the Global South.

  • Reinforces India’s stand on UNSC reform and fairer trade norms.

  • Advocates for rebalancing global power structures.

• Way Forward:

  • Foster South-South cooperation.

  • Lead initiatives in G20, BRICS+ and UN on behalf of developing countries.

Practice Question:

Critically examine India’s role in amplifying the voice of the Global South in the context of contemporary global governance. (150 words / 10 marks)

Prelims Facts

1. Call for Removal of Justice Yashwant Varma Gains Momentum

Source: Page 1, The Hindu

Topic: GS Paper 2: Polity (Judiciary & Parliamentary Procedure)

Context

The Union Government has initiated the process to remove Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court after burnt currency was found at his official residence.

Analysis of the news:

• Who can initiate impeachment?
  A motion can be introduced in either House of Parliament.
• Minimum signatures required:

  • Lok Sabha: 100 members

  • Rajya Sabha: 50 members

  • Post-admission Process:

    • A three-member committee is constituted:

      • One Supreme Court judge

      • One High Court Chief Justice

      • One distinguished jurist

    • Committee must submit a report within 3 months.

  • Relevant Constitutional Articles:

    • Article 124(4) – Impeachment process of SC judges (also applies to HC judges via Article 217 read with 124(4))

    • Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 – Governs inquiry mechanism.

  • Significance:

    • Reinforces accountability in the higher judiciary.

    • Upholds judicial integrity and public confidence.

• Conclusion & Way Forward:

  • Expedite investigative process.

  • Balance must be maintained between judicial independence and accountability.

2. Maharashtra Removes 2,289 Ineligible Beneficiaries from Ladki Bahin Yojana

Source: Page 5, The Hindu

Topic: GS Paper 2: Governance (Welfare Schemes & Targeted Delivery)

Context

In a verification drive, the Maharashtra government removed thousands of ineligible beneficiaries from a major women-centric welfare scheme.

Content 

• Summary:
  Over 2,200 ineligible government employees were removed from the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana to ensure targeted delivery of welfare benefits.

• Key Prelims Facts:

  • Scheme Name: Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana

  • Launched By: Maharashtra Government (BJP-led Mahayuti alliance) in August 2023

  • Target Group: Women aged 21–65 years

  • Benefit: ₹1,500 per month via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

  • Total Beneficiaries: ~2.4 crore women

  • Budget Allocation for FY 2025–26:

    • General Category Funds: ₹28,290 crore

    • Tribal Development Department: ₹3,240 crore

    • Social Justice & Special Assistance Dept.: ₹3,960 crore

  • Verification Outcome:

    • 2,289 govt employees found ineligible and removed

  • Innovations Proposed:

    • Allowing women to take micro-loans against monthly benefits

• Implications:

  • Strengthens the credibility of welfare schemes.

  • Reflects efficient use of technology in welfare governance.

  • Promotes financial empowerment of women and encourages entrepreneurship.

• Conclusion & Way Forward:

  • Regular audits and real-time verification systems should be integrated.

  • Empower beneficiaries through financial literacy and linkage with microcredit.

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