11 June 2025 : Daily Current Affairs
1. India’s Population Hits 146.39 Crore: UNFPA
Source: The Hindu, Page 1 & 12, June 11, 2025
| Topic: GS Paper 1: Population and Demography; GS Paper 2: Governance |
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Key Demographic Trends:
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Population Peak: India expected to peak at 170 crore in 40 years before a decline.
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Current TFR: 1.9 (below the replacement rate of 2.1).
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Census Delay: India’s 2021 Census postponed, now scheduled for 2027.
Implications:
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Demographic Dividend vs. Ageing Burden: A falling TFR may signal an end to the demographic dividend and raise ageing population concerns.
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Policy Gaps: Delay in census affects planning for health, education, and employment.
Way Forward:
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Prioritise the Census 2027 to gather accurate demographic data.
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Invest in elderly care, pension systems, and gender-sensitive population policies.
Practice Question:
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“India’s declining fertility rate offers both opportunities and challenges. Discuss in light of recent UNFPA data and delayed census operations.” (250 words / 15 marks) |
2. The Hazards of Going Global on India-Pakistan Issues
Source: Page 8, The Hindu, June 11, 2025
| Topic: GS Paper 2: International Relations, India-Pakistan Relations |
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Core Arguments:
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UN Constraints: Historical UN resolutions create ambiguity; most countries refer to bilateral resolution via Simla Agreement.
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Terrorism vs. Self-Determination: Pakistan continues to link Kashmir with self-determination; India focuses on terrorism.
UN’s Vague Stance on Terrorism:
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No universal definition of terrorism.
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India’s proposal for a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) remains unadopted.
India’s Approach:
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Advocates surgical strikes under Article 51 of the UN Charter (right to self-defence).
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Emphasises bilateralism and non-hyphenation of India-Pakistan in global diplomacy.
Way Forward:
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Strengthen internal security posture.
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Build coalitions on counter-terrorism rather than seeking multilateral mediation.
Practice Question:
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India’s international diplomacy on the Kashmir issue faces structural limitations. Discuss with reference to the UN famework and bilateral agreements.. (250 words / 15 marks) |
3. India’s Legal Bridge is One of Reciprocity, Not Roadblocks
Source: The Hindu, Page 8, June 11, 2025
| Topic: GS Paper 2: Governance, Legal Reforms; GS Paper 3: Trade in Services |
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Content:
BCI Rules Highlights (May 2025):
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Foreign law firms allowed with registration.
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Fly-in fly-out visits capped at 60 days/year.
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Reciprocity clause ensures mutual access.
Criticisms by U.S. Firms:
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Procedural barriers, client confidentiality concerns, lack of transition time.
India’s Justifications:
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Law not part of trade agreements (constitutional bar).
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Rules promote ethical standards and controlled liberalisation.
Way Forward:
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Continue regulatory dialogue while upholding constitutional sovereignty and professional ethics.
Practice Question:
| “Critically examine the Bar Council of India’s rules on foreign legal practice in the context of liberalisation, legal sovereignty, and reciprocity.” (150 words / 10 marks) |
1. India’s Population Hits 146.39 Crore: UNFPA
Source: Page 1 & 12, The Hindu
| Topic: GS Paper 1: Indian Society; GS Paper 2: Governance |
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Analysis of the news:
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India’s population (April 2025): 146.39 crore
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Expected to peak at 170 crore in the next 40 years
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Total Fertility Rate (TFR): 1.9 (below the replacement level of 2.1)
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Replacement level achieved nationally according to India’s Sample Registration System
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Upcoming Census to be conducted by March 2027 (last done in 2011)
Important Prelims Points:
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UNFPA = United Nations Population Fund
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TFR: Average number of children a woman would have in her lifetime
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Replacement-level fertility = 2.1
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India is now the most populous nation (ahead of China)
2. India’s Legal Bridge is One of Reciprocity, Not Roadblocks
Source: Page 8, The Hindu
| Topic: GS Paper 2: Governance; GS Paper 3: Trade in Services |
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Analysis of the news:
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Bar Council of India Rules (2025):
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Regulate registration and practice of foreign legal professionals in India
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Allow “fly-in fly-out” visits (max 60 days/year)
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Mandate client confidentiality, ethical compliance
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Introduce Reciprocity Clause (India expects equivalent access abroad)
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U.S. firms allege procedural hurdles
Important Prelims Points:
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BCI = Statutory body under Advocates Act, 1961
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Practice of Law not included in trade agreements (under Union List, Entries 77 & 78)
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No inclusion of legal services in recent UK-India FTA talks
3. The Hazards of Going Global on India-Pakistan Issues
Source: Page 8, The Hindu
| Topic: Paper 2: International Relations, India-Pakistan, Multilateral Diplomacy |
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Analysis of the news:
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UN Map Disclaimer: UN maps include the note: “The final status of Jammu & Kashmir has not yet been agreed upon by the parties”.
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Simla Agreement (1972): Advocates bilateral resolution of disputes between India and Pakistan.
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Article 51 of UN Charter: Grants member states the right to self-defence, invoked by India for surgical strikes.
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India’s CCIT Proposal: India proposed the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in the UN in the 1990s (still pending).
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UN’s Stand on Terrorism: No universal definition due to political disagreements, e.g., “one man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter”.
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UN Counter-Terrorism Committee: Oversees implementation of anti-terrorism measures by member states.
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Hyphenation Issue: Refers to Western nations treating India and Pakistan as two sides of the same issue, especially in Kashmir.
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