Daily Current Affairs 30 June 2025 – IAS Current Affairs
Current Affairs 30 June 2025 focuses on the Prelims-Mains perspective. Major events are :
De-listing of Political Parties
Source: DD News
GS II: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies
Overview
- News in Brief
- De-listing of Political Parties
- About Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs)
Why in the News?
The Election Commission of India (ECI) launched proceedings to delist Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs)
News in Brief
- To delist 345 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs).
- These parties failed to contest a single election since 2019, and their offices could not be physically located.
- These parties, spread across various States and Union Territories, are part of a nationwide cleanup effort to streamline the political system.
- This initiative is the first phase of a broader exercise.
De-listing of Political Parties
- It aims to remove parties that have neither contested Lok Sabha, State/UT Legislative Assembly elections, nor bye-elections since 2019, and those that could not be traced physically.
About the Delisting Process
- ECI, which oversees the registration of over 2,800 RUPPs under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
- Noted that many of these parties have not met the essential requirement of participating in elections.
- Why is de-listing required?
- Registered political parties enjoy privileges such as tax exemptions, making compliance with these conditions critical.
- To ensure fairness, the ECI has instructed Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of the respective States and UTs to issue show-cause notices to the identified RUPPs.
- These parties will be given an opportunity to present their case in hearings before the CEOs, with the final decision on delisting resting with the ECI.
Registration Process (Section 29A, RP Act 1951)
- Submit party memorandum/constitution within 30 days of formation.
- Must pledge allegiance to the Constitution, socialism, secularism, democracy, sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
- ECI examines for provisions ensuring internal democracy, including periodic elections for office bearers.
About Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs)
- Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) are associations registered with the Election Commission of India (ECI) under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
- These parties are distinct from recognised national or state parties as they have not secured a sufficient vote share or seats in previous elections.
Axiom 4 Mission
Source: PIB
GS II: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology
Overview
- News in Brief
- About Axiom 4 Mission
- Importance for India
Why in the News?
India, the launch of the Axiom-4 Mission marks a giant leap in the country’s journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat.
News in Brief
- Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, serving as the Mission Pilot, is part of a four-member international crew heading to the International Space Station (ISS).
- This is the realisation of the dream of the founding father of India’s Space programme.
- Group Captain Shukla is carrying indigenously developed experiment kits, created by leading Indian institutions like IITs, IISc, and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
- These kits will be used to conduct advanced experiments at the ISS.
- Axiom-4 Mission is not just a scientific feat but a testament to India’s rising stature as a global technology powerhouse.
About Axiom 4 Mission
- Commercializing Low-Earth Orbit (LEO): To establish the foundation for future private space missions and commercial space stations.
- Focus on microgravity effects, Earth observation, and life sciences for both space exploration and Earth applications.
- Includes astronauts from the USA, India, Poland, and Hungary — showcasing global collaboration in space.
- Features Shubhanshu Shukla, the second Indian astronaut to go to space after Rakesh Sharma (1984).
- Debut flight of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon C213 capsule with the proven Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket.
- Launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, LC-39A — known for Apollo and Space Shuttle missions.
- Supports Axiom Space’s plan to build the world’s first private space station, expanding human presence in LEO.
Importance for India
- Marks the return of an Indian astronaut to space after 40 years, boosting national pride and capability.
- The launch enhances India’s standing in the global space community through collaboration with international players.
- Deepens cooperation with NASA, SpaceX, Axiom Space, and European space agencies, creating strategic alliances.
- Offers Indian scientists and engineers access to advanced training, equipment, and operational experience.
- Provides valuable insights for ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission and other human spaceflight programs.
- Sets an example for Indian startups and private space players to engage in global commercial missions.
- Enables joint scientific research with international teams, sharing data and experiments for mutual benefit.
- Enhances India’s image as a responsible spacefaring nation, contributing to peaceful space exploration and global governance.
SPREE Scheme (Scheme to Promote Registration of Employers/Employees)
Source: PIB
GS II: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources
Overview
- News in Brief
- SPREE Scheme (Scheme to Promote Registration of Employers/Employees)
Why in the News?
Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports chaired the 196th meeting of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
News in Brief
- Corporation deliberated and approved several key agenda items aimed at enhancing ESIC’s operational reach, infrastructure, and healthcare delivery.
- The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation has approved the re-launch of the SPREE Scheme.
SPREE Scheme (Scheme to Promote Registration of Employers/Employees)
- The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation has approved the re-launch of SPREE (Scheme to Promote Registration of Employers/Employees) with the objective of expanding ESI coverage across the country.
- Originally introduced in 2016, the scheme successfully facilitated the registration of over 88,000 employers and 1.02 crore employees.
- The renewed SPREE will be open from 1st July to 31st December 2025, offering a one-time opportunity for unregistered employers and left-out workers—including contractual and temporary staff—to enroll under the ESI Act.
- Under the scheme, employers registering during this period will be treated as covered from the date of registration or as declared by them, while newly registered employees will be covered from their respective dates of registration.
- By focusing on voluntary compliance rather than penalisation, the scheme will seek to ease the litigation burden, encourage formal registration, and foster improved engagement and goodwill among stakeholders.
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