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Daily Current Affairs – 1 July 2025
Amit Shah Inaugurates Turmeric Board HQ in Nizamabad
Amid a significant initiative to empower turmeric farmers and expand export opportunities for the turmeric industry, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, inaugurated the National Headquarters of the Turmeric Board at Nizamabad, Telangana on June 30, 2025. The initiative carries significant weight in terms of the government’s spur to improve turmeric production, branding, research, and foreign trade. The board is well positioned to be transformative for India’s spice economy with a substantial commitment of ₹200 crore and the goal of achieving $1 billion in turmeric export by 2030.
The opening of the National Turmeric Board’s headquarters in Nizamabad reflects a major milestone and one that local farmers have long been asking for. The establishment of the board fulfills a significant electoral promise made by BJP during the 2019 elections to farmers in the region and reflects the Centre’s renewed momentum to promote Indian spices into international markets.
Goals and Objectives
• To achieve $1 billion in turmeric exports by 2030
• To provide turmeric farmers with remunerative prices
• To advance branding, packaging, and marketing
• To support research and development to improve quality
Background and Context
• Nizamabad is a major centre for turmeric farming in Telangana.
• Farmers have long sought a Turmeric Board dedicated to resolving issues facing farmers.
• BJP MP D. Arvind pledged the board in 2019 and defeated K. Kavitha, daughter of ex-CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao, riding largely on that issue.
• Earlier, PM Modi announced the board; today it has been officially opened.
G7 Nations Agree to Exempt U.S. Firms from Global Minimum Tax
The Group of Seven (G7) countries, in a significant policy alteration, will exempt U.S. multinational companies from the global minimum tax in their agreement, providing a specific “side-by-side” taxation treatment for these companies. Earlier in the day, the G7 specified these companies will be taxed solely in the United States on the profits they accrue both domestically and abroad. U.S. Treasury Secretary has called this a game “changing” piece of a potentially new framework of global taxation that may completely transform the OECD negotiated framework that was established in 2021.
The G7 issued a communique on June 28, 2025, while Canada presided over the meeting which stated U.S. multinational companies will be exempt from the 15% global minimum tax. This comes after Trump turned to domestic policy changes and various diplomatic challenges to alter international taxation law. In line with the overall changes to the U.S. tax code, this is a significant separation from the agreement governing information that participants had entered into as part of the OECD’s landmark 2021 agreement to consider globalization in taxation.
Background and Context
• In 2021, under OECD auspices about 140 countries came to a two-pillar global tax deal.
• Pillar One: The agreement turns over taxation rights on large multinationals.
• Pillar Two: Introduces a 15% Global Minimum Tax to eliminate a competitive tax advantage or base erosion through tax competition models.
• The U.S. has expressed concern within this agreement since its announcement, this was especially evident while domestic policy was developed during Trump’s presidency who cited reason to repeal to sovereignty and domestic business competitive issues.
What the G7 Agreement Provides
• U.S. corporations will be taxed only in the United States — they will not be taxed in the various jurisdictions where they operate.
• This is called a “side-by-side” model.
The arrangement offers,
- Tax stability and reduced compliance complexity.
- Increased foreign investment appeal for U.S. businesses.
- Strategic shielding from double taxation.
The US Treasury Department has indicated that removing Section 899 from the entire bill negotiated in the Senate creates a common understanding that the side-by-side approach may help preserve the progress achieved by jurisdictions in the Inclusive Framework to address base erosion and profit shifting.
“Following the removal of section 899 from the Senate version of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, and consideration of the success of Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax implementation and its impact – there is a shared understanding that a side-by-side system could preserve important gains made by jurisdictions inside the Inclusive Framework in tackling base erosion and profit shifting and provide greater stability and certainty in the international tax system moving forward, the G7 announced. We look forward to discussing and developing this understanding within the Inclusive Framework,” the Treasury said in a post on X.
Passport Seva 2.0: How to Apply for e-Passport in India
During the 13th Passport Seva Divas, India took an important step forward in the passport issuance system with the launch of the e-Passport nationally under the revamped Passport Seva Programme (PSP) Version 2.0, as part of its overall agenda to make government services even more transparent, efficient, secure, and digital.
The launch was made by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. The modernized initiative seeks to change the way passports are issued, verified, and utilized in India and abroad.
What is an e-passport?
An e-passport is an electronic passport that has an embedded microchip which contains the biometric and demographic data of the passport holder. This smart chip provides security for the data, enables contactless immigration, and makes the passport tamper-proof.
E-Passport Features:
• Embedded electronic microchip.
• Stores biometric information (such as fingerprints and facial recognition).
• Machine-readable components to improve immigration.
• Provides better protection from identity theft and forgery.
• Follows International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) specifications.
Passport Seva Programme 2.0 (PSP V2.0):
The launch of the Passport Seva 2.0 highlights India’s vision and plans to upgrade public services through various technological and digital solutions, as outlined in PSP V2.0:
• The back-end infrastructure now uses cloud-based services with AI-enabled components.
• Better data analytics and real-time tracking now provide operational transparency.
• An integrated platform links the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs).
In addition, pilot testing of the Global Passport Seva Programme V2.0 is underway to enable Indian embassies and consulates to issue e-passports in future phases.
How to Apply for an e-Passport in India
- Visit the official Passport Seva website.
- Register as a new user or log in to your existing account.
- Fill out the application for an e-passport.
- Book an appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK).
- Pay the fee online.
- Visit the centre on your appointment date for biometric capture and document verification.
National Doctor’s Day 2025: Theme, Significance
July 1, 2025, also known as National Doctor’s Day, is set aside to recognize the contributions of doctor’s and healthcare professionals all across India. It began in 1991, to honour Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, and celebrates the selfless dedication to public health. The theme for 2025 is “Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers?” and addresses doctors’ mental health and emotional well-being, and call for society to consider how doctors are cared for themselves.
Theme of Doctor’s Day 2025
• The theme of this year, “Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers?” addresses a thought-provoking message.
• The theme highlights the realities of being a medical professional, and encourages both the public and policymakers to take notice of the mental, emotional, and physical health of medical professionals.
• Doctors are thought of as people who enjoy helping others regardless of time, yield, stress burnout, emotional fatigue, etc., and so the theme reinforces that they too have to deal with stress and burnout too.
• The theme also implores for systems of support, care, counselling/ mental health supports, and work-life balance.
Significance of the Day
• National Doctor’s Day is more than a gesture for promotion, it is a call for awareness and gratitude.
• It serves to recognize the amazing dedication doctors of every discipline show, and how they commit themselves to working long hours, in high-pressure environments, and even personal sacrifice to protect human life.
• Be it during times of pandemic, or disaster situations, when there is an emergency, doctors continue to be the backbone of the healthcare sector everywhere.
• It will also serve, and serve as a reminder of how to ensure that those that care for others in a healthcare setting need are cared for, respected, and protected.
India Hosts First ASEAN–India Cruise Dialogue to Strengthen Maritime Ties
On July 1, 2025, India took a major step toward increasing both regional connectivity and tourism by hosting the first-ever ASEAN–India Cruise Dialogue in Chennai. This inaugural ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue was hosted onboard the cruise ship MV Empress at Chennai Port. The dialogue had over 30 delegates from all 10 ASEAN Member Countries and Timor Leste whose goal was to discuss maritime cooperation, sustainable tourism, and economic integration across the Indo-Pacific as part of regional connectivity initiatives.
Why is this in News?
The ASEAN–India Cruise Dialogue is organized for the first time in history and illustrates India’s strategic approach to revive ancient maritime links, create cruise circuits, and contribute to sustainable blue economy with Sagarmala and Act East Policy initiatives. This was a milestone in strengthening cruise tourism and the realization of India as a cruise network hub.
Objectives and vision
• Strengthening cooperation between India and ASEAN nations for maritime initiatives
• Promoting sustainable coastal and cruise tourism
• Promoting economic and cultural integration within the Indo-Pacific region.
• Contributing to India’s Sagarmala initiative and the ASEAN Community Vision 2045
Key trends
• Hosted onboard MV Empress at Chennai Port
• Participation from over 30 delegates representing 10 ASEAN Member countries and Timor Leste.
• Dialogue to continue in Mamallapuram as a UNESCO world heritage site for delegates to visit historic monuments.
• Development of cruise tourism circuits.
Ministerial perspectives
• Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reported to professionalize 5,000 km of navigable waterways.
• Ministry of shipping’s vision to 1 million cruise passengers by 2029.
• Cruise network to align with Viksit Bharat 2047 and ASEAN Community Vision 2045.
• Minister of State Shantanu Thakur reaffirmed the importance of ASEAN in India’s Act East Policy and its ancient maritime links.
MoSPI releases SDG publications on 19th Statistics Day 2025
India has taken impressive steps towards attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as explained in the National Indicator Framework (NIF) Progress Report 2025. The NIF Report, released on Statistics Day, presents time series data on SDG indicators. The Report shows progress in health, education, and social protection sectors, and that over the period from 2015 – 16, there has been progress in these sectors. There is also progress in social protection. There are still challenges in clean energy and inequality.
Key Achievements in Health and Social Protection
The report shows a massive change in the population covered by social protection. The proportion of the population covered by social protection has increased from 22% in 2016 to 64.3% in 2025. The report identifies improvements in maternal and child health progress indicators. This demonstrates how health programmes are working. The report also shows that the number of citizens over the age of 60 receiving a type of institutional assistance increased to 157,000 citizens in 2023 – 24, up from 23,000 citizens in 2015.
Impressive Growth in Education
The gross enrolment ratio (GER) for tertiary education increased from 23.7% in 2015 – 16 to 29.5% in 2022 – 23. This has drawn attention to the trend that higher education access is increasing, improving educational access. The emphasis on education by government reforms is credited with the change in levels of education, and possible increased capacity for a workforce.
Impressive Growth in Economic Growth and Agricultural Productivity
The gross value added (GVA) in agriculture per worker increased from ₹61,247₹61,247 in 2015 – 16 to ₹94,110 in 2024 – 25. This indicates that the productivity of agriculture improved, and so did the income from agriculture. Rural economies and food security rely on sustained increases in agricultural productivity and incomes.
Impressive Improvement in the Environment
The report showed the increase of renewable energies share of total installed electricity generation increased from 16.02% in 2015 – 16 to 22.13% in 2024 – 25. Since climate change is a planned SDG initiative, and the figure represents a minor success in climate change adaptation. The report also showed that forest cover increased by 0.42% from 21.34% of the geographical area to 21.76% of the geographical area identified as forest cover.
Technological Integration in Data Collection
The launch of the GoIStats mobile application marks step in data accessibility. This app provides real-time access to crucial socio-economic indicators. The initiative aims to enhance data-driven policymaking, making statistics more available to the public.
The Role of Statistics in Development
Statistics Day commemorates the contributions of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis. The government emphasises the importance of statistical reforms. Technological advancements are transforming the statistical system for better data monitoring. This evolution supports the broader goal of Viksit Bharat.
QUAD Nations Launch ‘At Sea Observer Mission’ to Boost Maritime Cooperation
The coast guards from QUAD countries (India, Japan, the United States, and Australia) have launched the QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission. This mission will further maritime cooperation throughout the Indo-Pacific region as a way to strengthen operational connectivity with the QUAD member countries and promote a rules-based maritime order. The mission is compliant with the Wilmington Declaration (signed at the QUAD Leaders’ Summit September 2024).
QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission
The QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission is the first of its kind between the coast guards of QUAD nations, with two officers each from the participating countries (including women officers) onboard the US Coast Guard Cutter Stratton, which is travelling to Guam. The mission denotes a collective commitment to maritime security and operational connection.
Strategic Maritime Vision of SAGAR
India’s participation in this mission conveys the importance of its strategic maritime vision known as SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) which aims to maintain regional stability and security and to advance collaborative efforts among Indo-Pacific countries. The mission is consistent with India’s overall initiatives from the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).
Objectives of the Initiative
The overall objectives of the QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission are to improve coast guard interoperability, increase domain awareness, and strengthen operational readiness. This initiative seeks to provide a collaborative framework to address complex maritime issues in a sustainable manner in the Indo-Pacific region.
Importance of Maritime Governance
The mission is important for strengthening maritime governance. It calls for a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based maritime order. Maritime governance is critical because it supports the safety and security of the maritime domain and shared prosperity among the QUAD states.
Future Prospects
The QUAD at Sea initiative has set the stage for future combined missions across the Indo-Pacific and is likely to lead to more joint operations and deeper cooperation among coast guards. It will lay the groundwork for future cooperation and help build trust and resilience to tackle changing maritime threats.
Broader Context of Indo-Pacific Cooperation
The QUAD countries working together results from a growing awareness of the importance of maritime security in the Indo-Pacific. As global maritime challenges continue to grow in complexity, collective efforts between like-minded countries will become more important than ever. The QUAD at Sea initiative has moved us toward that goal.
