Daily Current Affairs – 17-07-2025
Important Days
World Day for International Justice - July 17
The World Day for International Justice is celebrated annually on July 17 and is devoted to advancing international criminal justice and honouring the struggle against impunity for the most serious crimes that impact the world.
World Day for International Justice, sometimes referred to as International Justice Day or the Day of International Criminal Justice, is observed to honour the ICC’s work and its contribution to the administration of justice.
To confront atrocities and promote world peace for victims of abuse, human rights violations, and those impacted by genocide and terrorism, this day serves as a reminder of the significance of justice, accountability, and the rule of law
National News
8 New Bills to be Introduced in Monsoon Session
The government is planning to introduce 8 new bills in the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament, which begins this Monday.
Details of the 8 new bills to be introduced in this session have been released. Key bills including the National Sports Administration Bill, the Geographical Heritage Sites and Antiquities (Protection and Maintenance) Bill, the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, and the Anti-Nationalisation Amendment Bill are set to be tabled in the upcoming session.
In addition to these bills, 4 more amendment bills have also been newly introduced: the Manipur Goods and Services Tax Amendment Bill, the Gun Vishwas Bill Amendment Bill, the Indian Institutes of Management Amendment Bill, and the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill.
In this session, the government has sought Parliament’s approval to extend President’s rule in Manipur.
Furthermore, the demands for grants for that state have also been submitted for the approval of the House.
It is noteworthy that the bill for restructuring the legislative assembly representation for tribal communities in Kerala, the Merchant Shipping Bill, and the Indian Ports Bill are pending approval in the Lok Sabha.
Ramesh Chand Meena Appointed as In-Charge Secretary of the Energy Department
Ramesh Chand Meena has been appointed as the in-charge Secretary of the Energy Department. Beela Venkatesan, who was the Secretary of that department, has gone on a long leave.
Ramesh Chand Meena is currently serving as the Additional Chief Secretary of the Planning and Development Department.
Previously, D. Karthikeyan, the Secretary of the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, was acting as the in-charge Secretary of the Energy Department.
It is noteworthy that Ramesh Chand Meena has now been appointed as the officer in charge in his place.
₹24,000 Crore Scheme to Improve Crop Production
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Tan-Dhanya Krishi Vikas Yojana for the next six years at a cost of ₹24,000 crore for 100 districts with low crop production.
The scheme, with the primary objective of improving crop production, was announced in the 2025-26 Union Budget. This scheme, set to begin this coming October, will benefit 1.7 crore farmers.
The approval for the Tan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana was given at the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Modi in Delhi.
This scheme will integrate 36 existing agricultural schemes and provide special incentives for crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices, said Union Agriculture Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw while speaking to reporters on the matter.