On January 2, 2025, the Union Home Minister inaugurated the UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025 (IYC 2025) in New Delhi. The event was showcased on the government portal and emphasized the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better World.” It aims to promote cooperative models for sustainable development and social inclusion. This topic is important for UPSC as it touches upon economic, social, and governance issues. Previous UPSC Q (2019): "Explain the role of cooperatives in India’s socioeconomic development."