National Current Affairs

Tamil Nadu Notifies Greater Flamingo Sanctuary

Source: Tamil Nadu Government

• Tamil Nadu notified the Greater Flamingo Sanctuary at Dhanushkodi, Ramanathapuram, covering 524.78 hectares under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
• Key Highlights:
  • Located in the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, a Central Asian Flyway stopover.
  • Ecosystems: Mangroves (Avicennia, Rhizophora), sand dunes, mudflats, marshes.
  • Supports 10,700+ wetland birds (128 species, 2023-24 survey).
  • Boosts ecotourism, local jobs, and wetland conservation.
• Inaugurated By: CM M.K. Stalin via video conference.
• State Details:
  • Chief Minister: M.K. Stalin
  • Governor: R.N. Ravi
  • Capital: Chennai

Assam-Meghalaya Hydropower Project Announced

Source: Governments of Assam and Meghalaya

• Assam and Meghalaya announced a 55 MW hydropower and irrigation project on the Kulsi River, a Brahmaputra tributary, to address water, energy, and flooding issues.
• Key Points:
  • Generates electricity for both states; Assam gains irrigation benefits.
  • Protects endangered Gangetic river dolphin via community consultations.
  • NESAC to to map flood-prone areas; IIT Roorkee to analyze data.
• Signatories: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma.

International Current Affairs

India-Central Asia Dialogue Hosted in New Delhi

Source: Ministry of External Affairs

• The 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue was held in New Delhi, hosted by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
• Key Focus: Strengthen cooperation in trade, security, and connectivity with Central Asian nations.
• Significance: Enhances India’s strategic presence in the region.

Science & Technology Current Affairs

AP-ISRO MoU for Space-Based Governance

Source: Andhra Pradesh Government

• Andhra Pradesh’s RTGS signed a 5-year MoU with ISRO’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre to integrate space technology into the AWARE platform.
• Key Objectives:
  • Real-time governance for agriculture, weather, disaster management, urban planning, public safety.
  • Uses satellite imagery, drones, IoT, CCTV for data-driven alerts via SMS, WhatsApp, media.
• Signatories: CM N. Chandrababu Naidu, SHAR Director A. Rajarajan, RTGS CEO Prakhar Jain.
• ISRO Details:
  • Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Sports Current Affairs

Norway Chess 2025: Carlsen, Muzychuk Win Titles

Source: Norway Chess

• The 13th Norway Chess 2025 (May 26–June 6, Stavanger, Norway) saw Magnus Carlsen (Norway) and Anna Muzychuk (Ukraine) clinch titles.
• Key Results:
  • Open Category: Magnus Carlsen (16 points), Fabiano Caruana (15.5), D Gukesh (India, 14.5, 3rd).
  • Women’s Category: Anna Muzychuk (16.5 points), Lei Tingjie (16), Koneru Humpy (India, 15, 3rd).
  • Other Indians: Arjun Erigaisi (5th, Open), Vaishali Rameshbabu (5th, Women’s).
• Carlsen’s Achievements: 5-time World Chess Champion, peak FIDE rating 2882.
• Muzychuk’s Achievements: World Blitz Chess Champion (2014, 2016), World Rapid Champion (2016).

Obituary

Former Zabian President Edgar Lungu Passes Away

Source: International Media

• Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Zambia’s sixth president (2015-2021), passed away at 68 in Pretoria, South Africa.
• Key Points:
  • Political Career: Joined Patriotic Front, served as Minister of Justice and Defence.
  • Presidency: Won 2015 by-election and 2016 general election.
  • Post-Presidency: Retired in 2021, led Edgar Lungu Foundation, attempted 2026 comeback but was barred by court.
• Zambia Details:
  • President: Hakainde Hichilema
  • Capital: Lusaka
  • Currency: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)

Important Days

World Food Safety Day Follow-Up

• Observed on June 7, 2025, with follow-up discussions on June 9.
• Theme: “Food safety: science in action.”
• Facilitators: UN FAO (Rome, Italy), WHO (Geneva, Switzerland).
• Significance: Promotes safe food practices, reduces foodborne diseases.