| Category | Event | Details | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Affairs | MoE Released PGI 2.0 Report for 2022-23 & 2023–24 | Released by: Ministry of Education (MoE), DoSEL Date: June 2025 Evaluates: School education performance at State/UT level Top Performer: Chandigarh (703, Prachesta-1 grade) Lowest: Meghalaya (417.9, Akanshi-3) Scope: 36 States/UTs, 25 improved scores in 2023-24 | – Chandigarh retains top spot for 3rd year. – No State/UT in top 4 grades (Daksh, Utkarsh, Atti-Uttam, Uttam). – Index score range: 401–1000. |
| National Affairs | Delhi Govt Approved Artificial Rain Pilot Project | Approved: 19 June 2025 Objective: Combat air pollution via cloud seeding Budget: Rs. 3.21 crore Lead: IIT Kanpur Support: IMD Scope: 5 flight sorties, 90 mins each, covering 100 sq km in outer/northwest Delhi | – Uses silver iodide nanoparticles, iodized salt, rock salt. – Targets non-sensitive airspaces. – First artificial rain project in Delhi. |
| National Affairs | GoI Launches ‘Operation Sindhu’ | Launched: June 2025 By: Ministry of External Affairs Objective: Evacuate Indian nationals from conflict-hit Iran Evacuated: 517 nationals (as of 21 June 2025) Extended: To Nepalese and Sri Lankan nationals | – Focus on students and pilgrims. – Indian Embassy in Tehran provides emergency contacts and Telegram channel. – Response to Iran-Israel tensions. |
| International Affairs | PM Modi’s Visit to Cyprus, Canada, Croatia (15–19 June 2025) | Countries Visited: Cyprus, Canada, Croatia Duration: 15–19 June 2025 Key Events: Cyprus’s highest civilian honour, G-7 Summit in Canada, first Indian PM visit to Croatia MoUs: NSE-Cyprus Stock Exchange, NPCI-Eurobank Cyprus for UPI, 4 agreements with Croatia | – Cyprus: Strengthened financial ties. – Canada: Restored diplomatic communication. – Croatia: Agreements in agriculture, culture, science, Hindi chair at Zagreb University. |
| International Affairs | THE University Impact Rankings 2025 | Released: 18 June 2025 By: Times Higher Education Top Indian Universities: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (41), Lovely Professional University (48), JSS AHER (56), Shoolini University (96) Global Top: Western Sydney University (98.7) | – 4 Indian universities in top 100. – Focus on sustainability and impact. – Western Sydney University tops for 4th year. |
| Banking & Finance | RBI’s Updated Project Finance Norms | Effective: 1 October 2025 By: Reserve Bank of India Scope: Banks, NBFCs, cooperative banks Provisions: 1.25% for CRE, 1% for CRE-RH, 0.4–1% during operational phase | – Aims to enhance credit flow with financial prudence. – Uniform regulatory framework. – Based on May 2024 draft guidelines. |
| Banking & Finance | BoM-SBI Card Co-Branded Credit Cards | Partnership: Bank of Maharashtra and SBI Card Launched: June 2025 Benefits: Reward points, cashback, fuel surcharge waivers, EMI, merchant discounts Access: Online and BoM branches | – Targets BoM customers’ financial and lifestyle needs. – Combines BoM’s network with SBI Card’s expertise. |
| Banking & Finance | FAB Implements eMACH.ai Lending Platform | By: First Abu Dhabi Bank, Intellect Design Arena Launched: June 2025 Objective: Automate credit processes, improve efficiency Features: Connects 10 subsystems, 329 microservices, 1,757 APIs | – Aims for full debt collection automation by 2030. – Enhances coordination with recovery agencies. – Cloud-native, scalable architecture. |
| Economy & Business | Tata Elxsi & Infineon EV Solutions | MoU: Tata Elxsi and Infineon Technologies Signed: June 2025 Objective: Develop EV solutions for India Scope: High-voltage inverters, BMS, chargers, thermal management Compliance: ASIL-D (ISO 26262) | – Supports India’s 80% 2W/3W, 70% CV electrification by 2030. – SiC-based components, system integration. – Potential expansion to eVTOL, energy sectors. |
| Science & Technology | HAL’s Rs. 511 Crore ToT Deal with ISRO | Signed: 20 June 2025 By: HAL and ISRO Objective: Design, build, operate SSLV Value: Rs. 511 crore Scope: 2 prototypes by 2027, 6–12 SSLVs annually post-2027 | – HAL becomes India’s 3rd rocket manufacturer. – SSLV for 500 kg LEO, 300 kg SSO payloads. – Managed by NSIL, overseen by IN-SPACe. |
| Science & Technology | GalaxEye’s 2nd EO Satellite | By: GalaxEye Space Solutions Launch: Late 2026/Early 2027 Resolution: 0.5m Technology: SyncFusion (SAR + Optical) Applications: Agriculture, mining, defence, disaster response | – Follows Mission Dhrishti (1.25m, 2025). – Targets international defence markets. – Enhanced revisit time under 3 days. |
| Science & Technology | NASA’s Voyager 1 Discovers ‘Wall of Fire’ | Discovery: June 2025 By: NASA’s Voyager 1 Location: Heliopause, 24 billion km away Findings: Superheated plasma (30,000–50,000 K) Significance: Marks heliosphere boundary | – Detected via cosmic ray sensor, magnetometer. – Voyager 1 crossed heliopause in 2012. – Confirmed by Voyager 2 signals. |
| Environment | Herpetofauna Survey in Periyar Tiger Reserve | Conducted: 7–10 June 2025 Location: PTR, Kerala (965 sq km) Findings: 8 new species (5 amphibians, 3 reptiles), 67 amphibians, 82 reptiles Organizers: Kerala Forest Dept, PTCF, Aranyakam | – 80% amphibians endemic to Western Ghats. – 12 reptiles, over half amphibians on IUCN Red List. – First population and microhabitat data for PTR. |
| Sports | Neeraj Chopra Wins Paris Diamond League 2025 | Event: Paris Diamond League, June 2025 Winner: Neeraj Chopra (88.16m) Venue: Stade Sébastien Charléty, Paris Rankings: Julian Weber (2nd, 87.88m), Luiz Mauricio da Silva (3rd, 86.62m) | – Chopra’s 5th DL title. – First Paris DL win, follows 90.23m in Doha 2025. – DL 2025 prize pool: USD 9.24 million. |
| Sports | PCI Unveils Logo, Mascot for World Para Athletics Championship | Event: 12th World Para Athletics Championship Date: 27 Sep–5 Oct 2025 Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi Mascot: Viraaj (elephant) Logo: Bold lines, vibrant colors Ambassador: Kangana Ranaut | – First time India hosts event. – 186 medal events, 100+ countries. – Kangana Ranaut promotes resilience, inclusion. |
| Sports | Hockey India-TN MoU for FIH Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 | Signed: June 2025 Event: FIH Men’s Junior World Cup Date: 28 Nov–10 Dec 2025 Venues: Chennai, Madurai Teams: 24 Budget: Rs. 65 crore | – Largest edition with 24 teams. – Logo unveiled, hosted at Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium. – MoU strengthens TN’s role in hockey. |
| Important Days | International Day of Yoga 2025 – June 21 | Theme: “Yoga for One Earth, One Health” Event: Led by PM Modi in Visakhapatnam Participants: 3 lakh+ at 100,000+ locations Initiative: Uttarakhand’s first Yoga Policy | – 11th observance since 2015. – Promotes physical, mental health. – UNGA resolution in 2014. |
| Important Days | World Hydrography Day 2025 – June 21 | Theme: “Seabed Mapping: Enabling Ocean Action” Objective: Highlight hydrography’s role in navigation, sustainability Established: 2005 by IHO, UNGA resolution | – First observed in 2006. – IHO headquartered in Monaco. – Focus on marine resource protection. |
| Important Days | International Day of the Celebration of Solstice 2025 – June 21 | Objective: Promote solstice’s cultural, astronomical significance Established: UNGA resolution 2019 Significance: Marks longest/shortest day, influences seasons, traditions | – Celebrates global cultural festivals. – June solstice: Summer in Northern Hemisphere. – Equinoxes in March, September. |
| Important Days | World Music Day 2025 – June 21 | Theme: “Healing Through Harmony” Objective: Promote music’s therapeutic, unifying power Events: Metro Medley (Hyderabad), Sufi musical (Kolkata), Indigo Indie Fest (Bengaluru) | – 43rd anniversary since 1982. – Observed in 120+ countries, 700+ cities. – Initiated in France by Jack Lang. |
Current Affairs 22nd and 23rd June
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