| Category | Event | Details | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Affairs | PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Bihar, Odisha, AP (20-21 June 2025) | PM Modi inaugurated projects worth over ₹24,400 crore across Bihar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh, focusing on infrastructure, energy, connectivity, and sustainable mobility. | – Bihar (20 June): Launched 28 projects worth ₹5,200 crore, including Vaishali–Deoria railway line (₹400 crore) and flagged off Patliputra–Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express. Exported first locomotive from Marhowrah to Guinea. – Odisha (20 June): Launched 105 projects worth ₹18,600 crore, released Odisha Vision Document, flagged off Boudh district’s first passenger train, and launched 100 electric buses. – Andhra Pradesh (21 June): Led 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations in Visakhapatnam. |
| National Affairs | President Droupadi Murmu’s Visit to Uttarakhand (19-21 June 2025) | President Murmu inaugurated initiatives at Rashtrapati Niketan and Tapovan in Dehradun, participated in IDY celebrations. | – Inaugurated 200-seat amphitheater, laid foundation for staff quarters, stables, and barracks at Rashtrapati Niketan. – Released postal stamp for 125 years of Raj Bhavan, Nainital, and a coffee table book. – Rashtrapati Tapovan and Niketan open to public from 24 June and 1 July 2025, respectively. – Participated in mass yoga at Dehradun on 21 June. |
| National Affairs | MNRE Startup Challenge for Rooftop Solar & Renewable Energy | MNRE launched ₹2.3 crore startup challenge for rooftop solar and distributed renewable energy innovations at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi. | – Focus areas: affordability, resilience, inclusivity, environmental sustainability. – Prize pool: ₹1 crore (1st), ₹50 lakh (2nd), ₹30 lakh (3rd), 10 consolation prizes of ₹5 lakh each. – Application deadline: 20 August 2025 via Startup India portal. – Supported by National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) and DPIIT. |
| National Affairs | Amit Shah Lays Foundation for NFSU & CFSL in Raipur | Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid foundation stones for NFSU and CFSL campuses in Atal Nagar-Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh, with a total investment of ₹268 crore. | – NFSU campus: ₹145 crore; CFSL campus: ₹123 crore. – Virtually inaugurated temporary NFSU campus in Sejbahar and Chhattisgarh i-Hub. – i-Hub to support startups with technology, marketing, and financial assistance. |
| National Affairs | Bihar’s Mobile-Based E-Voting System | Bihar SEC introduced India’s first mobile-based e-voting system for urban elections on 28 June 2025, using apps with blockchain and facial recognition. | – Apps: “e-Voting SECBHR” (by C-DAC) and Bihar SEC app. – Benefits: Migrant laborers, disabled, pregnant women, seniors, and seriously ill voters. – 10,000 registered voters; ~50,000 expected to participate. – Features audit trail, FRS, OCR, and digital locks for security. |
| National Affairs | DoP Observes International Day of Yoga 2025 | Department of Posts celebrated 11th IDY on 21 June at Meghdoot Bhawan, Delhi, with theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” | – Released 7 picture postcards and Surya Namaskar keychains. – Promoted yoga for postal staff well-being. – Nationwide observance across postal circles. |
| National Affairs | ICETAB Device Launch by Pankaj Chaudhary | MoS Pankaj Chaudhary launched ICETAB for export examination at CBIC Conclave, New Delhi, to digitize cargo checks. | – Features: Real-time tracking, paperless processing, reduced clearance time. – Aims to improve India’s Logistics Performance Index ranking. |
| National Affairs | Gharial Conservation Programme in Katarniaghat, UP | Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav released 7 gharials into Gerua River, Katarniaghat WLS, to revive the critically endangered species. | – Part of Crocodile Conservation Project (1975). – Katarniaghat (Dudhwa Tiger Reserve) has 36 gharial nests (2022). – Inspected breeding center in Trans Gerua. |
| International Affairs | 51st G7 Summit (15-17 June 2025, Alberta, Canada) | Hosted by Canada’s PM Mark Carney, the summit marked 50 years of G7 cooperation. PM Modi attended as an outreach guest. | – Leaders: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, USA, EU. – Outreach: Australia, Brazil, India, Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Ukraine. – Focus: Critical minerals, AI, quantum tech. – Canada pledged USD 2 billion military aid and USD 2.3 billion loan for Ukraine. |
| International Affairs | 55th Paris Air Show (16-22 June 2025, France) | World’s largest aerospace exhibition at Paris-Le Bourget showcased defense and space tech advancements. | – India-France Rafale Marine Programme launched. – Reliance Aerostructure-Dassault deal for Falcon 2,000 jets (Nagpur, 2028). – Mahindra Aerostructure-Aernnova USD 300 million contract for Airbus/Embraer parts. – Airbus secured USD 21 billion in orders. |
| International Affairs | OECD Drought Report | OECD’s report projects 35% higher drought costs by 2035 due to climate change. | – Global land affected by drought doubled (1900-2020). – 40% of land faces increased drought frequency/intensity. – Impacts: 40% drop in fluvial trade, 25% reduction in hydroelectricity. |
| Banking & Finance | SEBI Eases FPI Norms for G-Secs | SEBI’s 210th board meeting approved relaxed compliance for FPIs investing in government securities. | – Simplifies onboarding for G-secs via General, VRR, and FAR routes. – Approved co-investment framework for Category I and II AIFs. |
| Banking & Finance | RBI Revises PSL Norms for SFBs | RBI reduced SFBs’ PSL target from 75% to 60%, effective 1 April 2025. | – 40% of ANBC/CEOBE to specific PSL sub-sectors, 20% to any PSL sub-sector. – Aims to enhance operational flexibility. |
| Banking & Finance | RBI Fines Fino Payments Bank | RBI imposed ₹29.6 lakh penalty on Fino Payments Bank for exceeding EOD balance limits. | – Violation detected in ISE 2024 (financial position as of 31 March 2024). – Breached ₹2 lakh account balance ceiling. |
| Economy & Business | Indian Coffee Exports Grow 25% in FY26 | Coffee Board reported 25% export growth in FY26, following 40.2% rise in FY24 (USD 1,803 million). | – Top destinations: Italy, Germany, Belgium, Middle East, South Korea, Japan. – India: 7th largest coffee producer, 5th in exports. – Key states: Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu. |
| Appointments | K. Paul Thomas as Sa-Dhan Chairperson | K. Paul Thomas (MD & CEO, ESAF SFB) elected as Sa-Dhan Chairperson at 27th AGM, Bengaluru. | – 30+ years in financial inclusion. – Founded ESAF (1992), evolved into ESAF SFB (2017). – Other new governing body members elected. |
| Science & Technology | BSNL’s Quantum 5G FWA Service | BSNL launched India’s first indigenous Quantum 5G FWA in Hyderabad, supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat. | – Features: 980 Mbps download, 140 Mbps upload, sub-10 ms latency. – Uses D2D platform, no physical SIM. – Expansion planned to Bengaluru, Pune, Visakhapatnam, Gwalior, Chandigarh, Puducherry by September 2025. |
| Sports | Archery Asia Cup 2025 Stage 2, Singapore | India topped medal tally with 9 medals (2 gold, 6 silver, 1 bronze) at Bukit Gombak Stadium. | – Gold: Kushal Dalal (Men’s Compound), Tejal Salve (Women’s Compound). – Compound Women’s Team set U-21 world record (2,101 points). – Outperformed Indonesia and Kazakhstan. |
| Important Days | UN Public Service Day (23 June 2025) | Celebrates public service contributions, inspires youth for public administration careers. | – Established by UNGA in 2002, first observed in 2003. – 2025 Forum: Samarkand, Uzbekistan; Theme: “Five Years to 2030: Accelerating Public Service Delivery.” |
| Important Days | International Widows Day (23 June 2025) | Highlights discrimination and hardships faced by widows, advocates for their rights. | – Initiated by Loomba Foundation (2005), UNGA resolution in 2010. – First UN observance in 2011. |
| Important Days | International Olympic Day (23 June 2025) | Promotes sports participation and Olympic values (excellence, friendship, respect). | – Commemorates IOC founding (1894). – Theme: “Let’s Move?” – Proposed in 1947, adopted in 1948. |
Current Affairs 24th June 2025
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