Current Affairs June 2025

Cabinet Approves ₹6,405 Cr Rail Projects to Boost Connectivity Across Three States

Cabinet Approves ₹6,405 Cr Rail Projects to Boost Connectivity Across Three States

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved two strategic multitracking projects under Indian Railways, totaling ₹6,405 crore, to enhance connectivity and freight movement across Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.Spanning 318 km, the Koderma–Barkakana and Ballari–Chikjajur doubling lines will improve logistics efficiency, benefit over 28 lakh people, and cut carbon emissions, aligning with India’s sustainability […]

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Calcutta High Court Allows 15-Year-Old to Adopt Stepfather’s Surname

Calcutta High Court Allows 15-Year-Old to Adopt Stepfather’s Surname

The Calcutta High Court has permitted a 15-year-old boy to adopt his stepfather’s surname, upholding the rights of custodial parents and recognizing modern family dynamics.Though the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) opposed the change, the court ruled that surname falls within the scope of Section 454 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, which allows for name

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PM Modi to Attend G-7 Summit in Canada, Signaling Thaw in Bilateral Ties

PM Modi to Attend G-7 Summit in Canada, Signaling Thaw in Bilateral Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted an invitation from Canadian PM Mark Carney to attend the G-7 Summit in Alberta, marking a possible turning point in India-Canada relations.This visit—Modi’s first to Canada in a decade—follows years of diplomatic tension over the Khalistan movement, the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, and the mutual expulsion of diplomats.Discussions

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Amit Shah Launches Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag to Promote Indian Languages in Governance

Amit Shah Launches Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag to Promote Indian Languages in Governance

On June 6, 2025, Amit Shah inaugurated the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (BBA) to integrate Indian languages into administrative and governance processes, minimizing the dominance of English.Backed by ₹56 crore in funding and supported by C-DAC, this platform will ensure real-time translation and allow communication in mother tongues, especially with Region C States.The initiative resonates with

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PM Modi Inaugurates World’s Highest Railway Arch Bridge in Jammu & Kashmir

PM Modi Inaugurates World’s Highest Railway Arch Bridge in Jammu & Kashmir

In a major infrastructure push for Jammu & Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab Bridge, the world’s tallest railway arch, standing 359 metres above the Chenab River.Alongside, he launched development initiatives worth ₹46,000 crore, flagged off Vande Bharat trains on the USBRL line, and opened the Anji cable-stayed bridge and a new medical

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Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana Launched to Boost Green Cover in Himachal

Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana Launched to Boost Green Cover in Himachal

Himachal Pradesh has launched the Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana to improve green cover and provide employment opportunities through community participation.Introduced by CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the scheme involves Mahila Mandals, Yuvak Mandals, and SHGs in forest restoration on degraded lands.Complementing this is the Green Adoption Scheme, which brings in corporate players like Ambuja, Adani,

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President Murmu Confers 92 Distinguished Service Awards at Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025

President Murmu Confers 92 Distinguished Service Awards at Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025

The Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 (Phase-II), held at Rashtrapati Bhawan, saw President Droupadi Murmu confer 92 Distinguished Service Awards to officers from the Armed Forces, Coast Guard, and BRO.The honors, including 30 PVSMs, 5 UYSMs, and 57 AVSMs, recognize excellence in both peacetime and wartime service.This ceremony reflects India’s focus on military recognition, modernization, and

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Khichan and Menar Wetlands Get Ramsar Tag Ahead of World Environment Day

Khichan and Menar Wetlands Get Ramsar Tag Ahead of World Environment Day

India has added Khichan and Menar wetlands from Rajasthan to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance, taking its total to 91 Ramsar Sites as of June 4, 2025, just before World Environment Day.Recognized under the Ramsar Convention (1971), these sites—Khichan, known for Demoiselle Cranes, and Menar, called the “bird village”, are vital for

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World Environment Day 2025

World Environment Day 2025

World Environment Day 2025, observed on June 5, focuses on the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution”, highlighting the urgent need to tackle the global plastic crisis affecting ecosystems, wildlife, and human health.Celebrated annually since 1973, it is a UN-led initiative involving over 150 countries, urging governments, industries, and individuals to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable

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India to Build First-Ever Polar Research Vessel (PRV) in Collaboration with Norway

India to Build First-Ever Polar Research Vessel (PRV) in Collaboration with Norway

India is embarking on the construction of its first-ever Polar Research Vessel (PRV) through an MoU signed between GRSE and Norway’s Kongsberg.This vessel, to be used by NCPOR, will enhance India’s role in polar research and reflect its Make in India prowess.Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, attending the Nor-Shipping 2025 event in Norway, also promoted India’s

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