Current Affairs June 2025

ADB Launches $10 Billion Urban Infrastructure Plan for India

On 1 June 2025, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) unveiled a $10 billion initiative for urban transformation in India.This 5-year plan aims to revamp metro networks, launch new RRTS corridors, and improve urban infrastructure and services across over 100 cities.Backed by sovereign loans, private capital, and the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), the project also includes

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Elon Musk Launches XChat

Elon Musk’s X has introduced XChat, a secure, cross-platform messaging app currently in beta for paid subscribers.Equipped with Bitcoin-like encryption, disappearing messages, and audio/video calling, the app represents Musk’s push to rival platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and WeChat.It reflects his broader vision to turn X into a super app with integrated services, potentially including AI-powered

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India Launches DHRUVA Policy for Digital Address Infrastructure

The DHRUVA policy, launched by India’s Department of Posts, introduces a nationwide, geo-coded digital address system designed to modernize how address data is used, stored, and shared.Recognising address information as foundational public infrastructure, DHRUVA ensures secure, standardised, and consent-based address management.It leverages the Address-as-a-Service (AaaS) model to benefit sectors ranging from governance to logistics.By integrating

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