Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 27 June 2025, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all important facts from National/ International news that are useful for upcoming competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, Railway, State Govt. etc.

Daily Current Affairs – 27 June 2025

Tata Group Becomes India’s First $30-Billion Brand: Brand Finance 2025

According to the Brand Finance report – India 100 for 2025, Tata Group is the first Indian brand to break the $30 billion dollar threshold in brand value. The group has a brand value of $31.6 billion, having increased by 10% year-on-year. The report reflects the increasing significance of India on the global business stage and showcases the growth of Indian brands, with Infosys and HDFC closely following the Tata Group, and new entrants such as Adani Group, Birla Opus, and Zomato demonstrating India’s emerging economic presence.

Tata Group is India’s first brand to exceed $30 billion in brand value based on Brand Finance’s report, 2025 India 100, issued on June 25, 2025. This significant achievement illustrates the rapid globalization and ascension of Indian corporate brands.

Key Highlights from Brand Finance India 100 (2025)

Tata Group

• Brand value: $31.6 billion (10% increase)
• Sustainability Perceptions Value: $4.3 billion (highest among Indian brands)

Top 5 Valuable Indian Brands

1. Tata Group – $31.6 billion

2. Infosys – $16.3 billion (15% growth)

3. HDFC Group – $14.2 billion (37% increase after merger)

4. LIC

5. Airtel

Fastest-Growing Brand

• Adani Group – 82% increase in brand value with infrastructure and energy focus

• Strongest Brands (Brand Strength Index – BSI):

• Taj Hotels – BSI 92.2/100, AAA+ (4th year running)

• Asian Paints – BSI 92/100, Firiest paint brand globally

• Amul – BSI 91.2/100

India Hosts ICCON 2025 to Tackle Urgent Biodiversity Challenges

India will be hosting its flagship conservation science and policy event, the Indian Conservation Conference (ICCON) 2025, at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in Dehradun from June 25-27, 2025. This three-day event, organised under the auspices of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), will bring together over 500 participants from India and the Global South. The conference will be opened by Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav and is intended to be a vibrant platform for scientists, policymakers, forest officers, NGOs and youth to collaborate and face the urgent biodiversity conservation issues in India.

The Indian Conservation Conference (ICCON) 2025 will be held from 25-27 June, 2025 at WII, Dehradun. The conference will be opened by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. This conference will have new innovations such as TechBridge, 17 thematic areas, and 10 capacity building workshops. It underlines India’s ongoing leadership in conservation science and inclusive conversations about the environment.

Objectives of ICCON 2025

• Collaboration among stakeholders in conservation science, conservation practice and policy

• Discussion of solutions to India’s most pressing biodiversity and wildlife management issues

• Engagement of youth and networking for early career researchers

• A multi-disciplinary forum to share the best practices and technological advances

Key Features of ICCON 2025

• 17 thematic areas focused on conservation and environmental science

• Hundreds of oral presentations, poster sessions, and speed talks

• 10 workshops focused on building field and academic capacity

• TechBridge: A first-of-its-kind opportunity to experience best-in-class wildlife technology.

• Travel bursaries enabling equitable participation for all, particularly students and early career researchers.

Key Highlights

• Event Name: Indian Conservation Conference (ICCON) 2025
• Date & Venue: 25–27 June 2025 | Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun
• Organised by: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
• Participants: Over 500 delegates including scientists, students, policymakers, NGOs, and international organisations
• Inaugurated by: Shri Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
• Special Focus: TechBridge – a new wildlife technology innovation forum

India’s First Butterfly Sanctuary Inaugurated in Kerala’s Aralam Forest

Kerala made a major leap for biodiversity conservation recently when it established India’s first butterfly sanctuary. Their newly designated butterfly sanctuary is located in the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in the northernmost district of Kerala, Kannur. This first-of-its-kind designation makes the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary a butterfly sanctuary, marking a historic environmental first in the country. The Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary spans an area of 55 sq. km in the forested area of the picturesque Western Ghats, and provides an important habitat for over 266 butterfly species (including rare and endangered species).

On June 18, 2025, the Kerala State Wildlife Board adopted a motion to rename the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary as India’s first butterfly sanctuary, after 25 years of establishment and conservation, surveys, and advocacy by researchers, forest officials, and environmental organizations.

Main Objectives & Purpose

• To provide a protected habitat and preserve migration corridors for butterflies.

• To raise awareness around butterfly conservation.

• To develop eco-tourism and research opportunities based on butterflies and habitats for scientists and local community members.

The highlights of the sanctuary include;

• Location: Kannur district, Kerala, within the Western Ghats.

• Area: 55 square kilometres.

• Habitat Type: Tropical and semi-evergreen forests.

• Total Butterfly Species Count: 266+ species (80% of Kerala’s butterfly richness).

• Rare Sightings: Common Albatross, Danaine species and many endemic butterflies.

• Seasonal Migration: The peak flyway for butterflies is from December to February, as they migrate across from the equator.

Centre approves South Asia unit of International Potato Centre at Agra

 India’s Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a regional-level research wing of the International Potato Center (CIP) based in Peru, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The new center aims to improve potato and sweet potato research and development in South Asia. The new center will be known by the abbreviation, CIP-South Asia Regional Center (CSARC), it will assist farmers in India and adjacent countries whilst also increasing productivity and global food security.

International Potato Center (CIP)

The CIP was founded in 1971 in Lima, Peru as an institution dedicated to potato, sweet potato, and other root-crop research and development. The potato is indigenous to the Peruvian-Bolivian Andes and was first introduced to India in the 17th century. The CIP has worked in India since 1975, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

Functions of the CSARC

The CSARC will work with the objective of enhancing food and nutrition security, increasing farmers’ income, and creating skilled jobs. Its contribution to improving potato and sweet potato productivity will also be through seed quality, improved post-harvest management, and value addition. The center will develop disease-free and climate-resilient varieties of crops using the best of global scientific talent and genetic resources.

Financial Aspects and Landing Allocation

The CSARC has an estimated total cost of investment at ₹171 crore. ₹111.5 crore will be invested from India’s side and the CIP will invest ₹60 crore. The Government of Uttar Pradesh has allocated 10 hectares of land for the functions of the new center.

Importance of the CSARC

Potatoes are the world’s third most-produced food crop and sweet potatoes rank sixth. India is the second largest potato producer in the world, however the yield is below its potential. The CSARC will give access for a wide range of germplasm, allowing for the development of domestic seed production which decreases dependence on imports as well as develop India’s ability to produce and export potato and sweet potato products. 

Global context and comparison

The CSARC is the second establishment of a CIP wing outside of Peru, with the first being established in 2017, the China Center for Asia Pacific. The CSARC is also reminiscent of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) context, which established a regional centre in Varanasi in 2017.

India’s Position in World Potato Production

China is the leader in potato production, followed by India. In 2020 India produced 51.30 million tonnes of potato. The major producing states include Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Bihar. With the CSARC it is expected to enhance both the research capacity and production function in these states.

Madhya Pradesh High Court denies nod for religious, cultural activities at Gwalior monument

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has recently ruled to once again preserve the tomb of Sufi saint Hazrat Sheikh Muhammad Ghaus in the town of Gwalior, rejecting a petition for use as a place for religious activity on the historical grounds. The tomb serves as more than a burial site for the saint; Tansen—one of the most renowned musicians at Emperor Akbar’s court—was also interred there. The court ruled to preserve the integrity of the tomb and sanctity as national property.

Historical aspect of the tomb

The tomb of Hazrat Sheikh Muhammad Ghaus was built after the saint’s death in 1563. The tomb represents the architectural style of the Mughal period, and particularly during Akbar’s rule. The tomb is a Centrally Protected Monument according to the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. The Archaeological Survey of India has maintained the tomb since 1962. The tomb has also been commented on by art historians for its architectural aspects and innovations which later affected Mughal architecture.

Architectural features

The tomb is square-shaped, roughly doubled in size by the dome over the top. The tomb also contains chhatris, which creates the effect of being multi-tiered. The tomb has a veranda that surrounds the chamber, and is designed with some stone screens that demonstrates the Gujarati style. These features of the tomb directly influenced a stage of later monuments. The tomb of Shaikh Salim Chishti at Fatehpur Sikri, for example.

Legal Disputes Over Ownership

There have been several legal disputes concerning the tomb. The last petition was submitted by Syed Sabla Hasan, claiming to be the saint’s legal heir and spiritual caretaker, and asking for permission to hold annual religious gatherings there. The ASI had argued that the character of the monument would be compromised and prohibited in the preservation statute and that the tomb could not be altered by such gatherings.

Court’s Rationale for Denial

The High Court held that religious activity could not be permitted at a Centrally Protected Monument. The court acknowledged the petitioner lacked legal title to the tomb and referred to prior court findings denying title and upholding the ASI’s management of the tomb.

Cultural Heritage Implications

The court’s decision marks tension between cultural practice and historical site preservation. It puts pressure on the standard operating procedures of needing monuments to be protected from cultural practices that could alter their structural and historical dimensions. The finding will serve as precedent for future cases involving protected monuments in India.

India’s FDI Inflows Surge to $8.8 Billion in April 2025

India has seen a substantial increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows with $8.8 billion coming in during April 2025, as reported by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in their monthly bulletin. This is a substantial increase from March 2025 with $5.9 billion and also April 2024 with $7.2 billion. This data signals that global confidence in India’s macroeconomic stability is increasing, particularly in sectors defined as ‘resilient’ including sectors such as business services and manufacturing, which was responsible for almost half of the investment inflows.

This story is important as it signals continued strong FDI inflows into India in April 2025, combined with vibrant outcomes in greenfield investments, foreign portfolio investments (FPI) and accessible NRI (Non-Resident Indian) deposits. Indian economy and business representation has transformed as an investment destination. This is particularly relevant in the driving interest in India’s digital economy and capital goods which offers substantive prospects for investment growth and returns. Together, the numbers signal real shifts in international confidence in the stability of the Indian rupee and India’s external balances on trade, investment and tourism which contribute to macroeconomic stability.

Noteworthy Points from the RBI Bulletin

FDI Inflows

• April 2025- $8.8 billion

• March 2025- $5.9 billion

• April 2024- $7.2 billion

Sectors FDI

• The two main sectors of FDI were business services and manufacturing which were nearly 50% of total inflows.

• Telecommunication, Capital Goods and Capital Provider sectors were also identified as sizeable inflows.

India’s Perspective

• India is now ranked 16th country worldwide for its FDI inflows.

• The country has attracted $114 billion of new greenfield investments in the digital economy sectors from 2020–2024.

• India has the highest greenfield investment among the Global South.