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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Two-Day Visit to Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar PradeshPrime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi undertook a two-day visit on 29th and 30th May 2025 to Sikkim, West Bengal (WB), Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh (UP), where he inaugurated and laid foundation stones for major development projects,

• During the visit, PM Narendra Modi also addressed the launch of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan via videoconferencing, calling it a major step towards strengthening agriculture and supporting farmers.

Highlights:
i.PM Narendra Modi virtually addressed the ‘Sikkim@50’ celebrations, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Sikkim’s statehood(May 16) via videoconferencing, celebrating the state’s journey and achievements over the past five decades.
ii.He laid the foundation stone for the City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts of WB, which includes an investment of over Rs 1,010 crore in Alipurduar to supply Piped Natural Gas (PNG).
iii.During his visit to Bihar, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Patna, Bihar and laid the foundation stone for a new Civil Enclave at Bihta Air Force Station, approximately 35 kilometres (km) from Patna.
iv.During his visit to UP, PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated 15 major development projects worth about Rs 47,600 crore in Kanpur, UP.
About Sikkim:
Chief Minister(CM)-Prem Singh Tamang
Governor-Om Prakash Mathur
Capital – Gangtok
Airport – Pakyong Airport
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ISRO Released Indian Space Situational Assessment Report for 2024In May 2025, Dr. V. Narayanan, Chairman of Bengaluru (Karnataka)-based Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)/ Secretary of Department of Space (DOS), released the’ Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) for 2024’, compiled annually by ISRO System for Safe and Sustainable Space Operations Management (IS4OM).

• ISRO performs Space Situational Awareness (SSA) activities to protect India’s space assets against various environmental risks. IS4OM acts as a nodal agency to concert all space sustainability efforts.

India-Specific:
i.A total of 136 Indian spacecraft, including those from private operators/academic institutions, were launched in Earth-orbit till December 31, 2024.By the end of December 2024, the total number of operational satellites owned by Government of India (GoI) is 22 in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and 31 in Geo-synchronous Earth Orbit (GEO).
ii.Additionally, 2 Indian deep space missions namely, Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter (CH20) and Aditya-L1 at Sun-Earth Lagrange’s point were also operational
ii.A total of 31 Indian satellites have re-entered the atmosphere till December 31, 2024, of which, 9 Indian satellites re-entered in the year 2024 alone.
iii.According to the report, ISRO successfully performed 10 Collision Avoidance Manoeuvres (CAMs) in 2024.
iv.Globally, there were 261 launches attempts in 2024, out of which 254 launches were successful which resulted in an addition of 2578 operational satellites.
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Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches ‘Bharat Gen’ at BharatGen SummitOn June 2, 2025, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science & Technology (MoS&T), launched ‘Bharat Gen’ at the BharatGen Summit in New Delhi, Delhi. This initiative marks India’s first indigenously developed, government-funded, Artificial Intelligence (AI) -based Multimodal Large Language Model (LLM) designed to support 22 Indian languages.

• BharatGen aims to revolutionize AI development across linguistic and cultural spectrum in India.
• The BharatGen Summit 2025 was India’s biggest event for Generative AI and LLM. It was organized by the Department of Science & Technology(DST) under MoS&T and Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Bombay’s Technology Innovation Hub, Mumbai(Maharashtra).
• The summit also featured the Generative AI Hackathon 2025, inviting students to develop AI solutions for real-world problems.

About Bharat Gen :
i.Bharat Gen is developed under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) and implemented through Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) Foundation for Internet of Things (IoT) and Internet of Everything (IoE) at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay.
ii.The initiative is supported by the DST and brings together a robust consortium of leading academic institutions, experts and innovators.

• BharatGen’s design follows the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, promoting interdisciplinary learning by combining humanities with technology and engineering fields.

iii.The initiative will empower critical sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and governance, delivering region-specific AI solutions across India.
iv.The BharatGen initiative is being executed through a network of 25 TIH, four of which have been upgraded to Technology Translational Research Parks (TTRPs).
v.The Mission’s four pillars include technology development, entrepreneurship, Human Resource Development (HRD), and international collaboration.
vi.BharatGen has initiated the ‘Bharat Data Sagar’ project, a multilingual repository for AI research, to capture the Indian linguistic nuances often overlooked in international AI models.
BharatGen Initiative:
i.BharatGen initiative was launched by the Government of India (GOI) on September 30, 2024.
ii.BharatGen strives for India’s leap into an AI-augmented future, where technology is inclusive, growth is sustainable, & innovation spreads over corners of India.

MoS&T Unveiled ‘Battery Aadhaar Initiative’ to Enhance India’s Battery Ecosystem In May 2025, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science & Technology (MoS&T) unveiled the ‘Battery Aadhaar Initiative’ at the Battery Summit 2025 in New Delhi, Delhi, to enhance traceability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability in India’s battery ecosystem.

• The Battery Summit 2025, held under the theme “Addressing Challenges, Driving Innovation and Scaling Solutions,” emphasized India’s commitment to clean energy.

About Battery Aadhaar Initiative:
i.The ‘Battery Aadhaar’ technology was developed by Tata Elxsi Limited, headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, in collaboration with prominent consortium partners including Tata Motors Limited (Mumbai, Maharashtra), Tata AutoComp Systems Limited (Pune, Maharashtra), the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur (West Bengal), LOHUM Cleantech (Noida), NUNAM Technologies (Bengaluru), and Oorja Energy (Hyderabad).
ii.Tata Elxsi’s MOBIUS+ platform forms the backbone of this initiative, utilizing blockchain technology to enable comprehensive traceability and simplify automated compliance reporting processes.
iii. Battery Aadhaar assigns a unique 16-digit digital identity to each battery pack, capturing critical information such as the manufacturing date and location, battery chemistry and capacity, material composition including lithium content and electrode materials, usage history and lifecycle details, as well as end-of-life status and recycling information.
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Gujarat Becomes 24th State/UT to Achieve 100% Rail ElectrificationIn May 2025, the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi announced that Gujarat became the 24th State/Union Territory (UT) in India to achieve 100% railway electrification of its rail tracks during the inauguration of the Dahod Electric Locomotive Factory in Dahod, Gujarat.

• The completion of electrification on the Sabarmati-Botad section marked the final step in achieving complete electrification of Gujarat’s railway network.

Electrification Project in IR:
i.The first electric train in India ran between Mumbai(Maharashtra) and Thane(Maharashtra) in 1925.
ii.To accelerate electrification, IR established the Central Organisation for Railway Electrification (CORE), headquartered in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (UP).
iii.IR targets to achieve 100% electrification of its broad gauge network by the end of the Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26).
iv.The initiative will support India’s target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions in railways by 2030 and contribute to the broader goal of net-zero emissions by 2070.
Electrification Progress in India:
i.From 1948 to March 2014, 21,801 kilometre(km) of railway routes were electrified.

• Between 2014-15 and February 2025, an additional 45,922 km was electrified.

ii.Since 2020-21, IR has been electrifying over 6000 km of rail routes annually.
iii.As of February 2025, India’s rail network is 98.83% electrified, with a global ranking second only after Switzerland (99%).
Status of Rail Electrification in States/UTs: (as of May 2025)
i.100% Electrified States/UTs (24): Andhra Pradesh (AP), Arunachal Pradesh (AR), Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh (HP), Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), Jharkhand, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh (MP), Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh (UP), Uttarakhand, Tripura and West Bengal (WB).
ii.Other States Status: Rajasthan (98.57%), Karnataka (95.95%), Tamil Nadu (95.66%), Goa (91.44%), Assam (85.18%).
About Indian Railways (IR):
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Sathis Kumar
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Founded – 1853
About Gujarat:
Chief Minister (CM)– Bhupendrabhai Patel
Governor – Acharya Devvrat
Capital – Gandhinagar
Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) – Balaram Ambaji WLS, Jambughoda WLS

GoI Notifies ESZ Around Tral Wildlife Sanctuary in Pulwama, J&K
In May 2025, the Ministry of Forest Environment and Climate Change (MoFECC) has notified an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Tral Wildlife Sanctuary (TWS) in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), to protect the critically endangered Hangul Deer and other native species.

• Following the notification, the government can regulate the activities in the area to create a buffer zone, aiding the survival of the vulnerable species.

Key Points:
i.The extent of the ESZ around the sanctuary ranges from 0 to 3.26 kilometres (km) from the boundary of, encompassing an area of 127.1 square (sq) kms, which includes 26 villages in the region.
ii.Tral Wildlife Sanctuary serves as a vital corridor for the remaining population of Hangul in India.
iii.Hangul, a Kashmir Red Deer (commonly known as Kashmir Stag), which was widely spread across Kashmir and Parts of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh (HP), currently has a population of 150-200 individuals based on a 2015 estimate.
iv.The Kashmir Red Deer (Hangul) is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act,1972, and is classified as “critically endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

IEPFA and SEBI Launched 1st ‘Niveshak Shivir’ in Pune to Empower Investors and Resolve Unclaimed Dividends
In June 2025, New Delhi (Delhi)-based Investors Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MoCA), in partnership with Mumbai (Maharashtra)-based Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched the 1st edition of ‘Niveshak Shivir’ in Pune, Maharashtra.

• This newly launched initiative is a part of IEPFA’ continued mission to empower investors and bolster financial literacy.
• Niveshak Shivir aligns with IEPFA’s wider investor outreach initiatives, was conceptualized to guide investors in resolving pending issues related to unclaimed dividends and shares and simplify investor grievance redressal process.

i.More than 450 claimants participated at the event, where 19 service kiosks offered on-the-spot support for Know Your Customer (KYC) updates; nomination changes; and IEPF-5 claim form assistance.
ii.Search facility was made available at the event, allowing participants to quickly check if they or any of their family member had any  unclaimed shares or dividends.
iii.During the event, Anita Shah Akella, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IEPFA and Joint Secretary of MoCA, also inaugurated a National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL)’s special brochure ‘Investor Guide to Claiming Unclaimed Shares and Dividends’.

• The brochure outlines the whole claim process and key documents required like: PAN, Aadhaar, and Entitlement Letter, in simple terms; and also provides guidance for avoiding common reasons for claim rejections.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

IOB Collaborated with AMUL and Richplus to Support Organic Farmers
In May 2025, Chennai (Tamil Nadu, TN)-based Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a leading Public Sector Bank (PSB), signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Anand (Gujarat)-based AMUL(Anand Milk Union Limited), India’s largest dairy cooperative, and Chennai-based Richplus, a biofertiliser company.

• The MoU aims to promote organic farming and empower one lakh organic farmers by providing credit facilities and agricultural support services, fostering sustainable agriculture practices.

i.The key highlight of the initiative is the launch of a co-branded Organic Farming Card, designed specifically for IOB account holders. This card will enable the farmers to access discounted organic inputs through AMUL’s certified outlets and other support.

• It will also offer some other benefits including free agronomist support, training opportunities, and high-quality seeds.

ii.The MoU also provides National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) certification for farmers and guarantees buy-back arrangements which will help in ensuring fair pricing and market stability.

iii.Under this MoU, IOB will also launch a dedicated credit scheme ‘Harit Kranti’, customized to meet the requirements of organic farmers.

• In order to promote this initiative, a series of organic farming conclaves will be organised and the 1st major Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) meet is scheduled to be held in June 2025 in Madurai, TN.

IOCL to Set Up India’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plant at Panipat
In May 2025, New Delhi (Delhi) based Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) finalised the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCoH) for establishing India’s largest Green Hydrogen Generation Unit at its Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex in Panipat, Haryana.

• This project marks IOCL’s significant entry into the green hydrogen sector, contributing to India’s broader goals of decarbonization and energy self-reliance.

i.The facility, with a production capacity of 10,000 Tonnes Per Annum (TPA), is slated for commissioning by December 2027.
ii.The green hydrogen produced at this facility will replace fossil-fuel-based hydrogen currently used in refinery operations.
iii. This initiative aligns with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission(NGHM) and supports IOCL’s commitment to achieving net-zero operational emissions by 2046
iv.Mumbai(Maharashtra) based L&T Energy Green Tech Limited, a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro(L&T), has secured the contract to construct the plant on a build-own-operate (BOO) basis for 25 years.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri Crowned Miss World 2025 in HyderabadIn May 2025, Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand was crowned Miss World 2025 at the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant held at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

• Opal Suchata was crowned by Miss World 2024, Krystyna Pyszková from the Czech Republic.
• She made history by becoming the first woman from Thailand and only the second from Southeast Asia, after India in 2017, to win the Miss World title.

i.The First Runner-up title was awarded to Hasset Dereje Admassu from Ethiopia, while Maja Klajda from Poland was declared the Second Runner-up at the Miss World 2025 pageant.
ii.The event featured 108 contestants from global territories and was co-hosted by Miss World 2016 Stephanie Del Valle and Indian television personality Sachiin Kumbhar.
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APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Germany’s Annalena Baerbock elected President of the UNGAOn June 2, 2025, Former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was elected President of the 80th session of the New York, United States of America (USA) based United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), following her win of 167 votes in favour out of 188 seats in a secret ballot.

• She will assume office on 9 September 2025, succeeding the current President of UNGA, Philemon Yang, former Prime Minister(PM) of Cameroon.
• Annalen Baerbock becomes the first woman from the Western European Group to hold the post and the fifth woman overall to lead the UNGA.

Note: The one year presidency rotates among the world body’s five regional groups : African Group; Asia-Pacific Group; Eastern European Group; Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC) and Western European and Other States Group (WEOG)
About Annalena Baerbock:
i.Annalena Baerbock, German politician and diplomat, is known for advocating a “feminist foreign policy” and emphasizes climate action and inclusive multilateralism.
ii.She joined the German Green Party in 2005 and became the chair of the party’s Brandenburg Chapter from 2009 to 2013.
iii.From 2018 to 2022, she served as the co-leader of the Federal Green Party and was re-elected in 2019.

• In 2021, she became the candidate for Chancellor of the Green Party in the federal election.

iv.Following the 2021 election, she was appointed as Germany’s first female foreign minister, serving from December 2021 to May 2025 under Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
About United Nations General Assembly (UNGA):
i.The UNGA, established in 1945, is the main representative body of the UN, comprising all 193 Member States. Its headquarters is located in New York, United States of America (USA)
ii.It is the main policy-making organ of the organization and provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues by the Charter.
iii.The Assembly meets from September to December each year (main part) and thereafter, January to September (resumed part) as required.
iv.Each of Member States has one vote, which is taken on designated important issues such as recommendations on peace and security, election of Security Council.

Karol Nawrocki Elected as the President of PolandIn June 2025, Poland’s National Electoral Commission (NEC) announced that Karol Nawrocki, a nationalist conservative and opposition-backed candidate, won the second round of Poland’s presidential election with 50.89% of the votes, defeating Rafał Trzaskowski, the liberal Mayor of Warsaw (Poland), who secured 49.11%.

• He will take over from the current President, Andrzej Duda (PiS), whose term concludes on 6 August 2025.

About Karol Nawrocki:
i.Karol Nawrocki, born on 3 March 1983, is a historian, former Chairman of  Poland’s Institute of National Remembrance, and an amateur boxer.
ii.Nawrocki campaigned on the slogan “Poland First, Poles First”, vowing to prioritize Polish citizens over foreign nationals in social and economic policy.
iii.As President, Nawrocki holds veto power over legislation. He pledged to block reforms by Prime Minister (PM) Donald Tusk’s centrist coalition government.
Professional Career:

• Institute of National Remembrance (IPN): Nawrocki began his tenure at IPN in 2009, eventually leading the Branch Public Education Office in Gdańsk from 2013 to 2017. In July 2021, he was appointed as the President of IPN, overseeing research on Poland’s 20th-century history.
• Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk: Served as Director from 2017 to 2021. During his tenure, he implemented changes emphasizing Polish suffering and heroism during World War II.

Awards and Honors:

• Bronze Cross of Merit: Awarded on 4th November 2016.
• Silver Cross of Merit: Awarded on 19th October 2021.

About Republic of Poland:
Prime Minister (PM) – Donald Tusk
Currency – Polish Złoty (PLN)
Continent – Europe
Capital – Warsaw

EY India Chairman Rajiv Memani Took Over as CII President for FY26 In June 2025, Rajiv Memani, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Delhi(Delhi) based Ernst & Young (EY) India, took over as the President of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26).

• He succeeded Sanjiv Puri, Chairman and Managing Director (MD) of Kolkata (West Bengal,WB)-based ITC Limited.

About Rajiv Memani:
i.Memani, who is also serving as a member of the EY Global Executive Board as well as chairperson of its Growth Markets Council (GMC), is recognized as trusted advisor to Indian firms, private equity entities, and multinational corporates.
ii.In late 1990s, Memani established EY India’s leading Corporate Finance (now Strategy and Transactions) practice.
iii.Earlier, he served as CII’s President-Designate for FY25 as well as its Vice-President(VP) in FY24.
iv.He has been part of various central government committees for instance, Ministry of Finance (MoF) taskforce that drafted a new Direct Tax Code in 2019.
Other Office-Bearers for 2025-26:
i.R.Mukundan, MD and CEO of Tata Chemicals Limited, has assumed office as CII President-Designate for FY26. He joined the Tata Administrative Service in 1990.

• Over his 33 year long tenure with the Tata Group, he has held key positions across the chemicals, automotive, and hospitality sectors.
• Previously, he has worked at CII at various positions like: chairperson of CII’s Western Region (2013-14) and Vice-President of CII (for FY25).

ii.Dr. Suchitra K. Ella, Co-founder and MD of Hyderabad (Telangana)-based Bharat Biotech  International Limited took over as CII VP for FY26.

• She played an important role in establishing Bharat Biotech in 1996.
• She was honoured with Padma Bhushan, India’s 3rd highest civilian honor in recognition of her significant contributions to society and industry in 2022.

SPORTS

Asian Athletics Championships 2025: India Finishes 2nd with 24 Medals; China TopsIndia finished second in the overall medal tally at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships with a commendable haul of 24 medals — 8 gold, 10 silver, and 6 bronze. China topped the standings with 32 medals (19 gold, 9 silver, 4 bronze).

• The Asian Athletics Championships 2025, organized by the Pathum Thani (Thailand)-based Asian Athletics Association (AAA), took place from May 27 to 31, 2025, at the Gumi Civic Stadium in Gumi, South Korea.

Highlights:
i.Gulveer Singh achieved a remarkable feat by winning gold medals in both the men’s 10,000 meters (m) and 5,000m race.
ii.Avinash Sable ended India’s 36-year wait for a gold medal in the men’s 3000m steeplechase event.
iii.Tejaswin Shankar won a silver medal in the men’s decathlon at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships, becoming the first Indian to win two medals in this event.
About the Asian Athletics Association (AAA):
President – Dahlan Jumaan al-Hamad (Qatar)
Headquarters – Pathum Thani, Thailand
Established – 1973
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Thailand Open Boxing 2025: Deepak, Naman Tanwar Bagged Gold; Indian Secured Total 8 MedalsTwo Indian Boxers Deepak and Naman Tanwar bagged Gold medals at the 4th edition of Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament held under the banner of World Boxing-backed Asian Boxing, from May 24 to June 01, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.

• Overall, India secured total 8 medals (including two gold, one silver and 5 bronze) at the tournament.
• India had fielded a 19-member contingent in this prestigious boxing tournament and competed against talented boxers from countries like: China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, and host Thailand.

Indian Winners at Thailand Open Boxing 2025:
i.Deepak bagged the gold medal in men’s 75 kilogram (kg) category, with 5:0 win against Abdurakhimov Javokhir (Uzbekistan).
ii.While, Naman Tanwar won the gold medal in men’s 90 kg category by defeating his Chinese opponent Han Xuezhen with 4:1 win in the finals.
iii.Kiran secured Silver medal in the women’s 80+ kg category. She lost the final by 2:3 against Kazakhstan’s Yeldana Talipova.
iv.Other Indian boxers secured Bronze medals in the tournament are: Tamanna (51kg), Priya (57 kg), Sanju (60 kg), Saneh (70 kg), and Lalfakmawii Ralte (80 kg).
About World Boxing:
President – Boris van der Vorst
Headquarters – Lausanne (Switzerland)
Formed – 2023

Oscar Piastri wins F1 Spanish Grand Prix 2025In June 2025, Oscar Piastri, representing United Kingdom (UK)-based McLaren Racing Limited, clinched his 5th Formula One (F1) Grand Prix (GP) victory of the 2025 season by winning the Formula 1 Aramco Gran Premio de España 2025 (Spanish Grand Prix) held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. This victory marked Piastri’s 7th career F1 win and his eighth straight podium finish.

Key Highlights:
i.Oscar Piastri secured pole position with a lap margin of 0.209 seconds, the largest of the season, and successfully converted it into a race win, leading a McLaren 1-2 finish.
ii.His McLaren teammate Lando Norris secured 2nd position (+2.471 seconds), contributing to a McLaren 1-2 finish.
iii.With this victory, he extended his lead in the Drivers’ Championship standings to 186 points, ahead of his teammate Lando Norris (176 points) and Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing (137 points).
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Glenn Maxwell Retires from ODI Cricket, Heinrich Klaasen Retires from International CricketOn June 2, 2025, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell announced retirement from the One Day Internationals (ODIs) cricket, bringing an end to a distinguished 13-year career in the ODI format, choosing to focus on the Twenty-20 Internationals (T20I) format ahead of 2026 International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka.

• Earlier he retired from the test cricket format in 2017.

About Glenn Maxwell:
i.He began his illustrious career in ODI in 2012 against Afghanistan, scoring 3,990 runs (4 centuries and 23 fifties) and picking up 77 wickets from 149 ODI matches.

• He made his debut in test matches in 2013 against India and T20I in 2012 against Pakistan.

ii.He has been part of two world cup winning squads for Australia in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2015 and 2023.
iii.He scored fastest double century (201 runs) from 128 balls against Afghanistan in the 2023 ICC World Cup.
iv.His final ODI appearance was against India in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy in 2025.
Heinrich Klaasen Retires from International Cricket:
On June 2, 2025, South African Wicketkeeper-batter, Heinrich Klaasen, has announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket at his 33 years of age to focus on work-life balance.

• Klaasen retired from Test Cricket in January 2024.

About Heinrich Klaasen:
i.He debuted in all three international formats (ODIs in 2018, test matches in 2019 and T20 International (T20I) matches in 2018) against India.
ii.Klaasen has played 60 ODIs, scoring 2,141 runs, including 4 centuries and 11 fifties.
iii.He has played in 58 T20I, scoring 1,000 runs including 5 half centuries.
iv.He appeared in 4 test matches and scored 104 runs.
About International Cricket Council (ICC):
Chairman – Jay Shah (India)
Headquarters – Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Founded – 1909

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Bicycle Day 2025 – June 3The United Nations (UN’s) World Bicycle Day is observed annually across the globe on June 3 to emphasize the bicycle’s role as a simple, affordable, reliable, clean, and environmentally sustainable means of transportation.

• The day also highlighted the bicycle’s contribution to health, education, and social inclusion, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Background:
i.The idea for World Bicycle Day was initiated by Polish-American social scientist Leszek J. Sibilski, who launched a global campaign advocating for UN designated day to recognize the significance of bicycles.
ii.The UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/72/272 on April 12, 2018, declaring June 3 as World Bicycle Day.

• The resolution was supported by all 193 UN member states, with Turkmenistan sponsoring and 56 countries co-sponsoring.

iii.The first World Bicycle Day was celebrated on June 3, 2018.
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STATE NEWS

Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated Lavender Festival 2025 in J&K
In June 2025, Union Minister of State(MoS)(Independent Charge, IC) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), inaugurated the 3rd edition of the Lavender Festival 2025 in Bhaderwah, a town in Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K).

• The festival aims to promote agriculture-based entrepreneurship in aromatic crops, particularly lavender farming, by showcasing success stories of rural startups and empowering local farmers.

i.The 2-day event was organised by the Jammu(J&K) based Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR–IIIM) under the CSIR-Aroma Mission, a flagship initiative of MoS&T.
ii.The CSIR-Aroma Mission, launched in 2016, has transformed Bhaderwah into a hub of the Purple Revolution. Farmers have generated Rs 10.5 crore in turnover by selling 1,500 kilograms(kg) of lavender oil and 93,000 kg of dried lavender flowers.
iii.The mission has empowered over 5,000 farmers and young entrepreneurs across J&K, Uttarakhand, and North-Eastern(NE) states by providing free quality planting material and end-to-end technological support from cultivation to marketing.

Odisha Launches ‘ANKUR’ to build Resilient and Citizen-centric cities by 2036
In May 2025, the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department of the Odisha Government launched the ‘Atal Network of Knowledge, Urbanization & Reform (ANKUR)’, a strategic initiative for fostering inclusive, sustainable and innovative urban growth in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

• The initiative has formalized collaborations by signing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with six leading national and international institutions working in the urban development ecosystem.

i.ANKUR is part of the larger vision to increase Odisha’s urbanization rate from 17% to 40% by 2036 and 60% by 2047. It includes the development of a 7,000 square kilometre (sq.km) metropolitan region encompassing Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, Paradip, Khurda, and Jatni.
ii.ANKUR focuses on four main areas such as capacity building, knowledge and research, implementation support, and innovation, which are designed to enhance urban planning governance through data-driven decision-making and evidence-based reforms.
iii. ANKUR represents a collective promise, to build cities that are efficient, smart and citizen centric. It is a movement towards Viksit Odisha, co-authored by communities, institutions and government.

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