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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

NSO Releases ‘EnviStats India 2025: Environment Statistics’On 5 June 2025, the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), has released the 8th edition of the publication titled “EnviStats India 2025: Environment Statistics” during the ‘National Workshop on Using Alternate Data Sources and Frontier Technologies for Policy Making’ in New Delhi, Delhi.

• The report provides a detailed overview of India’s environmental status, highlighting key trends, sectoral challenges, and progress made across multiple domains.

Highlights:
i.Since 2018, the NSO has been publishing “EnviStats India” in alignment with the Framework for the Development of Environment Statistics (FDES) 2013.
ii.Thermal Power Generation has increased from 7,92,053 Gigawatt-hour (GWh) to 13,26,549 GWh and Electricity generation from renewable energy sources has increased from 65520 GWh to 2,25,835 GWh during 2013-14 to 2023-24.
iii.Inland fish production has increased from 61.36 lakh tonnes to 139.07 lakh tonnes during 2013-14 to 2023-24, indicating inland aquaculture and freshwater fisheries.
About Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI):
Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) – Rao Inderjit Singh (Constituency – Gurgaon, Haryana)
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TN, Tripura, Delhi Among Top Performers in Adult Literacy: FLNAT DataIn June 2025, Tamil Nadu (TN), Tripura, and Delhi have emerged as top performers in adult literacy certification, according to the latest data from the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT), conducted under the Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society (ULLAS) – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (or New India Literacy Programme, NILP), the assessment evaluates foundational literacy and numeracy skills among adult learners across India.

• The assessment, designed by Noida, Uttar Pradesh(UP) based National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), evaluates non-literate adult learners across three components: Reading, Writing, and Numeracy, with each section carrying 50 marks, making a total of 150 marks.

Key Highlights:
i.TN achieved a 100% success rate, certifying all 5,09,694 learners who appeared for the test.
ii.Delhi closely followed with a 99.3% success rate, certifying 7,901 out of 7,959 candidates.
iii.Tripura secured a 98.1% success rate, certifying 13,909 of 14,179 learners.
iv.In contrast, states like Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Himachal Pradesh(HP) showed comparatively lower certification rates:

• Uttarakhand – 85.7% certification rate
• Gujarat – 87.1%
• HP – 88.3%

About Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT):
i.FLNAT is a nationwide assessment that tests foundational reading, writing, and numeracy skills. It is designed to certify non-literate adults who successfully complete state-led literacy programmes.
ii.The FLNAT process was rolled out in phases between July 2024 and March 2025, assessing over 1.77 crore adult learners across India.
iii.By May 2025, only 34.31 lakh were officially certified, reflecting a national certification average of about 19.4%
iv.Certification data from the March 2025 phase (with over 49 lakh learners) is still being processed, which affects the national average.
v.The FLNAT also recorded high women participation from states like Madhya Pradesh (MP), Jharkhand, and Odisha, reflecting increased awareness and empowerment among adult women learners.
Note: Earlier, two rounds of the FLNAT were conducted in 2023, one in March and the other in September. In the September 2023 assessment, a total of 17,39,097 learners appeared, of which 15,58,696 were successfully certified.

ECI Launches New System in ECINET ApplicationOn June 4, 2025, Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a new, technology-based system to provide real-time updates on approximate Voter Turnout(VTR) trends, with an aim to reduce the delays associated with the earlier manual reporting process.

• The launch aligns with the ECI’s commitment to timely public communication, which is the highest priority.

About ECINET:
i.ECINET is a unified digital platform developed by the ECI to integrate and consolidate over 40 existing applications, such as the Voter Helpline, cVIGIL(Vigilant Citizen) app, and Suvidha 2.0, into a single, user-friendly interface.

• It aims to streamline access to electoral services for voters, election officials, political parties, and civil society organizations.

ii.Under the new system, each PRO at every polling station will enter voter turnout data into the new Election Commission Network and Information Technology (ECINET) app every 2 hours on the polling day.
About Election Commission of India (ECI):
Chief Election Commissioner(CEC) – Gyanesh Kumar
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Established – 1950
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Population Census 2027 to be conducted in 2 Phases Along with Enumeration of CastesIn June 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) announced that the upcoming Population Census 2027, India’s 16th decennial census, will be conducted in two phases, and will also include the enumeration of castes.

• The exercise will be conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948 and the Census Rules, 1990.

Key Points:
i.The reference date for the Population Census 2027 will be 00:00 hours on 1st March 2027.
ii.For the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh and the non-synchronous snow-bound areas of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, and states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the reference date will be 00:00 hours on 1st October 2026.
iii.The census will be conducted in two phases:

• Phase I – House Listing and Housing Census
• Phase II – Population Enumeration

iv.The census will also include enumeration of castes, a significant move as caste-based data (excluding Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) was last officially recorded in 1931.
v.The 2027 census will be India’s first digital census, utilizing mobile applications and online platforms to enhance efficiency and accuracy.The collected data will undergo thorough verification and is expected to be finalized and released between late 2027 and 2030.
Background:
i.The last Population Census was conducted in 2011 in two phases:

• Phase I – House Listing (1st April to 30th September 2010)
• Phase II – Population Enumeration (9th February to 28th February 2011)

Reference date: 1st March 2011 (Except for snow-bound areas – 1st October 2010)
ii.The Census 2021 was planned in a similar two-phase format:

• Phase I (April–September 2020)
• Phase II (February 2021)

However, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 led to the postponement of census activities despite preparatory work being completed.
About Census:
i.The Census of India is the largest administrative and demographic data collection exercise conducted every 10 years by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RGCCI), under the MoHA, Government of India(GoI).
ii.The Census collects data on various demographic parameters such as population, age, sex, literacy, occupation, religion, language, housing, and migration.
iii.India conducted its first synchronous Census in 1881. Since then, 15 Censuses have been conducted, with the last successful one held in 2011.
iv.The Census data is crucial for formulating government policies, implementing welfare schemes, and determining the allocation of resources across states and sectors
About Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA):
Union Minister – Amit Shah (Constituency – Gandhinagar, Gujarat)
Minister of State (MoS) – Nityanand Rai (Constituency – Ujiarpur, Bihar) Bandi Sanjay Kumar (Constituency – Karimnagar, Telangana)

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Launches Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0 in New DelhiOn 5 June 2025, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Education (MoE) launched ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’ in New Delhi, Delhi. He also launched Special Modules, Eco Clubs for the Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) Web Portal and a dedicated Microsite.
Key People:
The event witnessed the presence of Union Minister of State(MoS) Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, MoE and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region(MDoNER) and others.
About Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0:
i.Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam is a nationwide environmental initiative to promote tree plantation by encouraging people to plant a tree in honor of their mother.
ii.The initiative aims to plant 10 crore trees across India, building upon the success of the previous phase in Haryana, where 1.8 crore saplings were planted.
Initiatives Launched:
i.Special Modules: Designed to enhance environmental education and awareness among students.
ii.Eco Clubs for Mission LiFE: Established in schools to sensitize students to environmental and climate change issues, fostering eco-friendly behavior and values.
iii.Dedicated Microsite: A platform for participants to upload selfies with their planted saplings, promoting community engagement and tracking progress.
About Mission LiFE:
i.Mission Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) is an India-led global initiative introduced by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2021.
ii.The initiative aims to engage at least one billion people worldwide to undertake both individual and collective actions for environmental protection between 2022 and 2028.
iii.Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has developed two dedicated portals, such as Mission LiFE Portal and Meri LiFE Portal, to facilitate resource sharing and track the progress of LiFE activities.
About Ministry of Education (MoE):
Union Minister – Dharmendra Pradhan (Constituency – Sambalpur, Odisha)
Minister of State (MoS) – Sukanta Majumdar (Constituency – Balurghat, West Bengal, WB);Jayant Chaudhary (Constituency – Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, UP)

MoC&I Notified SEZ Rules, 2025 to Manufacture Semiconductors & Electronics ComponentsIn June 2025, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), Government of India (GoI), notified the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) (SEZ) Rules, 2025, to amend the existing SEZ Rules, 2006, easing land norms for setting up manufacturing units exclusively for semiconductors and electronic components in SEZs.
About SEZ Rules, 2006:
The Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Rules, 2006 were formulated by MoC&I to operationalize the provisions of the SEZ Act, 2005. These rules provide a legal and procedural framework for the establishment, operation, and management of SEZs in India.
Key Amendments Under SEZ Rules, 2025:
i.The minimum contiguous land area required to establish an SEZ for semiconductor or electronic component manufacturing has been reduced from 50 hectares to 10 hectares.
ii.In multi-product SEZs, the minimum land requirement has been reduced to 4 hectares from 20 hectares for specific regions including Goa, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh (HP), Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh (AR), Tripura, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Ladakh, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli (DNHDD).
iii.Eligible Components:
The relaxed norms apply to sectors involved in manufacturing:

• Display module sub-assemblies, Camera module sub-assemblies, Battery sub-assemblies, Other electronic module sub-assemblies, Printed circuit boards (PCBs), Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cells, Mobile and Information Technology (IT) hardware components and Hearables & wearables.

iv.Additional Relaxations:

• Earlier, land for SEZs had to be completely free from any legal claims or dues (encumbrance-free). Now, even if the land is mortgaged or leased to the Central or State Government or their authorised agencies, it can still be used to set up an SEZ.
• Flexibility for SEZ units to either export goods or sell them in the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) upon payment of duties.
• Goods can also be transferred to Free Trade and Warehousing Zones (FTWZ) or Customs Bonded Warehouses (CBW), enabling efficient inventory and logistics management.
• SEZ-based service providers are now permitted to source raw materials and capital goods from the domestic market, apart from imports.

About the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I):
Union Minister – Piyush Goyal (Constituency – Mumbai North, Maharashtra) Minister of State (MoS) – Jitin Prasada (Constituency – Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, UP)

DPIIT & Copyright Office to Host Event on 68th Anniversary of Copyright Act, 1957 in Delhi
On 4th June 2025, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), in collaboration with the New Delhi (Delhi) based Copyright Office under the Office of controller General of Patent, organized a special event at Kamala Devi Complex, India International Centre in New Delhi, Delhi to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the Copyright Act, 1957.

• The event, themed “Reform in Copyright Act in the Digital Era,” aims to bring together stakeholders from the legal, creative, academic, and policymaking communities to deliberate on the future of copyright in the age of digital transformation.

Copyright Act, 1957: A Legal Foundation:
i.The Copyright Act, 1957 forms the backbone of intellectual property rights (IPR) in India, safeguarding the interests of creators across:

• Literary, musical, dramatic, and artistic works
• Cinematograph films
• Sound recordings

ii.The Act has undergone several amendments to stay aligned with international treaties and technological advancements.
Note: Since the digitization of the copyright registration system, over 3.5 lakh copyrights have been registered in India (as of 2025), indicating increased awareness among creators about the importance of IPR protection in a digital-first environment.

IIT Madras Collaborates with GRID-INDIA to Enhance Tanzania’s Electrical Grid Capabilities
In May 2025, Chennai(Tamil Nadu, TN) based Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with New Delhi(Delhi)-based Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA), a Miniratna company under the Ministry of Power(MoP), to strengthen Tanzania’s electrical grid infrastructure. 

• The MoU was signed by Prof. Manu Santhanam, Dean (Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research), IIT Madras, and Surajit Banerjee, Executive Director (HR), GRID-INDIA, at the IIT Madras campus in Chennai.
• This collaboration is anchored at IIT Madras Zanzibar, the institute’s international campus in Tanzania, and is driven by The Energy Consortium, a centre of excellence for clean energy innovations.

Key Objectives of the Collaboration:
i.Capacity Building: Offering certification programs for Tanzanian professionals in areas such as power systems, renewable energy, and energy management.
ii.Specialized Training: Conducting hands-on training sessions on topics like power system protection, incorporating real-world case studies
iii.Joint Research Initiatives: Collaborating on research in microgrids, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to address specific challenges in Tanzania’s power sector.
iv.Technical Consultation: Providing practical solutions and insights to enhance the resilience and efficiency of Tanzania’s electrical grid.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

UNESCO’s GEM 2024-25 Flagged Gender Gaps in Global Education Outcomes, LeadershipIn June 2025, Paris (France)-based United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) published its latest “Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report for 2024/5: Leadership in education- Lead for Learning”. The report has flagged serious concerns over gender disparities in both education outcomes and leadership positions across countries, including India.

• The report highlighted that boys continue to lag behind girls in reading proficiency across the world. It further revealed that on average, only 87 boys attain the minimum proficiency level for every 100 girls.
• However, this gap is wider in Middle-Income Countries (MICs), where only 72 boys meet reading standards per 100 girls.

Key Findings:
i.As per the report, 73% of children in developing countries are unable to read and comprehend a simple text by age 10, a key indicator of learning poverty that reflects gap between schooling and actual learning.
ii.Women account 57% of secondary school teachers worldwide, but in most countries, the share of female principals lags the share of female teachers by at least 20 basis points (bps).
iii.Only 27% of education ministers globally were women, between 2010 and 2023.
iv.In India, 60% of elementary teachers are women. However, women representation decline sharply in leadership positions, particularly at secondary and tertiary levels.

• As per the report, only 5% of women held top academic positions such as vice-chancellors or directors and 2% as registrars in 189 institutions in 2021.

About United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation(UNESCO):
Director-General (DG)- Audrey Azoulay
Headquarters- Paris, France
Established- 1945
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India Elected to UN ECOSOC for 2026-2028 TermOn June 4, 2025, India was elected to the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for a three-year term from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. The election was held at the UN Headquarters in New York City, the United States of America (USA).

• India was elected as one of the 18 new member nations to ECOSOC by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), reaffirming its commitment to multilateral diplomacy and sustainable development initiatives.

i.India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, who assumed office in September 2024, play a pivotal role in representing India’s interests and contributions within the council.
ii.India received 181 out of 187 valid votes, showing strong global backing. From the Asia-Pacific group, China (180 votes), Lebanon (183 votes), and Turkmenistan (183 votes) were also elected.
About United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC):
President – His Excellency Bob Rae
Headquarters – New York City, the United States of America(USA)
Established – 1945
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CCPI 2025: India Ranks 10th; Down from 7th in 2024In the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025, India secured the 10th position with a score of 67.99, dropping three places from its 7th rank in 2024. Despite this decline, India remains among the top-performing countries in global climate action.

• India secured a high rating in the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Energy Use categories, a medium rating in Climate Policy, and a low rating in Renewable Energy.
• The CCPI 2025 left the top three positions vacant due to the absence of any country achieving a “very high” overall rating. Denmark topped the index at the 4th position.It was followed by the Netherlands(6th) and the United Kingdom (UK)(7th).

About Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI):
i.The CCPI has been published annually since 2005 by three environmental non-governmental organisations (NGOs): Germanwatch (based in Bonn, Germany), NewClimate Institute (based in Cologne, Germany), and the Climate Action Network (CAN) International (based in Beirut, Lebanon).
ii.The CCPI 2025 edition evaluates the climate performance of 63 countries and the European Union (EU), which collectively account for over 90% of global Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.
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BANKING & FINANCE

ICICI Prudential MF Renames Two Equity Schemes Effective June 16, 2025
In June 2025, Mumbai (Maharashtra) based ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited (ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund), announced the renaming of two equity-oriented Mutual Fund(MF) schemes, effective 16th June 2025, following the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)’s directive issued on 27th March 2025 to standardize scheme names for improved investor clarity.

• The name of ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund will be changed to ‘ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund’.
• The name of ICICI Prudential Value Discovery Fund will be changed to ‘ICICI Prudential Value Fund’.

Scheme Details:
i.ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund:

• It is an open-ended equity scheme investing predominantly in large-cap stocks.
• Minimum investment – Rs 100 (in multiples of Re 1 thereafter).
• Fund Managers – Anish Tawakley, Vaibhav Dusad, and Sharmila D’silva.

ii.ICICI Prudential Value Fund

• It is an open-ended equity scheme following a value investment strategy.
• Minimum investment – Rs 1,000 (in multiples of Re 1 thereafter).
• Fund Managers – Sankaran Naren, Dharmesh Kakkad, Masoomi Jhurmarvala, and Sharmila D’silva.

Note: ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund was established in 1993 as a Joint Venture(JV) between ICICI Bank and United Kingdom (UK)-based Prudential plc.

Wise gets RBI nod to operate as cross-border payment aggregator
In June 2025, London (United Kingdom, UK)-based financial technology company Wise, previously known as TransferWise, received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregator – Cross Border (PA-CB) for export transactions.

• This development enables Wise to facilitate faster and cost-effective international payments for Indian exporters.

Key Points:
i.Wise has been granted in-principle authorization by the RBI to function as a PA-CB, specifically for export transactions.
ii.The approval allows Wise to offer Indian exporters a streamlined and economical method to receive payments from international clients, enhancing their global business operations.
iii.Wise is establishing its presence in India with a full-stack office in Hyderabad (Telangana), led by Smrithi Ravi, Head of Engineering for the Asia-Pacific region.

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

Central Bank Acquired 25.18% Stake in Future Generali India Life InsuranceIn June 2025, Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Central Bank of India (CBoI), leading Public Sector Bank, has completed acquisition of 25.18% equity stake in Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Limited (FGILICL)for a cash consideration of Rs 57 crore as part of the insolvency process.

• Also, the bank has acquired 24.91% stake in Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Future Generali India Insurance Company (FGIICL) for Rs 451 crore.

i.Mumbai based Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), India’s largest institutional investor, has raised its shareholding in Hyderabad (Telangana) based pharmaceutical company, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited from 6.2% to 8.21%.
ii.Mumbai based private sector lender, YES Bank Limited announced that CA Basque Investments, Mauritius based private Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) owned by United States of America (USA) based Carlyle Group, has sold its 2.62% stake in bank for Rs 1,775 crore through open market transactions.
iii.The board of YES Bank has approved the fundraising plan of  up to Rs 16,000 crore for Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26), through a combination of equity and debt to fund business growth.
About Central Bank of India (CBoI):
Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)- Matam Venkata (M.V.) Rao
Headquarters- Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline- Central to You Since 1911
Established- 1911
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

TASL & Dassault Aviation Sign Pact for Rafale Fuselage Production in HyderabadOn June 5, 2025, Hyderabad (Telangana) based Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Paris (France) based Dassault Aviation SA, an aircraft business company, have signed four Production Transfer Agreements to manufacture the fuselage of Rafale fighter aircraft in India for both the Indian market and global exports.

• This marks the first time that Rafale fuselages will be produced outside France, signifying a major advancement in India’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities.
• This partnership marks a significant step forward for India’s defense manufacturing sector, reinforcing the objectives of the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives.

Key Highlights:
i.Manufacturing Location: TASL will establish a dedicated production facility in Hyderabad, Telangana, to manufacture key structural sections of the Rafale fighter jet. These include

• Lateral shells of the rear fuselage
• Complete rear fuselage section
• Central fuselage
• Front fuselage section

ii.Production Timeline: The first fuselage sections are expected to roll off the assembly line in 2028.  The facility aims to deliver up to two complete fuselages per month, catering to both Indian and global markets.
iii.Global Impact: By producing Rafale fuselages in India, the partnership not only enhances India’s position in the global aerospace supply chain but also supports Dassault Aviation’s efforts to meet increasing global demand for Rafale jets.
Background:
This deal follows the Inter-Governmental Agreement signed by the Government of India(GoI) and France in April 2025 for 26 Rafale-M (Maritime) jets worth Rs. 63,887 crore, with deliveries scheduled for 2028-2030.

• The deal also includes establishing Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities in India for engines, sensors, and weapons.

About Dassault Aviation SA:
Dassault Aviation is a globally recognized company with established expertise in manufacturing both military aircraft and business jets.
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Éric Trappier
Headquarters – Paris (France)
Founded – 1929
About Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL): 
TASL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Limited, serves as the strategic Aerospace and Defence arm of the Tata Group.
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Sukaran Singh
Headquarters – Hyderabad (Telangana)
Founded – 2007

Discovery of Potential Dwarf Planet 2017 OF201 Challenges Planet Nine Hypothesis
In May 2025, a team of scientists from the Institute for Advanced Study School of Natural Sciences, Princeton, New Jersey, United States of America (USA) discovered a new Trans-Neptunian Object (TNO), named 2017 OF201 located beyond the Kuiper Belt in the outer region of the solar system.

• The discovery potentially challenges the existing Planet Nine theory proposed by earlier astronomers.
• The discovery was made possible through the analysis of astronomical image databases, from the Victor M. Blanco Telescope in Chile and the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope in Hawaii.

i.The newly identified object 2017 OF201 is approximately 700 kilometres (430 miles) in diameter and meets the criteria to be classified as a dwarf planet, making it three times smaller than Pluto.
ii.The object’s aphelion (farthest distance from the Sun) is over 1,600 Astronomical Units (AU), while the perihelion (closest distance to the Sun) is 44.5 AU, which is similar to Pluto’s orbit.
iii.The object takes around 25,000 Earth years to complete one orbit around the Sun and is visible to Earth for only 0.5% of its orbital time, i.e., roughly 100 years.
iv.The Planet Nine theory, introduced in 2016 by USA based California Institute of Technology (Caltech) astronomers Konstantin Batygin and Mike Brown, suggests a massive planet (up to 10 times Earth’s mass) exists far beyond Neptune, influencing the orbits of icy bodies in the Kuiper Belt. However, the orbit of 2017 OF201 does not follow the clustered pattern predicted by the Planet Nine hypothesis, thereby challenging its validity.

SPORTS

Paris Saint-Germain Wins First UEFA Champions League Title
In May 2025, Paris (France) based Paris Saint-Germain(PSG) Football Club won their first-ever UEFA (Union of European Football Associations)Champions League (UCL) 2025 title by defeating Italy based Inter Milan Football Club (FC) with a historic 5-0 victory in the final held at Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany.

• This win marks the largest margin of victory in a Champions League final in the tournament’s 70-year history (1955–2025).
• The 2024–25 UEFA Champions League was the 70th edition of Europe’s premier club football competition and the 33rd season since its rebranding from the European Champion Clubs’ Cup to the UEFA Champions League in 1992.

ii.Desire Doue, the 19-year-old midfielder, played a pivotal role by scoring two goals and assisting one. He provided the early assist to Achraf Hakimi, who scored the opening goal, and later netted goals in the 20th minute and just after the 60th minute.
iii.PSG team was led by Head Coach Luis Enrique, who secured his second UEFA Champions League title. He previously won the title with Barcelona (Spain) in 2015.
Note: With this UCL win, PSG became only the second French club to win the Champions League, after Olympique de Marseille in 1993.

IMPORTANT DAYS

UN Russian Language Day 2025 – June 6The United Nations (UN’s) Russian Language Day is annually observed across the globe on June 6 to promote awareness of the Russian language’s cultural richness, and its role as a symbol of national identity and literary heritage.

• The date also marks the 226th birth anniversary of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin (1799–1837), the renowned Russian poet, novelist, and playwright, regarded as the father of modern Russian literature.

Background:
i.The UN Department of Public Information (DPI) (now Department of Global Communications (DGC)) initiated the “Language Days at the UN” in 2010, launching the concept around International Mother Language Day.
ii.The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) formally welcomed the celebration of days for all six official languages, including Russian, in 2017.
iii.The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), during its 215th Executive Board session (2022), underscored the importance of proclaiming and celebrating language days.
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World Pest Day 2025 – June 6World Pest Day is annually observed across the globe on 6 June to raise awareness about the critical role of professional pest management in protecting public health, food safety, property, and the environment.

• The theme of World Pest Day 2025 is “Guardians of Health: Professional Pest Management for a Safer World” emphasizing the critical role of pest management professionals in safeguarding communities from pest-related threats.
• The 2025 World Pest Day is led by the Global Pest Management Coalition (GPMC) in collaboration with the Virginia (United States of America, USA) based non-profit trade association ‘National Pest Management Association’ (NPMA).
• The day is sponsored by Orkin, a global pest control company founded in 1901 and operating as a subsidiary of Rollins Inc. since 1964.

Background:
i.World Pest Day was established by the Chinese Pest Control Association (CPCA) in collaboration with global partners including the NPMA, the Federation of Asian and Oceania Pest Managers’ Associations (FAOPMA), and the Confederation of European Pest Management Associations (CEPA).
ii.The day was first observed on 6 June 2017 at the inaugural event held at the Beijing Hotel in China.
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STATE NEWS

Uttarakhand Signs 3 Agreements with Tata Trusts, NASSCOM, & Wadhwani Foundation for Social Development and Skill EnhancementOn June 4, 2025, the Government of Uttarakhand in partnership with SETU Aayog (State Institute for Empowering and Transforming Uttarakhand), signed three strategic agreements at the Secretariat, Dehradun (Uttarakhand), in the presence of Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister (CM) of Uttarakhand.

• These agreements, involving Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Tata Trusts, Noida (Uttar Pradesh, UP) based National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM), and Bengaluru (Karnataka) based Wadhwani Foundation, aim to enhance social development and establish Uttarakhand as a hub for digital talent and emerging technologies.

Agreement 1: Social Development Pact with Tata Trusts
i.Parties: Tata Trusts, Uttarakhand Government, and SETU Aayog
ii.Term: 10-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
iii.Focus Areas: Water management, nutrition, telemedicine, rural livelihood, and green energy.
iv.Goal: Enhance socio-economic resilience through community-centric models and technical expertise from Tata Trusts.
Agreement 2: Technology Skill Hub with NASSCOM
i.Parties: SETU Aayog, Higher & Technical Education Departments and NASSCOM/Information Technology-Information Technology Enabled Services (IT-ITeS) Sector Skill Council.
ii.Key Initiatives:

• Integrate credit-based courses in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, Cyber Security, and Python across all government and private higher education institutions.
• Establish one “Mentor Institute” per district
• Train 1.5 lakh students via the Future Skills Prime Platform with industry-recognized certifications

Agreement 3: AI-Based Skill Development with Wadhwani Foundation
i.Parties: SETU Aayog, Higher Education Department, and Skills Development Network (SDN) of Wadhwani Foundation.
ii.Term: 3-year MoU
iii.Scope:

• Offer AI-driven personality development and self-employment skill courses with academic credits in government institutions.
• Target 1.2 lakh students from the next academic session.

About National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM):
President – Rajesh Nambiar
Headquarters – Noida, Uttar Pradesh (UP)
Established – 1988

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