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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

PM Narendra Modi Inaugurated the Centenary Celebrations of Acharya 108 Vidyanand Ji Maharaj in New DelhiIn June 2025, Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated and addressed the Centenary Celebrations of the revered Jain spiritual leader, Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Delhi. The event was organized by the Ministry of Culture(MoC) in collaboration New Delhi based Bhagwan Mahaveer Ahimsa Bharti Trust, headquartered in New Delhi.

• The occasion also marked the 38th anniversary of Acharya Vidyanand Ji being bestowed the title “Acharya.”
• The centenary year will be observed from June 28, 2025, to April 22, 2026, featuring a diverse range of cultural, literary, educational, and spiritual initiatives across the country. These events aim to honor and celebrate the life, teachings, and enduring legacy of Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj.

Highlights of the Event:
i.During the event, PM Narendra Modi was honoured with the title of “Dharma Chakravarti”, by the Jain community in recognition of his commitment to Indian culture, spiritual values, and service to humanity.
ii.As part of the celebration, PM Narendra Modi also launched a biographical volume, detailing Acharya Vidyanand’s renunciatory path, literary works, institutional efforts, and role as a reformer.
iii.PM Narendra Modi along with Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ministry of Culture(MoC) and Ministry of Tourism(MoT) , released a commemorative postage stamp and Rs.100 commemorative coin on the birth anniversary of Acharya Vidyanand Maharaj.
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MoP Issues Guidelines for Renewable Energy Implementing AgenciesOn June 28, 2025, the Ministry of Power (MoP) released the guidelines for designating private companies as Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs) to streamline the process of appointing eligible companies to facilitate RE development across India.

• Currently, four Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) are designated: New Delhi (Delhi) based NTPC Limited (formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation), New Delhi-based Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), Shimla, Himachal Pradesh (HP) based SJVN Limited (formerly known as Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam), and Faridabad (Haryana) based NHPC limited (formerly known as National Hydroelectric Power Corporation).

New Guidelines for REIAs:
i.As per the new guidelines, only Indian companies, registered under the Companies Act, 2013, are eligible to apply for designation as REIAs.

• The designation of a company as a REIA will remain valid for five years at a time.

ii.The companies must hold a valid Category-I electricity trading license issued by the New Delhi-based Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC).
iii.Private sector Indian companies with a net worth of more than 500 crores and a long-term credit rating of A and above can be designated as REIAs.
iv.The designated REIA must follow the procurement guidelines laid out by the Government of India(GoI) under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003.
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Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav Chaired 21st Steering Committee Meeting of ‘Project Elephant’ in DehradunIn June 2025, Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) chaired the 21st Steering Committee Meeting of Project Elephant, held at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGFA) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

• They reviewed the progress of key initiatives under the ‘Project Elephant’ and deliberated on the way forward for elephant conservation in India.

Highlights of the meeting:
i.During the meeting, Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav urged for coordinated efforts with Indian Railways (IR), Ministry of Power (MoP), National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and mine-developers to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.
ii.During the meeting it was highlighted that as part of the Government of India (GoI)’s plans to reduce elephant moralities due to collisions with trains, 3,452.4 kilometer (km) of sensitive railway stretches were surveyed and 77 high-risk areas were identified for mitigation.
iii.The committee discussed preparations for the World Elephant Day celebrations on August 12, 2025, which is scheduled to be held in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (TN), where the Gaj Awards will also be presented.
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath Laid Foundation Stone for India’s First Green Data Centre in Ghaziabad
In June 2025, Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister(CM) Yogi Adityanath along with Union Minister of State(MoS)(Independent Charge, IC) Dr Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), laid the foundation stone for India’s first green data centre at Sahibabad, Ghaziabad(UP)with an estimated investment of around Rs 1,000 crore.

• The foundation stone ceremony was held as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of CEL, marking 50 years of the PSU’s contribution to India’s electronics and renewable energy sectors.

i.The new facility, CEL–ESDS Green Data Centre, is a collaboration between Ghaziabad(UP) based Central Electronics Limited (CEL) and Nashik (Maharashtra)-based ESDS Software Solution Limited to enhance digital infrastructure in UP.
ii.It is designed as a Tier 3 grade uptime compliant facility with 30Megawatts (MW) capacity, 40 Gigabits per second (Gbps) connectivity, and 200 high-density racks per floor.
iii.During the event, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between CEL and Multi Infra, an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, to set up a 200 MW solar module project.
Note: CEL, a Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the MoS&T, was established in 1974 and is credited with developing India’s first solar photovoltaic (PV) module.

MoEFCC Issues Model Rules for Tree Felling on Farmland for Agroforestry
In June 2025, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India (GOI) has issued “Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands” in a bid to promote agroforestry and simplify regulations for farmers to all states and Union Territories (UTs).

• These rules aim to simplify procedures for tree felling and timber transportation on farmlands, encouraging sustainable timber production and supporting India’s climate goals.

i.Farmers are required to register their plantations on the National Timber Management System (NTMS) portal by submitting land ownership details, location coordinates using KML files, information on tree species, planting dates, and the total number of saplings. Geotagged photographs and regular updates must be provided to ensure traceability.
ii.If farmers want to cut more than 10 trees, they must apply online on the National Timber Management System (NTMS) portal. Verified agencies will inspect the site and permits will be given based on their report. For 10 or fewer trees, farmers just upload tree photos. The NTMS uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to check details like species and size. After cutting, farmers upload stump photos and get an automatic No Objection Certificate (NOC).
iii.A State Level Committee (SLC), formed under the Wood-Based Industries Guidelines, 2016, will supervise the implementation of these rules, now including officials from the revenue and agriculture departments. Divisional Forest Officers (DFOs) will monitor the work of verifying agencies and submit quarterly performance reports to the SLC.

Union Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates National Turmeric Board HQ in Nizamabad,Telangana
In June 2025, Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) and Ministry of Cooperation inaugurated the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board (NTB) in Nizamabad, Telangana, fulfilling a decades-long demand of turmeric farmers in the region.

• The event was organised as part of the Kisan Maha Sammelan and was attended by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Ministry of Coal and Mines(MoM), Union Minister of State(MoS) Bandi Sanjay Kumar, MHA and Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageshwar Rao.

i.The board aims to increase turmeric exports to USD 1 billion by 2030, promote the medicinal benefits of turmeric, expand its presence in international markets, and empower Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to strengthen the turmeric value chain.
ii.The branches of New Delhi(Delhi) based National Export Cooperative Limited(NECL) and National Cooperative Organics Limited(NCOL) will be established in Nizamabad, Telangana, to strengthen turmeric trade and support farmers.
iii.A comprehensive system for packaging, marketing, and exporting turmeric is also under development to boost global reach and ensure better prices for farmers.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

IEP Releases Global Peace Index 2025: India Climbs to 115th Place, Iceland Tops the listIn June 2025, Sydney (Australia) based Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), a global think tank, released the 19th Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025. India is ranked at 115th with the score of 2.229 in the 2025 index, improving by one position from 116th rank in 2024.

• Iceland (1) remains the most peaceful country with GPI score of 1.095 for 17th time in a row, while Russia (163) ranked as the least peaceful country in 2025 with the score of 3.441 for the first time.

Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025:
i.The 2025 GPI report assessed 163 countries, ranking them according to their level of peacefulness, covering 99.7% of the world’s population.
ii.The report used 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators to measure the state of peace across three domains, including the level of Societal Safety and Security; the extent of Ongoing Domestic and International Conflict, and the degree of Militarization.
iii.Scores on the GPI range from 1, indicating the most peaceful, to 5, indicating the least peaceful.
About Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP):
Founder & Executive Chairman – Steve Killelea
Headquarters – Sydney, Australia
Established – 2007
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India’s Percentage of Zero-dose Children to the Total Population Declined from 0.11% to 0.06% in 2024 : UN ReportThe United Nations Inter-Agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) 2024 report revealed that the percentage of zero-dose children in India, those who have not received even a single vaccine, dropped from 0.11% in 2023 to 0.06% in 2024, establishing India as a global model in advancing child health.

• This progress is mainly attributed by the continued and sustained efforts and intensified implementation of vaccination drives and campaigns across the country.

Highlights:
i.The world has achieved significant progress in lowering child mortality, with the global under-five mortality rate declining by 52% since the year 2000.
ii.The report showed the comparative results of countries on zero-dose children as a percentage of the total population such as: Yemen (1.68%), Sudan (1.45%), Angola (1.1%), Afghanistan (1.1%), Nigeria (0.98%), Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) (0.82%), Ethiopia (0.72%), Indonesia (0.23%), Pakistan (0.16%), have far more zero-dose children compared to India’s (0.11%) during 2023.
iii.India has achieved a 78% reduction in the Under-Five Mortality Rate (U5MR), surpassing the global average decline of 61%.
iv.India reduced its stillbirth rate by 60.4% over the same period, significantly outpacing the global average decline of 37%.
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22nd SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting Held in Qingdao, ChinaOn June 25–26, 2025, the 22nd Defence Ministers’ Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) took place in Qingdao, China. The meeting was convened under China’s 2025 Chairmanship with the theme “Upholding the Shanghai Spirit: SCO on the Move.”

• The event brought together defence ministers from all 10 SCO member states. Key attendees included SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev, Director of the Executive Committee of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) Ularbek Sharsheev, and defence heads from member states.
• Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD), led the Indian delegation, marking the first visit by an Indian Defence Minister to China since the June 2020 Galwan Valley clash.

i.Union Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun, their second meeting since the October 2024 disengagement agreement on Eastern Ladakh.
ii.Union Minister Rajnath Singh strongly condemned the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, carried out by The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
iii.India declined to sign the final joint statement, citing inadequate condemnation of cross-border terrorism.
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BANKING & FINANCE

RBI Issued Final Guidelines on Due Diligence of AePS Touchpoint OperatorsIn June 2025, Mumbai (Maharashtra) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued final guidelines for the due diligence of Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) Touchpoint Operators(ATOs) to streamline onboarding and enhance fraud risk management. These new guidelines will come into force from January 01, 2026.

• These guidelines are issued under the Payment and Settlement Systems (PSS) Act, 2007, to safeguard customers from identity theft and maintain trust in the AePS.

Key Points:
i.The new guidelines have defined ATO as an individual onboarded by the acquiring bank who operates the AePS touchpoint, using Aaadhar number and biometrics or One-Time Password (OTP) authentication.
ii.Acquiring banks are now required to conduct due diligence before onboarding ATOs, in line with the Customer Due Diligence (CDD) or Know Your Customer (KYC) norms outlined in RBI’s ‘Master Direction – Know Your Customer(KYC), 2016’.
iii.As per RBI’s guidelines, if an ATO remains inactive for 3 consecutive months, which means no financial transaction has been carried out for a customer during this time period, then, in such case, acquiring bank is required to carry out KYC of ATO before allowing him/her to resume operations.
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ECONOMY & BUSINESS

India’s external debt rises to USD 736 billion, 19.1% of GDP, says RBIOn June 27th 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported that India’s external debt rose by 10% to USD 736.3 billion (bn) at the end of March 2025, compared to USD 668.8 bn at the end of March 2024.

• The external debt to GDP (Gross Domestic Product) ratio increased to 19.1% at end-March 2025 from 18.5% at end-March 2024.

Valuation Effect:
The valuation effect reduced the increase in external debt from USD 72.9 bn to USD 67.5 bn at end-March 2025 over end-March 2024.

• Valuation effect due to the appreciation of the US dollar vis-à-vis the Indian rupee and other currencies amounted to US$ 5.3 billion

Long-Term and Short-term Debt:
i.The long-term debts with original maturity of above one year was recorded at USD 601.9 bn,

• While the short-term debt (maturity less than one year) stood at USD 134.5 bn, declining to 18.3% of total external debt at the end-March 2025 from 19.1% at end-March 2024.
• However, the ratio of short-term debt to foreign exchange reserves rose slightly to 20.1%, up from 19.7% at end of March 2024.

ii.Short-term debt on a residual maturity basis, which includes both long-term debt maturing within the next 12 months and short-term debt by original maturity accounted for 41.2% of total external debt at end-March 2025, down from 43.4% (March 2024).

• It also stood at 45.4% of foreign exchange reserves, compared to 44.9% at end-March 2024.

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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Indian Navy Holds Investiture Ceremony 2025: 51 Naval Personnel Honoured for Gallantry and ServiceOn June 27, 2025, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), conferred Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards on behalf of Droupadi Murmu, President of India at the Naval Investiture Ceremony 2025. This significant event marked the first ceremony held at the newly constructed Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi.

• The awards were conferred to honour and recognise the bravery, leadership, professional achievement, and distinguished service of Indian Naval personnel.
• A total of 51 Naval personnel were honoured during the ceremony, comprising 1 awardee of the Yudh Seva Medal (YSM), 13 recipients of the Nausena Medal (Gallantry) [NM(G)], 8 recipients of the Nausena Medal (Devotion to Duty) [NM(DD)], and 17 recipients of the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM).
• Commodore Kartik Srimal received the Yudh Seva Medal (YSM) for distinguished leadership in Operation Sankalp, a maritime security operation in the Indian Ocean Region.

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ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires 51% Stake in Colombo Dockyard for Rs.452 Crores
In June 2025, Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced its first international acquisition of 51% stake in Colombo (Srilanka) based Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) for USD 52.96 million (Rs.452 crores) in an all-cash transaction.

• MDL will purchase the shares owned by Onomichi (Japan) based Onomichi Dockyard Company Limited. Following the acquisition, CDPLC will become a subsidiary of MDL.

Note: This acquisition marks MDL’s first international expansion, strengthening India’s maritime presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
ii.MDL will integrate CDPLC’s capacity which includes 4 dry docks, heavy engineering with Indian tech, supply chains, and market access to bolster shipbuilding and repair services.
iii.With CDPLC’s strategic location, proven capabilities, and strong regional presence, this step will position MDL as a key player in South Asia.
iv.MDL, established in 1934, was conferred Navratna status in 2024. It was the 18th Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) to receive the status.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Japan launches climate change monitoring GOSAT-GW satellite on mainstay H2A rocketIn June 2025, Japan had successfully launched a climate change monitoring satellite ‘Global Observing SATellite for Greenhouse gases and Water cycle) satellite (GOSAT-GW)’, aboard the H-2A rocket fromTanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan .

• This marked the 50th and final flight for the H-2A, which has served as Japan’s mainstay rocket to carry satellites and probes into space since 2001.

Key Points:
i.The GOSAT‑GW will gather high-resolution data on atmospheric carbon dioxide(CO₂), methane (CH₄), sea surface temperature, and global water cycle dynamics.
ii.This information will be shared with international agencies such as NOAA , based in Washington, D.C., the United States of America(USA), to support climate modeling and greenhouse gas emissions monitoring.
iii. After the retirement of the H-2A, it will be fully replaced by the H3 rocket, which is now Japan’s main launch vehicle.

• The H3 has already completed four successful launches in a row and is built to carry bigger payloads than the H-2A.
• It is also more affordable, costing about half as much to launch, and is designed to help Japan compete better in the global space market.

About GOSAT-GW:
i.The GOSAT-GW is a third series in the GOSAT mission to monitor carbon, methane and other greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere.
ii.The satellite GOSAT-GW also known as Ibuki GW is part of  Japan’s effort to mitigate climate change.
iii.The satellite is expected to start delivering significantly higher-resolution data on sea surface temperature and precipitation to global users within a year.
About H-2A rocket:
The liquid-fuel H-2A rocket with two solid-fuel sub-rockets developed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAEA) has had 49 flights with a 98% success record and only one failure in 2003.

• It has successfully carried Japan’s moon lander SLIM in 2024 and a popular Hayabusa2 spacecraft in 2014.
• It was developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), headquartered in Tokyo(Japan), and operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), also based in Tokyo.

About Japan:
Prime Minister (PM) – Shigeru Ishiba
Capital – Tokyo
Currency – Japanese Yen (JY)

SPORTS

McLaren’s Lando Norris Wins Austrian Grand Prix 2025, Secures 3rd 2025 F1 Win

In June 2025, Lando Norris, British Formula 1 (F1) driver representing the United Kingdom (UK)-based McLaren Racing Limited, clinched his 3rd Formula One (F1) Grand Prix (GP) victory of the 2025 season by winning the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix (GP) (officially known as F1 MSC Cruises Austrian Grand Prix 2025) held at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Styria.

• This victory marked Lando Norris’s seventh GP win of his F1 career.
• Following this victory, Norris retained his 2nd spot with 201 points, behind Oscar Piastri (1st spot) and Max Verstappen (3rd spot) in the Drivers’ Championship standings.

Key Highlights:
i.Norris maintained his lead from pole position while Piastri took a position from Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to move up into P2.

• But, Norris managed to maintain enough of a gap and crossed the finishing line 2.695 seconds (s) ahead of Oscar Piastri (2nd spot).

ii.Charles Leclerc of Ferrari, started from the front row for the 1st time, and secured the 3rd spot on the podium.

• While, his Ferrari Lewis Hamilton teammate finished 4th, followed by Mercedes’ George Russell who secured 5th position.

iii.4-time World Champion Max Verstappen, Belgian-Dutch F1 driver of Red Bull retired from the race on the opening lap due to a collision with Italian F1 driver of Mercedes Kimi Antonelli.

Top 3 Winners of Austrian GP 2025:

About Austrian Grand Prix:
i.The 1st edition of Austrian GP counted for the 1964 F1 World Championship was held at Zeltweg Airfield (Austria). Later, Osterreichring (which translates to Austria Circuit) hosted the event from 1970 to 1987.
ii.The race was contested over 71 laps of the 4.326-kilometer (km) circuit, totaling a race distance of 307.236 kilometers (kms).
About Federation Internationale de I’Automobile (FIA):
The F1 Grand Prix races are organised by Federation Internationale de I’Automobile (FIA).
President – Mohammed Ben Sulayem
Headquarters – Paris, France
Established- 1904

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Allergy Week 2025 – June 29 to July 5World Allergy Week is a global event held every June, organized by the World Allergy Organization (WAO), headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, to raise awareness about allergies and their impact on health.

• World Allergy Week 2025 will be observed from June 29 to July 5, 2025 to raise global awareness about allergic diseases and their increasing prevalence.
• The theme for World Allergy Week 2025 is “Anaphylaxis: A Preventable Threat”, focusing on the most severe and life-threatening form of allergic reaction.

Background:
i.In July 2005, WAO first observed World Allergy Day in association with the Biennial World Allergy Congress (WAC).
ii.In 2011, the WAO Board of Directors (BoD) approved the establishment of World Allergy Week to broaden the scope of World Allergy Day, based on suggestions from member societies and partners.

• The first World Allergy Week was observed from 4th to 10th April 2011.

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National Statistics Day 2025 – June 29National Statistics Day is annually observed across India on June 29 to honour the contributions of statisticians and highlight the importance of statistics in socio-economic development and policy formulation.

• The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra (P.C.) Mahalanobis, who is known as the Father of Modern Statistics in India.
• June 29, 2025, marked the 19th observance of National Statistics Day and the 132nd birth anniversary of P.C. Mahalanobis.

2025 Theme:
The 2025 theme for National Statistics Day is “75 Years of National Sample Survey(NSS)”, celebrating the survey’s major role in supporting data-driven policies over decades.
Background:
i.On 5 June 2007, the Government of India (GoI) officially declared 29 June every year as Statistics Day, to be observed as one of the Special Days celebrated at the National Level.
ii.The first National Statistics Day was observed on 29 June 2007.
2025 Events:
i.On the occasion of National Statistics Day 2025, The National Sample Survey Office (NSO) under MoSPI launched the GoIStats mobile application (App) to enhance public access to official statistics.
ii.MoSPI published SDGs – National Indicator Framework Progress Report 2025; Data Snapshot on SDGs – National Indicator Framework, 2025; SDGs National Indicator Framework, 2025; and NSS Report on Nutritional Intake in India 2022-23 & 2023-24 based of Household Consumption Expenditure Survey.
iii.MoSPI released the “Statistical Report on Value of Output from Agriculture and Allied Sectors (2011-12 to 2023-24)”, providing detailed estimates for crop, livestock, forestry, and fishing production.
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CEA Organised All-India Electricity Safe Awareness Programme on Electrical Safety Day in New DelhiOn June 26, 2025, New Delhi (Delhi) based Central Electricity Authority (CEA) under the aegis of Ministry of Power (MoP), in collaboration with Bombay Suburban Electric Supply (BSES), organised the Electricity Safety Day 2025  in New Delhi, Delhi.

• This day serves as a powerful reminder of India’s commitment to creating a no-harm electrical ecosystem that evolves in line with India’s clean and smart energy ambitions.
• The theme of Electricity Safety Day 2025, ‘Smart Energy, Safe Nation,’ underscored the importance of integrating safety into every aspect of India’s evolving energy landscape, particularly in light of emerging technologies like Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and rooftop solar installations.

Key Dignitaries:
i.The event was inaugurated by Union Minister of State (MoS) Shripad Yesso Naik, MoP and Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE).
ii.He was accompanied by Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary of MoP; Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson of CEA; Amal Sinha, Director and Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), BSES, who addressed the participants on the significance of Electrical Safety.
Highlights of the Events
i.The event saw the participation of more than 300 delegates from various areas of the energy sector such as: utilities and regulatory bodies, state Chief Electrical Inspectorate officers, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), among others.
ii.During the event, Union MoS Shripad Yesso Naik launched the Electricity Safety Mascot named ‘Suraksha Shakti’, designed to popularize safety awareness in an engaging and relatable manner.
ii.He also released the 1st edition of the Electrical Safety Handbook.

• This booklet is a joint initiative of CEA and BSES provides clear safety guidelines for the installation and maintenance of BESS, rooftop solar systems, and EV chargers.
• It specifically outlines important do’s and don’ts for utilities, consumers, prosumers, and technicians, serving as a practical reference for reducing risks like: electrical shocks, fires, and accidents.

iii.The event featured a series of technical presentations and expert interactions led by CEA, NPTI, BSES and industry leader on Earthing Solutions.
About Central Electricity Authority (CEA):
Chairperson- Ghanshyam Prasad
Headquarters- New Delhi (Delhi)
Established- 1951

International Day of the Tropics 2025- June 29The United Nations (UN) observes June 29 as the International Day of the Tropics every year to highlight the ecological and cultural importance of tropical regions.

• The day raises awareness about critical issues such as climate change, deforestation, poverty, and urbanization while celebrating the rich biodiversity of the tropics.

Background:
i.Acknowledging the importance of addressing tropical challenges, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted resolution A/RES/70/267 on 14 June 2016, declaring 29 June as the International Day of the Tropics.
ii.The first official observance was held on 29 June 2017, and since then, the day has been commemorated annually to spotlight both the achievements and ongoing issues faced by tropical regions.
iii.The State of the Tropics Report, first launched on June 29, 2014, was a collaborative effort by twelve leading tropical research institutions. The report provided an in-depth analysis of the challenges and opportunities in tropical regions.
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International Asteroid Day 2025 – June 30The United Nations (UN) observes International Asteroid Day(IAD) every year on 30th June to raise global awareness about asteroids, Near-Earth objects (NEOs), and the need for planetary defense.

• This day reminds the world about Earth’s exposure to asteroid impacts and the importance of early detection and scientific measures to prevent potential hazards.
• June 30, 2025 marks the 10th edition of IAD.

Background:
i.On 6th December 2016, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) officially declared International Asteroid Day (IAD) through Resolution A/71/492, to be observed every year on 30th June.
ii.The declaration was made following a proposal by the Association of Space Explorers, an international non-profit organisation of astronauts, and was endorsed by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), which works to promote international cooperation in the peaceful exploration and use of outer space.
iii.IAD was officially observed for the first time on 30th June 2017.
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International Day of Parliamentarism 2025 – June 30The United Nations (UN’s) International Day of Parliamentarism (also known as World Parliament Day) is annually observed across the globe on 30 June to raise awareness about the vital role of parliaments in upholding democracy, accountability, human rights, and gender representation.

• The theme of the International Day of Parliamentarism 2025 is “Achieving Gender Equality, Action by Action“, highlights efforts to increase women’s participation in legislatures globally.
• The day marks the anniversary of the founding of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the world’s first political multilateral organisation, established on 30th June 1889 in Paris, France.

Background:
i.The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the resolution A/RES/72/278 on 22nd May 2018 and proclaimed 30th June as the International Day of Parliamentarism.
ii.The first-ever International Day of Parliamentarism was observed on 30 June 2018.
About Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU):
Secretary General- Martin Chungong
Headquarters- Geneva, Switzerland
Established – 1889
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STATE NEWS

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Inaugurates ‘Hedging Desk’ in Pune to help Farmers Avoid Losses
In June 2025, Chief Minister (CM) of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated a dedicated ‘Hedging Desk’ in Pune, Maharashtra, under the Balasaheb Thackeray Agribusiness and Rural Transformation (SMART) Project to ensure fair market prices and increased income for farmers in Maharashtra.

• The desk will initially focus on cotton, turmeric and maize crops. Over time, the initiative will be expanded to include more crops.

i.With the support of the Mumbai (Maharashtra) based National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) and its research wing, Institute of Commodity Markets and Research (NICR), the initiative aims to help farmers avoid losses.

• A formal pact to set up the Hedging Desk was signed between NCDEX and the SMART Project in 2025.

ii.Hedging and Options Trading in selected agricultural commodities are expected to deliver significant benefits for farmers

• It guarantees a minimum Selling Price(SP), insulating them from market volatility. Ultimately it helps farmers secure stable income, plan better financially and feel confident about investing in agriculture

iii.Based on recommendations by the Washington, United States of America (USA) based World Bank and the project implementation framework, the Helping Desk has been established to provide training and guidance to Farmers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) on participating in the commodity futures market.

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