- DRDO transferred nine defence technologies to 10 industry partners on June 7, 2025, at Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (VRDE), Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra. These technologies include CBRN Recce Vehicles, Mounted Gun Systems, Anti-Terrorist Vehicles, and more. Major beneficiaries include Bharat Electronics, BEML, Bharat Forge, Tata Advanced Systems, among others.
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- On June 3, 2025, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), and Bhartiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) signed an agreement to establish the Beej Anusandhan Kendra in Gujarat. The center aims to promote seed innovation and sustainable agriculture, integrating advanced research facilities.
- On June 5, 2025, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul) partnered with Cooperativa Ganadera del Valle de los Pedroches (COVAP) to launch fresh milk in Europe, starting with Madrid and Barcelona. COVAP, a leading Spanish dairy cooperative, processes 400 million liters of milk annually and exports to 30+ countries.
- TN CM M.K. Stalin inaugurated ₹475 crore industrial projects on June 4, 2025, in Tamil Nadu. Agile Robots SE invested ₹300 crore in an AI-driven robotics plant at Irungattukottai SIPCOT, creating 300 jobs. SOL India Private Limited set up a ₹175 crore air separation facility at Ranipet SIPCOT.
- The International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations is observed annually on June 10, fostering global solidarity and mutual respect. It was established on June 7, 2024, by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) through Resolution A/RES/78/286. The 2025 theme focuses on Promoting Dialogue Among Civilizations, Strengthening Global Solidarity and Cooperation.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his 125th death anniversary on June 9, 2025. The day is observed as Balidan Diwas to honor his sacrifices for tribal rights and independence. Birsa Munda, born on November 15, 1875, in Jharkhand, led a strong tribal resistance against British rule.
- AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on June 4, 2025, to integrate Climate Risk Management into its banking strategy. The collaboration enhances climate resilience, focusing on Physical Risk Assessment (PRA), Transition Risk Assessment (TRA), and Financed Emissions Calculation (FEC).
- RBI launched a scheme on June 5, 2025, to promote original Hindi books on economics, banking, and finance. The initiative encourages Hindi-language research, with ₹1,25,000 awarded to the top three entries. Working and retired professors from UGC-recognized universities are eligible to participate.
- On June 10, 2025, Nicholas Pooran announced his retirement from international cricket at 29, citing personal reflection and future opportunities. He aims to focus on global T20 leagues like the IPL, MLC, The Hundred, SA20, CPL, and ILT20.
- The 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2025 was scheduled for June 9–10, 2025, at Novotel, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the theme was "Viksit Bharat: Civil Service and Digital Transformation." It featured plenary and breakout sessions covering AI for governance, cybersecurity, and digital service delivery improvements.
- International Archives Day 2025 was observed on June 9 to promote archival preservation and accessibility. It marked the 77th anniversary of the International Council on Archives (ICA), founded in 1948. The theme, "#ArchivesAreAccessible – Archives for Everyone", highlighted inclusive access.
- World Accreditation Day 2025 was observed on June 9, promoting the role of accreditation in global trade and economic resilience. The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) organized the celebrations. The theme for 2025, "Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)".
- Justice N S Sanjay Gowda was sworn in as a Gujarat High Court judge on June 9, 2025, with the oath administered by Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal. His appointment was announced in April 2025 by the Supreme Court Collegium as part of judicial transfers.
- Marc Garneau, Canada’s first astronaut and former Foreign Minister, passed away on June 4, 2025, at 76, after a brief illness. He made history as the first Canadian in space aboard NASA’s Space Shuttle Challenger (STS-41G) in 1984.
Questions:
Q.1 Justice N S Sanjay Gowda was sworn in as a judge of which High Court?a) Gujarat
b) Madras
c) Karnataka
d) Bombay
Answer: a) He took the oath on June 9, 2025, administered by Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal of Gujarat High Court.
Q.2 What was the theme of the 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2025?
a) India@100: Smart Governance
b) Transforming Governance through AI
c) Viksit Bharat: Civil Service and Digital Transformation
d) One Nation, One Digital Platform
Q.2 What was the theme of the 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2025?
a) India@100: Smart Governance
b) Transforming Governance through AI
c) Viksit Bharat: Civil Service and Digital Transformation
d) One Nation, One Digital Platform
Answer: c) The theme of the 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2025 is Viksit Bharat: Civil Service and Digital Transformation.