- INS Guldar, a decommissioned Indian Navy warship, will be transformed into India’s first underwater museum and artificial coral reef near Nivati Rock, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra. The project, announced on June 10, 2025, is funded with ₹46.91 crore under the Union Tourism Ministry’s special assistance scheme.
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- India hosted the third session of ITU-T Focus Group on AI-Native Networks (FG-AINN) in New Delhi (June 11–13, 2025). The event focused on AI-driven automation in telecom, featuring India's ‘Bharat Gen’ AI model for Indian languages. Discussions covered AI applications in 6G, federated learning, and disaster-resilient networks for global collaboration.
- Sri Lanka celebrated Poson Poya on June 10–11, 2025, marking over 2,000 years since Buddhism’s arrival on the island. The festival commemorates Arahat Mahinda’s first sermon to King Devanampiyatissa at Mihintale, a pivotal moment in Sri Lankan history.
- India’s social security coverage surged to 64.3% in 2025, up from 19% in 2015, benefiting 94 crore people. The ILO’s ILOSTAT database officially recognized India’s achievement on June 11, 2025. Driven by the ‘Antyodaya’ approach, the government aims to surpass 100 crore beneficiaries with Phase II of data pooling. ILO praised India’s pro-poor policies, recognizing its fastest-growing social security ecosystem.
- Groww Mutual Fund has launched India’s first Nifty Internet ETF, tracking the Nifty India Internet Index, with its NFO opening on June 13, 2025. The ETF provides exposure to 21 internet-first businesses across e-commerce, fintech, digital payments, stockbroking, online travel, and entertainment. The Nifty India Internet Index has delivered a 1-year CAGR of 26% and a 3-year CAGR of 23%, indicating strong sector performance.
- The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) received SEBI’s approval to launch monthly electricity futures contracts on June 11, 2025. These contracts aim to provide hedging tools against electricity price volatility and improve market efficiency. NSE plans to expand offerings with Contracts for Difference (CFDs) and long-duration electricity derivatives.
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted Scheduled Bank status to Vishweshwar Sahakari Bank Limited (VSBL) on June 11, 2025. This inclusion in Schedule II of the RBI Act, 1934 allows VSBL access to RBI funds, clearinghouse membership, and rediscounting privileges. It is now India’s 50th cooperative bank and 3rd from Pune to attain Scheduled Bank status.
- Poonawalla Fincorp launched ‘Business Loan 24/7’, a fully digital MSME loan solution, announced on June 9, 2025. It offers instant approval with Straight Through Processing (STP), eliminating branch visits and paperwork. The system integrates GST, credit bureaus, and account aggregators for risk-calibrated lending to MSMEs.
- Priyanka Goswami won gold in the women’s 10km race walk at the Austrian Race Walking Championships in Innsbruck, Austria, on June 10, 2025. The event was not classified as a World Ranking Event (WRE) but showcased her competitive strength.
- Reliance Defence partnered with Germany’s Diehl Defence to manufacture the Vulcano 155mm Precision-Guided Munition (PGM) in India, announced on June 10, 2025. Production will be set up at a greenfield facility in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, supporting the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative with 50% indigenous components. The Vulcano 155mm PGM features laser and GPS-guided targeting, enhancing long-range precision strikes for the Indian Armed Forces and global markets.
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) secured a contract with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) on June 11, 2025, to build two Coastal Research Vessels (CRVs). Each vessel will be 64 meters long with advanced laboratories, designed for offshore geological mapping, mineral exploration, and ocean environment monitoring. Equipped with Dynamic Positioning-1 (DP-1) and diesel-electric propulsion, they can operate within India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) at depths of 5–1,000 meters.
- Russia has patented a drone spacecraft platform for its upcoming Russian Orbital Station (ROS), designed to support lunar missions. The system enables automatic spacecraft launches and robotic maintenance, reducing reliance on human intervention. Testing is scheduled on ROS between 2027 and 2033, with Russia aiming for full transition to its own orbital station by 2030.
Appointments:
- Sumit Madan was appointed as MD & CEO of Axis Max Life Insurance, announced on June 10, 2025, effective October 1, 2025. He succeeds Prashant Tripathy, who opted for early retirement on September 30, 2025. Madan brings 25+ years of experience in financial services, focusing on growth, digital transformation, and distribution expansion.
- David Beckham has been awarded a knighthood in King Charles III’s Birthday Honours List, announced on June 13, 2025. Honored for his services to sport and charity, he joins the ranks of Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Andy Murray. Beckham will now be known as Sir David Beckham, while his wife Victoria Beckham may use the title Lady Beckham.
- Javed Akhtar received the Dostoevsky Star Award from the Russian House on June 6, 2025, in Mumbai. Honored for his contributions to literary heritage and cultural dialogue, he expressed deep admiration for Dostoevsky. A collection of Akhtar’s poems translated into Russian was unveiled during the event. He is the first Indian writer to receive this prestigious recognition.
- The book "Kashmir Insurgency – Deconstructing the State Response Revisiting 1989–90" by Col Yoginder Kandhari (Retd.) was released on June 7, 2025, at the Chandigarh Press Club. It examines state failures, intelligence lapses, and the Kashmiri Pandit exodus during the 1989–90 insurgency.
- Salim Akhtar, a veteran Urdu newsreader associated with Akashvani (All India Radio) for nearly 25 years, passed away in New Delhi on June 13, 2025, at the age of 76. Known for his clear diction and deep voice, he was a trusted presence in Indian broadcasting.
- Ustad Ghulam Nabi Shah, popularly known as Hamle Bulbul, passed away at 76 on June 11, 2025, at his ancestral home in Dangiwacha Rafiabad, Baramulla. A master of sarangi and Kashmiri folk music, he elevated traditional Kashmiri Lok Sangeet globally.
Questions:
Q.1 Priyanka Goswami won gold in which event at the Austrian Race Walking Championships?a) 20km race walk
b) 5km sprint
c) Marathon
d) 10km race walk
Answer: d) Priyanka Goswami won gold in the women’s 10km race walk at the Austrian Race Walking Championships in Innsbruck, Austria, on June 10, 2025.
Q.2 Who received the Dostoevsky Star Award in 2025?
a) Amitabh Bachchan
b) Javed Akhtar
c) Arundhati Roy
d) Ruskin Bond
Answer: b) Javed Akhtar received the Dostoevsky Star Award from the Russian House on June 6, 2025, in Mumbai.
