- The Department of Land Resources (DoLR) launched the second batch of Phase 2 of the NAKSHA capacity-building programme on June 16, 2025. The training, held at four National Centres of Excellence, aims to equip 128 officers from 74 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) with geospatial land survey techniques. The programme covers GNSS and ETS-based surveying, Web-GIS applications, and land parcel mapping.
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- DFCC Bank PLC (Development Finance Corporation of Ceylon Bank Public Limited Company) became the first foreign corporate to list a green bond on India’s NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) at GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) on June 9, 2025. The LKR 2.5 billion bond will fund solar energy projects, supporting Sri Lanka’s renewable energy goals.
- The Telangana State Education Department signed MoUs with six NGOs on June 15, 2025, in Hyderabad to enhance government school education. Led by CM A. Revanth Reddy, the initiative introduces AI-powered learning, STEM education, coding, and free coaching for NEET, JEE, and CLAT. NGOs involved include EkStep Foundation, Prajwala Foundation, Physics Wallah, Khan Academy, Pi Jam Foundation, and Educate Girls. The program aims to bridge the digital divide and improve child protection and girl child enrollment.
- Taylor Fritz won the Stuttgart Open 2025 title in men’s singles tennis on June 15, 2025, in Stuttgart, Germany. He defeated Alexander Zverev with a 6-3, 7-6 (7-0) victory, marking his ninth ATP title and fourth on grass.
- Armand Duplantis set his 12th pole vault world record at the Stockholm Diamond League on June 15, 2025, in Stockholm, Sweden. He cleared 6.28 meters, surpassing his previous record of 6.27m, set in February 2025. This achievement marks his first world record set on Swedish soil, celebrated in front of a passionate home crowd.
- Amitabh Kant stepped down as India’s G20 Sherpa on June 16, 2025, after 45 years in public service. He played a key role in India’s G20 Presidency 2023, securing unanimous consensus on the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration. Kant also led initiatives like bringing the African Union into G20 and advancing India’s digital public infrastructure.
- Cristiano Ronaldo was named Global Ambassador for the Esports World Cup 2025 on June 13, 2025. The tournament, set in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will run from July 8 to 21, featuring 2,000 players from 100+ countries. With a $70+ million prize pool, it’s the largest esports event globally. Ronaldo will also be a playable character in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves.
- Meta appointed Arun Srinivas as India Head on June 16, 2025, with his tenure starting July 1, 2025. He succeeds Sandhya Devanathan, who now oversees India and Southeast Asia. Srinivas will focus on AI-driven advertising, business messaging, and Reels expansion.
- Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solankee became the first woman Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President of India, officially assuming the role on May 9, 2025. Her appointment was announced on June 12, 2025. She was selected in April 2025 from a panel of three women Naval officers and underwent a month-long orientation.
- India reappointed Aliawati Longkumer as its Ambassador to North Korea, marking a renewed diplomatic engagement after four years. The appointment was announced on June 16, 2025, following the reopening of India’s embassy in Pyongyang in December 2024.
- NitroCapt, a Swedish startup, won the $2M Food Planet Prize 2025 award on June 13, 2025, for its green fertiliser breakthrough. The innovation uses plasma technology to produce nitrogen fertiliser without fossil fuels, reducing energy consumption by 90%. This sustainable solution addresses global food security and emissions challenges.
- Nellai Su. Muthu, a renowned ISRO scientist and Tamil author, passed away at 74 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on June 16, 2025. He authored over 170 books, covering science, children's literature, history, poetry, and criticism.
Questions:
Q.1 Cristiano Ronaldo was appointed as the Global Ambassador for which international event in 2025?a) FIFA eWorld Cup
b) Olympic Esports Series
c) World Gaming Summit
d) Esports World Cup
Answer: d) Ronaldo was named Global Ambassador for the Esports World Cup 2025, which will take place in Riyadh with a record $70+ million prize pool.
Q.2 Which foreign corporate became the first to list a green bond on India’s NSE International Exchange at GIFT City in June 2025?
a) DFCC Bank PLC
b) Bank of Maldives
c) HSBC Bank
d) Hatton National Bank
Answer: a) Development Finance Corporation of Ceylon (DFCC) Bank PLC listed an LKR 2.5 billion green bond on NSE IX, the first of its kind by a foreign corporate in India, to fund solar energy projects.
