- On 17 June 2025, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated India’s largest Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT) at Manesar, Haryana. Developed by Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (HRIDC) and Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), it connects Patli station via a 10-km rail link under the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor (HORC). The ₹800 crore terminal spans 46 acres and can handle 4.5 lakh vehicles annually, boosting freight movement.
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- On June 16, 2025, Union Minister Amit Shah launched ICR-ER, NDEM Lite 2.0, and the Flood Hazard Zonation Atlas of Assam in Guwahati. These tech platforms aim to boost real-time disaster response, data coordination, and flood mitigation. ICR-ER enables satellite-based emergency control, while NDEM Lite 2.0 supports unified rescue operations.
- On June 10, 2025, GoI approved a third Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) for Tamil Nadu. It will support production of mobiles, laptops, servers, and consumer electronics components. This follows two clusters approved in March 2025, boosting Tamil Nadu's role as an electronics hub. It aims to create jobs, attract investment, and strengthen India’s digital economy.
- On June 18, 2025, GoI launched initiatives to improve road safety and seamless travel. They expanded FASTag, promoted DigiLocker/mParivahan, and rolled out AI-based traffic monitoring. Speed limits were revised and licensing simplified using Aadhaar-based digital systems. These steps aim to reduce accidents and modernize India’s transport ecosystem.
- On June 16, 2025, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed December 4 as the International Day Against Unilateral Coercive Measures. The day aims to spotlight the adverse effects of unilateral sanctions on developing nations and global cooperation. The resolution passed with 116 votes in favor, while countries like the US, UK, and Japan opposed it.
- On June 18, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported that the Supervisory Data Quality Index (sDQI) for Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) improved to 89.3, up from 88.6 in 2024. The sDQI assesses data submitted by banks for accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and consistency in regulatory reporting. Small Finance Banks (SFBs) scored above 90, while most SCBs were in the 80–90 "acceptable" range.
- On June 16, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revised the agency commission rates for banks handling government transactions. For electronic revenue receipts/payments, the rate increased from ₹9 to ₹12 per transaction; physical mode remains at ₹40. Pension payments now earn banks ₹80 per transaction (up from ₹75), and non-pension payments fetch 7 paise per ₹100 turnover. These changes, effective April 1, 2025, aim to boost efficiency and promote digital handling of public funds.
- On 19 June 2025, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) signed an MoU with Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) at the Constitution Club of India Annexe, New Delhi. The aim is to enhance AI-powered multilingual digital governance for grassroots institutions like Gram Panchayats. BHASHINI will enable real-time translation across 22 Indian languages on platforms like eGramSwaraj.
- On 18 June 2025, the Government of Mizoram signed an MoU with Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in New Delhi. The aim was to promote Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered multilingual digital governance using BHASHINI’s language tools.
- A new jumping spider species, Spartaeus karigiri, was discovered in Karigiri, Karnataka. It marks the first Indian record of the Spartaeus and Sonoita genera. The research was led by John Caleb T.D. and published on June 11, 2025. This brings India’s Spartaeinae count to 15 species across 10 genera.
- On 18 June 2025, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) released its 22nd monthly Secretariat Reforms report for May 2025. It highlighted ₹284.84 crore earned from scrap, 3.5 lakh sq. ft. of space freed, and 4.57 lakh grievances resolved. 95.47% of files were created as e-Files; 40 ministries achieved 100% e-File adoption.
- U Mumba Table Tennis (TT) won their maiden Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) title on June 15, 2025, at EKA Arena, Ahmedabad. They defeated Jaipur Patriots 8–4 in the UTT Season 6 Final. Bernadette Szőcs and Akash Pal played key roles; Szőcs and Harmeet Desai were named MVPs. The sport is Table Tennis, and U Mumba bagged a ₹60 lakh prize.
- On 18 June 2025, India and Ukraine held their first Joint Working Group meeting on Agriculture virtually. It was co-chaired by Ajit Kumar Sahu (India) and Oksana Osmachko (Ukraine). The JWG was constituted by both nations’ Agriculture Ministries to strengthen agri-cooperation. Its aim: boost ties in digital farming, seed production, food safety, and climate-resilient agriculture.
- The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) released the Global Liveability Index 2025 on 16 June 2025, assessing 173 cities. Copenhagen ranked 1st, followed by Vienna, Zurich, Melbourne, and Geneva; Damascus ranked lowest. New Delhi and Mumbai stood at 120 and 121 respectively, while Karachi and Dhaka were at 134 and 139. The index evaluated cities across stability, healthcare, education, culture & environment, and infrastructure.
- The International Day for Countering Hate Speech 2025 was observed on June 18. Theme: “Hate Speech and Artificial Intelligence Nexus”, focusing on reclaiming inclusive digital spaces. It emphasizes AI’s dual role—both in spreading and combating hate—and the need for ethical use. Declared by the UN in 2021, this marks the 4th annual global observance.
- Sustainable Gastronomy Day 2025 was observed on June 18 with the theme “Local Seeds, Local Eats”. It highlighted preserving indigenous crops and promoting community-rooted food systems. Celebrations included the Youth-led Sustainable Gastronomy Week (June 16–22) in over 30 countries.
- International Picnic Day 2025 was celebrated on June 18 as a joyful reminder to enjoy the outdoors and community bonding. It encourages people to unwind with shared meals, nature walks, and playful gatherings. The tradition traces back to the post-French Revolution era when public parks became accessible to all.
- World Sickle Cell Day 2025 was observed on June 19, marking the 4th annual observance since its UN recognition in 2021. The 2025 theme was “Global Action, Local Impact: Empowering Communities for Effective Self-Advocacy”. It aimed to amplify patient voices, promote early detection, and support equitable care for sickle cell disease.
- In June 2025, Pakistan was appointed Chair of the UNSC 1988 Taliban Sanctions Committee and Vice-Chair of the 1373 Counter-Terrorism Committee. These committees oversee sanctions and global counter-terrorism efforts, respectively. Ambassador Asim Aftikhar Ahmad will serve as Chair of the 1988 Committee till Dec 2025. Pakistan also co-chairs UNSC working groups on documentation and sanctions issues.
- Renowned Kathak artist Mangala Bhatt passed away on June 16, 2025, in Hyderabad at 62. She co-founded Aakruti Kathak Kendra with her husband, Raghav Raj Bhatt, in 1990. A disciple of Pandit Durga Lal, she trained thousands and enriched Jaipur Gharana’s legacy.
Questions:
Q.1 Which Indian city was ranked higher in the 2025 Liveability Index?a) Mumbai
b) New Delhi
c) Bengaluru
d) Chennai
Answer: b) New Delhi (120th) ranked slightly higher than Mumbai (121st). The report cited better infrastructure and stability in Delhi compared to Mumbai’s overcrowding and environmental concerns.
Q.2 Where was India’s largest Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT) inaugurated on 17 June 2025?
a) Manesar, Haryana
b) Gurugram, Haryana
c) Faridabad, Haryana
d) Sonipat, Haryana
Answers: a) On 17 June 2025, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated India’s largest Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT) at Manesar, Haryana.
