Current Affairs One - Liner : 29th & 30th June 2025

National:

From January 1, 2026, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) will be mandatory for all new two-wheelers sold in India, as announced by MoRTH on June 20, 2025. This move targets enhanced rider safety, especially since two-wheelers accounted for 44.5% of road accidents in 2022.

Current Affairs One - Liner : 29th & 30th June 2025

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated a 5 GWh Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) facility by PACE Digitek in Bengaluru on June 27, 2025. Equipped with a fully automated cell-to-pack line, it supports grid stability, renewable integration, and peak demand management. The government announced an added ₹5,400 crore VGF for 30 GWh storage, aiming for 47 GW battery capacity by 2032.
Salkhan Fossils Park in Sonbhadra, UP, was added to UNESCO’s Tentative List on June 4, 2025 for its 1.4 billion-year-old stromatolite fossils. Located in the Vindhyan range, it’s one of the oldest fossil sites globally. The move highlights India's geo-heritage and boosts eco-tourism potential.
On June 19, 2025, the National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) was renamed as the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development. This renaming honors Savitribai Phule, India’s first female teacher and a trailblazer in women’s education and empowerment.
On June 30, 2025, Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) became the first Indian firm to cross 15,000 MW in renewable energy capacity. Its portfolio includes solar (11,005.5 MW), wind (1,977.8 MW), and hybrid (2,556.6 MW) projects. This capacity powers 7.9 million homes and offsets 28.6 million tonnes of CO₂ annually. AGEL aims to reach 50,000 MW by 2030, with major expansion at Khavda, Gujarat.
On June 28, 2025, Teghbir Singh (6 yrs, 9 months) from Punjab became the youngest in the world to summit Mount Elbrus, Europe’s highest peak. He started the climb on June 20 with his father, facing extreme cold and altitude. His feat was recognized by the Mountaineering Federation of Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia.
On June 30, 2025, Amaravati was announced as the site for India’s first Quantum Computing Valley, set to launch by January 1, 2026. It will feature IBM’s 156-qubit Quantum System Two, the first in South Asia. The project aims to position Amaravati as a global quantum tech hub, boosting applications in governance, healthcare, and aerospace.
As of 2025, India’s social security coverage has risen to 64.3%, benefiting over 94 crore citizens, up from just 19% in 2015. This remarkable progress was recognized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in its ILOSTAT database. It was enabled by schemes like MGNREGA, EPFO, Ayushman Bharat, and platforms such as Aadhaar, Jan Dhan, and DBT. India now ranks second globally, with future projections crossing 100 crore beneficiaries.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) revised guidelines for the Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Programme in 2025 to enhance efficiency and transparency. Funding is now linked to performance—50% is released after the Consent to Operate, and the rest after achieving 80% capacity. Inspections are conducted jointly by SSS-NIBE and state agencies. The reforms aim to promote biogas, CBG, and power generation, aligning with India’s net-zero target by 2070.
On June 29, 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National Turmeric Board headquarters in Nizamabad, Telangana. The board aims to enhance farmers’ income by streamlining turmeric cultivation, branding, and exports. With ₹200 crore funding, it targets USD 1 billion in exports by 2030 and promotes GI-tagged organic turmeric.
On June 30, 2025, Reliance Defence partnered with U.S.-based Coastal Mechanics Inc. to set up a Defence MRO facility in MIHAN, Maharashtra. The facility will offer maintenance and upgrades for Jaguar, MiG-29, Apache helicopters, and L-70 air defence guns. It targets India’s ₹20,000 crore defence MRO market, focusing on lifecycle extension of legacy platforms.
On June 30, 2025, India announced the addition of 683 faunal species and 433 flora taxa to its 2024 biodiversity records in Kolkata. The discoveries were published in Animal Discoveries 2024 by ZSI and Plant Discoveries 2024 by BSI. Kerala topped both faunal and floral discoveries, with notable finds like new reptile genera and rare orchids.
Indore launched India’s first QR-based digital house address system on June 29, 2025. Each home gets a unique QR code plate linked to its GPS-based digital address. The system is integrated with the DigiPIN platform for easy access to civic services. It aims to cover 4.5 lakh homes by August 2025, starting with Sudama Nagar.

Banking:

On June 27, 2025, Instifi, a Goa-based fintech startup, received RBI’s final license to operate as a Payment Aggregator (PA) under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. Founded by Mohit Aggarwal, it became the first RBI-licensed PA headquartered in Goa. Instifi offers services like UPI, card payments, net banking, and virtual accounts.
On June 28, 2025, Standard Chartered Bank and CCIL IFSC Ltd signed an agreement at GIFT City, Gujarat, to enable real-time US dollar settlements. The partnership aims to streamline foreign currency transactions for banks, investors, and institutions operating within the IFSC.
On June 23, 2025, the RBI fined four co-operative banks from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka ₹1 lakh each for violating regulatory norms. Two Telangana banks were penalized for granting loans to their own directors, breaching Section 20 of the Banking Regulation Act.
On June 27, 2025, HDFC Mutual Fund (HDFC MF) acquired a 0.65% stake in Sundram Fasteners Ltd. for ₹137 crore via open market. It purchased 13.70 lakh shares at an average of ₹1,000 per share. This raised HDFC MF’s total stake from 4.37% to 5.02%.
On June 27, 2025, the Central Bank of India signed a strategic shareholding agreement with global insurance giant Generali Group. Under the deal, CBoI acquired a 24.91% stake in Future Generali India Insurance and a 25.18% stake in Future Generali India Life Insurance. The partnership aims to boost insurance penetration and financial inclusion by leveraging Generali’s global expertise and CBoI’s vast branch network.
On June 30, 2025, AU Small Finance Bank partnered with LIC to expand life insurance access nationwide. The tie-up supports the ‘Insurance for All by 2047’ vision by reaching underserved communities. AU SFB will offer LIC’s full range of life insurance products through 2,456+ outlets across 21 states.
On June 30, 2025, AM Green B.V. (AM Green Besloten Vennootschap), a green energy platform founded by Greenko’s promoters, acquired a 17.5% stake in Greenko Energy Holdings from ORIX Corporation (formerly Orient Leasing Co., Ltd.) for USD 1.4 billion. The deal includes $650 million in cash and $750 million in stock, giving ORIX a 10% stake in AM Green.
On June 30, 2025, MiPhi Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture between Micromax Informatics and Phison Technology (Taiwan), launched India’s first locally designed and manufactured enterprise-grade Solid State Drives (SSDs). These SSDs are purpose-built for data centers, high-performance computing, and AI workloads, offering ultra-fast speeds, high durability, and advanced security.

MoUs:

On June 25, 2025, the Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) signed an MoU in New Delhi to promote India’s digital services exports. The collaboration aims to improve global market access, address trade-related policy challenges, and build export readiness in sectors like AdTech, FinTech, SaaS, and EdTech.
On June 30, 2025, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports signed an MoU with Digital India Corporation in New Delhi to develop the MY Bharat 2.0 platform. Aimed at empowering youth aged 15–29, it focuses on career guidance, mentorship, and civic engagement using AI-driven tools. Key features include Smart CV Builder, AI Chatbots, WhatsApp integration, and geo-tagged opportunities.
On June 30, 2025, in Hyderabad, SatSure and Dhruva Space signed an MoU to offer Earth Observation-as-a-Service (EOaaS). It merges KaleidEO’s EO payloads with Dhruva’s satellite platforms, launch, and ground infra. India’s largest private satellite facility (280,000 sq. ft.) will support this initiative. The alliance delivers end-to-end EO solutions for sectors like agriculture, defence, and disaster response.

Reports:

On June 27, 2025, Union MoS Jayant Chaudhary released the report “Skills for the Future: Transforming India’s Workforce Landscape” in New Delhi. It revealed that 88% of India’s workforce is in low-skill jobs, with a major skills mismatch in the labor market. Sectors like IT, Textiles, Electronics, Healthcare, and Wellness dominate vocational enrollments.
The United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) 2024 Report was released on June 28, 2025. It shows India’s zero-dose children dropped from 0.11% to 0.06% of the population in 2024. Released by UNICEF, World Bank, and United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA).
On June 30, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Financial Stability Report (FSR), June 2025, assessing the health of India’s financial system. The report highlighted that Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) improved asset quality, with gross NPAs at 2.3% and net NPAs at 0.5%, both at multi-decade lows. Capital adequacy stood strong at 17.5%, and stress tests confirmed banks remain resilient even under adverse scenarios.

Sports:

On June 27, 2025, the Inaugural Hockey India Masters Cup concluded at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The tournament, featuring veteran players in field hockey, crowned Odisha Women and Tamil Nadu Men as champions. Odisha edged past Punjab 1–0 in the women’s final, while Tamil Nadu dominated Maharashtra 5–0 in the men’s final.
On June 29, 2025, Lando Norris of McLaren won the Austrian Grand Prix 2025, held at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. The event was part of the Formula 1 (F1) World Championship season. This marked Norris’s third F1 win of the 2025 season, securing a dominant 1–2 finish for McLaren alongside teammate Oscar Piastri.
On June 28, 2025, Smriti Mandhana scored her maiden T20I century (112 off 62 balls) against England at Trent Bridge. She became the first Indian woman to score centuries in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Alongside Shafali Verma, she also became the highest run-scoring pair in women’s T20Is with 2,727 runs.

Summits & Conferences:

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Zone-2 Conference was held from June 30 to July 1, 2025, in Tapovan, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. It was inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and focused on Good Governance in the Digital Era. Leaders from ten states participated, with Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu highlighting the Anti-Defection Law, digital democracy, and One Nation, One Election.
The 2025 Bonn Climate Change Conference was held from June 16–26 at the World Conference Center Bonn (WCCB), Germany, organized by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat. It was chaired by the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) and the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA). The theme was “Operationalising the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA)”, focusing on measurable adaptation targets. India led calls under Article 9.1 of the Paris Agreement, demanding $1.3 trillion/year for developing nations.

Govt.Schemes:

Launched on June 30, 2025 by Andhra Pradesh, it empowers urban SHG women by setting up 9,034 Common Service Centres. These “ATOM Kiosks” deliver 250+ services and are run by trained women called Digi-Lakshmis. Support includes loans, training, and tech aid under MEPMA, promoting digital inclusion and entrepreneurship.

Index & Ranking:

The Global Peace Index 2025, released on June 18, 2025 by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), ranked India at 115th out of 163 countries. The index assesses peacefulness across factors like societal safety, conflict, and militarization. Iceland topped the list for the 17th consecutive year, affirming its status as the world’s most peaceful nation.
The Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2025 was released by the Hurun Research Institute on June 26, 2025. India ranked 3rd globally with 64 unicorns, behind the USA (758) and China (343). The index listed 1,523 unicorns across 52 countries, valued at $5.6 trillion. Top sectors were FinTech (197), SaaS (151), and AI (128), with SpaceX as the most valuable unicorn.

Books:

On June 29, 2025, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami launched Swasthya Ke Prahari by Lalit Shaurya in Dehradun. The book aims to promote public health awareness through engaging stories for children. CM Dhami praised its role in educating youth about hygiene and disease prevention.

Apps & Portals:

The revamped Sugamya Bharat App, launched on June 27, 2025, aims to enhance digital accessibility for Divyangjan and senior citizens. It now includes an AI-powered chatbot, geo-tagged grievance system, and user-friendly features tailored for assistive needs. This initiative empowers users to report accessibility barriers and access real-time scheme information.

Important Days:

The International Day of the Tropics 2025 was observed on June 29, as declared by the UN General Assembly. It celebrates the rich biodiversity and culture of tropical regions while spotlighting their unique challenges. Focus areas include climate action, sustainable development, and environmental resilience.
National Insurance Awareness Day 2025 was observed on June 28, reminding citizens to stay informed and insured. It encouraged reviewing policies, understanding coverage, and ensuring protection against unforeseen risks. The focus was on financial preparedness, debunking insurance myths, and promoting policy literacy.
International Asteroid Day 2025 was observed on June 30 to commemorate the 1908 Tunguska event and raise awareness about asteroid threats. Recognized by the UN since 2016, it promotes planetary defense and early detection of Near-Earth Objects (NEOs).
International Day of Parliamentarism 2025 was observed on June 30, marking the 136th anniversary of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The 2025 theme, “Achieving Gender Equality, Action by Action”, highlights inclusive representation in legislatures. It celebrates the role of parliaments in democracy, accountability, and people-centric policy-making.

Awards & Honours:

On June 29, 2025, Radhanath Swami was honoured by New York City for his contributions to spiritual leadership and interfaith harmony. The award was presented at the “Foundation of Future” event hosted at Manhattan’s Bhakti Center.
The Indian Navy Investiture Ceremony 2025 was held on June 27 at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi, honouring 51 personnel. Commodore Kartik Srimal received the Yudh Seva Medal for leadership in Operation Sankalp. Lt Cdr Vaibhav Tyagi and Lt Cdr Saurabh Malik were awarded Nausena Medals (Gallantry) for anti-piracy and rescue ops. INS Shivalik, Trishul, and Shivaji won top Unit Citations and Green Practice Trophies for operational and environmental excellence.

Questions:

Q.1 Who was honoured in New York City in June 2025 for contributions to spiritual leadership?
a) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
b) Radhanath Swami
c) Jaggi Vasudev
d) Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Answer: b) On June 29, 2025, Radhanath Swami was honoured by New York City for his contributions to spiritual leadership and interfaith harmony.

Q.2 What was India’s rank in the Global Peace Index 2025?
a) 100
b) 125
c) 135
d) 115

Answer: d) India ranked 115th out of 163 nations. Iceland topped the index for the 17th year.