- On June 4, 2025, the Khichan Wetland (Phalodi) and Menar Wetland (Udaipur) in Rajasthan were designated as Ramsar Sites, bringing India’s total to 91, the highest in Asia. Khichan Wetland, located in the Thar Desert, supports over 150 bird species, including migratory Demoiselle cranes. Menar Wetland Complex, a freshwater monsoon wetland, hosts 110 waterbird species, including critically endangered vultures.
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- India's Population Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases, starting with House Listing (March–September 2026), followed by Population Enumeration (February 2027). This marks the first caste-based data collection since 1931, covering all caste groups for policy planning. It will be the first digital-first census, using mobile apps for data collection. The reference date is March 1, 2027, except for Ladakh and snow-bound areas (October 1, 2026).
- Indian Railways will mandate e-Aadhaar authentication for Tatkal ticket booking starting June 2025. Only Aadhaar-verified IRCTC accounts can book online, with priority access in the first 10 minutes. The rule aims to prevent fraud, ticket hoarding, and bot misuse in Tatkal reservations.
- On June 3, 2025, the UN General Assembly elected Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Latvia, and Liberia as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for 2026–2027. Latvia joins the UNSC for the first time in history, while the elected nations replace Algeria, Guyana, South Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia.
- On June 3, 2025, the CCI approved Warburg Pincus’ 9.99% stake acquisition in IDFC First Bank and Omnicom’s USD 13.3 billion merger with Interpublic Group (IPG). These deals strengthen financial growth and industry consolidation in banking and advertising.
- Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund launched India’s first BSE 1000 Index Fund, covering 94% of India's market capitalization across large, mid, small, and micro-cap stocks. The New Fund Offer (NFO) runs from June 5 to June 19, 2025. It follows a passive investment strategy, rebalancing semi-annually, with a 1% exit load within 15 days.
- Adani Airports Holdings Ltd (AAHL) secured USD 750 million via External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) on June 4, 2025. The funds will help refinance existing debt and expand six major airports in India. AAHL plans to triple passenger capacity to 300 million annually by 2040. The upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport will initially handle 20 million passengers, with future expansion to 90 million.
- The India-England Test series was officially renamed the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, honoring James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar. The trophy will be unveiled at Lord’s during the World Test Championship final on June 11, 2025. The five-match series begins on June 20, 2025, at Headingley, Leeds.
- The Indian women’s hockey team will begin its Women’s Asia Cup 2025 campaign against Thailand on September 5, 2025, in Hangzhou, China. India is placed in Pool B alongside Japan (defending champions), Thailand, and Singapore. The Asia Cup winner secures direct qualification to the 2026 Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup.
- The Ministry of Coal launched the C CARES 2.0 portal on June 3, 2025, to digitize provident fund and pension services for coal sector workers. Developed by C-DAC, it enables real-time claim tracking, direct benefit transfers, and automated ledger updates. The portal enhances transparency, efficiency, and accessibility, benefiting 3.3 lakh PF subscribers and 6.3 lakh pensioners.
- On June 5, 2025, the world observes World Day Against Speciesism, advocating for equal consideration of all sentient beings. The term speciesism, coined by Richard D. Ryder, refers to discrimination based on species, often placing human interests above animals.
- The International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing is observed annually on June 5, led by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Established in 2017, it aligns with the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA), which took effect on June 5, 2016.
- On June 2, 2025, Karol Nawrocki won Poland’s presidential election, securing 50.89% of the vote against Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, who received 49.11%. His victory signals a return to nationalist politics, backed by the Law and Justice (PiS) party.
- Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof resigned on June 3, 2025, after the Party for Freedom (PVV) withdrew from the ruling coalition over asylum policy disputes. Schoof will serve as caretaker PM until a new government is formed, while opposition parties push for early elections by October 2025.
- On June 3, 2025, Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki was appointed as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President of India, becoming the first woman officer from the Indian Navy to hold this role. ADCs assist the President in ceremonial duties, protocol management, and high-level engagements.
- On June 3, 2025, TCL India extended Rohit Sharma’s brand ambassador role for the second consecutive year. Sharma represents TCL’s motto, "Master the Moment," promoting innovation, excellence, and leadership. The partnership will support marketing campaigns, product launches, and community initiatives across India.
Questions:
Q.1 The India-England Test series was renamed in honor of which two cricketers?a) Virat Kohli and Joe Root
b) Kapil Dev and Ian Botham
c) James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar
d) Rahul Dravid and Ben Stokes
Answer: c) The series was renamed the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy to honor the cricketing legends from both countries.
Q.2 The Indian women’s hockey team will begin its Women’s Asia Cup 2025 campaign against which country?
a) China
b) Thailand
c) Japan
d) Singapore
a) China
b) Thailand
c) Japan
d) Singapore
Answer: b) India’s first match in the 2025 Women’s Asia Cup is scheduled against Thailand on September 5, 2025.
