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National
Two new Ramsar Sites have been added in India in June 2025,—Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur, both in the state of Rajasthan—taking India’s number of Ramsar-listed wetlands to 91, the maximum in Asia.
Arunachal Pradesh declared the years 2025-35 as the Decade of Hydro Power, in an effort to harness its significant hydropower potential estimated as 58,000 MW.
The Tamil Nadu state government has declared the Dhanushkodi area as a Greater Flamingo Sanctuary. This was officially announced on World Environment Day(5 June).
Bengaluru has officially become the ‘Leopard Capital’ of India, surpassing Mumbai in terms of the highest number of free-ranging wild leopards living on the fringes of a major metropolis.
Raja Khas Village, in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district, is now the state’s first Solar Model Village.
Tripura becomes third state in the country, after Mizoram and Goa, to achieve Full Functional Literacy. Tripura was declared fully literate today under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Programme), a centrally sponsored scheme implemented from 2022 to 2027.
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the opening of Rashtrapati Tapovan and Rashtrapati Niketan at Dehradun (June 20, 2025)
The Mukhya Mantrir Jiban Anuprerana Scheme was launched by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in 2025. This initiative aims to provide financial support to research scholars in Assam, particularly focusing on those with disabilities.
President Droupadi Murmu today conferred Padma Awards to 69 eminent personalities for the year 2025 at the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Of them, three were conferred with Padma Vibhushan, 9 with Padma Bhushan and 57 personalities were conferred with Padma Shri.
Himachal Pradesh has launched a Border Tourism initiative to promote sustainable tourism in tribal areas near the Indo-China border.
India has ranked 115 in the global peace index.
The UPSC has launched Pratibha Setu, a portal designed to connect high-performing candidates who did not make it into the final merit list with potential employers in both the government and private sectors. This initiative aims to utilize the talent pool of individuals who have cleared all stages of UPSC exams but were not recommended for final selection.
Uttarakhand launches India’s 1st yoga policy to become global wellness capital.
India’s first underwater museum, featuring the decommissioned warship INS Guldar, will be established off the coast of Vengurla near Nivati Rocks in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. The project aims to boost marine biodiversity and eco-tourism through scuba diving and submarine tours.
Name of the Indian to the space(ISS) after 41 years – Group Captain Shukla is only the second Indian to travel to space. His trip comes 41 years after cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian to fly aboard a Russian Soyuz in 1984.
In which state prime minister narendra modi launched Baraputra aitihya gram yojana- Odisha.
The NAVYA scheme, launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and the Ministry of Women and Child Development, aims to make 10th-pass girls self-reliant by providing them with vocational skills, particularly in non-traditional job roles. This initiative is part of the broader Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, focusing on inclusive development and equipping girls with the skills and confidence to contribute to the country’s growth.
The JCB Prize is an Indian literary award that recognizes excellence in fiction. Specifically, it is awarded annually to a distinguished work of fiction by an Indian writer, either in English or translated from an Indian language
Constitution murder day observed in India on 50th anniversary of the Emergency.
Recently, Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) announced plans to set up its first overseas nano fertiliser plant in Brazil. IFFCO had earlier launched the world’s first Nano Liquid Urea in 2021 and Nano Di-Ammonium Phosphate (Nano-DAP) in 2023
In a significant stride towards biodiversity conservation, Kerala has become home to India’s first butterfly sanctuary. The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kannur district has officially been renamed the Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary, marking a first-of-its-kind move in the country.
In the 2025 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index, India has been ranked 99th out of 167 countries. This marks the first time India has entered the top 100 in the SDG index since its inception in 2016. The report also highlights India’s score of 67.0, showcasing a significant improvement from its previous ranking of 109th in 2024
Recently, Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) announced plans to set up its first overseas nano fertiliser plant in Brazil.
In a historic first, Ozzo Feni—a traditional Goan liquor made from cashew apples—has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh lead a high-level Indian delegation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting held at Qingdao, China from June 25 to 26, 2025
In june 2025 vithood environmental restoration plan taken by which state government in India?- Kerala.
To make education more accessible for underprivileged students, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has launched the Thalliki Vandanam Scheme 2025. Under this scheme, ₹15,000 per year per child will be provided to eligible mothers or guardians in annual financial support.
India Marks 10 Years of IDY: Visakhapatnam Chosen as National Host. To mark the 10-year milestone of the International Day of Yoga (IDY), the coastal city of Visakhapatnam has been selected as the national venue for the 2025 celebrations.
In 2025, Lucknow, India, has been nominated for the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy title. If selected, Lucknow will join Hyderabad as the second Indian city to be recognized in this category within the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).
Operation Sindhu was a series of coordinated efforts by the Indian government to evacuate Indian nationals from conflict zones in Iran and Israel. The operation began on June 18, 2025, in response to escalating tensions in the region. The evacuations were facilitated through land borders and special flights, with the majority of evacuees returning to India through Mashhad, Iran.
Jayprakash Narayan International Airport – Patna’s New Terminal On 29 May 2025, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the brand-new terminal at Patna Airport.
Ker Sangri, a traditional Rajasthani dish, has recently been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
“Operation Shield” is a large-scale civil defense mock drill conducted across several states and union territories in India to enhance preparedness against potential threats like air raids, drone attacks, and missile strikes.
Gujarat Govt plans Operation Sindoor memorial park near Pakistan border in Kutch
The Kheer Bhawani Mela in 2025 will be held in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It will take place at the Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulmulla village, Ganderbal district.
International
World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap Index 2025, 19th edition: India Ranked 131 (score 64.4%), slips two points down.Top three countries,ICELAND, FINLAND, NORWAY.
The 17th edition of the India-Mongolia joint military exercise, Nomadic Elephant 2025, concluded in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on June 13, 2025.
In the Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2025, India secured the 71st position out of 118 countries. This ranking represents a drop from 63rd place in the 2024 index
According to the Global Liveability Index 2025, Copenhagen, Denmark has been declared the world’s most liveable city. It ranked highest in the index, surpassing Vienna, which had previously held the top spot for three years.
The Indian Army has reached Mongolia to participate in the multinational military exercise “Khaan Quest 2025”.
In the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025, India secured the 10th position, maintaining its status as one of the top performers in global climate action.
Katrina Kaif Appointed Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives. In a significant move to boost its tourism appeal globally, the Maldives has appointed Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif as its Global Brand Ambassador.
South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung named veteran lawmaker Ahn Gyu-back as the country’s first civilian Defence Minister in 64 years on Monday (June 23, 2025), making good on a campaign promise made after December’s martial law shook faith in the military.
Under which operation in june 2025 a military attack has been carried out the US on Iran’s nuclear Infrastructure?- Midnight Hammer(Iran launched it’s response “Operation Bashir al-Fatah”.
Kirsty Coventry will become the first woman and the first African president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in June 2025. She was elected at the 144th IOC Session in March 2025, succeeding Thomas Bach. Her inauguration as president took place on June 23, 2025, coinciding with the IOC’s 131st anniversary.
The 8th edition of Exercise Shakti-2025, a joint military exercise between India and France, will be held from 18th June to 1st July at La Cavalerie in France.
Exercise “Tiger Claw” is a joint special forces exercise conducted between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF).
Operation Rising Lion was launched by Israel. It was a targeted military operation against Iran, aimed at eliminating the perceived existential threat posed by Iran’s nuclear and missile programs. Operation True Promise III Launched by Iran inn response of it.
The 4th United Nations Ocean Conference will be co-hosted by Chile and South Korea in 2028.
“Operation Spider’s Web” refers to a series of drone attacks launched by Ukraine against Russian military airfields on June 1, 2025.
Which country will host 18Th Brics Summit 2026?-India. 17 Th Brics Summit 2025 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 6-7, 2025.
World Day Against Child Labour 2025: This year, the annual global observance will be observed on Thursday, June 12, 2025, marked under the theme, Progress is clear, but there’s more to do: let’s speed up effort.
Sports
D. Gukesh, the young Indian Grandmaster, defeated Magnus Carlsen in a classical chess game at the Norway Chess tournament.
The IPL 2025 concluded on June 3 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeating Punjab Kings in the final to lift their maiden title.
Who won UEFA nations league title june 2025- Portugal.
Who has won the title queens club tournament 2025?- Carlos Alcaraz.
The Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 will be held in five venues across India and Sri Lanka in a hybrid model. Bengaluru, Guwahati, Indore and Visakhapatnam are the four host venues in India, while Colombo is the only venue in Sri Lanka.
In June 2025, Jasprit Bumrah became the first Asian bowler to achieve 150 Test wickets in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia) countries.
The schedule for the Women’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025 has been announced and the tournament will be held in Hangzhou, China from 5th to 14th September.
The 2025 edition of the Indonesia Open wrapped up in Jakarta with standout victories from Anders Antonsen and An Se-young in the singles categories.
Magnus Carlsen has taken his seventh Norway Chess title after a thrilling final round, while the last-year runner-up Anna Muzychuk won the Norway Chess Women 2025. The 13th edition of this prestigious competition took place in Stavanger, Norway, from May 26 to June 6.
Rishabh Pant becomes first Indian wicketkeeper to score a century in both innings of a Test match.
The United Arab Emirates batter Muhammad Waseem and South Africa all-rounder Chloe Tryon have been named as the ICC Men’s and Women’s Players of the Month for May 2025.
The fifth edition of the Khelo India University Games will be held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, in November 2025.
With two gold and two bronze medals, India finished third on the ISSF World Cup medals table behind the People’s Republic of China and Norway
The 15th South Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championships 2025 was held in Thimphu, Bhutan, from June 11th to 15th. The event brought together athletes, officials, and fitness enthusiasts from across South Asia. Hillang Yajik from India made history by winning a gold and silver medal.
In June 2025, former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. He was one of seven cricketers honored at a ceremony in London. Dhoni is the 11th Indian cricketer to receive this prestigious recognition.
The Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu (HUTN) announced it will host the first Hockey India Masters Cup from June 18 to 27, 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai.
Rohit Sharma becomes the first Indian batter to hit 300 sixes in the IPL, joining Chris Gayle in the elite six-hitting club.
Ulaanbaatar open wrestling 2025 results-India Secured second position.
Economy
The “Ayush Nivesh Saarthi” portal, launched by the Indian government, serves as a platform to facilitate investment and entrepreneurship in traditional medicine and wellness, specifically focusing on the AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) sector.
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired the 6th meeting of the Governing Council (GC) of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIF) in New Delhi yesterday.
The Bihar cabinet on June 24, 2025 approved the construction of marriage halls under the Mukhya Mantri Kanya Vivah Mandap Yojana across all 8,053 gram panchayats of the State, with an estimated outlay of ₹4,026 crore.
Appointments
3.Shri Bhupender Yadav appointed President, as IBCA(International Big Cat Alliance) sets its headquarters in India. A landmark for biodiversity and international cooperation.
Actor and politician Kangana Ranaut has been named as the official Brand Ambassador for the World Para Athletics Championships.
In June 2025, Sat Pal Bhanoo was appointed as the interim Managing Director and CEO of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) for a three-month period
Parag Jain has been appointed as the new chief of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).
Meta has officially appointed Arun Srinivas as the Managing Director and Head for India, effective July 1, 2025, marking a significant move in its India growth strategy.
Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai has been appointed as the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy). He will also continue to hold the position of Director General of Military Operations (DGMO).
In June 2025, Shri Sivasubramanian Ramann assumed charge as the Chairperson of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
Mr. Sailesh C. Mehta has been appointed as the Chairman of the Fertiliser Association of India (FAI). He is the Chairman and Managing Director of Mahadhan AgriTech Limited.
Awards & Honours
On June 2025, Cyprus President awarded Prime Minister Narendra Modi the country’s top honour – the “Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III”.
The Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar for 2025 has been announced and conferred to several young writers(23) across various Indian languages-Odia, Subrata Kumar Captain,Bengali, Sudeshna Moitra, Advait Kolarkar received the award for English, Hindi-Parvaty Tirkey.
Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology, India Meteorological Department (IMD), has been awarded the United Nations Sasakawa Award 2025 for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Acharya Prashant was awarded the “Most Impactful Environmentalist” award by the Green Society of India on World Environment Day, June 5, 2025.
The Swedish startup NitroCapt has been awarded the 2025 Food Planet Prize for its innovative green fertilizer technology.
Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand was crowned Miss World 2025 at the 72nd edition of the pageant held in Hyderabad, India,
Important Dates In June
World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20 and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution.
June 21 celebrattted as the International Yoga Day by the United Nations General Assembly.
World Rainforest Day is celebrated annually on June 22nd.
International Olympic Day is celebrated annually on June 23rd.Theme was -“Let’s Move” together for health and community.
The theme for World Ocean Day Sun, 8 Jun, 2025 is “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us”.
Books & Authors
A.K. Bhattacharya is the author of the book india’s finance minister : different strokes(1998-2014), published in June 2025.
Who is the author of of the book Woman! life! Freedom!-Chowra Makaremi.
Who is the author of the book ‘History That India Ignored’, unveiled by Union Minister Jitendra Singh?- Prem Prakash.
Who has relaesed the book the book the emergency diaries?- Shri Amit Shah.
Science, Technology, Industry
Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the country’s largest automobile-focused Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal at Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s Manesar (Haryana) facility.
The Vande Bharat maintenance depot being built at Bhagat Ki Kothi in Jodhpur Division is the first of its kind in the country.
Diu, a Union Territory district, is recognized as India’s first fully solar-powered district.
India is building its first indigenous Polar Research Vessel (PRV) in collaboration with Norway’s Kongsberg.
India’s first e-waste recycling eco-park is being set up in Holambi Kalan, North Delhi.
India’s first hydrogen fuel cell buses were launched in Leh, Ladakh in June 2025.
INS Arnala – the pioneering Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft – proudly joins the Indian Navy today, 18 June 2025, at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam,First of 16 indigenous anti-submarine ships.
Puducherry has become the 19th legislature in India to adopt the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). This adoption makes the Puducherry Legislative Assembly a digital, paperless legislative house.
To which african country has the first diesel engine manufactured by bihar marhaura rail engine factory been exported june 2025?- The Republic of Guinea.
India currently ranks 4th in the world for installed wind power capacity. Installed capacity increased from ~21 GW in 2014 to 51.3 GW by June 2025, more than doubling in a decade. 4.15 GW added in FY 2024–25 alone.
India is building its first indigenous Polar Research Vessel (PRV) in collaboration with Norway’s Kongsberg.