National Current Affairs – 19.06.2025
Political and Administrative Updates
PM Modi Reaffirms India’s Stand: Prime Minister Modi clearly stated India’s firm rejection of any mediation on Pakistan-related matters during a 35-minute phone call with US President Donald Trump
Centre Approves Disaster Relief: Government sanctioned ₹2,006.40 crore for Himachal Pradesh’s recovery after 2023 floods, landslides, and cloudbursts under the National Disaster Response Fund
Diplomatic Relations Restored: India and Canada agreed to restore full diplomatic services after months of strained ties, marking a significant improvement in bilateral relations
Emergency Preparedness: TMC government announced it will stay out of Centre’s Emergency anniversary event, calling it a ‘mockery of democracy’
Defense and Security
Naval Enhancement: India commissioned INS Arnala, the first indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, strengthening coastal and underwater defense capabilities in Visakhapatnam
Space Mission Update: NASA rescheduled Axiom Mission 4 launch to June 22 amid ongoing ISS repair reviews and safety evaluations with Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
Health and Research
One Health Initiative: India established its first National Institute for One Health in Nagpur to strengthen disease surveillance and pandemic preparedness capabilities
International Yoga Day Preparation: Bihar government announced celebration of International Yoga Day as ‘Yoga Sangam’ in over 70,000 government schools on June 21
Education and Language Policy
Language Freedom: Maharashtra removed Hindi compulsion, allowing students to choose any Indian language as third language in schools
Academic Rankings: IIT Delhi jumped 27 ranks in QS rankings, topping India list and achieving 123rd position globally
Knowledge System Initiative: IP University announced establishment of Indian Knowledge System Centre to align with ancient ‘guru-shishya parampara’
Result Announcement: Rajasthan RSOS 10th and 12th Results 2025 released with over 1,03,000 students appearing for examinations
Environment and Climate
Clean Air Fund Utilization: Delhi used less than one-third of allocated clean air funds under National Clean Air Programme aimed at reducing pollution
Weather Alert: Schools in Ranchi remained closed due to red alert issued by India Meteorological Centre for heavy rainfall
Agricultural Support: Madhya Pradesh announced MSP procurement for summer Moong at ₹8,682 per quintal and Urad at ₹7,400 per quintal with registration opening from June 19
International Current Affairs – 19.06.2025
Middle East Tensions
Iran-Israel Conflict Escalation: Israel struck Iran’s nuclear sites with IAEA confirming damage to 2 centrifuge centres, with IDF reporting 50+ jets carried out the Iran attack
US Military Preparations: High-ranking US officials prepared for possible military strike against Iran in coming days as tensions escalate in the region
Diplomatic Evacuations: UK temporarily withdrew families of embassy staff in Israel due to rising security risks from Iran-Israel conflict
Regional Impact: Over 224 Iranians lost their lives due to Israel’s military actions while 24 fatalities and 800+ injuries reported in Israel
US-Asia Relations
QUAD Summit Agreement: Donald Trump accepted PM Modi’s invitation for QUAD Summit in India, with leaders holding detailed discussions on regional cooperation
Steel Industry Deal: Nippon Steel finalized $14.1 billion deal to acquire United States Steel Corp as wholly owned subsidiary after US President Trump allowed the deal to proceed
Economic and Monetary Policy
US Federal Reserve Decision: US Fed held key interest rate unchanged at 4.25-4.50 percent range amid Trump’s calls to lower rates, citing economic uncertainty
Global Economic Concerns: Fed policymakers expressed concern about new tariffs potentially leading to inflation uptick
International Cooperation
Canada-India Relations: After months of strained ties, India and Canada agreed to restore full diplomatic services, marking improvement in bilateral relations
Regional Security: British Columbia Premier urged Canadian PM to declare Bishnoi Gang as terrorist group amid security concerns
Business and Economic News – 19.06.2025
Banking and Finance
RBI Monetary Policy: Monetary Policy Committee lowered policy Repo Rate by 50 basis points to 5.50 percent in 5:1 vote, changing stance back to ‘neutral’ from accommodative
Banking Scrutiny: Standard Chartered faced RBI scrutiny over derivative sales and weak risk controls involving Indian small and medium enterprises
HDFC Bank Legal Issues: HDFC Bank CEO moved Bombay High Court to quash FIR based on Lilavati Trust’s complaint over alleged ₹2 crore bribe
SWIFT Compliance: Indian banks faced payment disruption risk as SWIFT deadline approached, with only SBI fully compliant ahead of November deadline
Market Updates
Stock Market Performance: Sensex closed at 81,444.66, down 138.64 points, while Nifty ended at 24,812.05, down 41.35 points due to Middle East tensions
Sectoral Movement: IT, media, and metal stocks declined 0.5-1 percent while auto, private bank, and consumer durables showed resilience
SEBI Measures: Securities and Exchange Board of India introduced special measures to facilitate voluntary delisting of certain public sector undertakings
Infrastructure and Transportation
FASTag Innovation: Government introduced ₹3,000 FASTag-based annual toll pass for private vehicles, effective nationwide from August 15, offering 200 trips or one-year validity
Aviation Update: Air India announced 15 percent reduction in wide-body international flights till mid-July due to operational requirements
Trade and Industry
India-UK Trade Relations: Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized India-UK Free Trade Agreement potential to double trade and attract cross-border investments within 5 years
Fintech Growth: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman predicted India’s fintech market to cross $400 billion by 2028-29, highlighting sector’s massive growth potential
Sports Current Affairs – 19.06.2025
Cricket Updates
Test Captain Change: Jasprit Bumrah declined Test captaincy due to workload concerns and back issues, with Shubman Gill named India’s new Test Captain against England
Series Preparation: India’s Test squad preparation began for five-match series against England, with Harshit Rana added to squad for Leeds match
Hockey Developments
International Tournament: Indian junior men’s hockey team departed for 4 Nations Tournament in Germany, led by Captain Araijeet Singh Hundal
Tournament Schedule: Team will face Germany, Australia, and Spain in competitive matches beginning June 21
Masters Cup: Hockey India Masters Cup commenced in Chennai with veteran men’s and women’s teams competing over 10 days
Football and Other Sports
Club World Cup: FIFA reported 1.5 million Club World Cup tickets sold across expanded US tournament, though attendance varied across matches
Basketball Ownership: Lakers sold majority stake to Mark Walter, ending Buss family’s long-term ownership of the iconic NBA team
Golf Championship: Amy Yang prepared to defend title at Women’s PGA Championship in wide-open field of competitors
Education and Examination News – 19.06.2025
Board Results and Admissions
Rajasthan RSOS Results: Class 10th and 12th results declared with 53,501 students appearing for Class 10th and 49,503 for Class 12th examinations
Result Statistics: Examinations conducted from April 21 to May 16, 2025, with delayed exams in six districts due to India-Pakistan tensions
Competitive Examinations
UGC NET Update: National Testing Agency expected to release UGC NET June 2025 exam city intimation slip soon with admit cards following three days before exam
UP BEd JEE: Results awaited for entrance examination held on June 1, 2025, with scorecard available on bujhansi.ac.in
Higher Education Rankings
IIT Delhi Achievement: Institute jumped 27 ranks in QS rankings, securing 123rd position globally and topping India’s institutional list
International Recognition: Achievement reflects improvement in academic standards and research output of Indian technical institutions
Science and Technology Updates – 19.06.2025
Space Missions
Axiom-4 Mission: Launch rescheduled to June 22 with Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, following technical reviews and ISS safety evaluations
Mission Details: Seven experiments designed by India planned for execution aboard International Space Station
Climate and Environment
Global Warming Warning: Scientists warned Earth on track to exceed 1.5°C global warming threshold in just over three years if current emissions continue
Carbon Budget: Remaining carbon budget estimated at 130 billion tonnes of CO2 from beginning of 2025
Extreme Weather: NASA data revealed surge in extreme weather events with droughts and floods intensifying globally, doubling in past five years
Technology Development
AI Integration: Canva added Google’s Veo 3 model for AI video generation with audio capabilities, enhancing content creation tools
Digital Innovation: Various technological advancements announced across sectors supporting digital transformation initiatives
Awards and Honors – 19.06.2025
Literary Recognition
Jnanpith Award: Gulzar and Jagadguru Rambhadracharya received 58th Jnanpith Award for outstanding contributions to literature
International Recognition: Various literary figures honored for promoting Indian literature and cultural diversity
Sports Achievements
Badminton Honor: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty received Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for exceptional performance
Hockey Recognition: Multiple players honored at Hockey India Awards 2024 for outstanding contributions to the sport
Other Notable Awards
World Food Prize: Mariangela Hungria received recognition for contributions to agricultural development
Peace Awards: Various individuals honored for promoting peace and humanitarian causes globally
Important Dates and Events – 19.06.2025
Upcoming Events
International Yoga Day: June 21, 2025 – Bihar to celebrate as ‘Yoga Sangam’ in over 70,000 schools
Axiom-4 Launch: June 22, 2025 – Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s space mission
MP Procurement: July 7, 2025 – Madhya Pradesh begins Moong and Urad procurement at MSP
Registration Deadlines
MP Farmer Registration: June 19 to July 6, 2025 – For MSP procurement of Moong and Urad crops
Various Examination Forms: Multiple competitive exam applications closing in coming days
Key Takeaways for Competitive Exams
Important Facts to Remember
RBI Repo Rate: Reduced to 5.50 percent from 6.00 percent with stance changed to neutral
INS Arnala: First indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft commissioned
FASTag Annual Pass: ₹3,000 for private vehicles effective from August 15, 2025
IIT Delhi Ranking: 123rd globally, topping Indian institutions in QS rankings
Himachal Flood Aid: ₹2,006.40 crore approved under National Disaster Response Fund
Current Leadership Updates
Test Cricket Captain: Shubman Gill replaces Jasprit Bumrah as India’s Test captain
Space Mission: Shubhanshu Shukla represents India in Axiom-4 mission to ISS
State Policies: Maharashtra removes Hindi compulsion in schools, promotes linguistic diversity
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