National News Updates
Space Mission Achievement
Axiom-4 Mission Launch: Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla successfully launched to the International Space Station (ISS) today at 12:01 PM IST as part of the Axiom-4 mission
The mission marks India’s second human spaceflight after Rakesh Sharma’s 1984 journey
The crew includes astronauts from Poland, Hungary, and former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson as mission commander
Launch conducted from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida using SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket
Mission expected to dock with ISS on 26th June at 4:30 PM IST
Emergency Anniversary Commemoration
Government observing 50th anniversary of the Emergency (1975-1977) as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’
Union Home Minister Amit Shah attending main commemoration event at Thyagaraj Stadium, New Delhi
Pan-India events being organized to spread awareness about constitutional values and democratic rights
‘Long Live Democracy Yatra’ flagged off to travel across the country
Supreme Court Developments
Supreme Court appreciates Tamil Nadu’s approach of using preventive detention laws against cybercrime offenders
Court observes that normal criminal laws proving unsuccessful against cyber fraud cases
Next hearing scheduled for preventive detention case involving cyber fraud of Rs 84.50 lakh
UGC NET Examination 2025
UGC NET June 2025 examination begins today across 85 subjects
Exam scheduled from 25th June to 29th June in Computer-Based Test mode
Admit cards released for candidates appearing on first four exam days
Two shifts: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
International News Updates
Middle East Developments
Iran-Israel Ceasefire: Both nations agreed to ceasefire after weeks of military tensions
US President Trump claims complete destruction of Iranian nuclear facilities during recent strikes
Netanyahu declares “historic victory” while committing to campaign against Iran’s regional influence
Early US intelligence assessment suggests strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by months
US Policy Changes
Travel Advisory: United States issues travel risk warning for India, citing crime, terrorism, and safety concerns for women travelers
Trump administration recommends women avoid traveling alone and remain alert at tourist destinations
Iran Policy Shift: Trump unexpectedly asks China to continue buying oil from Iran despite sanctions
Bangladesh Political Updates
Crimes against humanity case hearing against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina set for July 1st
China deepening political engagement with Bangladesh ahead of 2026 elections
Chinese officials meeting with various political parties to strengthen bilateral relations
Global Refugee Crisis
UN reports 2.5 million refugees worldwide will need resettlement next year
Access to global resettlement programs shrinking as multiple nations reduce intake capacity
Economic and Banking Updates
RBI Monetary Policy Impact
Reserve Bank of India’s recent 50 basis points repo rate cut to 5.50% benefiting borrowers
Cash Reserve Ratio reduced by 100 basis points to 3%, releasing Rs 2.5 lakh crore to banking system
Policy stance changed from ‘accommodative’ to ‘neutral’ to support economic growth
Lower inflation at 3.2% in April enabling aggressive rate cuts
Stock Market Performance
Market Outlook: GIFT Nifty indicates positive opening with 100 points gain
Benchmark indices expected to benefit from stabilizing Israel-Iran ceasefire
Oil prices tumbled 6% to two-week low, reducing geopolitical tension fears
Foreign Institutional Investors sold Rs 5,266 crore on previous trading day
Stock Recommendations for Today
Ramco Systems: Buy near Rs 390, target Rs 480, stop loss Rs 345
Minda Corp: Buy near Rs 510, target Rs 550, stop loss Rs 490
JSW Infrastructure: Buy near Rs 309, target Rs 340, stop loss Rs 294
Corporate Updates
JB Chemicals receives USFDA approval for Amitriptyline Hydrochloride tablets
Bajel Projects wins large EPC order, shares in focus
Timex Group India, Infosys, Hindalco among stocks to watch today
Sports News
Cricket Updates
India vs England Test Series: India’s attacking approach needed after defensive performance in Leeds
Rishabh Pant scores centuries in both innings at Headingley despite team’s loss
Captain Shubman Gill receives backing from coach Gautam Gambhir despite recent defeat
Asia Cup 2025: Speculation around Pakistan’s potential withdrawal from tournament
Women’s Cricket: India vs Pakistan confirmed for both Women’s World Cup 2025 and T20 World Cup 2026
International Cricket Schedule
Women’s World Cup 2025 to be held in India from September to November
Pakistan matches to be played in Sri Lanka due to bilateral tensions
India-Pakistan women’s match scheduled for June 14, 2026 in T20 World Cup
Education and Competitive Exam Updates
NEET 2025 Results
NEET 2025 final results and answer key released on June 14th
12,36,531 candidates qualified out of 22,09,318 who appeared
Mahesh Kumar from Rajasthan secures All India Rank 1 with 99.99 percentile
Avika Aggarwal from Delhi emerges as female topper with AIR 5
Cutoff reduced compared to previous year due to tougher paper
Government Appointments
PFRDA Chairperson: Sivasubramanian Ramann takes charge for five-year term
Additional Charge: Pallavi Jain Govil entrusted with Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment
Private Secretary Appointment: Rahul Raichur appointed to Minister Pralhad Joshi’s office
Weather and Environmental Updates
Monsoon Forecast 2025
Indian Meteorological Department predicts above-normal southwest monsoon rainfall
Seasonal rainfall expected at 106% of Long Period Average
June 2025 countrywide rainfall projected above normal at >108% of LPA
Central India and South Peninsula likely to receive above-normal rainfall
Northeast India expected to have below-normal rainfall
Regional Weather Patterns
Normal to below-normal maximum temperatures across most of India in June
Above-normal minimum temperatures likely across majority of the country
Favorable outlook for Kharif cropping season with adequate monsoon coverage
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
Parliamentary Sessions
Monsoon Session of Parliament scheduled from July 21 to August 12, 2025
23-day session expected to discuss national security, economy, and recent developments
Operation Sindoor likely to be key discussion topic during the session
Business and Awards
Great Indian Business & Startup Awards 2025 scheduled for June 27th at Taj West End, Bengaluru
Nomination deadline was June 2nd for various business categories
Event to honor outstanding organizations and entrepreneurs
Infrastructure Developments
RDC Concrete inaugurated 12 new Ready Mix Concrete plants across India on June 23rd
Expansion brings company closer to goal of having plants in every Indian state
Significant boost to infrastructure development capabilities nationwide
Key Takeaways for Competitive Exams
Banking Exam Relevant Points
RBI repo rate currently at 5.50% after 50 bps cut
Cash Reserve Ratio reduced to 3%
Inflation at 3.2% in April 2025
GDP growth estimate maintained at 6.5%
General Knowledge Updates
India’s second astronaut: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
Emergency anniversary: June 25, 1975 (50 years ago)
Current PFRDA Chairperson: Sivasubramanian Ramann
NEET 2025 topper: Mahesh Kumar (Rajasthan)
International Affairs
Iran-Israel ceasefire agreement signed
US travel advisory for India issued
Bangladesh preparing for 2026 elections
Global refugee resettlement needs: 2.5 million
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