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CURRENT AFFAIRS : BANKING & BUSINESS

Adani Airports Holdings Limited raises $750 million via External Commercial Borrowings

• Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, has raised $750 million through External Commercial Borrowings (ECB).

What are External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs)?

• ECBs refer to the borrowing of funds by Indian companies from foreign sources in the form of loans, bonds, or other financial instruments.
• Purpose:ECBs can be used to finance:Business expansion, Acquisition of assets, Repayment of existing debt.
• ECBs fall under the RBI’s Master Direction titled ‘External Commercial Borrowings, Trade Credits, and Structured Obligations (Master Direction)’ and are governed by the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999.

Key Highlights :

• The ECB consortium was led by:
• First Abu Dhabi Bank
• Barclays
• Standard Chartered Bank
• The funding will be used to:
• Refinance $400 million of existing debt
• Upgrade infrastructure
• Expand non-aeronautical businesses (e.g., duty-free retail, food & beverages, airport services)
• AAHL is India’s largest private airport operator, currently managing eight airports:
• Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Jaipur, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram
• Mumbai International Airport (controlling stake)
• Navi Mumbai International Airport (to be operational by August 2025)
• AAHL handled 94 million passengers in FY25 (out of a capacity of 110 million).
• Passenger capacity target: 300 million by 2040, via phased expansion.
• AAHL's airport network accounts for:
• 23% of India’s total passenger traffic
• 29% of cargo throughput
• The company is also focusing on technology integration, sustainability, and community engagement to enhance customer experience.
• Previously, Apollo Global Management (US-based) was in advanced talks to invest $750 million via bonds issued by Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL).

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS

Union Minister Launches BharatGen: India’s First Indigenous Multimodal LLM for Indian Languages

• Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Jitendra Singh, inaugurated BharatGen—the country’s first government-funded, AI-based Multimodal Large Language Model (LLM)—at the BharatGen Summit.
• Developed under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) and implemented by TIH Foundation for IoT and IoE at IIT Bombay, BharatGen integrates text, speech, and image modalities to deliver AI solutions in 22 Indian languages and aims to drive innovation across sectors like healthcare, education, agriculture, and governance.

Key Highlights :

Indigenous, Multimodal LLM:

• BharatGen is the first-ever indigenously developed AI model in India, funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
• Supports text, speech, and image processing in 22 Indian languages, ensuring inclusivity and cultural relevance.

Generative AI Hackathon 2025:

• Launched at the summit to engage student innovators in solving real-world challenges using AI.
• Supported by a network of 25 Technology Innovation Hubs (TIHs), four of which are now Technology Translational Research Parks (TTRPs).

Four Pillars of the Mission:

• Technology Development: Creating next-generation AI tools for India’s diverse linguistic landscape.
• Entrepreneurship: Fostering startup growth and industry partnerships.
• Human Resource Development: Building AI talent through hackathons and academic programs.
• International Collaboration: Engaging with global research partners to advance AI ethics and adoption.

Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List 2025 Highlights Top Women Professionals

• The 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List features Shanti Ekambaram, Deputy Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank (valued at ₹3.8 trillion), as the top-ranked professional.
• The inaugural report evaluated 97 women across nine categories, including professionals, first-generation wealth creators, and next-generation leaders.

Key Highlights :

• Top Professional: Shanti Ekambaram (Kotak Mahindra Bank, ₹3.8 trillion) is followed by Parminder Chopra, Chairperson & MD of Power Finance Corporation (PFC).
• Aggregate Business Valuation: Companies led by the top 10 women professionals total over ₹11.7 trillion in market value.
• First-Generation Wealth Creator: Radha Vembu, Co-founder of Zoho Corporation, tops this category with a net worth of ₹55,300 crore.
• Next-Generation Leader: Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of HCL Technologies (₹4.87 trillion), leads the young leadership cohort.
• Young Women Leaders: Isha Ambani (Executive Director, Reliance Retail) ranks sixth, while Devanshi Kejriwal (Co-founder & CPO, Skillmatics, aged 28) holds the top spot in this group.

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) Launches Internal Selection Portal to Boost Digital Transformation

• South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), India’s largest coal-producing company, has introduced a new Internal Selection Portal to streamline employee selection and promotion processes.
• The portal was officially launched by SECL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Harish Duhan during the General Managers’ Coordination Meeting at SECL Headquarters in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.

Key Features of the Internal Selection Portal:

• Enhances transparency, efficiency, and employee empowerment in internal recruitment.
• Provides a secure, user-friendly platform for employees to:
  • Register and create accounts with password-protected login.
  • Submit applications for internal job opportunities.
  • Track application status in real-time via the ‘My Applications’ tab.
  • Reset passwords when needed.

Dignitaries Present at Launch:

• N. Franklin Jayakumar – Director (Technical/Operations)
• Biranchi Das – Director (HR)
• D. Sunil Kumar – Director (Finance)
• Himanshu Jain – Chief Vigilance Officer

The portal was developed collaboratively by SECL’s Systems and HR departments, with active participation from general managers across operational units.

About SECL:

• Operates 92 coal mines across Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
• A Miniratna subsidiary of Coal India Limited.
• Committed to innovation-led governance and transparent, employee-friendly practices.
• The portal aligns with SECL’s vision to empower its workforce and improve operational efficiency through digital initiatives.

Rajasthan Launches Vande Ganga Water Conservation Jan Abhiyan to Combat Water Scarcity

• Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has announced the launch of the Vande Ganga Water Conservation Jan Abhiyan, a statewide campaign running from June 5 to 20, 2025, aimed at addressing water scarcity and rejuvenating traditional water sources.

Key Details:

• Objective:
  • Rejuvenate groundwater levels
  • Promote rainwater harvesting
  • Encourage sustainable water management practices
• Focus Areas:
  • Targeted especially at Rajasthan’s drought-prone regions to enhance water availability and sustainability.
• Launch & Leadership:
  • Announced during a high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Minister at his residence.
  • Coincides with World Environment Day and Ganga Dussehra (June 5), integrating environmental awareness with cultural values.
• Campaign Activities:
  • Vande Ganga Kalash Yatra – a symbolic public march to raise awareness.
  • Ceremonial rituals at key water reservoirs to emphasize the importance of water conservation.

Recent News:

• Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Diya Kumari unveiled the state's inaugural Green Budget for 2025-26, with a total allocation of ₹5.37 lakh crore. The budget prioritizes key sectors such as electricity, roads, water, healthcare, and agriculture in line with SG Goals by 2030.

Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana Launched to Enhance Green Cover in Himachal Pradesh

• Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana in Hamirpur, aiming to restore degraded forest lands by planting fruit-bearing trees while generating local employment through community groups.

Key Highlights :

Objective: Increase the state’s green cover by planting fruit-bearing plantations on barren or degraded forest land.

Launch Details: Initiated on June 2, 2025, in Hamirpur, under the state’s environmental conservation drive.

Community Engagement:

• Mahila Mandals, Yuvak Mandals, and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) will carry out plantation and maintenance.
• Local participants will receive wages for five years to ensure sustained care of the new plantations.

Initial Plantations: Certificates were awarded to Amlehad and Bhawdan Mahila Mandals of Nadaun, each covering 2 hectares of plantation.

Green Adoption Scheme:

• Corporate participation in afforestation is encouraged.
• Ambuja (25 hectares), Adani Foundation (10 hectares), and UltraTech (10 hectares) were recognized for their initial contributions.

Van Mitra Appointments:

• A passing-out parade was held for newly recruited Van Mitras, addressing the shortage of field forest staff.
• Recruitment was merit-based, with a significant representation of young women.
• CM Sukhu assured ongoing policy support for Van Mitras’ career advancement.

Women’s Empowerment Initiatives:

• Police reservation for women increased to 30%.
• In Lahaul-Spiti, all key administrative roles, including Deputy Commissioner, are held by women, reflecting a gender-inclusive governance approach.

Recent News:

• In response to increasing demand for cannabis cultivation and global recognition of its medicinal, agricultural, and industrial value, the Himachal Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, approved a pilot project for cannabis (hemp) farming.

India Adds Khichan and Menar Wetlands to Ramsar List, Total Now 91 Sites

• India achieved a major environmental milestone, by adding Khichan (Phalodi) and Menar (Udaipur) wetlands in Rajasthan to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance, bringing the total number of Ramsar sites in India to 91.
• The announcement was made ahead of World Environment Day 2025 (June 5), showcasing India’s commitment to wetland conservation and ecological protection.

• On June 4, 2025, India added Khichan and Menar wetlands to the Ramsar List.
• This move enhances India’s environmental profile and commitment to biodiversity conservation.

About Ramsar Sites

• Ramsar Convention: An intergovernmental treaty signed in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran.
• Objective: Conservation and wise use of wetlands through local, national, and global cooperation.
• India became a signatory in 1982.

Details of the Newly Recognized Sites

Khichan Wetland (Phalodi, Rajasthan)

• Renowned for attracting thousands of migratory Demoiselle Cranes.
• Lies along the Central Asian Flyway—a major route for migratory birds.
• Popular for birdwatching tourism, boosting the local economy.

Menar Wetland (Udaipur, Rajasthan)

• Known as the “Bird Village” due to the rich variety of birdlife.
• Habitat to over 150 bird species, including flamingos, pelicans, and storks.
• Strongly supported by community-led conservation initiatives.

India and Ramsar Convention

• India has progressively added to its Ramsar site count, reflecting proactive environmental policy.
• As of June 2025, India has 91 Ramsar Sites.

President Murmu Confers 92 Distinguished Service Awards at Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025

• President Droupadi Murmu presented 92 Distinguished Service Decorations on June 4, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhawan during Phase-II of the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025.
• The awards—Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM), Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (UYSM), and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM)—recognized exceptional leadership, strategic contributions, and devotion to duty across the Indian Armed Forces, Indian Coast Guard, and Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

Key Highlights :

Award Breakdown:

• PVSM (Param Vishisht Seva Medal): Conferred upon 30 recipients for distinguished service of the highest order during peacetime.
• UYSM (Uttam Yudh Seva Medal): Awarded to 5 officers for exceptional performance in conflict or hostilities.
• AVSM (Ati Vishisht Seva Medal): Bestowed on 57 personnel for high-order distinguished service in peacetime operations.

Scope of Recognition:

• Services Covered: Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and BRO.
• Acknowledged duties ranging from combat leadership and strategic planning to military engineering, logistics, surveillance, and disaster response.

Ceremony Significance:

• Aligns with India’s defense modernization drive and a ₹6.21 lakh crore budget for 2024–25.
• Emphasizes border infrastructure development in sensitive regions (e.g., LAC with China) and readiness for high-altitude operations.

India to Conduct Population Census 2027 in Two Phases with Caste Enumeration

• After a 16-year gap, the Government of India has announced that the Population Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases, including caste enumeration for the first time in decades.
• The reference date for most of India will be March 1, 2027, while for Ladakh and snow-bound regions of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, it will be October 1, 2026.
• The exercise revives the decadal census that was postponed in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Highlights :

Two-Phase Census Structure:

• Phase I – House Listing Operations
• Phase II – Population Enumeration

Caste Enumeration Introduced:

• Caste data to be collected officially for the first time in decades.
• Aims to support evidence-based policymaking and targeted welfare programs.

Reference Dates:

• March 1, 2027 – Applicable across most of India.
• October 1, 2026 – For Ladakh and snow-bound areas in J&K, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

Legal Basis and Notification:

• Census governed by Section 3 of the Census Act, 1948.
• Official notification date: June 16, 2025.

Importance of Census 2027:

• Crucial for updating population data, planning infrastructure, implementing welfare schemes, and electoral reforms.
• Caste data to assist in evaluating reservation policies and addressing social inequalities.

Historical Context:

• Last Census (2011): Enumerated over 1.2 billion people.
• 2021 Census was postponed despite full preparation.
• Previous phases (2011):
  • House Listing – April to September 2010
  • Population Enumeration – February 2011

CURRENT AFFAIRS : INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Bangladesh removes Mujibur’s ‘Father of the Nation’ title

• Bangladesh’s interim government has dropped the title "Father of the Nation" for Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
• This change was made by amending legislation, specifically the National Freedom Fighters Council Act.
• The amendment involved revising the definition of “freedom fighter” under the Act.
• The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs issued an ordinance regarding the amendment on Tuesday night.
• The amendment also modifies the term “Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman”.
• This move follows the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government dropping Mujibur Rahman’s portrait from new currency notes.
• The action is seen as political, affecting the legacy of Bangladesh’s founding father and the family of the current Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (daughter of Mujibur Rahman).

Recent News:

• Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, unveiled a new series of banknotes that no longer bear the portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the country’s founding father.
• Instead, the redesigned Taka notes feature natural landscapes, archaeological sites, and traditional landmarks, including depictions of Hindu and Buddhist temples

About Bangladesh :

• President :Mohammed Shahabuddin
• Capital :Dhaka
• Currency :Taka

Trump Administration Bars Entry of Citizens from 12 Countries into the United States

• The Trump administration signed a proclamation suspending travel to the U.S. for citizens from 12 countries.
• Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
• Reason for Ban: Citing national security interests, the proclamation states that certain countries lack sufficient vetting and screening processes to detect foreign nationals who may pose safety or terrorism threats to the U.S.
• Countries Affected:The ban partially restricts entrance for nationals from seven countries:Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
• Other Factors Considered:Includes a country’s information-sharing policies, presence of terrorists, visa overstay rates, and whether citizens sent back are readily accepted by their home country.
• Implementation Date:The ban takes effect June 9,2025.
• Exceptions to the Ban:
• S. permanent residents
• Athletes attending major sporting events
• Immediate family members with clear and convincing evidence of identity and relationship (e.g., DNA proof).
• Scope of Ban:Applies only to foreign nationals outside the U.S. who lack visas as of June 9.
• Notable Incident Mentioned:The ban was referenced after the Boulder, Colorado attack by Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national; however, Egypt is not included in the new ban.

Recent News:

• President Trump has introduced an ambitious new defense initiative called the Golden Dome, a space-enabled missile shield projected to cost $175 billion initially, aiming to defend the United States from evolving threats, including hypersonic and space-launched missiles.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

PayU Payments Appoints Three New Directors to Its Board

• PayU Payments Private Limited has inducted three new members to its Board of Directors:

1. Subhash Mundra, former Deputy Governor of RBI
2. Manoj Kumar Agarwal, Co-Founder and President of DevRey (an AI technology firm)
3. Ashutosh Sharma, Head of Investments and M&A for India at Prosus Ventures

Director Roles:

• Mundra and Agarwal joined as Non-Executive Independent Directors, bringing expertise in banking and technology entrepreneurship.
• Ashutosh Sharma joined as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director representing Prosus Ventures.
• Board Composition:With these additions, the board now has eleven directors, including five independent members.
• The expansion aims to strengthen governance and ensure diverse perspectives in the evolving fintech landscape.
• Regulatory Authorization: PayU received final authorization from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as an online payment aggregator under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.
• PayU is backed by global investor Prosus and is a key player in India’s digital economy.
• CEO of PayU : Anirban Mukherjee

Recent News:

• PayU has received final authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an online Payment Aggregator, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the company as it prepares for its much-anticipated initial public offering in the second half of 2025.

South Korea’s Opposition Leader, Lee Jae-myung Wins Presidential Election

• Lee Jae-myung, leader of South Korea’s opposition Democratic Party, won the snap presidential election.
• Lee secured 49.42% of the votes, defeating conservative candidate Kim Moon Soo, who received 41.15%.
• The snap election followed the impeachment and removal of former president Yoon Suk Yeol by the Constitutional Court due to a botched martial law imposition in December 2024.
• Lee had narrowly lost to Yoon in the 2022 presidential election.
• He will assume office immediately, bypassing the usual 60-day transition period.
• Lee’s term will last five years.

About South Korea :

• Prime Minister :Lee Ju-ho
• Capital :Seoul
• Currency :Korean Republic won

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof Announces Resignation, Will Stay On as Caretaker

• Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has offered to resign and proposed his government continue in a caretaker role.

• The political crisis was triggered when Freedom Party's leader Geert Wilderspulled his party out of the coalition.
• Wilders’ demands included:
• Closing the border to asylum seekers
• Temporarily halting family reunification
• Returning asylum seekers to Syria
• This is not the first migration-related political crisis in the Netherlands.
• In 2023, former Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s government collapsed over similar migration issues.
• A caretaker government managed the country for four months before a snap election was held.
• Mark Rutte was the longest-serving Dutch Prime Minister.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOURS

Kumar Mangalam Birla Honoured with USISPF Global Leadership Award 2025

• At the 8th USISPF Leadership Summit held in Washington, D.C., Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, was awarded the prestigious Global Leadership Award 2025 by the S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF).
• This award recognises his significant contributions to advancing S.-India economic relations through sustained investment and job creation in the United States.
• Birla received the award for leading India’s largest investor in the U.S.
• Aditya Birla Group has invested over $15 billion in the U.S.
• The Group operates in 15 states and employs more than 5,400 people.
• The award was presented alongside honours to Arvind Krishna (IBM) and Toshiaki Higashihara (Hitachi).

About the Global Leadership Award

• Presented by USISPF, a non-profit fostering U.S.-India strategic and commercial cooperation.
• Recognizes leadership in promoting investments, job creation, and bilateral ties.
• Past recipients include prominent global business and government leaders.

About Kumar Mangalam Birla

• Chairman of one of India’s largest conglomerates, Aditya Birla Group.
• His leadership has overseen 18 years of expanding U.S. operations.
• The Group’s investments focus on sectors such as metals, textiles, carbon black, chemicals, and financial services.
• Emphasizes a people-first approach, community development, and skill-building beyond capital investment.

About USISPF

• A key platform that promotes cooperation between U.S. and Indian business, government, and academia.
• Hosts summits and events to encourage bilateral strategic partnerships.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUS AND AGREEMENT

Nicaragua Becomes 101st WTO Member to Accept Fisheries Subsidies Agreement

• Nicaragua became the 101st member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to officially accept the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, signaling a major advance in global marine conservation.
• The acceptance was submitted to WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala by Ambassador Rosalía Bohorquez Palacios, leaving just 10 more acceptances needed for the agreement to enter into force.

Key Highlights :

Background and Objective:

• The agreement was adopted at the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC12) in Geneva, June 2022.
• It is the first WTO pact focused on sustainability, aiming to curb harmful subsidies that drive illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and overfishing.
• Seeks to promote the blue economy and protect marine biodiversity.

Key Provisions:

• Prohibits subsidies for:
  • IUU fishing
  • Fishing of overfished stocks
  • Fishing in unregulated high seas
• Establishes a WTO Fish Fund for:
  • Technical and legal assistance
  • Capacity-building for developing and least-developed countries

Significance of Nicaragua’s Acceptance:

• Brings the total to 101 out of 111 required WTO member acceptances.
• Signals the agreement is close to enforcement.
• Reflects Nicaragua’s commitment to marine sustainability and multilateral trade systems.

• The agreement will enter into force once two-thirds of WTO members (111) formally accept it.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

CCI approves Currant Sea Investments’ acquisition of up to 9.99% stake in IDFC First Bank

• The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed acquisition of up to 9.99% paid-up share capital of IDFC First Bank Limited by Currant Sea Investments B.V.
• The acquisition is for up to 9.99% of the paid-up share capital on a fully diluted basis of IDFC First Bank Limited (IDFC/Target).
• Currant Sea Investments B.V. is an investment holding company incorporated in the Netherlands.

Recent News :

• In May 2025, CCI has approved the proposed acquisition of shareholding in EPL Limited by Indorama Netherlands B.V.
• IDFC FIRST Bank, in collaboration with RuPay, has launched the FIRST EA₹N RuPay Credit Card. This secured card combines the benefits of a fixed deposit with cashback rewards on UPI transactions. With a minimum FD of ₹5,000, users can earn cashback up to ₹500 per month on UPI payments.

About IDFC First Bank:

• IDFC First Bank is an Indian private sector bank headquartered in Mumbai.
• Founded in 2015 as a banking subsidiary of IDFC Limited.
• Managing Director and CEO : Vaidyanathan
• Initially focused on infrastructure financing, the bank shifted to retail banking after its 2018 merger with Capital First.
• In 2024, IDFC First Bank completed a reverse merger by taking over its parent company IDFC Limited.

About CCI:

• Founded: October 14, 2003
• Headquarters: New Delhi, India
• Chairperson: Ravneet Kaur

CURRENT AFFAIRS : DEFENCE NEWS

Ukraine’s Operation Spider’s Web Targets Russian Military Infrastructure Deep Inside Russian Territory

• Operation Spider’s Web was a Ukrainian military operation targeting Russian military infrastructure deep inside Russia.
• It took 18 months to plan and is described as Ukraine’s most long-range drone operation in over three years of war.

Key Highlights :

• Modus Operandi and Tactics:The operation used short-range FPV (first-person-view) drones loaded with explosives.
• Drones were concealed in wooden cabins mounted on trucks, which transported them covertly near Russian airbases.
• At the time of attack, the roofs of the cabins were opened remotely, allowing drones to fly to targets.
• The operation involved 117 drones and coordinated strikes across multiple Russian regions and time zones.
• Overseen by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) head Vasyl Maliuk.
• Targets and Damage: Struckfive key Russian airbases:
• Belaya airbase (Irkutsk Oblast, ~4,300 km from Ukraine)
• Olenya airbase (Murmansk Oblast, ~2,000 km from frontlines)
• Ivanovo, Ryazan, and Amur regions
• Destroyed or damaged at least 41 Russian aircraft, including strategic bombers Tu-95, Tu-160, and A-50 radar detection planes.
• Ukrainian claim: damage estimated at $7 billion worth of Russian military assets.
• Russia confirmed several aircraft caught fire but said fires were extinguished with no casualties.
• Strategic Importance:Demonstrates Ukraine’s ability to strike deep inside Russian territory, hitting previously considered secure airbases far from the frontline.
• Marks the first combat deployment of Ukraine’s advanced AI-powered drone systems capable of autonomous target identification and engagement.
• Cost-Effectiveness:Each drone mission reportedly costs about $10,000, significantly cheaper than traditional missile strikes.

Recent News :

• Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, as a joint military strike by the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy against terror camps in Pakistan and PoK.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with Australian counterpart Richard Marles

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles.
• Both sides agreed to collaborate against terrorism in all forms and to intensify and diversify defence industry collaboration under the Australia-India Joint Research Project.
• Richard Marles is on a two-day visit to India, his first after re-appointment as Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence.
• Both ministers strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam and expressed deepest condolences to the victims' families.
• Rajnath Singh highlighted India’s right to self-defence against cross-border terrorism and described India’s response to Pakistan as measured, non-escalatory, proportionate, and responsible.
• The ministers discussed defence science and technology collaboration projects to be advanced during the third India-Australia 2+2 ministerial meeting in Australia later in 2024.
• They reviewed progress since the last 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held in November 2023.
• The meeting provided a platform to review bilateral engagements in light of emerging regional and global security scenarios.

Key discussion areas included:

• Defence strategic cooperation and security
• Industry collaboration
• Cyber and emerging technologies
• Counter-terrorism
• Hydrography and maritime security
• Defence cooperation is recognized as a key pillar of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, now on its fifth anniversary.

About Ministry of Defence:

• Cabinet Minister: Rajnath Singh
• Minister of State (MoS): Ajay Bhatt

Tri-Services All-Women Team Completes 1,800-Nautical-Mile Sailing Expedition to Seychelles and Returns After Two-Month Voyage

• The Tri-Services All-Women Sailing Expedition team returned to India on June 04, 2025, after completing a historic 1,800-nautical-mile international voyage to Seychelles.
• The expedition started on April 07, 2025, and is the first-ever international open-sea sailing mission by an all-women team from the Indian Armed Forces.
• The expedition was flagged-in by Lieutenant General AK Ramesh, Commandant of the College of Military Engineering in Mumbai.
• Lt Gen Ramesh praised the mission as a milestone for gender-inclusive operational excellence and highlighted the increasing role of women as key contributors in the Armed Forces.
• The voyage was undertaken aboard the indigenously-built Indian Armed Services Vessel ‘Triveni’, a 56-foot sailing yacht.
• The team consisted of 11 women officers from all three services:
• Indian Army: Lt Col Anuja, Maj Karamjeet, Maj Tanyah, CaptOmita, Capt Dauli, Capt Prajakta
• Indian Navy: Lt Cdr Priyanka
• Indian Air Force: Sqn Ldr Vibha, Sqn Ldr Shraddha, Sqn Ldr Aruvi, Sqn Ldr Vaishali
• The crew navigated nearly two months of challenging open-sea conditions, facing tropical squalls, rough seas, and fatigue while showing exceptional endurance and resolve.
• The expedition symbolizes ‘Nari Shakti’ (women’s power) in the Indian Armed Forces and exemplifies Tri-services synergy.
• The successful voyage reflects India’s expanding maritime footprint and capabilities and underlines the Armed Forces' commitment to excellence, equality, and strategic vision led by women warriors.

Crystal Crop Protection unveils RICE-ACT herbicide and JIVORA insecticide for rice and cotton cultivation

• The Crystal Crop Protection Ltd (CCPL) launched two major research-driven products:
• RICE-ACT (herbicide) for rice cultivation
• JIVORA (next-generation insecticide) for cotton

About RICE-ACT :

• Early post-emergence herbicide with dual active ingredients: trifamone (20%) and ethoxysulfuron (10%)
• Provides robust dual mode of action for effective control of various weeds (grasses, sedges, broadleaf)
• Controls weeds in transplanted and wet direct-seeded paddy crops
• Blocks Aceto Lactate Synthase (ALS) enzyme, ensuring weed mortality with crop safety
• Recommended for application at 1–3 leaf stage of weeds
• Dosage: 90 g per acre
• Expected usage on ~3 lakh hectares of paddy
• Provides early and season-long residual control, reducing labour dependency

About JIVORA:

• Combination of two active ingredients targeting Whiteflies, Jassids, and Aphids in cotton
• Provides residual control during critical crop stages (2nd and 3rd spray)
• Developed through deep market research and extensive field trials
• Expected to benefit 4.5–5.5 lakh cotton farmers this season

Packaging details:

• JIVORA available in 50 g, 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, and 1 kg packs
• RICEACT available in 45 g, 60 g, and 90 g packs
• CCPL aims to support farmers by ensuring maximum crop protection and profitability.
• India’s crop-protection market is projected to grow from $2.59 billion in 2025 to $3.21 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 4.35%.
• With these launches, CCPL expects to increase market share by:8% in insecticides, 7% in herbicides

CURRENT AFFAIRS : APPS & PORTALS

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy launches C CARES 2.0 portal of Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization (CMPFO)

• Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G Kishan Reddy launched C CARES Version 2.0, a web portal of Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization (CMPFO).
• The portal is developed and designed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
• CMPFO is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Coal, established in 1948 to administer Provident Fund (PF) and Pension schemes for providing social security to coal sector workers.
• CMPFO currently serves around 3.3 lakh Provident Fund subscribers and 6.3 lakh pensioners in the coal sector.
• The upgraded portal aims to streamline PF/Pension disbursement by integrating coal workers, coal management, and CMPFO on a unified digital platform.
• The new portal module has been rolled out in five Regional Offices:
• Godavarikhani and Kothagudem (Singareni Collieries Company Ltd - SCCL)
• Asansol-I (Eastern Coalfields Limited - ECL)
• Bilaspur (South Eastern Coalfields Ltd - SECL)
• Nagpur (Western Coalfields Ltd - WCL)
• Extension to the rest of the Regional Offices of CMPFO is planned from 1st July
• The mobile app features a Chat-bot assistant that helps members obtain desired information easily.
• The Mobile App is available to all CMPFO members for enhanced accessibility.

Recent News :

• In May 2025, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, launched the new Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Portalin New Delhi.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

India Finishes Second at Asian Athletics Championships 2025 with 24 Medals

• India showcased a strong athletic performance at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships, held in Gumi, South Korea.
• With a total of 24 medals, India secured the second position overall, behind China. Over 60 Indian athletes participated in 30 events, demonstrating dominance in middle-distance races, relays, and hurdles.

Key Highlights :

Overall Medal Tally: India won 8 Gold, 10 Silver, and 6 Bronze medals, finishing 2nd in overall standings.

Event Participation: Indian athletes contested in 30 events (15 men’s, 14 women’s, 1 mixed).

Gold Medal Winners:

• Gulveer Singh – Won double gold in Men’s 5,000m and 10,000m.
• Avinash Sable – Clinched gold in Men’s 3000m Steeplechase.
• Jyothi Yarraji – Defended her title in Women’s 100m Hurdles.
• Mixed 4x400m Relay – Won gold with team of Santosh Kumar, Rupal, Vishal, and Subha.
• Women’s 4x400m Relay – Won by Jisna, Rupal, Kunja, and Subha.
• Pooja Singh – Gold in Women’s High Jump.
• Nandini Agasara – Topped in Heptathlon.

Silver Medal Achievements:

• Rupal Chaudhary – Silver in 400m.
• Tejaswin Shankar – Decathlon
• Praveen Chithravel – Triple Jump
• Parul Chaudhary – Won silver in 3000m Steeplechase and 5000m.
• Women’s 4x100m Relay and Men’s 4x400m Relay – Both secured silver.
• Ancy Sojan – Long Jump
• Sachin Yadav – Javelin Throw

Bronze Medalists:

• Vithya Ramraj – 400m Hurdles
• Animesh Kujur – 200m, also broke national record.
• Shaili Singh – Long Jump
• Pooja – 800m
• Yoonus Shah – 1500m
• Servin Sebastian – 20km Race Walk

Record-Breaking Performances:

• Parul Chaudhary – Set a national record in Steeplechase.
• Animesh Kujur – Set a national record in 200m.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day for the Fight against IUU Fishing 2025- June 5

• Observed on June 5, the International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing—led by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)—highlights the need to protect marine biodiversity, safeguard fisheries, and support the livelihoods of millions dependent on sustainable ocean resources.

Key Highlights :

• Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA) Anniversary: This year marks the ninth anniversary of the PSMA, which entered into force on June 5, 2016, and now includes two-thirds of the world’s coastal states, reinforcing global resolve against IUU fishing.

Definition of IUU Fishing:

• Illegal Fishing: Conducted without permission or in violation of national or international laws.
• Unreported Fishing: Activities not reported or misrepresented to relevant authorities.
• Unregulated Fishing: Fishing by vessels without nationality or in areas lacking governance, undermining conservation efforts.

Scale of IUU Fishing:

• Estimated 11–26 million tonnes of fish lost annually due to IUU.
• Economic impact valued at USD 10–23 billion per year.
• 1 in 5 fish caught globally is from IUU sources.

Key Instruments & Agreements:

• 1995 FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries: A voluntary guideline promoting sustainable fishing practices.
• 2009 PSMA: The first legally binding international treaty targeting IUU fishing by enforcing minimum port controls to prevent IUU-caught fish from entering global markets.

Background:

• Proposed in 2015 by the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM).
• Endorsed by FAO’s Committee on Fisheries and recognized by the UN General Assembly in December 2017.
• Aligned with SDG 14.4, which targets the regulation and eradication of IUU fishing by 2020.

Daily CA one- Liner: June 6

• Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr.Jitendra Singh, inaugurated BharatGen—the country’s first government-funded, AI-based Multimodal Large Language Model (LLM)—at the BharatGen Summit
• The 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List features Shanti Ekambaram, Deputy Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank (valued at ₹3.8 trillion), as the top-ranked professional
• South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), India’s largest coal-producing company, has introduced a new Internal Selection Portal to streamline employee selection and promotion processes.
• Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has announced the launch of the Vande Ganga Water Conservation Jan Abhiyan, a statewide campaign running from June 5 to 20, 2025, aimed at addressing water scarcity and rejuvenating traditional water sources.
• Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana in Hamirpur, aiming to restore degraded forest lands by planting fruit-bearing trees while generating local employment through community groups
• India achieved a major environmental milestone, by adding Khichan (Phalodi) and Menar (Udaipur) wetlands in Rajasthan to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance, bringing the total number of Ramsar sites in India to 91
• President Droupadi Murmu presented 92 Distinguished Service Decorations on June 4, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhawan during Phase-II of the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025
• After a 16-year gap, the Government of India has announced that the Population Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases, including caste enumeration for the first time in decades
• At the 8th USISPF Leadership Summit held in Washington, D.C., Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, was awarded the prestigious Global Leadership Award 2025 by the S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum.
• Nicaragua became the 101st member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to officially accept the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, signaling a major advance in global marine conservation
• India showcased a strong athletic performance at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships, held in Gumi, South Korea
• Observed on June 5, the International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing—led by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)—highlights the need to protect marine biodiversity, safeguard fisheries, and support the livelihoods of millions dependent on sustainable ocean resources.
• Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, has raised $750 million through External Commercial Borrowings (ECB).
• Bangladesh’s interim government has dropped the title "Father of the Nation" for Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
• The Trump administration signed a proclamationsuspending travel to the U.S. for citizens from 12 countries.
• PayU Payments Private Limited has inducted three new members to its Board of Directors:
• Subhash Mundra, former Deputy Governor of RBI
• Manoj Kumar Agarwal, Co-Founder and President of DevRey (an AI technology firm)
• Ashutosh Sharma, Head of Investments and M&A for India at Prosus Ventures
• Lee Jae-myung, leader of South Korea’s opposition Democratic Party, won the snap presidential election.
• Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has offered to resign and proposed his government continue in a caretaker role.
• The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed acquisition of up to 99% paid-up share capital of IDFC First Bank Limited by Currant Sea Investments B.V.
• Operation Spider’s Web was a Ukrainian military operation targeting Russian military infrastructure deep inside Russia.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles.
• The Tri-Services All-Women Sailing Expedition team returned to India on June 04, 2025, after completing a historic 1,800-nautical-mile international voyage to Seychelles.
• The Crystal Crop Protection Ltd (CCPL) launched two major research-driven products:
• RICE-ACT (herbicide) for rice cultivation
• JIVORA (next-generation insecticide) for cotton
• Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G Kishan Reddy launched C CARES Version 2.0, a web portal of Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization (CMPFO).