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CURRENT AFFAIRS: BANKING AND BUSINESS NEWS

Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSC Bank)sets up country's first cyber security operations centre

• Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSC Bank) has launched India’s first Cyber-Security Operations Centre (C-SOC) specifically for cooperative banks.
• The facility, named Sahakar Suraksha, is located in Vashi, Navi Mumbai and was established with an investment of ₹50 crore.
• It offers round-the-clock cybersecurity monitoring using AI-enabled systems and is operated by a team of 35 cybersecurity professionals.
• The centre currently serves 31 district central cooperative banks in Maharashtra, free of charge.
• The C-SOC has already prevented a major cyberattack on a bank in Sindhudurg by issuing an early alert.
• Over 1 million cyberattacks have been reported across cooperative banks, with some individual incidents causing losses of up to ₹50 crore.
• In addition to threat monitoring, the C-SOC provides cyber hygiene training, security audits, and digital security policy support to member banks.
• This initiative helps cooperative banks meet RBI guidelines and comply with Supreme Court directives on protecting depositor funds.
• MSC Bank’s model sets an example for other states to replicate for strengthening rural and cooperative bank security nationwide.

Indian Overseas Bank launches ''Locate IOB'' initiative to boost branch accessibility

• Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has launched a new digital feature called ‘Locate IOB’, aimed at helping customers easily find the nearest branches and ATMs.
• The web-based service allows users to search for IOB locations, access IFSC codes,get step-by-step directions, and call branches directly through an integrated interface.
• The feature allows the bank customers to access IOB’s new location tool directly at the http://locate.job.inportal or at the bank’s website iob.in.
• This tool is part of the bank’s effort to improve customer convenience amid growing reliance on smartphones and digital services.
• It is designed to offer a seamless experience, eliminating the need for users to switch between mapping platforms when planning a visit to a branch or looking for transaction details.
• By offering real-time access to branch information and support, ‘Locate IOB’ is expected to reduce service bottlenecks and enhance customer satisfaction.

Recent News:

• As Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) celebrates its 89th Foundation Day on February 10, 2025, it reinforces its commitment to sustainable banking by joining the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF)

About Indian Overseas Bank:

• Founded: 1937
• Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
• MD & CEO: Ajay Kumar Srivastava
• Tagline: "A friend you can bank upon"

IndusInd Bank extends its INDIE super-app to 15 million customers to integrate many features under one app

• IndusInd Bank has rolled out its hyper-personalised financial super-app, ‘INDIE’, to all existing retail banking customers.
• The initiative aims to migrate over 15 million accounts to a unified, digital-first platform offering savings, FDs, loans, credit cards, mutual funds, and more.
• INDIE combines enhanced security with the ability to perform everyday banking transactions through a fully digital, branchless onboarding process, featuring industry-first innovations such as the Numberless Debit Card, Virtual Single-Use Card, and Dynamic ATM PINs.
• The app has already attracted 1.4 million new users, with a 50% monthly active user rate, outperforming the industry average of 40%.
• According to Charu Sachdeva Mathur, Head of Digital Banking & Strategy (Existing Business), INDIE reflects the bank's innovation-led strategy focused on security and convenience.
• The app offers zero forex markup, up to 3% rewards on select spending, complimentary airport lounge access, and smart deposit tools like interest-linked savings and auto-sweep features.
• Customers can access a flexible credit line up to ₹5 lakh, integrated within the app and tailored to individual financial behaviour.

Recent News:

• IndusInd Bank announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to nurture innovationand entrepreneurial growth in India.

About IndusInd Bank:

• Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• CEO: Sumant Kathpalia
• Founded Year: 1994
• Slogan: "We Make You Feel Richer"

Business Loan 24/7: Poonawalla Fincorp Unveils Fully Digital MSME Lending Platform

• Poonawalla Fincorp Limited (PFL), a Cyrus Poonawalla Group NBFC, has launched Business Loan 24/7, targeting MSME credit needs.
• The loan solution is backed by a digital risk assessment model designed specifically for self-employed individuals and MSMEs.
• It offers instant loan approvals, flexible repayment options, and uses a risk-first approach for better credit evaluation.
• The entire journey is fully digital, enabled through a Straight Through Processing (STP) model—removing the need for physical paperwork or branch visits.
• The solution integrates advanced analytics and source-based digital information to assess creditworthiness beyond traditional financial parameters.
• This offering aims to ensure faster, more accurate, and responsible lending to growth-ready small businesses.

About Poonawalla Fincorp:

• Founded Year: 1988 (initially as Magma Fincorp Limited)
• Headquarters: Pune, Maharashtra, India
• Chairman: Adar Poonawalla, who was appointed as the chairman in May 2021 after the company was acquired by the Cyrus Poonawalla Group. Adar Poonawalla is also the CEO of Serum Institute of India
• MD & CEO: Arvind Kapil

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS

India Celebrates 10 Years of International Day of Yoga — Visakhapatnam to Host 2025 National Event

• To mark the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Yoga (IDY), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh has been chosen as the national venue for the 11th edition on June 21, 2025.
• A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Ayush and the Andhra Pradesh government conducted a detailed field review to ensure preparedness, aiming to further Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of taking yoga benefits to the grassroots level.

Key Highlights:

• Event Date & Location: June 21, 2025, in Visakhapatnam, with key venues including RK Beach, Rishikonda Beach, Andhra University, and GITAM University.
• Mass Participation: Expected attendance of over 5 lakh participants in Vizag; celebrations planned at 1 lakh sites across Andhra Pradesh.
• National Theme: “Yoga for One Earth, One Health” emphasizing holistic well-being and environmental harmony.
• Officials Involved: Key leaders such as Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha (Secretary, Ministry of Ayush) and K. Vijayanand (Special Chief Secretary, Andhra Pradesh) led the preparatory efforts.
• Purpose of Review: Inspection of demonstration sites, assessment of infrastructure and security, and promotion of multi-departmental coordination.
• ‘Yogandhra’ Initiative: Andhra Pradesh’s flagship campaign targeting over 2 crore citizens through awareness drives, yoga camps, and training 20 lakh certified practitioners to promote yoga as a daily habit.
• Background: IDY was declared by the UN in 2014, first celebrated in 2015, and is observed annually on June 21 (summer solstice), growing into a global health movement.

India Notifies 2027 Census After High-Level Review by Home Minister

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting on June 15, 2025, to assess preparations for the 16th national census, which was formally notified on June 16 and will be conducted in 2027.
• This first caste-enumeration exercise since 2011 will use fully digital methods, introduce self-enumeration, and wrap up by March 2027 under stringent data security protocols.

Key Highlights:

• Caste Enumeration Restored: First systematic collection of caste data in 16 years, informing reservation and welfare policies.
• Digital & Self-Enumeration: Around 1.3 lakh officials armed with digital devices, and citizens can submit data themselves.
• Two-Phase Operation:
  • House Listing Operations to record housing conditions and assets.
  • Population Enumeration to capture socio-economic, demographic, cultural, and caste details.
• Extensive Workforce: Deployment of 34 lakh enumerators and supervisors nationwide.
• Reference Dates:
  • Mainland India:00:00 hrs, March 1, 2027
  • Snow-bound Regions:October 1, 2026 (Ladakh, parts of J&K, HP, Uttarakhand)
• Data Security Assurance: End-to-end encryption and centralized secure servers for data collection, transmission, and storage.

Kamlesh Paswan Inaugurates Agri-Drone Indigenization Hub and Launches Key Skilling Initiatives

• Union Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan inaugurated India’s first Agri-Drone Indigenization Facility by Garuda Aerospace in Chennai.
• Along with this, he launched 300 Centres of Excellence (CoEs) and flagged off the DGCA-approved Train the Trainer (TTT) programme, boosting India's move toward becoming a Global Drone Hub by 2030.

Key Highlights:

• Agri-Drone Indigenization Facility: Spread over 35,000 sq. ft., this is the largest of its kind in India with a production target of 1 lakh drones by 2026; so far, 4,000 drones have been delivered.
• Domestic Innovation in UAS: The facility focuses on design, manufacturing, and testing of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), promoting self-reliance in drone technology.
• Train the Trainer (TTT) Programme: Approved by the DGCA, this certified skilling programme aims to create drone instructors across the country, enhancing rural employability and empowering women through initiatives like Drone Didis.
• Launch of 300 Centres of Excellence (CoEs): Established in partnership with academic and industry stakeholders, these CoEs will support drone innovation, R&D, and skill development.
• Support to PM’s Vision: These initiatives are aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2022 vision to produce 1 lakh Made-in-India drones and develop a robust domestic ecosystem by 2026.
• Recognition and Impact: Kamlesh Paswan praised Agnishwar Jayaprakash, CEO of Garuda Aerospace, for the initiative. The Chennai facility showcased 2,000 Agri-Drones in a single location, reflecting large-scale readiness.

Suriname Receives First Shipment of Fruit Processing Machinery Under India’s $1 Million SME Grant

• Suriname received its first shipment of fruit processing machinery funded by a $1 million grant announced by India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
• The machinery will be used to establish a passion fruit packaging unit, enhancing local value addition in Suriname’s agricultural sector.

Key Highlights:

• The grant was announced during a meeting between EAM Jaishankar and Suriname’s counterpart Albert Ramdin in April 2023 at the India-COFCOR event in Guyana.
• The NABARD Consultancy Services (NABCONS) conducted a feasibility study in July 2024 confirming the project’s viability, leading to shipment of machinery from India.
• This initiative strengthens the longstanding cultural and people-to-people ties fostered by the Indian diaspora in Suriname, dating back 150 years.
• India and Suriname maintain strong bilateral relations with mechanisms like Ministerial Joint Commission Meetings and Joint Working Groups on Agriculture.
• India has also extended lines of credit, grants-in-aid, and food security assistance worth approximately $10 million to Suriname.
• President Droupadi Murmu’s historic visit to Suriname in June 2023, where she was honoured with the country’s highest civilian award—the Grand Order of the Chain of the Yellow Star—marked a milestone in bilateral ties.
• During her visit, key MoUs were signed for cooperation in medical product regulation, recognition of Indian Pharmacopeia, and a joint agriculture work plan (2023-2027).

Wind Energy is at the centre of India’s strategy for the renewable energy sector: Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi

• Union Minister Pralhad Joshi addressed stakeholders in Bengaluru on Global Wind Day 2025, reaffirming that wind power is central to India’s goal of 50% non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and net-zero by 2070.
• He highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of using renewables for manufacturing while reserving conventional energy for households, underscoring wind’s pivotal role in powering India’s emergence as a global manufacturing hub.

Key Highlights:

• Fourth-largest installed wind capacity and third-largest renewable energy producer globally, achieved within a decade.
• Renewables budget up by 53% to ₹26,549 crore, with a significant share for wind energy development.
• Three sectoral priorities:
  • Integrate wind with solar and BESS for round-the-clock grid stability.
  • Drive down tariffs below ₹3.90/unit through cost-reduction measures.
  • Enhance domestic manufacturing efficiency to meet targets and boost exports.
• Five strategic action areas:

1. Expand projects into Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha.
2. Launch 4 GW offshore wind in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
3. Embed wind in firm green power models via storage linkage.
4. Modernize the grid with AI-based forecasting for variable renewables.
5. Strengthen local manufacturing across the wind value chain.

• Top-performing states felicitated: Karnataka (1,331.48 MW), Tamil Nadu (1,136.37 MW), Gujarat (954.76 MW).
• Roadmaps released for wind energy and manufacturing to guide India’s Atmanirbhar wind ecosystem.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: INTERNATIONAL NEWS

United Nations (UN) Declares 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer to Recognize Role in Global Agriculture

• The United Nations General Assembly has officially designated 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, spotlighting the essential—but often unrecognised—contributions of women in agriculture worldwide.
• Globally, women contribute nearly 50% of the food supply, representing 60% to 80% of food production in developing nations and accounting for 39% of the agricultural workforce in South Asia.

In State of Women in Indian Agriculture

• Nearly 80% of rural women are engaged in agriculture.
• According to the 2011 Census, India has 3.6 crore women farmers and 6.15 crore women agricultural labourers.
• Women constitute 33% of the total agricultural labour force and 48% of self-employed farmers.
• With increasing male migration, women are taking charge of farm operations, leading to the feminisation of Indian agriculture.
• Women are also key players in agricultural extension services, information sharing, and community-based natural resource management.

In India’s Initiatives to Support Women in Agriculture

• Mahila Kisan SashaktikaranPariyojana (MKSP)&Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanisation (SMAM):
  • Focus on skill enhancement and machinery subsidies for women farmers.
• National Food Security Mission (NFSM):
  • 30% budget allocation for women farmers to boost food security and participation.
• Innovative Projects:
  • ENACT Project (Nagaon District): Connects women with agri-climate experts via tech advisories.
  • Flood-resistant crops and livelihood diversification for disaster resilience.
  • Market linkage improvements for fairer prices.
• Other Schemes & Support:
  • Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Microfinance encourage collective action and inclusion.
  • Lakhpati Didi Scheme boosts entrepreneurship and credit access.
  • Namo Drone Didi Initiative (2024–26): Equips 15,000 SHGs with drones for agri-services.
  • Per Drop More Crop & RAD: 30% allocation for women within 50% for small/marginal farmers.
  • Mahila Kisan Yojana: Loans for SC women in agriculture/allied sectors.
  • Rashtriya Mahila Kisan Diwas (15th October) celebrates contributions of women farmers.

Recent News:

• The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s 2025 State of World Population (SOWP) Report, titled ‘The Real Fertility Crisis’, states that one in three adult Indians (36%) face unintended pregnancies, while 30% experience unfulfilled desire for having either more or fewer children.

About United Nations General Assembly (UNGA):

• Chairman/President: Philémon Yang (current president, serving a one-year term starting September 10, 2024)
• Secretary-General: António Guterres
• Members: 193 Member States of the United Nations
• Founded Year: 1945 (established under the UN Charter)
• HQ: United Nations Headquarters, New York City, USA

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOURS

NitroCapt’s Green Fertiliser Wins $2M Food Planet Prize 2025

• Swedish startup NitroCapt has won the 2025 Food Planet Prize, the world’s largest environmental award, for developing a fossil-free green fertiliser that uses plasma and renewable energy to extract nitrogen from air.
• This groundbreaking innovation can drastically cut emissions from fertiliser production and strengthen global food security.

Key Highlights:

• Award Details:
  • Prize: $2 million
  • Organizer: Curt Bergfors Foundation, Stockholm
  • Significance: Recognizes solutions that transform food systems with lower environmental impact
• Innovation by NitroCapt:
  • Developer: Gustaf Forsberg, Swedish physicist
  • Technology: Uses plasma to oxidise nitrogen, powered entirely by green electricity
  • Advantage: Eliminates fossil fuel use and reduces energy consumption by 90%
• Global Impact:
  • Fertiliser emissions account for 2.7% of global CO₂, comparable to aviation
  • Current methods are energy-intensive and geopolitically vulnerable
  • Green fertiliser ensures local production, cutting supply chain risks and conflict-driven shortages
• Pilot & Future Plans:
  • Pilot facility operational in Uppsala, Sweden
  • Being tested at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
  • Commercial scale-up planned by end of 2026, beginning in Europe via farmer cooperatives
• About Food Planet Prize Jury:
  • 10 international experts, co-chaired by Johan Rockström and Magnus Nilsson
• Other Finalists:
  • Adaptive Symbiotic Technologies (USA) – Fungi-based crop boosters
  • Astungkara Way (Indonesia) – Regenerative rice farming
  • Pride on Our Plates (China) – Behavioural tools to reduce food waste
  • Semion (Argentina) – Plant-based pesticide alternatives
  • Virtual Irrigation Academy (Australia) – Soil sensors for smallholder water conservation

Prime Minister Narendra ModiHonoured with Cyprus' Highest Civilian Award During Historic Visit

• During his first official state visit to Cyprus on June 16, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, the highest civilian honour of Cypru
• The decoration was awarded by President Nikos Christodoulides in recognition of PM Modi’s role in enhancing India-Cyprus diplomatic relations and promoting global cooperation.

Key Highlights:

• Award Details:
  • Name: Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III
  • Named After: Archbishop Makarios III, first President of Cyprus
  • Purpose: Given for outstanding contributions to international relations and peace
  • Category Conferred: Grand Cross, one of the top distinctions in the Order
• Significance: PM Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to receive this honour and to visit Cyprus officially.
• Bilateral Engagements:
  • Held high-level talks with President Christodoulides on innovation, energy, trade, and technology cooperation
  • Participated in a CEO roundtable to boost economic partnerships and discuss India’s economic reforms
  • Both countries agreed to deepen ties in sustainable development, digital transformation, and strategic collaboration
• Reception in Cyprus:
  • Received at Larnaca International Airport with state honours
  • Warm welcome by the Indian diaspora in Limassol, showcasing strong people-to-people ties

CURRENT AFFAIRS: APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATION

Lt Commander Yashasvi Solankee Appointed First Woman Aide-de-Camp (ADC)to President of India

• In a historic first, 27-year-old Lt Commander Yashasvi Solankee of the Indian Navy has been appointed as the first woman Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.
• She assumed charge on May 9, 2025, after a rigorous selection and orientation process, breaking gender barriers in one of the highest ceremonial roles in the armed forces.

Key Highlights:

• Trailblazing Appointment:
  • First woman ADC to serve the President in Indian history.
  • Reflects President Droupadi Murmu’s commitment to women’s empowerment and inclusivity in defence services.
• Selection Process:
  • ADCs chosen from the Army (3), Navy (1), and Air Force (1).
  • First time women Naval officers were considered for the ADC role.
  • Evaluation criteria: physical fitness (minimum height 173 cm), intelligence, communication skills, adaptability, and presence.
  • Underwent a 15-day evaluation at Rashtrapati Bhavan, followed by a personal interview with the President.
• Role & Responsibilities:
  • Liaison between the President and external dignitaries.
  • Manages briefings for presidential engagements and accompanies the President during official and ceremonial events.
  • Operates on a 24×7 schedule, stationed near the President’s office.
• About Lt Commander Solankee:
  • Age: 27
  • Previous Posting: Technical officer at Naval Armament (Defence Production), Hyderabad.
  • Will serve as ADC for 2.5 to 3 years.

Blaise Metreweli Appointed as First Female Chief of MI6 in Historic UK Intelligence Milestone

• Blaise Metreweli has been named the first-ever woman to head the UK’s foreign intelligence agency, MI6, since its establishment in 1909.
• The announcement was made by Prime Minister Keir Starmer on June 15, 2025, during the G7 Summit in Canada.
• This marks a significant step forward in gender representation within the British intelligence community. Metreweli is currently the Director of Technology and Innovation at MI6 and brings over two decades of experience in cybersecurity and digital intelligence.

Key Highlights:

• Historic First for MI6: Metreweli becomes the first woman to lead MI6 in its 116-year history, breaking long-standing gender barriers in British intelligence.
• Experienced Intelligence Leader: With 25 years in the service, she has led key initiatives in cybersecurity, digital innovation, and technological intelligence.
• Strong Academic Background: She holds an anthropology degree from Cambridge University, where she was also part of the women’s rowing team.
• Focus on Digital Threats: Her leadership is seen as timely, as MI6 is focusing more on cyber warfare, AI surveillance, and disinformation campaigns.
• Part of UK’s Broader Intelligence Modernization: This appointment aligns with MI6’s goal to adapt to emerging global threats and accelerate its digital transformation.
• Diversity Drive within MI6: Her selection follows former MI6 Chief Richard Moore’s efforts to promote diversity, including an end to all-male shortlists.
• Succession Timeline: She was chosen through a confidential internal process that began in March 2025 and will officially take charge in autumn 2025.

Amitabh Kant steps down as G20 Sherpa, marks end of 45-year govt career

• Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa and former CEO of NITI Aayog, announced his resignation from public service, bringing to a close a 45-year career in government.
• Amitabh Kant’s resignation has been accepted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• Kant was appointed G20 Sherpa in 2022, a role that gained prominence during India’s presidency of the grouping in
• He also highlighted the presidency’s focus on inclusive, people-centric governance, with G20 meetings held across all Indian states and union territories.
• Among key outcomes of India’s G20 term was the inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member—a move Kant described as aligned with India’s commitment to “global equity and the voice of the Global South”.

Meta appoints Arun Srinivas as India managing director and business head

• Meta has announced the appointment of Arun Srinivas as the new managing director and head for India.
• This development comes on the heels of Sandhya Devanathan assuming an expanded role, where she now leads both India and South East Asia.
• Srinivas will formally step into his new role on July 1, 2025, and will continue to report to Devanathan.
• In this expanded capacity, Srinivas will be responsible for aligning Meta’s business, innovation, and revenue priorities to better serve its partners and clients in India.
• His mandate includes driving the long-term growth of Meta’s operations in the country and deepening its strategic relationships with advertisers, developers, and key industry stakeholders. 
• Srinivas is currently the director and head of ads business in India, a role in which he has led Meta’s collaboration with major advertisers and agencies.
• Since joining the company in 2020, he has been instrumental in pushing forward key revenue drivers such as AI, Reels, and Messaging.
• With nearly 30 years of experience in sales and marketing, Srinivas has previously held senior leadership roles at top companies including Hindustan Unilever, Reebok, Ola, and WestBridge Capital.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: DEFENCE NEWS

Indian Navy Conducts High-Risk Mid-Sea Salvage of MV Wan Hai 503

• Indian Navy executed a daring mid-sea operation to rescue and secure the fire-stricken cargo vessel MV Wan Hai 503, located off the Kochi coast.
• A Seaking helicopter from INS Garuda winched a salvage team aboard the burning vessel under challenging sea and weather conditions, ensuring the ship could be stabilized for towing.

Key Highlights:

• Critical Rescue Operation: Salvage team inserted and extracted using aerial winching by a Seaking helicopter from INS Garuda, Kochi.
• Vessel Details: The MV Wan Hai 503, a merchant ship, had caught fire and required immediate intervention to prevent maritime hazards.
• Mission Objective: Connect salvage tug Offshore Warrior with the vessel, stabilize the ship, and enable towing operations.
• Key Naval Assets Involved:
  • INS Sharda and support helicopter unit from INS Garuda
  • MV Triton Liberty (Offshore Support Vessel)
  • Salvage tug Offshore Warrior
• Multi-Agency Coordination: Operation was conducted in close coordination with the Indian Coast Guard and other maritime emergency agencies.
• Outcome: The salvage team was extracted safely after securing the vessel, ensuring there was no threat to maritime traffic and reinforcing the Indian Navy’s emergency response capabilities.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

MCC Outlaws “Bunny Hop” Boundary Catches Under Revised Law 19.5.2

• The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has amended Law 19.5.2 to eliminate the “bunny hop” boundary catch.
• Effective June 17, 2025, in ICC matches (and October 2026 in the MCC Laws), any fielder who leaps from beyond the rope may only touch the ball once while airborne and must land inside the playing area before making further contact—otherwise, the delivery is automatically deemed a boundary.

Key Highlights:

• Single Airborne Touch: Fielders may make one contact with the ball after jumping from outside the boundary.
• Mandatory In-Field Landing: After that touch, the fielder’s first ground contact must be inside the ropes, or it counts as a boundary.
• ICC Implementation: Rule applies from June 17, 2025, marking the start of the new World Test Championship cycle.
• Preserves Fairness: Aims to prevent undue advantage from multiple touches while retaining spectacular yet legal boundary fielding.
• Historic Context: Replaces the pre-2025 allowance for multiple airborne touches, prompted by catches like Michael Neser’s “bunny hop” in BBL 2023.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2025: June 17

• Every year on June 17th, World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is commemorated to increase public awareness about the critical need to combat desertification and drought.
• This World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2025 aims to inspire people to believe that the land degradation problem can be solved with collaboration and constructive participation on their part.

History 

• On January 30, 1995, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 17th as World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.
• This day has been observed every year since 1995 to raise public awareness about the importance of reaching land degradation neutrality across the world.
• This day raises awareness that desertification and drought may be combated via community collaboration and participation, as well as a variety of alternatives.
• Furthermore, this day strives to enhance the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in countries that are experiencing severe drought, land degradation, and desertification.

Daily CA One- Liner: June 17

• Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSC Bank) has launched India’s first Cyber-Security Operations Centre (C-SOC) specifically for cooperative banks.
• Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has launched a new digital feature called ‘Locate IOB’, aimed at helping customers easily find the nearest branches and ATMs
• IndusInd Bank has rolled out its hyper-personalised financial super-app, ‘INDIE’, to all existing retail banking customers
• Poonawalla Fincorp Limited (PFL), a Cyrus Poonawalla Group NBFC, has launched Business Loan 24/7, targeting MSME credit needs.
• To mark the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Yoga (IDY), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh has been chosen as the national venue for the 11th edition on June 21, 2025.
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting on June 15, 2025, to assess preparations for the 16th national census, which was formally notified on June 16 and will be conducted in
• Union Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan inaugurated India’s first Agri-Drone Indigenization Facility by Garuda Aerospace in Chennai.
• Suriname received its first shipment of fruit processing machinery funded by a $1 million grant announced by India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
• Union Minister Pralhad Joshi addressed stakeholders in Bengaluru on Global Wind Day 2025, reaffirming that wind power is central to India’s goal of 50% non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and net-zero by 2070.
• The United Nations General Assembly has officially designated 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, spotlighting the essential—but often unrecognised—contributions of women in agriculture worldwide.
• Swedish startup NitroCapt has won the 2025 Food Planet Prize, the world’s largest environmental award, for developing a fossil-free green fertiliser that uses plasma and renewable energy to extract nitrogen from air.
• During his first official state visit to Cyprus on June 16, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, the highest civilian honour of Cyprus
• In a historic first, 27-year-old Lt Commander Yashasvi Solankee of the Indian Navy has been appointed as the first woman Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu
• Blaise Metreweli has been named the first-ever woman to head the UK’s foreign intelligence agency, MI6, since its establishment in 1909.
• Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa and former CEO of NITI Aayog, announced his resignation from public service, bringing to a close a 45-year career in government.
• Meta has announced the appointment of Arun Srinivas as the new managing director and head for India
• Indian Navy executed a daring mid-sea operation to rescue and secure the fire-stricken cargo vessel MV Wan Hai 503, located off the Kochi coast
• The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has amended Law 19.5.2 to eliminate the “bunny hop” boundary catch
• Every year on June 17th, the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is commemorated to increase public awareness about the critical need to combat desertification and drought