20 May, 2025
GK Update
Wed 04 Jun, 2025
National News
5th Anniversary of India-Australia Diplomatic Relations
- On the occasion of the 5th anniversary of India-Australia diplomatic relations, a meeting was held between the Defence Ministers of both countries in New Delhi.
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Monsoon Session of Parliament
- According to Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, the Monsoon Session of Parliament will be held from 21st July to 12th August 2025.
Generally, three main sessions are conducted:
Session Name | Usual Duration | Main Purpose |
Budget Session | February to May (in 2 parts) | Presentation of budget and financial discussions |
Monsoon Session | July to August | Discussion on policies and bills, review of ministries |
Winter Session | November to December | Policy and legislative work |
Yogandhra 2025 Program
- The Yogandhra 2025 program was inaugurated near Puligundu Twin Hills in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.
- This program marked the beginning of a month-long yoga festival across Andhra Pradesh, which will continue until the main event of International Yoga Day on June 21.
The state has chosen Visakhapatnam as the main venue, where participation of 2 crore people is targeted. |
‘Urban Adda 2025’
- Union Minister of Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated the ‘Urban Adda 2025’ conference in New Delhi on 3rd June 2025.
- This three-day conference will be held from 3rd June to 5th June and will discuss topics such as climate-friendly cities, gender and mobility, clean air and water, waste management, and inclusive transportation.
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Process for Sharing Voter Turnout Trends
- The Election Commission has announced an upgrade to the process of sharing voter turnout trends.
- Under this new technological initiative, estimated voter turnout trends will be made available in real-time every two hours on the polling day.
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“World No Tobacco Day Awareness Quiz 2025”
- The Ministry of Education has launched the “World No Tobacco Day Awareness Quiz 2025” on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, May 31, 2025.
- This online quiz is conducted on the MyGov platform and is available in 12 languages, including Hindi and other regional languages.
National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP):
Theme of World No Tobacco Day 2025: 'Bright products. Dark intentions. Exposing the appeal |
State News
Active Efforts for Biodiversity Conservation
- The Government of Uttar Pradesh is making active efforts for the conservation of biodiversity, which have started showing positive results.
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Ladakh Official Language Regulation 2025 Implemented
- President Draupadi Murmu has implemented the Ladakh Official Language Regulation 2025.
- Under this regulation, the languages English, Hindi, Urdu, Bhoti, and Purigi have been granted official language status in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
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Economy and Banking
Maruti Suzuki India Limited
- Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced to increase solar capacity by 30 megawatt-peak (MWP) with two new projects as part of its commitment to increase the use of renewable energy in its operations.
- Maruti Suzuki plans to achieve 319 megawatt-peak solar capacity by FY 2030-31 with an investment of over Rs 925 crore.
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Environment News
”Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” 2.0 Campaign
- On the occasion of ‘World Environment Day’ (5 June), the Government of India will launch the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” 2.0 campaign to promote environmental protection and tree plantation.
- Under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” 2.0 campaign, a target has been set to plant 10 crore trees.
”Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” :
Launch date: 5 June 2023 (World Environment Day) | Objective: To promote environmental protection and tree plantation with respect for motherhood | Key partners: Schools, local community, self-help groups |
Important Days
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Violence
- Every year, June 4 is observed as the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Violence.
- It was first observed in response to the atrocities committed against Palestinian and Lebanese children during the Israel-Lebanon war.
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