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Fri 06 Jun, 2025
National News
Caste-wise Census and NPR Together
- The government has decided to collect data for the upcoming Census, caste-wise enumeration, and the National Population Register (NPR) simultaneously.
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Launch of 'AYUSH Investment Sarathi' Portal
- With the aim of establishing India as a global hub in the field of traditional medicine and wellness, the Government of India has launched the 'AYUSH Investment Sarathi' portal.
- It has been developed in collaboration between the Ministry of AYUSH and Invest India.
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Inauguration of Chenab Railway Bridge
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab Railway Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir on 6 June 2025.
- This bridge is the world's highest railway arch bridge, with a height of 359 meters, which is taller than the Eiffel Tower.
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State Special News
Basic Military Education
- Maharashtra has become the first state in the country to introduce basic military education from Class 1 itself.
- This step aims to promote discipline, patriotism, and physical fitness among students, while also fostering a sense of responsibility in future citizens.
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International News
New President of South Korea
- Lee Jae-myung has become the new President of South Korea.
- In the special presidential election held on 3 June 2025, Liberal Party candidate Lee Jae-myung defeated Conservative candidate Kim Moon-soo to secure victory.
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India-Kyrgyzstan Bilateral Investment Treaty Comes into Force
- The Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) signed between India and Kyrgyzstan on 14 June 2019 in Bishkek has come into effect from 5 June 2025.
- This new treaty replaces the earlier agreement that came into force on 12 May 2000.
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Economy and Banking
Major Change Under Income Tax Slabs
- The government has introduced a major change under the new income tax slabs in Budget 2025–26.
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Reports and Indexes
Joint Report by Deloitte India and Data Security Council of India
- According to a joint report by Deloitte India and the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), India's digital forensics market is projected to reach ₹11,829 crore (USD 1.39 billion) by FY 2029–30, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 40%.
- This growth rate is almost three times higher than the global average of 11%.
“Artificial Intelligence”
- Venture capitalist Mary Meeker, famously known as the “Queen of the Internet,” has released her first major report since 2019 titled “Trends – Artificial Intelligence.”
- The report highlights the unprecedented growth and rapid adoption of AI at the global level.
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Defense News
Rafale Fighter Jet Fuselage to Be Manufactured in India
- On 5 June 2025, France’s Dassault Aviation and India’s Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) signed four production transfer agreements for manufacturing the fuselage (main body structure) of Rafale fighter jets for India and other global markets.
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Operation Shiva
- The Indian Army, paramilitary forces, Jammu & Kashmir Police, and intelligence agencies have jointly launched Operation Shiva with the objective of ensuring the safety of pilgrims, travel routes, and related areas during the Amarnath Yatra.
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Environment News
‘One Tree for My Mother’ Initiative
- On the occasion of World Environment Day (5 June 2025), Prime Minister Narendra Modi advanced the ‘One Tree for My Mother’ initiative by planting a sapling at the Bhagwan Mahavir Vanasthali Park in Delhi.
- As part of the program, he also launched the Aravalli Green Wall Project, aimed at transforming the Aravalli mountain range into a continuous forested region.
- Under the ‘One Tree for My Mother’ 2.0 campaign, a target has been set to plant 10 crore (100 million) 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 |
200 New Electric Buses Flagged Off
- On the occasion of World Environment Day (5 June 2025), Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off 200 new electric buses in Delhi to promote green and clean urban transport.
- These buses will operate under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Interconnector (DEVI) Scheme and are fully air-conditioned, equipped with GPS, CCTV cameras, ramps for the differently-abled, panic buttons, and other modern facilities.
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“EnvStats India 2025: Environmental Statistics”
- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India, released the 8th edition of the publication titled “EnvStats India 2025: Environmental Statistics” on 5 June 2025.
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Ministerial Roundtable on Disaster Risk Reduction Financing
- The Ministerial Roundtable on Disaster Risk Reduction Financing was held on 4 June 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland, as part of the Global Platform (GP2025) organized by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).
- Dr. P. K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, represented India at the conference and appreciated UNDRR and its partners for organizing this important discussion.
International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNDRR) :
| Founded: 1999 |
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