National News

MoU between DIBD and CRIS

• The Bhashini Division of Digital India (DIBD) and the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
• The objective is to develop multilingual AI solutions in 22 Indian languages for Indian Railways.

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51st Group of Seven (G7) Summit

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the 51st Group of Seven (G7) Summit, to be held from June 15 to 17, 2025, in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

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Announcement of Additional Compensation for Damaged Houses in Border Areas

• Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of additional compensation for houses damaged in border areas, Union Home Minister Amit Shah ensured swift action by facilitating an additional provision of ₹25 crore from the Ministry of Home Affairs for 2,060 houses.

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State Specific News

Inauguration of National e-Vidhan Application (NEVA)

• Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, inaugurated the National e-Vidhan Application (NEVA) for the Puducherry Legislative Assembly.
• With this inauguration, Puducherry has become the 19th legislature in the country to adopt the NEVA platform.

National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA):

First Electronic Waste Eco Park

• As a significant step toward sustainable development and clean urban living, the Delhi Government has announced the establishment of India’s first Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Eco Park.
• This initiative aims to manage and recycle electronic waste in Delhi through scientific and environmentally friendly methods.

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Reports and Indexes

Pew Research Center Report 2025

• According to the Pew Research Center Report 2025, significant changes have occurred in the world’s religious population during the decade from 2010 to 2020.
• During this period, the global population increased from approximately 5.9 billion to 6.9 billion, and the numbers of most religious groups also grew.

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Defense News

Joint Military Exercise Shakti-2025

• The 8th edition of the Joint Military Exercise Shakti-2025 between India and France will be held from 18 June to 1 July at La Cavalerie, France.
• The aim of this exercise is to enhance the joint military capability of both sides to conduct multi-domain operations in a sub-conventional manner.

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Economy and Banking

Basic Customs Duty Reduced on Crude Edible Oils

• The central government has reduced the basic customs duty (BCD) on crude edible oils such as crude sunflower oil, soybean oil, and palm oil from 20% to 10%.
• As a result of this decision, the import duty gap between crude and refined edible oils has increased from 8.75% to 19.25%.

Basic Customs Duty (BCD):

International News

US begins evacuating non-essential personnel from Iran

• The US has begun evacuating non-essential personnel from its diplomatic missions and military bases in West Asia amid rising tensions with Iran and stalled nuclear talks.

Iran:

Awards and Honours

United Nations Sasakawa Award 2025

• Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), has been honored with the United Nations Sasakawa Award 2025.
• He received this award for his outstanding contributions to disaster risk reduction and for strengthening timely early warning systems.

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD):

Appointments

Dr. Srinivas 'Bobby' Mukkamala

• Dr. Srinivas 'Bobby' Mukkamala has become the first person of Indian origin to be elected as the 180th President of the American Medical Association (AMA).

American Medical Association (AMA):

Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai

• Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai has been appointed as the Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (Strategy) in the Indian Army.
• He is currently also serving as the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) and will now hold both positions concurrently.

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Justice N.S. Sanjay Gowda

• Former Karnataka High Court judge, Justice Neranahalli Srinivasan Sanjay Gowda, has been sworn in as a judge of the Gujarat High Court.

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Important Days

International Day of Play

• The International Day of Play is observed every year on June 11.
• This day recognizes the importance of play and is dedicated to raising awareness about the role of play in the lives of children and people of all ages.

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