National News

Regional Workshop on Consumer Protection Organized in Chennai

• A regional workshop on Consumer Protection in Southern States/Union Territories was organized in Chennai by the Department of Consumer Affairs.
• According to Ms. Nidhi Khare, Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs, the National Consumer Helpline received 5.41 lakh complaints in 2025, out of which 23% originated from the southern states.

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Organization of “Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Conference 2025”

• The Department of Fisheries, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, organized the “Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Conference 2025” in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, with a focus on the development of inland fisheries and aquaculture.

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New Temperature Range for Air Conditioners in India

• The Ministry of Power is considering making it mandatory for all new air conditioners (ACs) in India to operate only within the temperature range of 20°C to 28°C, with the objective of reducing energy consumption across the country.

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Agreement Signed to Enable Seamless Digital Access to Credit Services

• Maharashtra, Kerala, Bihar, and Odisha have signed agreements to enable seamless digital access to credit services through authentication linked to farmer registries.

International News

World's Second Richest Person

• Jeff Bezos, the founder and former CEO of Amazon, has relinquished the title of the world’s second richest person after eight years to Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle.
• According to Forbes’ World’s Billionaires List, Larry Ellison added $26 billion to his net worth on June 12, 2025, taking his total wealth to $243 billion.

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India’s First ‘Silver Notice’ from Interpol

• The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has received India’s first 'Silver Notice' from Interpol in connection with the French Embassy visa fraud case.
• This notice will assist the CBI in identifying and tracking the proceeds of crime linked to the fraud, which are allegedly concealed across multiple countries.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Named Global Ambassador for Esports World Cup 2025

• Football star Cristiano Ronaldo has been appointed as the Global Ambassador for the Esports World Cup 2025.
• The announcement was made on 13 June 2025 by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF).

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Economy and Banking

First foreign entity to list bonds

• DFCC Bank (Sri Lanka) has become the first foreign entity to list bonds on the National Stock Exchange – International Exchange (NSE IX) located at GIFT City, Gujarat.
• DFCC Bank listed its LKR 2.5 billion (Sri Lankan Rupee) Green Bonds on NSE IX, primarily to finance solar power projects in Sri Lanka.

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ADB Approves Loan to Boost Skill Development in Gujarat

• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a result-based loan of USD 109.97 million (approximately ₹927 crore) to promote skill development in Gujarat.
• This loan is part of the Gujarat Skills Development Program, being implemented in collaboration with the Department of Labour, Skill Development and Employment of Gujarat and Kaushalya: The Skill University (KSU).

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Environment News

Emperor Penguins at Risk Due to Climate Change

• Climate change is causing the rapid melting of sea ice in Antarctica, putting the Emperor Penguin species at serious risk of extinction.
• Scientific studies and satellite image analyses have revealed a 22% decline in the Emperor Penguin population between 2009 and 2024 in a major region of Antarctica — a rate faster than previously projected by existing models.

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Reports and Indexes

Indeed Report: Sharp Rise in Job Postings in India – May 2025

• According to the latest report by global job platform Indeed, India witnessed an 8.9% surge in job postings in May 2025, breaking an eight-month streak of continuous decline.
• While the year-on-year figure is 1.8% lower, and still about 16% below its peak, job postings in India remain approximately 80% higher than pre-pandemic levels.

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Important Days

World Blood Donor Day

• World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every year on 14 June.
• The purpose of this day is to explain the importance of blood donation, increase awareness about blood donation and encourage people to make blood donation safe, regular and voluntary.

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