National News

India's Wind Energy Capacity

• According to Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, India’s wind energy capacity has increased by more than 10.5 percent compared to last year's 46.42 gigawatts and has now reached 51.5 gigawatts.

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International News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a Five-Day Foreign Visit

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a five-day foreign visit from June 15 to 19, 2025.
• During this trip, he will visit three countries: first, Cyprus on June 15–16; then Canada on June 16–17 to attend the G7 Summit; and finally, Croatia on June 18. He will return to India on June 19.

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250th Anniversary of the US Army

• The US Army celebrated its 250th anniversary with a grand military parade and celebration in Washington DC.

United States of America (USA):

United States Strongly Denies Reports

• The United States has strongly denied reports claiming that Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir was invited to a military parade in Washington, calling these claims false.

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Brazil joins BRICS

• Brazil's Foreign Ministry has announced that Vietnam has officially joined BRICS as a partner country.
• The list of BRICS+ partner countries already includes Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda and Uzbekistan.

BRICS:

Economy and Banking

SBI Reduces Home Loan Rates

• The State Bank of India (SBI) has reduced its home loan interest rates by 0.50% (50 basis points). Following this cut, the interest rate on home loans will now start from 7.50% and go up to 8.45%.

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Science and Technology

Axiom-4 Mission

• The much-anticipated Axiom-4 mission, which will carry Indian astronaut Shubanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS), has been rescheduled for June 19, 2025.

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Sports News

15th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship

• India's Hilang Yazik won the gold medal at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship held from 11 to 15 June 2025 in Thimpu, Bhutan.

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World Test Championship (WTC) 2025

• South Africa won their first ICC title in 27 years by defeating Australia by 5 wickets in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025, held at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.
• With this victory, South Africa clinched their first ICC trophy since 1998.

Important Days

World Wind Day

• Global Wind Day is observed every year on June 15 to raise awareness about the importance of wind energy, its environmental benefits, and its contribution to economic development and job creation.
• This day is dedicated to promoting wind energy as a clean, renewable and environmentally friendly energy source.

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

• World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed every year on June 15 to raise awareness about the abuse, neglect, and exploitation faced by elderly people.

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