Current Affairs of June 2025 : From June 2025 onward, the coverage of all important happenings is given in the most exam-oriented style. The upkeep of current affairs would be associated with preparation for competitive examinations like UPSC, SSC, Bank, Railway, Defense, or State PCS.

National Affairs

In June 2025, the Government of India launched the second phase of New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which sought to introduce vocational training at the school level. Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission was extended so as to include twelve more states thereby enhancing the access to digital health records and services. Another event that really made an impact was the release of the draft of the National Employment Policy, which addresses the need to enhance job creation and improve working conditions. Also under modified pollution control targets for the Clean Ganga Mission, new pollution control targets were put in place with a revised deadline in 2027.

International Affairs

In June 2025, India has shown an unbroken presence at the G7 Summit in Canada where climate change and global trade were on the agenda. A strategic arrangement between India and Iran for Chabahar port for better connectivity to Central Asia has been signed. The BRICS enlargement process was underway, with Argentina and Saudi Arabia as the immediate targets for membership. The Peacekeeping Budget 2025-26 was passed by the UN, India remains one of the largest troop contributors.

Economic And Financial Issues

The RBI has kept the repo rate at 6.5 percent, with inflation being a consideration. The Safety Fund for mutual fund investors initiated by SEBI in its effort to render more new recommendations toward a more investor-friendly disposition. As per MOSPI data, India’s GDP was reported at 7.8 percent for the first quarter of the FY 2025-26. Startup India registered over 150,000 startups till June 2025, setting a new record.

Science And Technology

June saw a number of changes taking place in the technology and science domains. As per an update by ISRO, the first human crewed test flight is expected to be in early 2026 under the Gaganyaan Mission. The first Ai-driven metro in India hit the trial mode during June in a move that heralds a completely new era in smart transportation. Genomic surveillance of COVID variants also kicked off with the launch of the program by the government. On the defense front, Agni Prime Missile has been successfully launched, adding to India’s strategic missile capability.

Environment And Climate

Kudos to IMD. June 6 announces the official declaration of monsoon onset in Kerala. With sweltering heat waves hitting Northern India, the government has brought forth a new set of safety instructions. Global Climate Report 2025 also made known of India’s being the 4th in the world in terms of renewable energy adoption, which is a sign of progress in sustainable development.

Sports Highlights

In the ongoing T20 Cricket World Cup 2025 being held in the USA and West Indies, India excelled to reach the semi-finals after defeating South Africa. Olympian Neeraj Chopra qualified for the Paris Olympics by crossing the standard mark in his javelin throw event. Rapid preparations are underway for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2025, which India will host in October.

Awards And Honours

This month, Dr. M.S. Swaminathan was posthumously conferred the Bharat Ratna for his immeasurable contribution toward India’s Green Revolution. Indian novelist Devika Sen is the winner of the prestigious Booker Prize 2025 for her novel “The Last Monsoon”, thereby gaining international recognition for Indian letters.

Key Days in June 2025

Several important international days in June are common subjects of questioning in competitive exams. On June 5, we celebrate World Environment Day, and June 12 is recognized as World Day Against Child Labour. June 21 is the most widely celebrated International Day of Yoga, whereas June 26 is International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.