🇮🇳 National News
In June 2025, the Government of India intensified efforts to strengthen digital skill development by encouraging deeper collaboration between government institutions and technology organisations.
The initiative aligns with the objectives of Digital India, Skill India, and Atmanirbhar Bharat, focusing on future-ready technologies such as:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cyber Security
- Cloud Computing
- High-Performance Computing
- Quantum Technologies
These initiatives aim to address employability gaps, particularly among youth in semi-urban and coastal regions, while improving India’s global competitiveness in emerging technologies.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) continued its push for safer mobility by finalising draft rules that mandate advanced safety systems in vehicles.
These reforms focus on reducing fatalities caused by two-wheelers and commercial vehicles, which together account for a significant share of road accident deaths in India.
The policy is aligned with India’s commitment under the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety.
💼 Business & Economy
Economic data released during late June 2025 reflected improved balance-of-payments stability, supported by:
- Strong service exports
- Resilient remittance inflows
- Controlled import expenditure
Analysts noted that India’s diversified export basket and digital service dominance continue to cushion global economic volatility.
🌐 International News
UNESCO’s Tentative List saw the addition of new fossil and geological heritage sites in June 2025, reflecting growing recognition of Earth’s ancient biological history.
These inclusions highlight the importance of preserving prehistoric formations that provide insight into early life forms and planetary evolution.
🔬 Science & Technology
India accelerated deployment of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) as part of its renewable energy roadmap.
Key roles of BESS:
- Grid stability
- Renewable integration
- Peak-load management
BESS deployment supports India’s target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
🏆 Sports
Indian sportspersons delivered consistent performances across chess, hockey, and athletics events during June 2025.
This reflects the impact of long-term investment under schemes like Khelo India and TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme).
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