Daily Current Affairs

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju launched the UMEED (Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development) portal to modernize Waqf property administration across India.

Key features:

• Geo-tagging and GIS mapping
• Digital inventories
• Grievance redressal
• Public access to verified data

The platform follows a three-tier verification system involving Mutawallis, district officials, and State/UT Waqf Boards.

Kyrgyzstan’s Foreign Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich visited India from 5–7 June 2025 and participated in the 4th India–Central Asia Dialogue.

Key outcomes:

• Exchange of Instrument of Ratification for the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)
• Discussion on rare earth and critical mineral exploration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) 2025, held in Nice, France.

The conference, organised by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) with support from France, focused on strengthening coastal infrastructure resilience, particularly for small island and climate-vulnerable nations.

The Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE), a DRDO laboratory, transferred technologies of nine defence systems to ten Indian industries.

Systems include:

• Armoured vehicles
• Logistics support
• Decontamination
• Riot control

Additionally, QuBeats, an Indian quantum technology firm, won the iDEX ADITI 2.0 challenge to develop a Quantum Positioning System for the Indian Navy.

ICRISAT, IFFCO, and Bhartiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) signed a tripartite agreement to establish Beej Anusandhan Kendra (BAK) in Kalol, Gujarat.

The centre will promote:

• Seed research
• Innovation
• Sustainable agriculture

The International Energy Agency (IEA) released the World Energy Investment Report 2025, projecting global energy investment at USD 3.3 trillion in 2025.

Key highlights:

• China expected to account for over 25% of global investment
• Clean energy technologies to receive a record USD 2.2 trillion
• India’s renewable energy investment has nearly tripled since 2015

India presented its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as a global model during the 11th BRICS Communications Ministers’ Meeting in Brazil.

Initiatives highlighted:

• Aadhaar
• UPI

These were showcased for enabling inclusive digital governance and financial access.

Amul, through GCMMF, partnered with Spain-based COVAP to launch fresh milk in Spain and the EU.

This marks Amul’s first fresh milk entry into Europe and aligns with 2025 being declared the UN International Year of Cooperatives.

AU Small Finance Bank partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to integrate climate risk assessment into its governance and lending framework.

The initiative includes:

• Physical risk analysis
• Transition risk modelling
• Financed emissions calculation

This aligns the bank with global ESG standards.

Serentica Renewables secured over USD 100 million in debt financing from Rabobank and Société Générale to develop a 300 MW solar project in Rajasthan.

The project will supply renewable energy to BALCO, supporting industrial decarbonisation.

Sat Pal Bhanoo assumed interim charge as Managing Director and CEO of LIC for three months, following the completion of Siddhartha Mohanty’s tenure.

Alcaraz won his second French Open title, while Gauff secured her maiden Roland Garros crown.

Marc Garneau, Canada’s first astronaut and former Foreign Minister, passed away at the age of 76.

He flew on three NASA space missions and played a key role in Canada’s space and political history.