Current Affairs for Competitive Exams: 25 June 2026, Daily Roundup

Current Affairs for Competitive Exams: 25 June 2026, Daily Roundup

Current Affairs – 25 June 2026

National Current Affairs

1. Amit Shah Launches Four Digital Policing Applications: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched four advanced digital policing applications during the 26th All India Fingerprint Conference in New Delhi to strengthen the Integrated Criminal Justice System (ICJS).

New Digital Platforms

• Abhigyan: AI-based biometric identification system for real-time fingerprint and facial recognition.
• CrPI (Criminal Procedure Identification): Digital management of records under the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act.
• e-Prosecution 2.0: Faster coordination between police, prosecution and courts.
• e-Forensics 2.0: Digital integration of forensic laboratories with investigation agencies.

These applications aim to improve investigation speed, transparency and conviction rates.

2. CBI Launches Operation Chakra-VI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched Operation Chakra-VI to crack down on organised cyber fraud involving “Digital Arrest” scams.

Key Highlights

• Raids conducted at over 80 locations across 16 states.
• Fraudsters impersonated CBI, Police and Customs officials through video calls.
• Victims were threatened with fake legal action and forced to transfer money.
• The operation targeted mule bank accounts, shell companies and illegal money trails worth over ₹2 crore.

3. India Retains Position as World’s Leading Ship Recycling Nation: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways announced that India remains the world’s largest ship recycling nation.

Important Facts

• India’s global share increased to 35.4%.
• Around 2.99 million Gross Tons (GT) of ships were recycled.
• Alang-Sosiya Ship Recycling Yard (Gujarat) handles nearly 97% of India’s ship recycling.
• The yard is being upgraded into a green and sustainable recycling hub.

4. AI in Rural Development: The Department of Rural Development organised a National Workshop on Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Rural Development to explore AI-based solutions for rural governance and service delivery.

5. PM Chairs 52nd PRAGATI Meeting: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 52nd PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) meeting.

The ICT-enabled platform reviews:

• Major infrastructure projects
• Public grievance redressal
• Central and State Government programmes

International Current Affairs

1. 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting: India hosted the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Gurugram, Haryana under its BRICS Chairmanship.

Main Priorities

• Energy Security and Sustainability
• Energy Access and Equity
• Technology and Innovation

India stressed renewable energy cooperation, biofuels and clean energy transition.

2. External Affairs Minister at Jeju Forum: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar addressed the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity in South Korea.

The discussions focused on:

• Indo-Pacific cooperation
• Semiconductor supply chains
• Defence cooperation
• Maritime security

3. India-UK Trade Engagement: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal began a three-day visit to London (25–27 June) ahead of the implementation of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on 15 July 2026.

4. India-China Dialogue: India and China discussed the gradual normalisation of bilateral relations during meetings between NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

5. BRICS Space Agencies Meeting: The BRICS Heads of Space Agencies (HOSA) Meeting 2026 concluded in Bengaluru under India’s chairmanship, highlighting cooperation in peaceful space exploration.

Global Geopolitical Crisis

1. Oman Opens Temporary Maritime Corridor: Oman announced a temporary maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to restore commercial shipping affected by the West Asia crisis.

2. US-Iran Peace Efforts Continue: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with UAE leadership regarding the US-Iran peace framework.

• The US Senate passed a bill requiring Congressional approval before any further military action against Iran.

3. India Rejects Pakistan’s Remarks on Jammu & Kashmir: India strongly objected to Pakistan raising Jammu & Kashmir at the United Nations, reiterating that it is an internal matter of India.

Defence & Science & Technology

1. India-UAE Defence Cooperation: India and the UAE reviewed defence cooperation under the Strategic Defence Partnership Framework, focusing on military collaboration and regional security.

2. Defence Appointments & Technology: Mahesh Dixit was appointed as the new Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) for a two-year term.

• Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri and Kavaratti concluded their operational visit to Vietnam.
• India and Vietnam discussed maritime cooperation and regional security.
• The Ministry of Coal organised a BRICS Side Event on Clean Coal Technologies in Gurugram.

3. Pension Sahayak Portal: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) launched the AI-powered Pension Sahayak Portal for NPS and APY subscribers. The portal provides:

• Online grievance redressal
• Claim assistance
• AI-based customer support

Legal & Governance

• The Government banned 16 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) drugs after an expert committee found them unsafe and therapeutically unjustified.
• PIB Fact Check clarified that the viral video claiming free air conditioners through Aadhaar cards is fake and AI-generated.
• The Ministry of Communications reviewed measures to prevent SIM card misuse and telecom fraud.

Global Observance

Samvidhan Hatya Diwas – 25 June: The day commemorates the Emergency imposed on 25 June 1975.

It highlights the importance of:

• Constitutional values
• Fundamental Rights
• Democracy
• Rule of Law

Sports Events

FIFA World Cup 2026

• Colombia defeated DR Congo 1–0 to qualify for the Round of 32.
• Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5–0.
• Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to score in six different FIFA World Cups.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

• England Women defeated West Indies Women by 38 runs.
• Player of the Match: Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
• India Women were scheduled to face Bangladesh Women.

Hockey: Hockey India announced a 24-member Junior Women’s Squad for its exposure tour of the United Kingdom (5–14 July).

Miscellaneous Current Affairs

• Power Finance Corporation (PFC) became the first CPSU to raise USD 300 million through the RBI Swap Window.
• NHAI signed an MoU with NCAER to establish India’s first Centre for Economics of Transportation, Mobility and Logistics.
• The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that an Indian Passport is a travel document but not conclusive proof of citizenship.
• CAG of India signed an agreement with the Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) of Israel for AI-based public auditing.
• Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) was upgraded to Navratna CPSE status, becoming India’s 29th Navratna company.
• India prepared the UNESCO nomination dossier for Sufiyana Music of Kashmir under the Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
• Rescue operations continued after a godown collapse in Kolkata, while heavy rains caused floods and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
• Union Cooperation Minister directed NAFED and NCCF to procure pulses and oilseeds directly from farmers until June 2028, with payments made directly into farmers’ bank accounts.
• PM Modi interacted with 183 IAS Officer Trainees (2024 Batch) serving as Assistant Secretaries.
• Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan released the book “V.I.P. Culture in India: Power, Privilege and Distance from Democracy.”
• APEDA completed the first batch of its export promotion programme BHARATI.
• Textiles Summit 2026 concluded in New Delhi.
• The Government reaffirmed that 20% Ethanol Blended Petrol (E20) is scientifically tested and safe.
• National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) expanded Urban River Management Plans (URMP) under the Namami Gange Programme.
• MoSPI announced that the Index of Services Production (ISP) will be launched next month to measure monthly growth in the services sector.