Top Current Affairs—June 24, 25 & 26, 2025 | Daily GK Update for Competitive Exams
Staying updated with current affairs is essential in today’s fast-paced world—especially for aspirants of SSC, RRB, UPSC, banking, and other competitive exams. Here’s a complete round-up of the most important news from June 24, 25, and 26, 2025, presented in a topic-wise format with humanized explanations, key facts, and exam-ready details.
National Affairs
Digital Census 2025 Begins Across India
- What: India officially launched its first digital census.
- When: June 25, 2025
- Where: Nationwide
- Who: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), led by Amit Shah
- Why: To modernize data collection for governance
- Aim: Accurate, real-time population insights using digital tools
This marks a historic shift from paper-based to tablet-based digital enumeration, allowing real-time updates and geo-tagging of households. The government aims to use this data for more efficient social welfare and policymaking.
International Affairs
India Elected to UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
- What: India secured a seat in ECOSOC for 2026–2028
- When: Result declared on June 26, 2025
- Where: United Nations Headquarters, New York
- Why: Enhance India’s role in sustainable development
- Who: Permanent Mission of India to the UN
- Purpose: Contribute to global development and social equity
India’s win reaffirms its growing diplomatic clout and commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
State News
Rajasthan Launches “Desert Green Mission”
- What: Afforestation program in arid zones
- When: Launched on June 24, 2025
- Where: Thar Desert regions of Rajasthan
- Why: To combat desertification and climate change
- Who: Chief Minister Divya Singh
- Purpose: Planting 10 million trees in 13 districts
The project partners with ICRISAT and UNCCD, aiming to restore degraded land and promote eco-friendly agriculture.
Appointments
Satya Verma Appointed New Chairman of Railway Board
- What: Appointment of senior railway officer
- When: Announced June 26, 2025
- Where: Ministry of Railways, New Delhi
- Why: Successor to the retiring chairman
- Who: Satya Verma, IRSE 1987 batch
- Focus: High-speed rail and modernization
Verma’s appointment is expected to bring major reforms in green rail transport, electrification, and digital ticketing systems.
Science & Technology
ISRO Successfully Tests “Chandrayaan-4” Prototype Lander
- What: Landing system trial for lunar mission
- When: June 24, 2025
- Where: ISRO Test Facility, Bengaluru
- Why: Preparation for 2026 human lunar mission
- Who: ISRO
- Objective: Precision soft-landing on the moon’s south pole
This is a major leap toward India’s first manned lunar mission, potentially placing India alongside NASA in deep space exploration.
Environment
Cyclone “Meghna” Hits Eastern Coast—Red Alert Issued
- What: Severe cyclonic storm landfall
- When: June 25, 2025
- Where: Coastal Odisha & West Bengal
- Why: Low-pressure system in Bay of Bengal
- Who: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- Impact: 140 km/h winds, 1.5 lakh evacuated
The government and NDRF deployed rapid response teams, showcasing strong disaster resilience mechanisms despite climate volatility.
Sports
India Wins SAFF Championship 2025—10th Title
- What: Victory in SAFF Football Championship
- When: Final on June 26, 2025
- Where: Male, Maldives
- Who: Indian team led by Sunil Chhetri
- Why: Beat Nepal 3-1 in final
This win marks India’s 10th SAFF title and the emotional retirement of football legend Sunil Chhetri, who ended a glorious 20-year international career.
Important Days
June 26—International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
- Theme 2025: “People First: Stop Stigma and Discrimination, Strengthen Prevention”
- Observed: Globally on June 26 every year
- By: UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
India observed the day with Nasha Mukt Bharat campaigns, rehab drives, and school-level programs across major states, reaffirming its stand for a drug-free future.
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