Stay Updated with Daily Current Affairs—June 12, 2025

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National Affairs

Solar energy in Bihar

On June 12, 2025, Bihar marked a significant step toward green energy as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated a 2 MW canal-side solar power plant in Patna, symbolizing the state’s growing commitment to clean and sustainable energy.

• When: Inaugurated on June 12, 2025.
• Where: Patna, Bihar.

• Who: Launched by CM Nitish Kumar.

• What: 2 MW canal-side solar power plant.
• Why: To promote renewable energy, reduce electricity costs, and lower emissions.
• How: Built through Public-Private Partnership (PPP).
• Impact: Power at ₹3.10/unit supports urban energy demand and creates green jobs.

Goa Feni gets GI tag

In a landmark recognition of India’s rich cultural heritage, Ozzo Feni from Goa was officially granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in June 2025, making it the first variant of feni to earn this prestigious status.

• What: Goa’s Ozzo Feni gets GI tag.
• When: June 2025.
• Where: Goa, India.
• Who: Goa Excise Dept., Distillers Association.
• Why: To protect authenticity, support local producers, and promote heritage liquor.
• How: By certifying regional production and banning unauthorized use of the name.

Plantation of state sports policy

In a significant step toward nurturing youth and promoting holistic development, Kerala launched its Plantation of State Sports Policy on June 12, 2025, during a vibrant event held at Thiruvananthapuram.

• When: June 12, 2025.
• Where: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
• What: Launch of Plantation-Based State Sports Policy.
• Who: Kerala Government, CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Dept. of Sports.
• Why: To promote grassroots sports, eco-sustainability, & youth development.
• How: By combining sports infrastructure with environmental stewardship.

International Affairs

Air India Flight 171 crash

On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (registration VT-ANB), departed from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad at 1:38 PM IST, bound for London Gatwick.

• When: June 12, 2025, at 1:38 PM IST.
• Where: Took off from Ahmedabad, crashed into B.J. Medical College hostel, Meghani Nagar.
• What: Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner nosedived ~30 seconds after takeoff.
• Who (onboard): 230 passengers + 12 crew (169 Indians, 53 Britons, 7 Portuguese, 1 Canadian).
• Crew Experience: Captain Sumeet Sabharwal—8,200 hrs.; First Officer Clive Kundar—1,100 hrs.
• Fatalities: 241 onboard + 28+ on the ground; 1 survivor.
• Survivor: Vishwash Kumar Ramesh (seat 11A), rescued, in stable condition.
• Cause: Investigation into misconfigured flaps/gear, midday heat, and engine power underway; black boxes recovered.
• Response: Joint investigation (India AAIB, FAA, NTSB, Boeing, UK AAIB), fleet checks ordered, ₹1 crore compensation per victim, support flights activated.
• Why It Matters: First fatal Hull loss involving Boeing 787; India’s worst aviation disaster since 1996; intense global scrutiny.

Middle East tensions

On June 12, 2025, the Middle East was thrust into a new wave of volatility as Israel launched a bold and targeted airstrike on Iran’s nuclear facilities in what is now being referred to as Operation “Rising Lion.”

• What: Israeli airstrike on Iran’s nuclear sites, Operation “Rising Lion.”
• When: June 12, 2025.
• Where: Iran’s Natanz and Isfahan regions.
• Why: Israel aimed to halt Iran’s alleged accelerated nuclear development.
• Who involved: Israeli Air Force, Iranian IRGC (Hossein Salami killed), and the global reaction from UN, Turkey, Saudi Arabia
• Impact: High-ranking deaths, threat of retaliation, global diplomatic concern, regional instability.

European Court clearance

On June 12, 2025, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in favor of Italy, clearing it of wrongdoing in a 2017 migrant boat disaster that claimed over 200 lives in the Mediterranean Sea.

• When: June 12, 2025 (ruling); the incident occurred in 2017.
• Where: ECHR (Strasbourg, France); Mediterranean Sea, off Libya.
• Who: European Court of Human Rights, Italian government, migrant groups.
• What: Cleared Italy of liability in 2017 migrant boat sinking.
• Why: The court found no violation of human rights or rescue protocol.
• Impact: Influences future EU migrant and maritime rescue policies.

Finance & Economy

Global slowdown

In June 2025, a global economic slowdown is making headlines as major institutions—including the World Bank and IMF—have revised the world’s growth forecast down to 2.3% for the year, signaling concern but ruling out a full-scale recession for now.

• What: Global economic growth downgraded to 2.3%.
• When: Reported in June 2025.
• Why: Driven by trade tensions, inflation, geopolitical conflicts, and policy shifts.
• Where: Major impact on the U.S., UK, EU, and Japan; emerging markets also affected.
• Who: Reported by the World Bank, IMF, financial institutions, and media analysts.

Corporate fines

On June 12, 2025, several high-profile companies in the UK corporate sector faced significant fines and regulatory scrutiny, marking a critical day for corporate accountability.

• Who: KPMG, Tesco, M&S, Co-op, Halma.
• What: Audit failures, ethical cooperation during cyberattacks, and financial performance.
• When: June 12, 2025.
• Where: United Kingdom, primarily London.
• Why: Regulatory violations (KPMG), ethical scrutiny (Tesco), performance highlights (Halma).

Governance & Diplomacy

Royal engagements

On June 12, 2025, King Charles III continued his diplomatic and ceremonial duties at Buckingham Palace, holding formal audiences with ambassadors from Bangladesh, Iran, and Angola, reaffirming the UK’s commitment to fostering strong global ties.

• Where: Buckingham Palace (London), Yorkshire, Edinburgh.
• When: June 12, 2025.
• Who: King Charles III, Prince William, and Princess Anne.
• What: Diplomatic meetings, climate project visit, science symposium.
• Why: Strengthen foreign relations, support climate innovation, and honor UK research.
• Themes: Royal duties, environmental commitment, global partnerships.

Science & Environment

Marine biodiversity protection

On June 12, 2025, global leaders came together in Nice, France, during the UN Ocean Conference to advance the long-awaited High Seas Treaty, a landmark international agreement aimed at safeguarding marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdictions. Signed by more than 80 countries, the treaty marks a monumental step toward protecting over 60% of the world’s oceans, which have long been vulnerable to unchecked exploitation, deep-sea mining, and climate change impacts.

• When: June 12, 2025.
• Where: UN Ocean Conference, Nice, France.
• What: High Seas Treaty (BBNJ Agreement) signed.
• Why: To protect 60%+ of ocean areas beyond national borders.
• Who: Over 80 countries under the UN framework.
• How: By creating marine protected areas and regulating ocean use.

• Impact: Historic global move toward sustainable ocean conservation.

Taiwan earthquake

On June 12, 2025, Taiwan was struck by a powerful 5.9-magnitude earthquake, rattling buildings and triggering widespread panic across cities like Hualien, Taipei, and Taitung.

• When: June 12, 2025, around 3:14 PM local time.
• Where: Near Hualien, eastern Taiwan.
• Magnitude: 5.9 on the Richter scale
• Why: Caused by tectonic plate movement (Philippine Sea Plate & Eurasian Plate).
• Impact: Mild infrastructure disruptions, no major casualties.
• Who: Affected cities include Taipei, Hualien, and Taitung; they were responded to by Taiwan’s disaster response units.

Sports & Entertainment

World Cup of Darts

The 2025 World Cup of Darts kicked off on June 12, 2025, in Frankfurt, Germany, bringing together the world’s top darting nations for an electrifying four-day showdown.

• Date: June 12–15, 2025.
• Venue: Frankfurt, Germany.
• Event: PDC World Cup of Darts 2025.
• Participants: 40 nations, 2-player teams.
• Prize Fund: £450,000.
• Format: Team-based—Singles & Doubles.
• Top Players: Luke Littler, Luke Humphries (England).
• Why Watch: National pride, rising stars, team strategy, global competition.

 

 

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