Stay Updated with Daily Current Affairs—June 16 & 17, 2025

Welcome to your trusted source for daily important current affairs, specially curated for competitive exam aspirants, students, and knowledge seekers. The updates for June 16th & 17th, 2025, have been carefully compiled from reliable sources to help you stay informed and exam-ready. Whether you’re preparing for SSC, RRB, UPSC, banking, or simply love staying updated—these crisp and relevant notes are your go-to reference for effective learning.

National Affairs

Mass transfer protests in Bihar

In a rare and large-scale demonstration, thousands of families of police personnel staged protests in Patna, Bihar, on June 16, 2025.

• What: Mass protest against mass police transfers.
• Where: Patna, Bihar.
• When: June 16, 2025.
• Who: Families of ~20,000 transferred police personnel.
• Why: Sudden mass transfers without consideration of family, education, or retirement needs.

• High Court Action: Patna High Court issued a stay on transfers up to June 22, 2025.

• Demands: transfer within nearby/home districts and more humane policy.

Domestic workers’ rally in Ranch

On June 16, 2025, marking International Domestic Workers’ Day, hundreds of domestic workers in Ranchi, Jharkhand, held a powerful and peaceful rally to demand fair wages, paid leave, social security, and legal protection under labor laws.

• What: Domestic workers’ rally for rights and protection.
• Where: Ranchi, Jharkhand (Albert Ekka Chowk).
• When: June 16, 2025 (International Domestic Workers’ Day).
• Who: Domestic workers, supported by NGOs, unions, and civil society groups.
• Why: To demand fair wages, legal protection, paid leave, and social security.

International Affairs

UN peace conference postponed

In a significant diplomatic development, the much-anticipated UN-sponsored Gaza Peace Conference, initially scheduled for June 17–20, 2025, in New York City, has been postponed indefinitely due to the rapidly intensifying Israel–Iran conflict.

• What: UN-sponsored Gaza Peace Conference.
• Where: United Nations Headquarters, New York City.
• When: Originally planned for June 17–20, 2025.
• Why: To negotiate ceasefires, rebuild Gaza, and restart the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
• Whom: Attendees included UN Security Council, EU, U.S., Israel, Palestine, and Arab League delegates.
• Aim/Purpose: Promote peace, stability, and humanitarian relief in Gaza.
• Reason for Postponement: Sudden and dangerous Israel–Iran military escalation.

Abortion decriminalisation vote

On June 17, 2025, a historic vote took place in the UK Parliament where Members of Parliament (MPs) in England and Wales overwhelmingly supported a bill to decriminalize abortion, marking a landmark moment in women’s reproductive rights.

• What: Decriminalization of abortion for self-managed procedures.

• Where: England and Wales (UK Parliament).

• When: June 17, 2025.
• Why: To remove outdated criminal laws and protect women’s rights.
• Whom: Applicable to women seeking self-managed abortions.
• Purpose: To safeguard women’s reproductive rights, enhance access to healthcare, and reduce fear and stigma.

Economy & Business

Oil & markets volatility

On June 17, 2025, global oil markets experienced a sharp surge, with crude oil prices rising nearly 3%, triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the Israel–Iran conflict.

• What: Global oil prices surged ~3%; retail markets showed volatility.
• Where: Middle East, Europe, USA; impacts felt globally in oil hubs and markets.
• When: June 17, 2025.
• Why: Due to escalating Israel–Iran military conflict and U.S. trade threats.
• Whom: Affected oil investors, global shipping industries, retail consumers, and stock market participants.
• Aim: Investors seeking stability amid geopolitical risks; governments defending trade and economic interests.

Days

World Day to Combat Desertification (June 17)

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed every year on June 17 to raise global awareness about the critical issue of desertification, land degradation, and drought (DLDD), which threaten food security, biodiversity, and livelihoods, especially in arid and semi-arid regions.

• What: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.
• When: Every year on June 17.
• Where: Observed globally, with notable events in India (Jodhpur, 2025).
• Established by the United Nations, 1994, under the UNCCD.
• 2025 Theme: “Restore the Land.” Unlock the Future”

International Domestic Workers’ Day (June 16)

International Domestic Workers’ Day (June 16) is observed globally every year to recognize and honor the vital contributions of domestic workers—millions of individuals, mostly women, who perform essential household tasks such as cleaning, cooking, caregiving, and more.

• What: International Domestic Workers’ Day.

• When: Every year on June 16, marking the adoption of ILO Convention 189 in 2011.

 

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