current affairs june 2025

The UN80 Initiative focuses on enhancing the United Nations’ effectiveness in addressing global challenges such as conflict, displacement, inequality, and climate change. It aims to streamline operations, improve coordination, and ensure financial sustainability to maintain the UN’s relevance and impact. Three Major Workstreams System-Wide Coordination The UN80 Task Force operates through seven thematic clusters to … Read more

Kerala has secured the top spot in the Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of National Parks and Protected Areas (PAs) for the cycle 2020–2025, conducted by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. With a remarkable score of 76.22%, Kerala stands out as the only state to achieve a “Very Good” rating, showcasing its … Read more

The Kataragama Esala Festival in Sri Lanka began on June 26, 2025, with a grand flag hoisting ceremony. This annual event is a significant multi-faith celebration that unites Hindus, Buddhists, and Muslims, drawing thousands of devotees and pilgrims. Why in News? The Kataragama Esala Festival 2025 commenced on June 26 with the ceremonial flag hoisting, … Read more

The Ambubachi Mela, an annual spiritual festival held at the Kamakhya Temple in Assam, celebrates the ritualistic menstrual cycle of Goddess Kamakhya. The festival symbolizes fertility and womanhood, attracting a large number of devotees each year and serving as a platform to promote menstrual hygiene and break related taboos in society. Why in News? The … Read more

The Union Environment Ministry conducted a thorough review of Project Elephant during its 21st steering committee meeting in Dehradun, emphasizing significant developments in wildlife conservation. The completion of Phase-I of synchronized elephant population estimation, railway line surveys to prevent elephant-train collisions, and the addition of sloth bear and gharial to the Species Recovery Programme mark … Read more