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Contents
Can You Solve These MCQ’s below from June 2nd Week 2025 PIB PRESS RELEASE? .............................. 3
1. MUDRA YOJNA ........................................................................................................................... 7
2. UJJWALA Yojna ........................................................................................................................... 8
3. World Accreditation Day ........................................................................................................... 10
4. BHASINI ................................................................................................................................... 10
5. SPMICL - Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited’s ........................................ 10
6. NIIF- National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited ........................................................ 11
7. World Blood Donor Day 2025 .................................................................................................... 13
8. POSHAN ABHIYAN.................................................................................................................... 13
9. Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan Journey ........................................................................................ 13
10. India at UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) ............................................................................... 14
11. Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) ............................................................. 15
12. SPV ...................................................................................................................................... 15
13. First meeting of the Textile Task Force on Exports ................................................................... 16
14. KHAAN QUEST ...................................................................................................................... 16
15. Bilateral Talks ....................................................................................................................... 16
16. Inland Fisheries & Aquaculture Meet 2025............................................................................. 16
17. India @ 113th ILC ................................................................................................................. 16
18. Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) ............................................................................................... 17
19. Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) .................................................................................. 18
20. International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) .............................................. 19
21. Lok Pal New Logo ................................................................................................................. 19
22. PM-AASHA – Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan ............................................ 19
23. Agri Stack Conference (13-June-2025) .................................................................................. 20
24. Digital Agriculture Mission .................................................................................................... 21
25. Exercise Nomadic Elephant – 17th Edition .............................................................................. 22
26. Best Practices Conclave – AIIMS Nagpur (1st Edition) ............................................................ 22
27. Climate Ready Work force .................................................................................................... 22
28. Visit of Prime Minister to Republic of Cyprus, Canada and Croatia ......................................... 22
29. Garuda Aerospace – Agri-Drone Indigenization Facility (Chennai)........................................... 23
30. Top 5 Economies (Nominal GDP, 2025) ................................................................................. 23

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Topic in News PIB Press Release- (Digital Agriculture Mission – Mapping Precision)
Q. The Digital Agriculture Mission seeks to digitize farm data through AgriStack.
1. Farmer IDs, crop sown registries, and geo-referenced village maps form its core.
2. Soil profile mapping will be carried out at 1:10,000 scale.
3. Digital Crop Surveys are planned for all districts by FY 2027-28.
Which statements are correct?
A) 1 & 3 only B) 2 & 3 only C) 1, 2 & 3 D) 1 & 2 only

Q. Topic in News PIB Press Release - (FSDC – Nature & Structure)

Financial Stability and Development Council coordinates India’s financial regulators.
1. FSDC was set up in 2010 through an Act of Parliament, giving it statutory backing.
2. It is chaired by the Union Finance Minister, with a sub-committee led by the RBI Governor.
3. It monitors systemic risks and promotes financial literacy.
Which statements are correct?
A) 2 & 3 only B) 1 & 2 only C) 1 & 3 only D) All three

Q. Topic in News PIB Press Release - (Capital Adequacy Ratio – Basel Compliance)
A banking regulator reviews a commercial bank’s CAR under Basel III.
1. CAR = (Tier I + Tier II capital) ÷ Risk-weighted assets × 100.
2. Basel III globally prescribes a minimum of 9%, but RBI requires 8% plus buffers.
3. Tier II capital includes subordinated debt and revaluation reserves.
Choose the correct option:
A) 1 & 2 only B) 1 & 3 only C) 1, 2 & 3 D) 1 & 3 only

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Q. Topic in News PIB Press Release - (Qualified Institutional Placement – Fund-Raising Tool)
Q. A listed Indian company wants quick capital infusion without a lengthy SEBI approval process.
1. QIP allows fundraising from Qualified Institutional Buyers without prior SEBI clearance.
2. Minimum 10% of the issue must be allotted to mutual funds.
3. A single QIB can subscribe to 60% of the issue.
Which statements are correct?
A) 1 & 2 only B) 1 & 3 only C) 2 & 3 only D) All three

Q. Topic in News PIB Press Release - (India at 113th ILC – Labour Commitments)
Q. At the 113th ILO Conference, India reported labour market progress.
1. India’s unemployment fell from 6% (2017) to 3.2% (2024).
2. Over 7.5 crore formal jobs were created; 300 M+ workers registered on e-Shram.
3. India supported unrestricted biological hazard definitions extending beyond workplaces.
Select the correct statements:
A) 1 & 2 only B) 2 & 3 only C) 1 & 3 only D) All three

Q. Topic in News PIB Press Release - (Subsidiaries of RBI – Identification)

Q. Regarding RBI subsidiaries:
1. BRBNMPL prints banknotes for RBI.
2. DICGC provides deposit insurance of ₹5 lakh.
3. SPMCIL is a direct subsidiary of RBI for coin minting.
Which statements are correct?
A) 1 & 2 only B) 2 & 3 only C) 1 & 3 only D) All three

Q. Topic in News PIB Press Release - (Garuda Aerospace – Drone Indigenization)

Q. Garuda Aerospace inaugurated an agri-drone facility
1. It is located in Chennai
2. It is owned by Reliance
3. Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a brand ambassador and shareholder in the company
Choose Correct Statement:
A) 1 & 2 only B) 2 & 3 only C) 1 & 3 only D) All three

Q. Topic in News PIB Press Release - (World Blood Donor Day 2025)
Q. WHO observes World Blood Donor Day annually.
1. Celebrated on 14 June.
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2. 2025 theme: “Give blood, give hope: together we save lives.”
3. Was declared at Alma Ata in 1978.
Correct statements:
A) 1 & 2 only B) 2 & 3 only C) 1 & 3 only D) All three

Q. Topic in News PIB Press Release - (Digital Public Infrastructure – AgriStack Governance)
Q. India’s Digital Agriculture Mission (2021–26) seeks to transform farm services delivery using
AgriStack, a federated digital infrastructure. Under this framework, States are advised to maintain a
dynamic ______ (A) ______ linked with updated Records of Rights (RoR) and to deploy AI/ML and ______
(B) ______ technologies for accurate Digital Crop Surveys. AgriStack’s pillars also include geo-referenced
village maps and integrated analytics/advisory platforms to enable precision farming, targeted
subsidies, and credit delivery. The initiative is implemented by the ______ (C) ______ in partnership with
NIC, State governments, and private agri-tech firms.
Which option correctly fills A, B, and C?
A. Farmer Registry; Remote Sensing; Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
B. Farmer ID Database; Satellite Telemetry; MeITY
C. Farmer Database; Blockchain Analytics; NITI Aayog
D. Farmer Registry; UAV Swarm Networks; Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
E. Seed Certification Ledger; GIS Servers; Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying

Select Correct Statement:

A) 1 & 2 only B) 2 & 3 only C) 1 & 3 only D) All three

Q. Topic in News PIB Press Release - (FAME Scheme – EV Adoption)

Q. FAME supports EV transition in India.
1. Offers incentives for EV buyers and manufacturers.
2. Is implemented by the Ministry of Environment
3. Covers only four-wheelers under Phase II.
Choose:
A) 1 & 2 only B) 2 & 3 only C) 1 & 3 only D) 1 Only

Q. Topic in News PIB Press Release - (India–Mongolia Defence Ties)

Q. Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT and KHAAN QUEST illustrate:
1. India’s expanding defence diplomacy.
2. Interoperability focus under UN peacekeeping mandates.
3. Exclusive naval training operations.
Select Correct Statement:
A) 1 & 2 only B) 2 & 3 only C) 1 & 3 only D) All three

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Q. Topic in News PIB Press Release - (NIIF – Sovereign Fund)
Q. Regarding the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF):
1. It is India’s sovereign wealth fund.
2. Classified as Category II Alternative Investment Fund.
3. Functions under the Ministry of Finance.
Select Correct Statement::
A) 1 only B) 1 & 2 only C) 2 & 3 only D) All three

1. MUDRA YOJNA
MUDRA stands for Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency. The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)
was launched in 2015 to provide collateral-free loans to micro and small enterprises under categories like Shishu,
Kishor, Tarun, and Tarun Plus, thereby “funding the unfunded.”

Section Key Points / Facts Important Statistics Shortcut Tricks /

Mnemonics
Introduction & • Launched on 8 April 2015 to fund the • Over 52 crore loans “8-15-52-33” → 8 Apr
Purpose unfunded micro and small businesses. worth ₹32.61 lakh 2015 launch, 52 crore
• Provides collateral-free credit via crore sanctioned till loans, ₹32.6 lakh cr
(~33).
Banks, RRBs, NBFCs, MFIs. Apr 2025
• Targets non-corporate, non-farm .
micro enterprises.
Economic • Shift from job seekers → job creators. • MSME lending rose “8-27-30 ladder” →
Impact • Boosted MSME credit share from ₹8.51 lakh cr (FY14) → track MSME credit
15.8% (FY14) to ~20% (FY24). ₹27.25 lakh cr (FY24) → boom.
• Strengthened grassroots economy. ₹30 lakh cr (FY25
projected).
Women • 68% of beneficiaries are women. • Per woman “68→13→14” →
Empowerment • States with higher women disbursement CAGR: Women % and growth
disbursement = more employment. 13% (₹62,679). rates.
• Women-led MSMEs now exceed 2.8 • Incremental deposits
million (IMF, 2023). CAGR: 14% (₹95,269).
Social Inclusion • 50% Mudra accounts held by – “50–11” → Remember
SC/ST/OBC. marginalized groups
• 11% held by minorities. coverage.
Loan Categories • Shishu: ≤ ₹50,000 (start-ups). • Kishor share ↑ 5.9% Mnemonic: “SKTT →
• Kishor: ₹50,000–₹5 lakh (growing (FY16) → 44.7% (FY25). Shishu–Kishor–Tarun–
businesses). • Avg loan size: ₹38k Tarun Plus.”
“39-72-102” → Avg
• Tarun: ₹5–10 lakh (expansion). (FY16) → ₹72k (FY23) →
loan size growth (k).
• Tarun Plus: ₹10–20 lakh (repeat, good ₹1.02 lakh (FY25).
track record). • Loan disbursal ↑ 36%
(FY23).
Leading States / Top States (₹ cr): – Trick: “TUK-WB-BR-
UTs 1. TN – 3,23,648 MH” → Tamil Nadu,
2. UP – 3,14,361 Uttar Pradesh,

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3. KA – 3,02,146 Karnataka, West
4. WB – 2,82,323 Bengal, Bihar,
5. BR – 2,81,943 Maharashtra.
6. MH – 2,74,402.
UT Leader: J&K – ₹45,816 cr (21.33 lakh
a/cs).
International • IMF acknowledged PMMY (2017, 2019, – “IMF – 17-19-23-24” →
Recognition 2023, 2024) for women-led businesses, Years of recognition.
inclusive credit, formalisation of
economy.
Funding the • Micro units = 10 cr jobs after – “10-Jobs Segment” →
Unfunded agriculture. Micro units employ
• Covers manufacturing, trading, ~10 cr.
processing, services.
Salient Features • MUDRA under Micro Units – “20-Collateral Free”
Development and Refinancing Agency. → Max limit.
• Collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh.
• Offered through SCBs, RRBs, NBFCs,
MFIs.
Conclusion • Replaced informal credit dependence. –
• Strengthened self-employment &
equitable growth.
• Continues as backbone of MSME
financing.

2. UJJWALA Yojna
Overview & Objectives
• Launched May 2016 to provide deposit-free LPG connections to adult women from poor households.
• Goal: Replace polluting fuels, improve health, empower women, and promote clean cooking energy.
• Integral to energy access and women’s empowerment missions in rural India.
• PAHAL in the context of Ujjwala Yojana refers to “Pratyaksh Hanstantrit Labh”, which is the Direct
Benefit Transfer for LPG (DBTL) scheme
• Average Per Capita Consumption (PCC) of PMUY consumers which was only about 3 refills in 2019-20
and 3. 68 refills in 2022-23 has improved to about 4.47 during FY 2024-25.

Phases & Targets

Phase / Target / Achievement Key Feature

Milestone

PMUY (2016) Target 5 crore connections; achieved 8 Basic free LPG connection to BPL women.
crore by Sep 2019.

Ujjwala 2.0 1 crore additional connections by Jan Minimal paperwork (self-declaration), free first
2022 → expanded to 1.60 crore by Dec refill + hotplate, special provision for migrant
(Aug 2021)
2022. families.

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Further 75 lakh additional connections Ensured deeper penetration and migrant
Expansion achieved by Jul 2024. access.
(FY23–26)

Affordability Measures

• Government approved ₹300 subsidy per 14.2 kg cylinder for PMUY beneficiaries in FY
2025–26.
• Applicable for up to 9 refills/year (pro-rated for 5 kg cylinders).
• Budget outlay approximately ₹12,000 crore.
• Example (Jan 2025 prices): PMUY beneficiaries in Delhi pay around ₹503 per 14.2-kg
cylinder—much cheaper than neighbouring countries
Geographical Spread
• Leading states in connections: Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh,
Rajasthan (in descending order).
• Example (Dec 2024): UP ~1.85 cr, Bihar ~1.16 cr, West Bengal ~1.23 cr connections.
• Rural areas and migrant families are major focus areas.
Health, Social & Environmental Impact
• Significant reduction in indoor air pollution, improving respiratory health and nutrition
outcomes.
• Women’s empowerment: saves time, reduces drudgery, and increases opportunities for work
or education.
• Environmental benefits: decreased biomass use and deforestation.
• Recognised internationally by International Energy Agency and World Health Organization for
expanding clean energy access.
Current Status (2025)
• PMUY accounts for roughly one-third of India’s domestic LPG base.
• Daily deliveries and refill rates indicate strong sustained usage.
• Ujjwala continues as a cornerstone of India’s energy inclusion strategy.

Key Exam Pointers

• Beneficiary is adult woman of the household.
• Ujjwala 2.0: Self-declaration for migrants, first refill and hotplate free.
• Subsidy: ₹300 per refill for 9 refills (FY25–26).
• Total PMUY connections: 10.33 crore; 234.02 crore refills delivered.
• Distributor network grew 83% overall, 161% rural.
• Top states: UP, WB, BR, MP, RJ.

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Shortcut Tricks / Mnemonics

• WOMAN → Woman beneficiary, One free connection, Migrant self-declaration, Affordability
subsidy ₹300, Nine refills limit.
• TOP-5 States Mnemonic → “UP-WB-BR-MP-RJ” for easy recall.

3. World Accreditation Day

• World Accreditation Day is observed on 9 June each year.

• The theme for 2025 is “Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)”

4. BHASINI
Context: In a landmark step toward linguistic inclusion and AI-driven digital transformation in Indian
Railways, the Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD) and the Centre for Railway Information Systems
(CRIS) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development and
deployment of multilingual artificial intelligence solutions across key public-facing railway platforms.
• Full Form: BHASINI stands for Bhashini – BHASa Interface for India.
• Initiative: Part of the National Language Translation Mission (NLTM) under the Digital India
programme.
• Objective: To provide AI-based language translation tools and speech-to-speech / text-to-text
services for all 22+ Indian languages, breaking language barriers for citizens and businesses.
• Key Feature: Open-source platform offering APIs to startups, researchers, and enterprises to
build multilingual applications.
• Launched By: Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY), Government of India in 2022.
• Benefit: Empowers small businesses, improves e-governance reach, and supports digital
inclusion for non-English speakers.
• Alignment: Supports Digital Public Infrastructure and India’s AI strategy for inclusive growth.

5. SPMICL - Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited’s

Context: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister
of State for Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary inaugurated the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of
India Limited’s (SPMCIL) new corporate office at World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi.
• Full Form: Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL).
• Type: Government-owned corporation under the Ministry of Finance (Department of
Economic Affairs).
• Established: 13 January 2006, as a wholly owned Public Sector Undertaking (PSU).
• Headquarters: New Delhi, India.
Functions:

• Printing of currency and banknotes.

• Minting of coins.

• Production of security paper, non-judicial stamps, postal stamps, passports, and other
security documents.

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• Units: Operates 9 units across India—4 mints, 4 presses, and 1 paper mill.
• Key Mints: Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Noida.
Remember: SPMCIL is a wholly owned Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of
Finance, Government of India, not under RBI. RBI issues currency notes but does not own SPMCIL.
Banknote printing is handled by BRBNMPL (RBI subsidiary) and Government presses operated by
SPMCIL.
Subsidiaries of RBI

Subsidiary Headquarters Key Function / Notes

Deposit Insurance and Credit Mumbai Provides deposit insurance to bank depositors (up to
Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) ₹5 lakh) and credit guarantee support.

Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Bengaluru Prints banknotes for RBI; operates presses at Mysuru
Mudran Private Limited (Karnataka) and Salboni (West Bengal).
(BRBNMPL)

Reserve Bank Information Navi Mumbai Focuses on cybersecurity and IT solutions for RBI and
Technology Pvt. Ltd. (ReBIT) the banking sector.

Indian Financial Technology and Mumbai Provides technology-driven financial services, runs
Allied Services (IFTAS) platforms like INFINET and SFMS for secure
payments.

Reserve Bank Innovation Hub Bengaluru Promotes fintech innovation, financial inclusion, and
(RBIH) new-age digital solutions.

Exam Pointers
• DICGC is the only subsidiary statutorily created by an Act of Parliament (DICGC Act, 1961).
• BRBNMPL handles currency printing alongside government-owned presses.
• ReBIT and IFTAS were set up to strengthen banking technology infrastructure.
• RBIH is the newest subsidiary (2020), focusing on innovation and inclusion.
• These subsidiaries help RBI in currency management, deposit safety, cybersecurity, payment
systems, and innovation.

6. NIIF- National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited

Context: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 6th
meeting of the Governing Council (GC) of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIF)
in New Delhi
About NIIF

Aspect Details

Full Name National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIF).

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Type Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) and Sovereign Wealth Fund of
India.

Established 2015, by the Government of India.

Ownership Government of India is the majority owner (via the Ministry of Finance), but NIIF
is structured to attract both domestic and international institutional investors.

Headquarters Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Purpose To provide long-term capital for infrastructure projects and growth capital for
businesses in key sectors—bridging the investment gap in infrastructure.

Capital Structure Initial Government commitment: ₹40,000 crore, aimed to raise additional funds
from private and foreign investors.

Main Funds under NIIF 1. Master Fund – invests in core infrastructure assets (roads, ports, airports,
power).
2. Fund of Funds – invests in funds managed by third parties in sectors like green
energy, affordable housing, and social infrastructure.
3. Strategic Opportunities Fund – provides growth capital to businesses and
strategic investments.

Significance - Acts as India’s quasi-sovereign wealth fund.

- Boosts public-private partnership (PPP) in infrastructure.
- Helps attract global institutional capital into India’s infrastructure sector.

Key Investments in renewable energy platforms, road and airport concessions,

Projects/Investments digital infrastructure, and green energy transition initiatives.

Relevance for Exams Frequently asked in banking, economy, and government schemes sections;
linked to infrastructure financing and foreign investment policies.

Three Categories of AIF

Category Purpose & Features Examples

Category I • Invests in start-ups, early-stage ventures, SMEs, social Venture Capital Funds, SME Funds, Social Venture
AIF ventures, infrastructure. Funds, Infrastructure Funds.
• Considered socially/economically desirable; may get
government incentives.
• Generally lower risk for the economy.

Category II • Do not fall under Cat I or III. Private Equity Funds, Debt Funds, Fund of Funds.
AIF • No specific incentives or concessions from govt.
• Can employ complex strategies but no leverage except
for day-to-day operations.
• Often used for private equity or debt funds.

Category III • Employ diverse or complex trading strategies. Hedge Funds, PIPE (Private Investment in Public
AIF • May use leverage (borrowings) to achieve returns. Equity) Funds.
• Suitable for short-term gains or hedge-fund-like
strategies.
• Higher risk profile.

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7. World Blood Donor Day 2025
• Day: World Blood Donor Day is observed on 14 June every year.

• 2025 Theme / Slogan: “Give blood, give hope: together we save lives.”

8. POSHAN ABHIYAN
Aspect Details
Full Name POSHAN Abhiyaan – Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition.
Launch Date & 8 March 2018, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan.
Place
Nodal Ministry Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD).
Objectives - Prevent & reduce stunting in children (0–6 yrs).
- Prevent & reduce under-nutrition (underweight prevalence) in children (0–6 yrs).
- Reduce prevalence of anaemia among young children (6–59 months).
- Reduce prevalence of anaemia among women & adolescent girls (15–49 yrs).
- Reduce low birth weight (LBW).
Strategic Pillars ➢ Access to Quality Services – Through ICDS, NHM, PMMVY, focusing on first
1,000 days.
➢ Cross-Sectoral Convergence – Links with Swachh Bharat Mission and National
Drinking Water Mission.
➢ Leveraging Technology – Real-time monitoring via Poshan Tracker.
➢ Jan Andolan – Mass awareness & behavioral change through community
engagement.
Key Components - ICT-based Real-Time Monitoring.
- Convergence Action Plan across ministries.
- Capacity building and growth monitoring devices.
- Behavioral change communication (nutrition, hygiene, breastfeeding).
Phases Implemented in three phases (2017–20) covering all districts by 2020.
Implementation Pan-India coverage via Anganwadi Centres and Gram Panchayats; focus on first
1,000 days.
Recent Updates Integrated with Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0; focus on severe acute
(2025) malnutrition and real-time tracking.
Significance Supports SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being); India’s
flagship programme to combat malnutrition.

9. Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan Journey

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The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan ended on June 12, 2025, with its formal conclusion in Bardoli, Gujarat, by the
Union Agriculture Minister.

10. India at UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3)

Aspect Details
Speaker & Event Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of Earth Sciences, at the Third United Nations Ocean
Conference (UNOC3), held in Nice.
Major Initiatives & • Called for a global ocean pact.
Commitments • Advocated ratification of the BBNJ Agreement (Biodiversity Beyond National

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Jurisdiction).
• Supported a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty.
Science & Exploration • Progress on Deep Ocean Mission’s “Samudrayaan”: India’s first manned
submersible, to explore up to ~6,000 meters, by 2026.
Ocean Governance & • Launched SAHAV digital ocean‐data portal.
Data • Expanded Marine Protected Areas to cover 6.6% of India’s Exclusive Economic
Zone.
Blue Economy & • Over USD 80 billion invested in port‐led infrastructure under Sagarmala.
Fisheries • USD 2.5 billion directed to modernizing fisheries under Pradhan Mantri Matsya
Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
• Fish production rose ~10% since last UNOC (2022); 1,000+ fish farmer producer
organizations established.
Global Role & • Co-led “Blue Talks” with France and Costa Rica; participated in sessions like
Leadership India-Norway on Marine Spatial Planning.
• Called for “Nice Ocean Action Plan” and encouraged stakeholder cooperation:
governments, private sector, civil society, indigenous communities.

[Link] Stability and Development Council (FSDC)

Context: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs chaired the 29th meeting of the Financial Stability and
Development Council (FSDC), in Mumbai, today. Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Choudhary was
also present along with FSDC members.
About FSDC
• Full Form: Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC).
• Establishment: Formed in 2010 by the Government of India (not a statutory body).
• Chairperson: Union Finance Minister of India.
• Composition: Includes heads of RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, PFRDA, IBBI, Finance Secretary, and other
key regulators.
• Objective: Strengthen and institutionalize financial stability, macro-prudential regulation,
and inter-regulatory coordination.
• Key Functions: Deals with financial sector reforms, financial inclusion, financial literacy,
macro-prudential supervision, and developmental issues.
• Secretariat: Located in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.
• Sub-Committee: Chaired by the RBI Governor, focuses on operational and supervisory
coordination.
• Significance: Plays a pivotal role in monitoring systemic risks, ensuring financial sector
stability, and promoting coordinated policy responses.

12. SPV
Launched in 2015, the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) marked a significant shift in urban development
strategy by promoting city-level innovation and integrated infrastructure delivery. A distinctive feature of
the Mission was the establishment of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) in all 100 selected cities under
the Companies Act, 2013, with a 50:50 equity share holding between State/UT
governments/administration and respective Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) as promoters. These SPVs were
mandated to implement the mission through focused planning, project development, and on-ground
execution.

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13. First meeting of the Textile Task Force on Exports
Aspect Details

What First meeting of the Textile Task Force on Exports to address critical challenges and growth
strategies for India’s textile export sector.

When & Held on 10 June 2025, at Vanijya Bhawan, Delhi.

Where

Who Commerce Secretary Shri Sunil Barthwal.

Chaired

Objective Create a unified platform bringing together all stakeholders to resolve key issues and
formulate strategies to enhance India’s textile export share in global markets.

[Link] QUEST
➢ Indian Army contingent reaches Mongolia for Multinational Military Exercise KHAAN QUEST”
➢ India sent a 40-personnel contingent, including one woman officer and two women soldiers,
mainly from the Kumaon Regiment, to Mongolia for KHAAN QUEST 2025 from 14-28 June to
strengthen peacekeeping readiness.

15. Bilateral Talks

• Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh held a bilateral meeting with Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Ocean
Policy (Ms. Marianne Sivertsen Ness) at UNOC3, focusing on sustainable fisheries, marine resource
management, and blue economy cooperation.

• India-Norway discussions emphasized strengthening ocean governance, data sharing, capacity

building, and technology transfer in line with the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable
Development (2021–30).

[Link] Fisheries & Aquaculture Meet 2025

Aspect Details
Event Inland Fisheries & Aquaculture Meet 2025
Date & Venue 13 June 2025, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Organizer Department of Fisheries, MoFAH&D
Chaired By Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh)
Projects Key fisheries projects for 7 inland States/UTs; ₹52 crore under PMMSY.
Launched Includes Reservoir Fisheries Cluster – Halali Dam and other PMMSY-supported
infrastructure.
Beneficiary Certificates to fisheries Cooperatives, FFPOs, Start-ups; distribution of Kisan
Support Credit Cards (KCC) and aquaculture insurance.

17. India @ 113th ILC

Context: National Statement Delivered by Union Minister of Labour & Employment Dr. Mansukh
Mandaviya at the Plenary Session of 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva
Aspect Details

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Context & Event 113th International Labour Conference (ILO); India reaffirmed commitment to
Decent Work, Social Justice, and Inclusive Growth.
Unemployment & Jobs • Unemployment rate declined from 6% (2017) → 3.2% (2024).
• 7.5 crore jobs created in formal sector in last 7 years.
• Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme (US$ 12.81 bn) to further boost
formal job creation.
Digital Public Infrastructure • National Career Service (NCS): One-stop career platform, now aggregating
global job demand and facilitating international labour mobility.
• Education-to-Employment ecosystem connecting universities, industry,
and skilling centres.
Gig & Platform Economy • India’s gig workforce projected 23.5 million by 2030.
• Advocates preserving flexibility while improving conditions.
• Code on Social Security 2020 recognizes platform workers.
• e-Shram portal: 300+ million unorganised workers (incl. gig workers)
registered for targeted benefits and social protection.
Social Protection • Coverage grew 24.4% (2019) → 64.3% (2025) (~940 million people).
• Many also covered through food and health security schemes.
Workers’ Protection from • Supports strong protection but cautions against overly broad definitions
Biological Hazards beyond workplace settings.
• Recommends graded, risk-tiered strategy balancing safety and operational
realities.
• Urges consideration of country diversities in setting global standards.
Underlying Principles • Inclusive growth under PM Modi’s leadership.
• Innovation + inclusion: “No worker left behind.”
• Collaboration for a future of work that balances technology, flexibility, and
protection.

18. Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR)

Aspect Details

Definition The Capital Adequacy Ratio (also called Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio –
CRAR) measures a bank’s capital strength against its risk-weighted assets. It
ensures banks can absorb losses and protects depositors.

Formula CAR=(TierICapital + TierII Capital)÷Risk−Weighted Assets× 100

Components • Tier I Capital: Core capital (equity, disclosed reserves) – absorbs losses without
ceasing operations.
• Tier II Capital: Supplementary capital (subordinated debt, revaluation reserves) –
absorbs losses in case of winding-up.

Basel Norms • Basel III sets minimum CAR = 8% globally.

• RBI mandates 9% for Indian scheduled commercial banks (higher prudential
standard).
• Additional buffers: Capital Conservation Buffer (CCB) of 2.5%, making effective
requirement = 11.5% for Indian banks.

Purpose • Ensures financial stability of banks.

• Protects depositors and creditors.
• Prevents excessive risk-taking.

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Significance in Exams Frequently asked in Banking, RBI Grade B, SIDBI, NABARD, and regulatory exams.
Key to Basel III, bank regulation, and financial sector reforms.

Quick Mnemonics
• “T1 = True Core, T2 = Top-up” – remember Tier I is core capital, Tier II is supplementary.
• “CAR guards Cars (banks) from crashes (risks)” – easy recall for its protective purpose.

19. Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP)

Context: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has successfully raised ₹2,005.90 crore
through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP). The capital was mobilized by issuing 12.15 crore equity shares
at a price of ₹165.14 per share, which includes a premium of ₹155.14 per share over the face value of ₹10.

Aspect Details
Definition QIP is a capital-raising tool whereby listed companies in India can issue equity
shares, fully/partly convertible debentures, or any securities (other than warrants) to
Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) without submitting pre-issue filings to SEBI.
Purpose • Enables companies to raise funds quickly and efficiently.
• Avoids the lengthy process of follow-on public offers (FPOs) or rights issues.
• Provides flexibility in tapping institutional investors for capital needs.
Qualified Institutional investors like mutual funds, insurance companies, pension funds,
Institutional Buyers scheduled commercial banks, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), etc., recognized by
(QIBs) SEBI.
Regulatory • Introduced by SEBI in 2006.
Framework • Governed under SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations.
• Pricing formula and lock-in requirements specified by SEBI.
Key Features • Minimum of 10% of issue must be allotted to mutual funds.
• No single QIB can get more than 50% of the issue.
• Securities issued through QIP cannot be sold for 1 year (lock-in).
• Faster execution as approval is not required from SEBI—only shareholders’
resolution.
Advantages • Lower compliance burden compared to ADR/GDR or FPO.
• Cost-effective and time-saving.
• Boosts market confidence by involving reputed institutions.
Significance Commonly used by banks, NBFCs, and large corporates to shore up capital, meet
Basel III norms, or fund expansion. Widely asked in banking, capital markets, and
SEBI-related exams.

Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) are large, sophisticated financial investors recognized by SEBI
as having the expertise and resources to evaluate and invest in capital markets without the need for
extensive regulatory protections provided to retail investors.

Who qualifies as a QIB (as per SEBI)

Category Examples / Notes
Public Financial Institutions LIC, SIDBI, NABARD, EXIM Bank, IFCI, etc.
Scheduled Commercial Banks All scheduled banks under RBI’s Second Schedule.
Mutual Funds SEBI‐registered mutual funds.

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SEBI‐registered Alternative Investment Funds
Venture Capital Funds / AIFs
(AIFs) and Venture Capital Funds.
Life and general insurance companies registered
Insurance Companies
with IRDAI.
Pension Funds Recognized provident and pension funds.
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) / Foreign
Those registered with SEBI.
Portfolio Investors (FPIs)
NBFCs registered with RBI as systemically
Systemically Important NBFCs
important.

[Link] Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA)

• India is serving as Vice President of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA)
and actively participated in the 2nd session of its Council in Nice, France.

• Key highlights include integrating vessel traffic services across 12 major ports and planning
international training programmes at the Marine Navigation Training Institute in Kolkata.

• India invited all member states to the 3rd IALA General Assembly (Dec 2025) and the 21st IALA
Conference (2027) to be hosted in Mumbai.

[Link] Pal New Logo

The Full Bench of Lokpal of India has adopted a new Motto replacing the old one. The Logo with the new Motto of
Lokpal of India, is as under: -

22. PM-AASHA – Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan

Aspect Details

Full Form Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan

Launch 2018 by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare

Objective Ensure Minimum Support Price (MSP) assurance to farmers, prevent distress sales,
and provide a safety net for farm income.

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Coverage Pulses, oilseeds, and select crops (esp. moong, urad, arhar, masur, groundnut,
soybean, sunflower, etc.).

Key Components Price Support Scheme (PSS) – Physical procurement of pulses/oilseeds at MSP by
NAFED & NCCF.
Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) – Farmers sell in the open market; Govt
pays the difference between MSP and selling price (e.g., for oilseeds).
Pilot of Private Procurement & Stockist Scheme (PPPS) – Allows private players to
procure at MSP with incentives in selected districts.

Central Nodal NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India) and NCCF
Agencies (National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation).

Recent Updates • Govt approved procurement of Moong and Groundnut under PSS for 2025–26.
(2025) • Procurement extension in AP for pulses till 26 June 2025.
• Tur (Arhar), Urad, Masur pulses allowed procurement up to 100% of state’s
production under PSS (valid till 2028–29).

Funding 100% Central Govt funding for PSS operations; PDPS and PPPS cost-sharing between
Centre & States.

Implementation States choose which component to adopt; flexible for local crop patterns.
Mechanism

Significance Stabilizes market prices, protects farmers from price crashes, strengthens food
security, and supports PM’s goal of doubling farmers’ income.

23. Agri Stack Conference (13-June-2025)

• Held at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’
Welfare.

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• Focus on accelerating implementation of Agri Stack under Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM).
• Key calls: link state Farmer Registries dynamically with updated Records of Rights (RoR);
ensure Aadhaar seeding; use digital land records for accurate farmer identification.
• Announced ₹6,000 crore under Special Central Assistance (SCA): ₹4,000 crore for Farmer
Registry (including legal heir systems), ₹2,000 crore for Digital Crop Survey.
• MoUs signed with Maharashtra, Kerala, Bihar, Odisha, and PSB Alliance with NFWPIS – to
enable credit services via registry-linked authentication.
• New tools introduced: Digitally Verifiable Certificates (DVCs) (land & crop info), unified
grievance redressal portal, AI/ML/remote sensing for data accuracy.
• State innovations shown: Maharashtra (Data Provisioning Engine, MahaDBT, advisory AI), UP
(linking with MSP e-procurement), Karnataka (soil health card integration, FRUITS-bank link,
disaster relief usages). FRUITS stands for Farmer Registration and Unified Beneficiary
Information System, a digital platform for farmers in Karnataka to register, track activities, and
access government benefits and schemes.

24. Digital Agriculture Mission

Aspect Details
Name & Aim Digital Agriculture Mission: “Tech for Transforming Farmers’ Lives” – to digitally empower
Indian farmers via streamlined data, services, and decision support.
Approval & Approved by Union Cabinet on 2 September 2024; total outlay of ₹2,817 Crore, of which
Outlay Centre’s share is ₹1,940 Crore.
Umbrella Includes creation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI); implementation of Digital General Crop
Scheme Estimation Survey (DGCES); supports IT initiatives by central, state, academic & research
Components bodies.
Foundationa 1. AgriStack – farmer-centric DPI (Farmer Registry, Geo-referenced Village Maps, Crop Sown
l Pillars Registry, Farmer ID).
2. Krishi Decision Support System – integrates remote sensing, weather, soil, water data for
advisories, planning.

3. Soil Profile Mapping – mapping soil profiles at 1:10,000 scale over ~142 million hectares.
Targets • Create digital identities (Farmer ID) for 11 crore farmers over 3 years: 6 crore in FY2024-25;
3 crore in FY2025-26; 2 crore in FY2026-27.
• Digital Crop Survey: cover 400 districts in FY2024-25; all districts in FY2025-26.

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Pilots & Pilot operations in 6 states: UP (Farrukhabad), Gujarat (Gandhinagar), Maharashtra (Beed),
States’ Haryana (Yamuna Nagar), Punjab (Fatehgarh Sahib), Tamil Nadu (Virudhnagar).
Participation 19 states have signed MoUs with Agriculture Ministry for AgriStack.
Benefits & • Digital authentication reduces paperwork and physical visits.
Features • More precise yield estimates via DGCES improves insurance, disaster response.
• Transparent scheme delivery, improved access to loans and crop advisories.
• Crop maps aid planning, real-time monitoring.
Employment Will create both direct & indirect employment: ~2,50,000 trained local youth and Krishi
& Local Sakhis.
Capacity
Related Approved alongside six other major agricultural-sector schemes: Crop Science; Agricultural
Initiatives Education, Management & Social Sciences; Sustainable Livestock Health & Production;
Horticulture Development; Strengthening Krishi Vigyan Kendras; Natural Resource
Management (total -₹14,235.30 Cr).

25. Exercise Nomadic Elephant – 17th Edition

Aspect Details
Date & Venue Concluded June 2025, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Participants Indian Army contingent (45 personnel, mostly Arunachal Scouts Battalion) &
Mongolian Armed Forces
Key Remarks - Commended professionalism and dedication of Indian soldiers.
- Exercise reflects enduring India–Mongolia friendship, mutual trust, and shared
cultural ties.
- Demonstrates India’s commitment to regional peace and stability.
Link to Other Defence Secretary to attend Opening of KHAAN QUEST 2025 (14–28 June 2025) at
Exercises same location.
Strategic Marks a milestone in India’s defence diplomacy, strengthens Indo-Mongolian
Significance partnership, and reinforces India’s role in global peacekeeping.

[Link] Practices Conclave – AIIMS Nagpur (1st Edition)

Held at AIIMS Nagpur; Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda addressed virtually

27. Climate Ready Work force

Green Skills & EV Training Initiative (DGT–Shell India)

Aspect Details
Launched By Directorate General of Training (DGT), MSDE in collaboration with Shell India
Date & Venue 12 June 2025 – Across select ITIs & NSTIs in Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Maharashtra,
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
Implementation Edunet Foundation (Shell’s training partner)
Partner

[Link] of Prime Minister to Republic of Cyprus, Canada and Croatia

Country Capital Currency
Republic of Cyprus Nicosia Euro (EUR) President of the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Mr.
Nikos Christodoulides

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Canada Ottawa Canadian Dollar (CAD) Prime Minister of Canada, H.E. Mr. Mark
Carney
Croatia Zagreb Euro (EUR) Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia,
H.E. Mr. Andrej Plenković

29. Garuda Aerospace – Agri-Drone Indigenization Facility (Chennai)

Aspect Details
Event Inauguration of Agri-Drone Indigenization Facility
Date & Place Chennai, by Union MoS for Rural Development Shri Kamlesh Paswan

30. Top 5 Economies (Nominal GDP, 2025)

Rank Country Approx. GDP Remarks
(Nominal)
1 United ~$30.5 trillion Largest economy globally; strong services & innovation
States sectors.
2 China ~$19.23 trillion Second largest; large manufacturing & export base.
3 Germany ~$4.74 trillion Largest economy in Europe; strong industrial output.
4 India ~$4.19 trillion Rapid growth; overtook Japan in some rankings.
5 Japan ~$4.19 trillion Very close to India; large tech, automotive, and export
sectors.

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