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Indian Air Force’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla made history on June 26, 2025, by becoming the first Indian to enter the International Space Station (ISS). He is also the second Indian in space, following Rakesh Sharma’s flight in 1984. Key Highlights
On June 25, the Union Cabinet approved the setting up of a regional wing of the International Potato Center (CIP). The center will be called CIP-South Asia Regional Center (CSARC). Location of the Center About International Potato Center (CIP) Historical Significance of Potatoes CIP’s Global Engagement
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the U.N. nuclear watchdog responsible for policing the global nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), has been unable to carry out inspections in Iran since Israel’s military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities on June 13. Key Highlights
A French woman from the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has been identified as the only known carrier of a newly discovered blood type, informally dubbed “Gwada negative”. This blood sample was first collected 15 years ago during routine pre-surgical tests, and only recently confirmed by the French Blood Establishment (EFS). ● Scientific Classification:This rare blood type is now officially recognized as the 48th blood group system in the world. It Read More …
India has achieved a significant milestone by securing a place among the top 100 countries in the latest Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index 2025. The report, published on June 24, 2025 by the U.N. Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDR), ranks 193 countries based on their progress toward achieving the SDGs. Key findings from the 10th Sustainable Development Report (SDR):
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug that offers nearly complete protection against HIV with just two doses per year. How It Works Global Outlook and Pending Approvals (Source: BS)
In the recent Operation Midnight Hammer on June 22, 2025, the United States utilized 30 Tomahawk missiles in conjunction with B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and six 30,000-pound ‘bunker buster’ bombs to strike Iran’s nuclear sites, including the Fordo facility, Natanz, and Isfahan. The Tomahawk missiles were launched from US Navy submarines positioned approximately 400 miles away from the targets. Key details of Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM): (Source: HT)
On June 22, 2025, the U.S. Air Force’s B-2 Spirit stealth bombers were involved in strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites under an operation dubbed “Operation Midnight Hammer.” The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) confirmed attacks on its Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz sites, though it insisted its nuclear program would not be stopped. Both Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog reported no immediate signs of radioactive contamination around the three Read More …
Amid heightened military tensions with Israel, Iran has announced that its Parliament is preparing a Bill to potentially withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). This development follows an Israeli attack on Iran on June 13, prompted by Tel Aviv’s claims that Iran was close to enriching weapons-grade uranium. About the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT): NPT and Non-Signatory States: Withdrawal from NPT: (Sources: UN & Read More …
A genomic study published June 17, 2025 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens revealed the outbreak of Rice Yellow Mottle Virus (RYMV) across African rice ecosystems.
On June 17, UN Member States at the UN Headquarters endorsed the finalized outcome document, the “Compromiso de Sevilla” (the Seville Commitment). This document is set to be formally adopted at the upcoming Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Sevilla, Spain, from June 30 to July 3. Here are the key points about this significant development: (Source: UN)
India’s higher education institutions have achieved their best-ever performance in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
June 19 is observed as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day and this year’s theme is: ‘Global Action, Local Impact: Empowering Communities for Effective Self-Advocacy.’ Understanding Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Treatment and Management of SCD India’s Initiative (Source: TH)
Indian animated film Desi Oon has won the prestigious Jury Award for Best Commissioned Film at the Annecy International Animation Festival 2025 in France. The festival is widely considered the world’s foremost event for animation. Directed by celebrated animator Suresh Eriyat, Desi Oon has garnered multiple accolades across both national and international platforms. It recently bagged the Best Film award at the WAVES Awards of Excellence 2025 and was one Read More …
The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) unanimously adopted a resolution on May 24, 2025, recognizing ‘Skin diseases as a global public health priority’