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Highlights of June 3rd Week Current Affairs
- Carbon pricing tools have expanded from 5 in 2005 to 80 in 2025, now covering 28% of global emissions, generating over $100 billion in revenue for climate action.
- India launched the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) in 2023, mandating GHG reduction targets for industries and enabling voluntary carbon credit generation and trade in domestic markets.
- Article 6 rules under the Paris Agreement were finalized at COP29 in Baku, enabling cross-border carbon trading and standardizing international carbon credit mechanisms.
- The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) imposes taxes on imported goods’ embedded emissions to prevent carbon leakage and support global climate integrity.
- The Tribal Affairs Ministry approved 324 FRA Cells across India under the DAJGUA scheme to support documentation and data handling for forest rights claims.
- FRA Cells, while aimed at aiding implementation, raise concerns of bureaucratic overlap with statutory committees and could weaken community-led forest rights enforcement mechanisms.
- The Agriculture Ministry announced ₹6,000 crore to boost Agri Stack—₹4,000 crore for farmer registries and ₹2,000 crore for digital crop surveys to advance Digital Agriculture Mission.
- AviList launched as the world’s first unified bird checklist, consolidating global taxonomy and supporting international bird conservation, biodiversity monitoring, and policy planning.
- A major forest fire in Reasi, Jammu & Kashmir, burned hundreds of hectares, prompting rapid response and highlighting challenges of climate-induced and human-triggered forest fires.
- AAIB is investigating an Air India crash in Ahmedabad, having recovered the black box, which contains flight and cockpit voice data crucial for understanding the incident.
- Iran–Israel tensions have intensified with ongoing military strikes, drawing global concern and UN intervention amid fears of a wider regional conflict in the Middle East.
- The UN Ocean Conference 2025 emphasizes ocean protection, urging nations to integrate marine conservation into climate policies and promote sustainable blue economy strategies globally.
- South Africa wins the ICC World Test Championship 2023–25 by defeating India, marking their first title win with strong performances in batting and bowling.
- DGCA has mandated thorough checks on Boeing 787 aircraft operated by Indian carriers after recurring technical issues, to ensure enhanced safety and regulatory compliance.
- Forensic labs across India are increasingly using DNA profiling to accurately identify victims in disasters and crimes, improving investigation speed and reliability of identification.
- The Comptroller and Auditor General’s recent report highlights inefficiencies and fund mismanagement in rural welfare schemes, stressing the need for timely execution and accountability.
- India’s wind energy capacity has surged to 51.5 GW, reflecting the country’s growing commitment to renewable energy and climate action through large-scale infrastructure development.
- The Supreme Court ruled that preventive detention cannot replace bail cancellation, reinforcing that liberty cannot be curtailed without legal justification and judicial oversight.
- Flipkart has received an NBFC licence from the RBI, enabling the e-commerce giant to expand into consumer lending and financial technology services in India.
- The government is strengthening DNA technology use in the criminal justice system, enabling faster victim identification and supporting forensic reform through legal and institutional backing.
- The 1st Assembly of the International Big Cat Alliance was held in New Delhi, where India’s Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav was unanimously elected as the President of IBCA.
- IBCA unites 95 countries, including 16 founding members, to promote global collaboration for big cat conservation, ecological balance, and knowledge sharing through a biennial assembly system.
- The 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva adopted the first global treaty on biological workplace hazards, aiming to enhance occupational health and safety policies worldwide.
- India supported key maritime labour reforms at the 113th ILC, including humane repatriation rights and formal recognition of seafarers as essential workers in global labour systems.
- SIPRI Yearbook 2025 warns of a nuclear arms race, highlighting China’s rapid arsenal expansion, global modernisation efforts, and rising geopolitical instability due to stalled arms control agreements.
- India’s nuclear arsenal grew from 172 to 180 warheads, surpassing Pakistan’s count, with a continued focus on plutonium-based weapons for strategic and deterrent capability development.
- DRDO and IIT Delhi achieved 1 km quantum key distribution via free-space optics, marking a major leap towards India’s future quantum-secure internet and defence communications infrastructure.
- Quantum entanglement-based communication by India boosts encryption and cybersecurity, enabling eavesdropping detection and ultra-secure data transmission without cables—ideal for military and remote use.
- After 23 years, the Indian Prime Minister visited Cyprus, signing a Joint Declaration that strengthened ties on diplomacy, counterterrorism, economic investment, and strategic European partnerships.
- The Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan was launched to empower tribal communities via village-level outreach camps, ensuring access to government schemes and services under PM-JANMAN.
- The 51st G7 Summit in Canada focused on climate, AI, terrorism, migration, and global economic resilience with India’s participation.
- PM Modi questioned global inaction on terrorism, urging fair treatment of victims and stricter accountability at international forums.
- India endorsed the G7 Wildfire Charter aiming to reverse deforestation and land degradation globally by the year 2030.
- G7 launched a critical minerals plan to secure clean energy supply chains essential for EVs and semiconductor industries.
- Revised Green India Mission aims to increase forest cover, restore ecosystems, and boost forest-based livelihoods by 2030.
- A new Micro-Ecosystem approach targets restoration of fragile Indian zones like Aravallis, Himalayas, mangroves, and drylands.
- India celebrated 50 years of crocodile conservation, with Odisha having centers for all native crocodile species.
- OECD’s Global Drought Outlook 2025 warns of worsening water scarcity and rising drought-related economic and ecological damage.
- G7 committed to tackling migrant smuggling by disrupting networks and supporting legal, safe, and inclusive migration pathways.
- Israel unveiled Barak Magen naval defence system to counter drones, missiles, and protect against regional maritime threats.
- First Indian PM visit to Cyprus in over 20 years focuses on enhancing diplomatic and economic cooperation between the two countries.
- India and Canada agree to restore High Commissioners after G7 Summit meeting, marking a step toward mending strained relations.
- India-Canada ties built on democratic values, strong economic trade, and collaborations in education, science, and nuclear energy.
- Diplomatic fallout in 2024 due to Khalistani extremism, unaddressed extradition requests, and allegations over a Sikh separatist’s killing.
- Bihar launches India’s first mobile app-based e-voting system with blockchain and facial recognition for secure and transparent urban elections.
- Maharashtra mandates Hindi as a third language in primary classes under NEP 2020, with flexibility for linguistic diversity.
- Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 highlights Chandigarh as top performer in school education; Meghalaya ranks the lowest.
- INS Arnala, India’s first indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, strengthens coastal defense capabilities.
- India evacuates 110 citizens from Iran via Armenia using a complex land route amid rising tensions with Israel.
- PM’s visit to Croatia aims to boost bilateral ties; Croatia is an EU and NATO member with strategic Balkan location.
- The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development adopted the “Seville Commitment” to bridge the $4 trillion SDG financing gap.
- India launched a Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub to centralize data, policy briefs, and tools for promoting gender equity in budgeting.
- Gender Budgeting in India now includes online proposal submission for training and capacity-building by MWCD via the new portal.
- For the first time, more girls passed Class 12 with science than arts in 2024—marking a historic gender trend shift.
- Women now form 46% of Class 12 science pass-outs and over 52% of higher education science students, showing growing STEM interest.
- Government STEM initiatives like Vigyan Jyoti and WISE-KIRAN aim to reduce gender gaps and support women in scientific research.
- 54 Indian institutions featured in QS World University Rankings 2026, with IIT Delhi ranked 123rd, up from 150th.
- India’s GERD remains low at 0.64% of GDP, with weak private sector R&D involvement and continuing brain drain challenges.
- Global FDI declined 11% in 2024, with India ranking 16th; SDG-critical sectors like renewable energy saw major investment drops.
- India slipped to 71st in the Energy Transition Index 2025 due to coal reliance and infrastructure challenges in renewable scaling.
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