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Highlights of June 4th Week Current Affairs
- Israeli airstrike on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility confirmed by IAEA, raising serious concerns over global nuclear safety and regional tensions.
- IAEA works to promote peaceful nuclear energy use and safeguard against accidents and intentional threats like terrorism and sabotage.
- Key nuclear safety and security frameworks include the CPPNM, CNS, UNSC Resolutions, and Vienna Declaration on Nuclear Safety.
- FDA approves Lenacapavir, the first twice-yearly injectable PrEP drug, to prevent HIV infection in high-risk individuals.
- Lenacapavir targets the HIV capsid protein, offering a long-acting solution that eases medication adherence burden.
- India’s National AIDS Control Programme Phase V aims to reduce new HIV infections by 80% by 2026 under the 95-95-95 strategy.
- HAL to manufacture and operate ISRO’s SSLVs, marking a major shift toward space sector indigenization and privatization.
- SSLVs support quick, cost-effective small satellite launches and are vital for commercial, defense, and startup-led space missions.
- Finland exits the Ottawa Convention amid rising tensions with Russia, citing national security over global landmine disarmament.
- India, not party to the Ottawa Convention, cites border security concerns and advocates a broader, non-discriminatory global landmine ban.
- Operation Midnight Hammer saw US stealth bombers strike Iran’s key nuclear sites using bunker buster bombs, escalating regional tensions post-JCPOA withdrawal.
- Iran threatens closure of Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for 20% of global oil trade, raising fears of energy price shocks and global inflation.
- India faces major risks from Strait closure—40% of its crude oil and 50% LNG imports transit through Hormuz, impacting inflation and fiscal health.
- UK House of Commons passed the Assisted Dying Bill for terminally ill adults, permitting self-administered life-ending drugs under strict legal safeguards.
- Ethical debates on assisted dying center on autonomy vs sanctity of life, with concerns over medical ethics, misuse, and socio-economic coercion.
- China–Pakistan–Bangladesh trilateral dialogue in Kunming strengthens China’s strategic grip in South Asia, sidelining India-led platforms like SAARC and BIMSTEC.
- India fears erosion of its “Neighbourhood First” policy due to growing Chinese influence via BRI projects and naval presence in regional ports.
- ADR report highlights rising political financing opacity in India, with 60% donations undisclosed and parties violating post-election expenditure disclosure rules.
- India’s 2024 general elections cost over ₹1.35 lakh crore, revealing funding inequalities, legal loopholes, and the dominance of wealthy candidates.
- MoHFW’s integration of Rare Donor Registry with e-Rakt Kosh will streamline national access to rare blood types, improving critical transfusion outcomes.
- FATF flagged global gaps in tackling Proliferation Financing, with only 16% of countries effectively enforcing targeted UN sanctions related to WMD activities.
- Illicit actors use intermediaries, shell firms, virtual assets, and maritime smuggling to evade proliferation-related sanctions and conceal end-user identities.
- FATF urged nations to update PF threat assessments, enhance public-private coordination, and adopt standardized WMD-related terminology within five years.
- RBI launched the Digital Payment Intelligence Platform (DPIP) to strengthen fraud risk detection through real-time intelligence sharing among Indian banks.
- Rising banking frauds, tripling from ₹12,230 crore in FY24 to ₹36,014 crore in FY25, prompted the need for a centralized fraud response system.
- RBI initiatives like multi-factor authentication, zero liability policy, and verified banking domains aim to protect customers from rising digital fraud.
- India dismissed OIC’s recent comments as factually incorrect and unwarranted, reiterating its position on respecting sovereignty and non-interference in internal matters.
- India launched its first National Rare Blood Donor Registry to help patients with rare blood types like Rhnull, Bombay, and Jr(a-).
- WMO’s 2024 report showed Asia warming at twice the global average, with record-high temperatures, glacial retreat, and severe marine impacts.
- Under ULLAS, Tripura became India’s third fully literate state, following Mizoram and Goa, achieving over 95% literacy among those aged 15+.
- RBI reduced Priority Sector Lending norms for Small Finance Banks from 75% to 60% of ANBC, allowing greater credit flexibility starting FY 2025–26.
- SFBs can now use 20% of ANBC for non-PSL secured retail lending like LAP and personal loans, boosting portfolio diversification.
- The relaxation is expected to free up ₹40,000 crore for SFBs, enhancing lending capacity and improving financial stability.
- The CDS can now issue joint operational orders for all three services, improving synergy and decision-making in India’s military strategy.
- This reform aligns with the creation of Theatre Commands and is part of India’s 2025 “Year of Defence Reforms” initiative.
- India climbed to Rank 99 in the Sustainable Development Report 2025, improving from Rank 109 last year due to better SDG performance.
- SDR 2025 noted India’s significant progress in education and energy but highlighted challenges in hunger, climate action, and gender equality.
- Gujarat implemented the Amended BharatNet Program first under the state-led model, enhancing digital infrastructure in rural and non-GP villages.
- The ABP ensures 25 Mbps broadband with ring topology and IP-MPLS tech, promoting rural telemedicine, digital learning, and e-governance.
- The NAVYA scheme trains girls aged 16–18 in non-traditional roles like coding, drone tech, and graphic design, fostering gender-inclusive employment.
- The AXIOM-4 mission launched to the ISS with India’s Shubhanshu Shukla, marking India’s second astronaut in space since 1984.
- Salkhan Fossil Park in Uttar Pradesh, home to 1.4-billion-year-old stromatolites, has been added to India’s UNESCO Tentative List.
- The Union Cabinet commemorates 50 years since the 1975 Emergency, declared under Article 352 citing internal disturbances, with safeguards added later.
- Cloudburst in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh caused flash floods, highlighting the need for disaster preparedness and climate-resilient infrastructure in the Himalayas.
- NATO pledged to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, reinforcing collective security amid threats from Russia and China.
- Paris Agreement negotiations see India pushing developed countries to mobilise at least USD 1.3 trillion annually to support developing nations’ climate goals.
- AXIOM-4’s objectives include microgravity research, technology demonstrations, and education during the 14-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
- The 42nd Constitutional Amendment during the Emergency expanded central powers, later reversed by the 44th Amendment restoring democratic safeguards.
- Salkhan Fossil Park fossils record the Great Oxidation Event, providing rare evidence of early microbial life and Precambrian environmental conditions.
- Cloudburst definition: rainfall exceeding 100 mm/hour over 20–30 sq. km., typically from sudden condensation of moist air over mountain slopes.
- India refused the SCO joint statement over omission of cross-border terrorism references after the Pahalgam attack.
- SCO helps India boost regional security, trade, and connectivity, countering China’s BRI through INSTC projects.
- China dominates 90% of rare earth processing, triggering India’s diplomatic engagement to secure critical mineral supplies.
- India launched the National Critical Mineral Mission to explore, refine, and secure essential mineral resources domestically.
- Sagarmala Finance Corporation became India’s first maritime sector NBFC to fund ports and shipping infrastructure.
- Maritime India Vision 2030 aims to make India a global maritime leader with sustainable port development.
- The US pulled funding from Gavi, citing suppression of vaccine safety debates, risking global health financing gaps.
- AMRUT completed 10 years, expanding urban water access, LED lighting, and municipal bonds for infrastructure funding.
- India’s Official Language Act mandates continued English use alongside Hindi for Union government business.
- The UN80 initiative commemorates the UN Charter’s 80th anniversary, focusing on reforming and streamlining global operations.
- Gross Value Added from agriculture grew 225% in current prices since 2011–12, with crops contributing over half of total agricultural output in 2023–24.
- Fishing and aquaculture’s share of output rose to 7% by 2023–24, while floriculture nearly doubled to ₹28,100 crore, led by Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.
- The Indus Waters Treaty dispute escalated as India rejected the arbitration award, declaring the treaty suspended due to Pakistan’s cross-border terrorism.
- India’s external debt reached US$736.3 billion in March 2025, with the US dollar accounting for over half of the debt composition by currency.
- Despite higher debt, the debt service ratio declined slightly; loans and currency deposits remained the largest instruments in India’s external borrowing.
- 88% of India’s workforce remains in low-skill jobs, with widespread skill mismatches contributing to low productivity, migration, and inefficient resource allocation.
- Recommendations included revamping TVET courses, standardising skill assessments, and incentivising lifelong learning to bridge gaps in high-skill occupations.
- India’s startup ecosystem surged past 150,000 recognised startups, with over half from non-metro cities and valuations exceeding $380 billion in 2024.
- Government initiatives like the Startup India Seed Fund and Atal Innovation Mission have supported innovation, early-stage funding, and regional expansion.
- India recorded a current account surplus of $13.5 billion in Q4 FY25, narrowing the full-year deficit and signalling stronger external sector health.
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