Daily News One Liner: 05-June-2025
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi spearheaded the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative by planting a Banyan sapling at Bhagwan Mahavir Vanasthali Park, New Delhi, as part of the Aravalli Green Wall project on World Environment Day, June 5, 2025.
- The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the SHRESHTA scheme to provide quality residential education to meritorious SC students in reputed private schools.
- India and Norway held bilateral talks to enhance collaboration in green maritime technologies, including ferry electrification, ship recycling, and sustainable ocean management.
- India has been elected as the President of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) for the term 2025–2028, marking its first-ever victory in the organization’s century-long history.
- India’s mineral and non-ferrous metal production witnessed significant growth in FY 2025–26, with notable increases in iron ore, bauxite, and refined copper output.
- Bisleri International collaborates with Dubai-based Apparel Group to manufacture, market, and distribute its beverage portfolio in the Middle East and Africa, commencing with a UAE launch in 2025.
- IIT Delhi and AIIMS Delhi have signed an MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AI-CoE), backed by a ₹330 crore government grant, aiming to develop AI-driven solutions for national health programs.
- Adani Airports Holdings Ltd (AAHL) has raised $750 million through external commercial borrowings to refinance debt and enhance infrastructure at six airports, aiming to triple its passenger capacity by 2040.
- KEC International, a global infrastructure EPC major under RPG Group, has secured orders worth ₹2,211 crore across Transmission & Distribution, Oil & Gas Pipelines, and Cables businesses in the Middle East, Americas, Africa, and India.
- Digit Life Insurance recorded a revenue of ₹1,315.9 crore in FY25, showcasing significant growth in its inaugural full year of operations.
- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revised India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast downward to 6.3%, citing global trade tensions and tariff impacts.
- Home loan disbursals in India’s top cities increased by 10% in volume and 15% in value in FY25, with loans above ₹1 crore accounting for 21% of total disbursals.
- India’s Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) outflows more than tripled in April 2025, indicating a significant increase in Indian companies’ investments abroad.
- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma launched the Draft Meghalaya Film Tourism & Creative Media Policy 2025, aiming to boost the state’s film industry and creative economy.
- The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and Meta have initiated the ‘Vyaapar Sakhi’ program to digitally train 25,000 women traders across India using the WhatsApp Business App.
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the state’s goal to achieve a $1 trillion economy by 2030, unveiling the ‘Viksit Maharashtra 2047’ roadmap to guide this ambitious vision.
- Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, has agreed to invest $500 million over the next decade to revamp its global compliance structure as part of a proposed settlement in a shareholder antitrust lawsuit.
- Charles Li’s book India and Taiwan: A Reality Check offers a comprehensive analysis of the nuanced and evolving relationship between India and Taiwan, highlighting historical contexts, current dynamics, and future prospects.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wins their first-ever IPL title in 2025, earning ₹20 crore as champions, while Punjab Kings (PBKS) finish as runners-up with ₹12.5 crore.
- World Environment Day 2025 is observed on June 5, with the Republic of Korea hosting, focusing on the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution” to address the escalating global plastic waste crisis.
To download the detailed News PDF – Click here to enroll our Free Daily News Course
Click here to enroll the Free Hindu Editorial course
Click here to Enroll Beginner Reasoning Video Course for all Exams
Click here to buy Daily Hindu Editorial RC course – Mains level