Top Current Affairs of the day for 13 June 2025
- The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare organised the National Conference on ‘Agri Stack: Turning Data into Delivery’ in New Delhi.
- Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita presided over an event to flag off the first batch of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, 2025, in New Delhi .
- Department of Posts has introduced ‘Gyan Post’, a dedicated postal service for affordable delivery of educational, cultural, social and religious books. This initiative aligns with the New Education Policy (NEP) objectives.
- Ustad Ghulam Nabi Shah, fondly remembered as Hamle Bulbul, passed away on 11 June 2025, leaving behind a towering legacy in Kashmir’s musical heritage. A master of sarangi and folk traditions, Shah was celebrated for his role in popularizing local music and cultural art forms.
- The Andhra Pradesh government imposed a ban on the entry of Totapuri mangoes from Karnataka into Chittoor district. This decision has led to tensions between the two states, impacting farmers and traders. The Totapuri mango, known for its unique shape and flavour, is crucial for local economies in both Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
- Indian Navy has achieved a major milestone in its quest for self-reliance by inducting the first-ever indigenously manufactured anti-aircraft gun barrels for its frontline Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) systems. These barrels, now produced at the Field Gun Factory in Kanpur.
- Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh presided over the closing ceremony of the India-Mongolia joint military exercise, Nomadic Elephant, held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on 13 June 2025. The event was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Brigadier General Baatar Baljid, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of Mongolia.
- The Indian Army has successfully conducted trials of the indigenous hybrid Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) named Rudrastra, developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL), at the Pokharan Firing Range on 11 June 2025.
- The Indian Air Force and US Air Force conducted their first-ever joint special operations exercise, “Tiger Claw”, from May 26 to June 10, 2025, marking a new phase in bilateral military cooperation. The exercise brought together elite commandos from both air forces to strengthen operational synergy.
- Israel conducts unprecedented strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and top military leaders; India urges both sides to avoid escalatory steps.
- Israel’s military launched a wave of strikes on Iran targeting key nuclear facilities. According to Iran’s Tasnim state news agency, the assault also hit residential areas, injuring at least 50 people.
- US President Donald Trump has once again called on Iran to reach a nuclear agreement with the United States, warning that attacks will only get worse. He further cautioned that the next planned attacks on Iran will be even more brutal if Tehran continues to resist diplomatic engagement.
- Ukraine and Russia completed the second phase of a prisoner exchange yesterday, involving seriously ill and wounded soldiers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that troops from the Ukrainian Armed Forces, National Guard, and Border Guard were among those released.
- The sensational Suruchi Singh dominated a quality field to win her third straight individual ISSF World Cup gold medal in a thrilling women’s 10m air pistol final in Munich on Friday, reaffirming her position as Indian shooting’s latest golden girl.
- Indian shooter Sift Kaur Samra secured a bronze medal in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions event at the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Munich, Germany, yesterday. 23-year-old Sift shot 453.1 in the final to claim third place.