Top 20 Current Affairs – 19 June 2025 | Daily News Highlights in English

 

🔹 1. India Signs Strategic Defence Pact with France

India and France signed a new strategic defense agreement focused on joint training, technology transfer, and Indo-Pacific security cooperation.

🔹 2. ISRO Successfully Tests Reusable Launch Vehicle

ISRO conducted a successful trial of its reusable launch vehicle, boosting India’s prospects in low-cost space missions.

🔹 3. Stock Markets Close Higher Ahead of RBI Policy Review

Sensex gains 412 points while Nifty closes above 23,450 as investors await the upcoming RBI policy announcement.

🔹 4. Monsoon Covers Entire South India Ahead of Schedule

The Indian Meteorological Department confirms that the monsoon has advanced faster than expected, covering the entire southern region.

🔹 5. Government Approves ₹18,000 Crore for EV Infrastructure

The Indian Cabinet cleared a massive fund to boost EV charging stations and manufacturing under the FAME III scheme.

🔹 6. WHO Raises Alert Over New Flu-Like Virus in Africa

WHO issues a global alert about a new flu-like virus discovered in Central Africa with rapid human-to-human transmission.

🔹 7. RBI Governor Hints at Digital Rupee Expansion

RBI Governor Das suggests a wider rollout of India's Digital Rupee after successful trials in metro cities.

🔹 8. PM Modi Inaugurates India’s First AI-Powered Health Hub

India’s first AI-integrated health infrastructure hub launched in Gujarat aims to transform diagnosis and patient care nationwide.

🔹 9. US Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady

The US Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged amid signs of cooling inflation in May data.

🔹 10. India's Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.3% in May 2025

Latest data from CMIE shows a marginal improvement in India’s job market amid strong performance in services and tech sectors.

🔹 11. Cyclone ‘Vayu-2’ Intensifies Near Arabian Sea

IMD warns fishermen as Cyclone Vayu-2 moves closer to Gujarat coast, expected to make landfall in two days.

🔹 12. CBSE Releases 2025 Class 10, 12 Exam Calendar

CBSE has officially released the schedule for 2025 board exams starting from February 15, 2025.

🔹 13. Petrol and Diesel Prices Remain Unchanged

Fuel prices across metro cities remain stable for the third consecutive day amid global crude oil price fluctuation.

🔹 14. India Wins 3 Medals at Paris Para Athletics Meet

Indian para-athletes shine in Paris with 1 gold and 2 silver medals on Day 2 of the championship.

🔹 15. Delhi Records Worst AQI in June Since 2021

Delhi's Air Quality Index crosses 400 mark again due to dust storms and vehicular pollution.

🔹 16. Google Launches Android 15 Developer Beta 3

Android 15 enters beta phase with enhanced privacy controls and performance improvements for mid-range devices.

🔹 17. NASA Confirms Water Ice on Moon’s South Pole

NASA confirms presence of water ice beneath the lunar surface in a major boost to Artemis III mission planning.

🔹 18. India’s Forex Reserves Cross $660 Billion

India’s foreign exchange reserves hit an all-time high, strengthening the rupee against the US dollar.

🔹 19. China Begins Construction of World's Largest Solar Plant

China starts work on a record-setting 5000 MW solar project in the Gobi desert to meet 2060 carbon neutrality goals.

🔹 20. Apple Expected to Launch Vision Pro 2 in August

Leaks suggest Apple Vision Pro 2 will feature better battery life, ultra-clear optics, and advanced gesture control.