Current Affairs June 2025 – Week 2 : National, International, Sports & More
Staying updated with weekly current affairs is crucial for aspirants of competitive exams like NDA, CDS, UPSC, and SSC. Here is your detailed and well-organized roundup of Current Affairs June 2025 – Week 2, covering all the important national, international, economic, science, and sports updates.
🔷 Top National Headlines – India
1. India Successfully Tests Hypersonic Missile
DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) achieved a significant breakthrough by successfully testing a hypersonic missile.
The missile can travel at speeds over Mach 5 and is seen as a major advancement in India’s defence capabilities.
2. PM Launches ‘Digital Gram Yojana’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Digital Gram Yojana’ to bring high-speed internet connectivity to over 1 lakh villages by 2027.
The project aims to empower rural India through education, e-health, and e-governance.
🔷 International News
1. G7 Summit 2025 Held in Italy
The G7 Summit took place in Bari, Italy, from June 10–12, focusing on AI regulation, global economic growth, and climate action.
Indian Prime Minister Modi was invited as a special guest, reaffirming India’s growing global influence.
2. Tensions Rise Between NATO and Russia
NATO conducted its largest military exercise since the Cold War in Eastern Europe.
Russia responded with border drills, escalating geopolitical concerns in the region.
🔷 Economic & Financial Affairs
1. RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 6.5%
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee decided to maintain the repo rate at 6.5%.
The decision was taken to ensure inflation remains under control while supporting growth.
2. India’s Forex Reserves Hit Record High
India’s foreign exchange reserves reached an all-time high of USD 658 billion.
Strong FDI inflows and remittances were key contributors.
🔷 Science & Technology
1. ISRO to Launch Chandrayaan-4 in September 2025
ISRO confirmed that Chandrayaan-4 will attempt India’s first sample return mission from the Moon.
It will include international collaboration with NASA and JAXA.
2. India Becomes Global Leader in EV Production
According to Bloomberg, India surpassed China as the world’s top EV two-wheeler manufacturer in the first half of 2025.
🔷 Sports News
1. India Wins ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Team India defeated England in the final held at Lord’s, London.
Player of the Match: Shubman Gill (112 runs off 97 balls).
2. Neeraj Chopra Wins Gold at Paris Diamond League
Neeraj Chopra threw 89.37m to win gold, solidifying his place as the world’s top javelin thrower.
🔷 Awards & Honours
1. Bharat Ratna Awarded Posthumously to Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
Known as the Father of the Green Revolution in India, Dr. Swaminathan was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna for his contribution to Indian agriculture.
2. Ratan Tata Honoured with Global Humanitarian Award
Industrialist Ratan Tata was conferred the Global Humanitarian Award 2025 in Geneva for his work in education, healthcare, and disaster relief.
🔷 Obituaries
Kiran Nagarkar, noted Indian writer and playwright, passed away at 81.
Lt. Gen. Satish Dua, former Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, passed away due to cardiac arrest.
🔷 Miscellaneous
1. India Ranks 39th in Global Peace Index 2025
India improved its rank from 44 to 39, thanks to a decline in internal conflicts and better law enforcement.
2. World Environment Day 2025 Theme: “Restore Our Planet, Rebuild Our Future”
Celebrated globally on June 5, with India hosting the main UN event in Jaipur.
✅ Conclusion: Stay Ahead with Weekly Updates
That wraps up the Current Affairs June 2025 – Week 2 summary. From defence achievements and economic stability to international diplomacy and sporting triumphs, this week highlighted India’s growing stature in the global arena. Regularly revising such compilations will strengthen your general awareness for upcoming exams.
Stay informed. Stay ahead.
