“Here’s your weekly dose of UPSC-ready current affairs from June 22nd to 29th, 2025. This concise, categorized roundup includes all major national and international updates—ideal for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, and other government exam aspirants. Plus, test your preparation with a quiz based on recent developments.”
Weekly Current Affairs Compilation – 22nd to 29th June
Reports and Indexes
1. State of Climate in Asia 2024 (WMO)
- Asia recorded one of its warmest years.
- Average temperature: 1.04°C above 30-year norm.
- Extreme events: 29 tropical cyclones, heatwaves, heavy rainfall.
- Glaciers in Himalayas and Pamir lost mass – 23 of 24 observed.
2. Sustainable Development Report (SDR) 2025
- Released by: SDG Transformation Center.
- India ranked 99 with a score of 67 (1st time in top 100).
- Finland topped with a score of 87.
- Focus: Financing SDGs by 2030 and beyond.
- 17% SDG targets on track; none fully achievable by 2030 as of now.
3. WHO Global Tobacco Epidemic Report 2025
- India received the ‘O’ category award for tobacco cessation.
- 133 countries regulate or ban e-cigarettes (up from 122 in 2022).
- Graphic health warnings most widely adopted measure.
Defence & International Security
4. Stealth Frigate Tamal (Indian Navy)
- Commissioned on July 1 in Kaliningrad, Russia.
- Part of Tushil class, under Krivak series.
- Assigned to the Western Naval Command.
5. B-2 Spirit Bomber Airstrike on Iran (USA)
- Precision strike on Iran’s nuclear site.
- Armed with GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP).
- 30,000 lb bunker-busting non-nuclear bomb.
International Relations
6. International Potato Center (CIP) – India Wing
- New regional center in Agra, UP.
- Budget: ₹171 crore (₹111.5 crore by India).
- Focus: Climate-resilient potato research.
- Second such international agri-research center after IRRI.
7. SCO Defence Ministers’ Meet
- Held in Qingdao, China.
- No joint statement due to India’s protest over exclusion of Pahalgam terror mention.
Polity & Governance
8. Special Intensive Revision in Bihar
- All voters not on 2003 rolls must provide proof of citizenship.
- Digital form submission allowed.
- Legal Basis: Article 324(1), Representation of People Act 1950.
9. Article 370 Judgment – CJI’s Statement
- CJI B R Gavai supported Supreme Court’s verdict upholding Article 370 abrogation.
- Remarks made during Constitution Preamble Park inauguration.
Economy, Science & Tech
10. Weight-loss drug Wegovy Launched in India
- Drug: Semaglutide (GLP-1 receptor agonist).
- Weekly injection by Novo Nordisk.
- Also used for Type 2 diabetes.
11. Axiom-4 Space Mission
- Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla became 2nd Indian in space.
- Docked with ISS using SpaceX Dragon.
- Mission crew: USA, Poland, Hungary, and India.
Agriculture
12. National Turmeric Board HQ Inaugurated
- In Nizamabad, Telangana.
- Goal: $1 billion turmeric exports by 2030.
- India is top global producer & exporter.
Awards & Recognition
13. World’s Best School Prize 2025 (Finalists)
- Jalindarnagar ZP school shortlisted (Community Collaboration).
- 3 other Indian schools also in finalist list.
- Model: ‘Vishay Mitra’ – peer-to-peer student mentoring.
14. Bloomberg Tobacco Control Award
- India awarded for MPOWER ‘O’ category (Offer help to quit tobacco).
- Recognised at World Conference in Dublin.
Person in News
15. Parag Jain Appointed R&AW Chief
- IPS officer, Punjab cadre (1989 batch).
- Former Head of Aviation Research Centre.
Geography – Places in News
16. Strait of Hormuz
- Iran approves its closure (final decision pending).
- Connects Gulf of Oman to Persian Gulf.
- Strategic for oil shipping; 33 km wide.
17. Coastline of India Revised
- Old: 7,516 km | New: 11,098 km (48% increase).
- Reason: High-resolution measurement.
Sports
18. FIDE World Rapid Team Chess Championship
- Team MGD1 won – 1st Indian team to do so.
- Led by GM Arjun Erigaisi & N Srinath.
- Held in London, total prize pool: €500,000.
Extra Insights & Terms for UPSC
- MPOWER: Monitor, Protect, Offer, Warn, Enforce, Raise taxes.
- SDGs (17 Goals): Cover poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, etc.
- Agenda 2030: UN action plan for people, planet, and prosperity.
Weekly Quiz (22nd–29th June, 2025)
So now as you have read through all the current affairs update from the last week, test your knowledge. How many can you answer? Let’s check.
Q1. What is India’s rank in the Sustainable Development Report 2025?
- A. 87
- B. 67
- C. 99 ✅
- D. 124
Q2. The new regional International Potato Center will be set up in?
- A. Varanasi
- B. Patna
- C. Agra ✅
- D. Lucknow
Q3. Who is the new R&AW Chief?
- A. Ravi Sinha
- B. Parag Jain ✅
- C. K V Kamath
- D. Arvind Saxena
Q4. What is the payload capacity of the B-2 bomber?
- A. 18,144 kg ✅
- B. 13,600 kg
- C. 12,000 kg
- D. 20,000 kg
Q5. What is Wegovy used for?
- A. Malaria
- B. Weight loss ✅
- C. Heart diseases
- D. Thyroid
Q6. Which organization published the State of Climate in Asia 2024 report?
- A. UNDP
- B. WHO
- C. WMO ✅
- D. IMF
Q7. What award did India receive at the Bloomberg Philanthropies tobacco control event?
- A. M category
- B. O category ✅
- C. E category
- D. R category
Q8. Where did the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting take place?
- A. Astana
- B. Beijing
- C. Qingdao ✅
- D. Islamabad
Q9. What significant announcement did Iran’s parliament make?
- A. Ban on e-cigarettes
- B. Closure of Strait of Hormuz ✅
- C. New trade pact with India
- D. Launch of a new warship
Q10. Who became the second Indian astronaut to reach space via Axiom-4?
- A. Kalpana Chawla
- B. Sunita Williams
- C. Rakesh Sharma
- D. Shubhanshu Shukla ✅
Those who are waiting for MMMUT Gorakhpur B.Tech cut-off list – list is now released. Branch wise and state wise list can be seen here.
