. ************************************ *TODAY'S 🔝TOP NEWS* *SUNDAY, 23 JUNE. 2025* ************************************ 1. The 11th International Day of Yoga celebrated across the country and abroad with great enthusiasm and participation; Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasises yoga as a tool for global harmony, urging nations to adopt it as part of public policy. PM Modi attended a 45 minutes Yoga Session following the Common Yoga Protocol along the scenic coastline at Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. 2. President Smt. Droupadi Murmu took part in an event at Dehradun in Uttarakhand. Speaking at the event, President Murmu highlighted India’s pivotal role in promoting yoga on the world stage. 3. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led the celebrations in the Parliament premises. Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also participated in a mass yoga event at the Pusa Campus in New Delhi. 4. In Telangana, more than three thousand Divyangs from about 19 states took part in the International Yoga Day event at Kanha Wellness Centre at Chegur. 5. The country’s first yoga policy was launched in Uttarakhand. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that this policy has been prepared with the aim of establishing Uttarakhand as a global capital in the field of yoga and wellness. subsidy of up to 20 lakh rupees is being provided for developing yoga and meditation centres in the state. A grant up to 10 lakh rupees has also been made to promote research in the field of yoga, meditation and naturopathy in the state. 6. The Maharashtra government will launch Majhi Vasundhara Campaign 6.0 across 28,317 local self-government bodies from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, to strengthen environmental conservation efforts. 7. On the occasion of International Yoga Day, a special ‘Warkari Bhakti Yoga’ programme was organized in Pune, blending the spiritual essence of the Warkari tradition with the ancient practice of Yoga. The event was held in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. 8. The Bihar government has decided to increase the pensions of senior citizens, widows and people with disability under the Social Security Pension Scheme by 700 rupees per month. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that the beneficiaries will get enhanced pensions of 1,100 rupees from next month. 9. Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupendra Yadav launched the Gharial Species Conservation Programme by releasing Gharial hatchlings into the Gerua River at Katarniaghat in Bahraich. On this occasion, the Union Minister said that forests and wildlife are the natural heritage of this earth. Union Minister added that scientific measures will have to be adopted to prevent human-wildlife conflict. 10. The Union Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) initiated a new system to improve road maintenance under the Prime Minister Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The system involves attaching QR codes to maintenance information display boards for roads constructed under the scheme. This innovation aims to collect public feedback on road quality and maintenance. 11. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has updated its standard operating procedure (SOP) for verifying electronic voting machines (EVMs). This revision follows a Supreme Court ruling that allows candidates who finish second or third in elections to request checks on EVMs. The new SOP aims to enhance transparency and address concerns regarding the integrity of the electoral process. 12. The Karnataka government has approved a 5% hike in housing reservation for religious minorities, raising the quota from 10% to 15%. The decision, taken during a state Cabinet meeting led by CM Siddaramaiah, aims to address housing gaps among minority communities. --------------------------------------- *LEGAL REPORT* --------------------------------------- 1. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed Air India to remove three officials from all roles and responsibilities related to crew scheduling and rostering with immediate effect for serious violations. The regulator also instructed the airline to initiate internal disciplinary proceedings against these officials without delay and to report the outcome of such proceedings within ten days. 2. The Punjab State Child Rights Commission (PSCRC) has directed the Additional Director General of Punjab Police (ADGP), Cyber Crime, to take action against those spreading obscenity on social media. --------------------------------------- *FINANCE* --------------------------------------- *INDIAN RUPEE VALUE*  *USD* ₹ 85 (Approx) 💷 *GBP* ₹115(Approx) € *Euro* : ₹ 96 Approx) *🇨🇳 China Yuan ¥* : ₹ 12 🇦🇪 *UAE Dirham* : ₹ 23 🇵🇰 *Pak Rupee* : ₹ 0.30 🇧🇹 *Bhutan ngultrum* : ₹ 1.00 🇧🇩 *B'desh Taka** : ₹ 0.70 🇱🇰 *Sri Lanka Rupee* : ₹ 0.28 🇳🇵 *Nepal Rupee* : ₹ 0.62 🇲🇻 *Maldives Rufiya* : ₹ 5.52 --------------------------------------- *BSE SENSEX* 82,408.17 +1,046.30 (1.29%)🌲 *NIFTY* 25,112.40 +319.15 (1.29%)🌲 --------------------------------------- *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 100,100/ 10gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 1,10,000/KG 1. In 2024, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India remained stable at $28 billion. This figure was consistent with 2023 levels despite a global decline in FDI flows by 11%. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) brought into light India’s resilience in attracting investment, moving up to the 15th position in global FDI rankings. 2. HAL has won a ₹511 crore technology transfer deal from ISRO to produce and operate Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs). As part of India’s commercial space initiative, HAL will receive two years of comprehensive training and support from ISRO before it begins independently launching satellites. 3. To promote gender-inclusive governance and budgeting practices across India, the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub on 20 June 2025. --------------------------------------- *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* --------------------------------------- India’s animation industry reached a new milestone as Desi Oon, directed by renowned animator Suresh Eriyat, received the Jury Prize for Best Commissioned Film at the Annecy International Animation Festival 2025. The globally celebrated win highlights India’s rich storytelling tradition. --------------------------------------- *DEFENCE News* --------------------------------------- 1. The Barak-8 air defence system, a product of Indo-Israeli collaboration, has made its operational debut in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, marking a significant milestone in international defence cooperation and the effectiveness of modern air defence technology. 2. The Indian Army has recently announced a significant advancement in its technological capabilities with the development of indigenous post-quantum cryptography (PQC) applications. This breakthrough, revealed on 20 June 2025, represents a crucial step in the Army's ongoing efforts to harness quantum technologies and strengthen its defence infrastructure against emerging threats in the rapidly evolving technological landscape. 3. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched a comprehensive review of its procurement procedures, aiming to streamline acquisition timelines and foster a more business-friendly environment for the private sector.This strategic initiative, spearheaded by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem and enhancing operational readiness of the armed forces. --------------------------------------- ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. India has expanded its evacuation efforts under Operation Sindhu to include stranded citizens of Nepal and Sri Lanka in Iran as a significant gesture of regional solidarity. 2. India will never restore Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, says Home Minister Amit Shah. 3. In Saudi Arabia, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh marked the day with vibrant celebrations at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Sports City Stadium, drawing over 500 yoga enthusiasts from across the country. 4. In Muscat, a large and enthusiastic crowd joined the mass yoga event held by the Indian Embassy at the picturesque Omani Village Amphitheatre in the Al Qurum Natural Park. 5. The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) launched a global initiative titled ‘Yoga Bandhan’, bringing together yoga experts from 15 countries to celebrate international unity and wellness through yoga. Organized as a Signature Event of International Day of Yoga 2025. 6. Egypt Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty to visit India on June 23. --------------------------------------- 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 --------------------------------------- 1. Sri Lanka is confident of receiving the next tranche of the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility. 2. Israel and Iran continue to exchange intense air strikes on the ninth day of the conflict. The Israeli military said it targeted missile depots and infrastructure in central Iran, killing senior Iranian commanders Saeed Izadi and Behnam Shahriyari in Qom and other locations. 3. In Brazil, at least eight people have died following an accident involving a hot air balloon in the southern region of Santa Catarina today. Governor Jorginho Mello said rescue teams were searching for other people, as preliminary information indicated there were 22 people on board. Local media reported that a hot air balloon caught fire while in the sky before deflating and falling to the ground. 4. More than 20 people have died following a collapse at a coltan mine in the central African country Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities said that at least 19 bodies were recovered yesterday from the mine, located in the Masisi territory of North Kivu Province. 5. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks targeting Pakistani military forces in the Hoshab and Kolwah regions of Balochistan, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing insurgency. --------------------------------------- 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* --------------------------------------- 1. Indian wrestlers delivered stellar performances at the Under-23 Asian Championships, winning six medals, including five gold medals in the men's freestyle category at Vung Tau in Vietnam on the final day yesterday. Five gold medals were won by Nikhil in 61 Kg, Sujeet Kalkal in 65 Kg, Jaideep in 74 Kg, Chander Mohan in 79 Kg and Sachin in 92 Kg. 2. In the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25, India’s women’s team suffered a 5-1 defeat to hosts Belgium in Antwerp today, marking their fifth consecutive loss. India are 7th in the standings with 10 points from 13 matches, while Belgium are 3rd with 28 points in the FIH Pro League. 3. ENGLAND VS INDIA, 1st Test India were all out for 471 in the first innings against England on the second day of the first match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley in Leeds. 4. Rishabh Pant went past MS Dhoni for the most centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper in Test cricket, bringing up his seventh. 5. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) condoled the death of former AIFF Vice President and Executive Committee member, Mr. Atuo Mezhür, who passed away earlier this week. Atuo Mezhür was one of the foremost administrators of the game, having not only served as an office bearer of AIFF but also as the President and General Secretary of the Nagaland Football Association, the President of the Nagaland Tennis Association, and the General Secretary of the Nagaland Olympic Association. -------------------------------------- 🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT INDIA* 🇮🇳 =======================  The great ruler Chandragupta Maurya, who founded Maurya Dynasty was indisputably the first king of India, as he not only won almost all the fragmented kingdoms in ancient India but also combined them into a large empire, boundaries of which were even extended to Afghanistan and towards the edge of Persia. ======================= *😀Thought of the day* ======================= Lost time is never found again ======================= *JOKE OF THE DAY* ======================= *डॉक्टर* - जब तुम तनाव में होते हो, क्या करते हो?😳 *मरीज* - जी मंदिर चला जाता हूं।🙄🤔 *डॉक्टर* - बहुत बढ़िया..., ध्यान लगाते हो वहां? 🤷🏻‍♂️👏🏻👏🏻 फिर उन लोगों को देखता हूं। उनका तनाव देखकर मेरा तनाव  दूर हो जाता है। 🤪😅 ======================= *😳WHY❓❓❓* ======================= *Why Indian president is said to be the first citizen of India?*  President is the non political and nominal executive of our state.he also represents our country. Our president is called as the first citizen of India because he/ she represents our country and he/she is the head of the Executive, Legislature, Judiciary, the three arms of our government and also the head of our armed forces.  He also stands with powers in sending and receiving ambassador , high commissioner to other countries . if we look at table of precedence where we have clearly defined the position of our President at first and then after list goes on with vice president ,prime minister and many others. ======================= *LEARN Sanskrit*🙏🏻 =======================  भवतः सर्वं अहं जानामि । = I know all your secrets =======================  🤔 *HOW IT WORKS* ⁉ =======================  A pressure cooker is a sealed chamber that traps the steam generated as its contents are heated. As steam builds, pressure increases, driving the boiling point of water past 212°F. In general, this higher temperature shortens cooking times and, due to a lack of evaporation, extracts flavor more efficiently from foods. The Science of Pressure Cookers Time for a quick high school chemistry refresher: The pressure cooker can be best explained by the “ideal gas law” (or “general gas equation”), which describes the behavior of most gases under most conditions. It is commonly given as: PV = nRT P stands for pressure; V stands for volume; T stands for temperature; n represents the amount of a given gas (expressed as a number of particles); and R represents a constant.   ======================= 💁🏻‍♂‍ *GK TODAY*  ======================= *21 June - World Music Day*  Every year World Music Day is celebrated on 21 June to promote music on an international level and is a way to establish global harmony through music. ======================= *BORN TODAY* 🐣💐 =======================  Bhalchandra Vaidya (22 June 1928 – 2 April 2018), also known as Bhai Vaidya, was an Indian politician who served as the Home Minister of the Indian state of Maharashtra, an revolutionary, Member of Legislative Assembly of the state of Maharashtra, Mayor of Pune city, veteran Socialist leader and head of the Socialist Party of India. =======================  🙏🏻 *IDIOMS & PHRASES*  =======================  In a strange situation ======================= *ANTONYMS*   Gratitude x Thanklessness *SYNONYMS*  Adversity = Misfortune, calamity ========================= 🛕 *VEDIK GYAN*  (kindly inform, if given info is differ from actual facts🙏🏻) ======================= Samudra Manthan, or the churning of the ocean, was done to extract the Amrit (divine nectar). The Devas and the Danavas took part in a tug of war contest to churn the elixir from the ocean bed to attain immortality.  Following is the order in which the Ratna's emerged during Samudra Manthan.  Chandra Parijata Airavata Kamadhenu Madira or Varuni, the goddess of wine Kalpavriksha The Apsaras Uccaihshravas Goddess Lakshmi Panchajanya Vishnu's mace and magic bow various gems like Kausthubha and Chintamani Dhanvantari The Amrita 🧬 *HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES*🩺 ( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not🙏🏻) =======================  Beet root are rich in folate (vitamin B9) helps cells grow and function. Folate plays a key role in controlling damage to blood vessels, which can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Beets are naturally high in nitrates, which are turned into nitric oxide in the body. ======================= ÷÷÷÷÷÷ *ENDS*÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ *🙏* ...