Current Affairs Today 10th June 2025 Daily GK Update

Daily Current Affairs 10th June 2025 Daily GK Update

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National News

AIIA Launches Three-Day Iyengar Yoga Workshop ‘Yoga Samavesh’

• The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) is hosting a three-day Iyengar Yoga Workshop titled Yoga Samavesh from 9 to 11 June, as part of International Day of Yoga celebrations, with sessions held daily from 2 PM to 3 PM IST.
• The workshop is led by renowned Iyengar Yoga teacher Amit Sharma from Lifeyoga Centre, focusing on precise body alignment techniques and mental wellness in line with Iyengar tradition.
• The event is open to AIIA scholars and yoga enthusiasts, who can register by emailing Dr. Ramavtar Sharma; AIIA emphasizes making yoga accessible, therapeutic, and inclusive ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21.

Tamil Nadu Boosts Conservation with New Flamingo Sanctuary and Green Initiatives

• Tamil Nadu has established a 7-hectare sanctuary at Dhanushkodi to protect migratory bird habitats and enhance biodiversity as part of the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve.
• Dhanushkodi lies along the Central Asian Flyway and supports 128 species of wetland birds, including flamingos, herons, and sandpipers; its mangroves help prevent coastal erosion and serve as breeding grounds.
• The sanctuary is expected to boost ecotourism and local jobs, with initiatives such as Blue Flag certification for beaches, CNG conversion of buses, and improved forest roads to support sustainable development.

About Tamil Nadu

• Formation – 26 January 1950
• Capital – Chennai
• Chief Minister – M K Stalin
• Governor – R N Ravi

Indian Railways Partners with BHASHINI to Launch Multilingual AI Services for Enhanced Passenger Experience

• Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD) and the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) signed an MoU to integrate AI-driven multilingual technologies—such as ASR, OCR, TTS, and translation—into major railway platforms like NTES and RailMadad, enabling access in 22 Indian languages.
• The collaboration aims to develop multilingual chatbots, voice assistants, and over-the-counter interfaces, ensuring real-time, speech-based interaction and enhancing accessibility, efficiency, and transparency in public-facing railway services.
• The partnership includes scaling BHASHINI’s AI capabilities across websites, mobile apps, kiosks, and call centers, supported by cloud/on-premise infrastructure and a series of joint technical workshops and pilot projects in the coming months.

NHAI Launches First Asset Monetisation Strategy to Boost Road Sector Financing and Private Investment

• The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) released its first-ever Asset Monetisation Strategy for the road sector, offering a structured framework to raise capital through Toll-Operate-Transfer (ToT), Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), and securitisation models.
• Under the National Monetisation Pipeline, NHAI has already raised over ₹4 lakh crore by monetising more than 6,100 km of national highways using these innovative financing methods.
• The strategy is built on three key pillars: value maximisation of government road assets, transparency and information sharing for investors, and deepening market participation to ensure long-term financial sustainability and private sector involvement

Nirmala Sitharaman Chairs 6th NIIF Governing Council Meeting

• Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 6th Governing Council meeting of NIIF in New Delhi, where discussions focused on NIIF’s current performance, strategic direction, and future capital-raising plans, including the size and nature of next-generation funds.
• The council appreciated NIIF’s role as a sovereign-linked asset manager, highlighting its partnerships with marquee global investors, including major sovereign wealth funds, and its contribution to national infrastructure development.
• NIIF’s Assets Under Management (AUM) have exceeded ₹30,000 crore, with total capital mobilization reaching ₹1,17,000 crore, reflecting its growing impact in catalyzing infrastructure investment aligned with India’s national priorities.

Banking and Financial

RBI Raises LTV Ratio for Small Gold Loans to Boost Credit Access and Ease Borrowing Norm

• RBI has increased the Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio for gold-backed loans to provide relief to small borrowers — setting it at 85% for loans up to ₹5 lakh, 80% for loans between ₹2.5–5 lakh, while loans above ₹5 lakh will continue at 75% LTV.
• No credit appraisal required for small-ticket gold loans (below ₹5 lakh), and end-use monitoring will only apply when these loans are considered under priority sector lending, easing access for small and rural borrowers.
• The move addresses concerns raised during the draft guideline phase, where NBFCs and the Department of Financial Services had warned that stricter norms might push women, rural borrowers, and small traders towards the informal credit sector.

Wise Gets RBI Approval to Operate as Cross-Border Payment Aggregator in India

• Wise, a global fintech company, has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a cross-border payment aggregator in the country.
• With this license, Wise can now facilitate international money transfers for Indian customers and businesses, enhancing ease and transparency in global payments.
• The approval allows Wise to strengthen its presence in India by offering cheaper and faster cross-border remittance services compared to traditional banking channels.

RBI Launches ₹1.25 Lakh Prize Scheme to Promote Original Hindi Books on Economics, Banking, and Finance

• To promote original research and writing in Hindi on Economics, Banking, and Financial topics, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a scheme for the year 2024–25, offering awards to authors of original Hindi books in these fields.
• Under this scheme, three prizes of ₹1,25,000 each will be awarded to working or retired professors (including Assistant/Associate Professors) from UGC-recognized Indian universities for writing original books in Hindi.
• Interested participants must submit their nominations and book copies in the prescribed format to the Chief General Manager, RBI, Rajbhasha Department, Mumbai, by 5:00 PM on June 30, 2025.

Appointment

RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar Appointed as Part-Time Member of Sixteenth Finance Commission

• T Rabi Sankar, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has been appointed as a part-time Member of the Sixteenth Finance Commission (XVIFC).
• His appointment comes following the resignation of Ajay Narayan Jha, a full-time Member of the Commission, who stepped down due to personal reasons.
• The appointment was made under Article 280 of the Constitution and the Finance Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1951, as notified by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.
• Sankar will serve as a part-time Member either until the Commission submits its report or till 31 October 2025, whichever is earlier.

Recent Appointments

• Director of Prime Minister’s Museum and Library – Ashwani Lohani
• Chairman and MD of TVS Motor – Sudarshan Venu (replace Sir Ralf Speth) effect from Aug 2025
• Chairman of Economic Advisory Council to PM – S Mahendra Dev (replace Suman Bery)
• Chairman of Fertilizer Association of India – Sailesh Mehta (replace N Suresh Krishnan)
• President of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for 2025-26 – Rajiv Memani (replace Sanjiv Puri)

Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai Appointed Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy)

• Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai has been appointed as the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) while continuing to serve as the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO); he had earlier led ceasefire talks with Pakistan’s DGMO after Operation Sindoor.
• The newly created Deputy Chief (Strategy) position will oversee key verticals like Operations and Intelligence Directorates, making it one of the most pivotal roles in the Indian Army, according to the Ministry of Defence.
• Lt Gen Ghai was honoured with the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (UYSM) on June 4, 2025, for his distinguished service, and had earlier praised the Indian Armed Forces’ preparedness during a press briefing on May 12 following the ceasefire announcement.

Sports 

Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff Shine at Historic 2025 French Open Finals

• Carlos Alcaraz of Spain defeated world No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy in a five-hour and 29-minute marathon final to win the 2025 French Open men’s singles title, coming back from two sets down. It was the longest French Open final ever and marked Alcaraz’s fifth Grand Slam title.
• Coco Gauff of the United States beat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus to win her first French Open women’s singles title. This was her second Grand Slam win, following her US Open victory in 2023.
• The 124th edition of the French Open was held from 19 May to 8 June 2025 at Stade Roland Garros in Paris. Played on clay courts, the finals were hosted on Philippe Chatrier Court, with the event taking place after the Australian Open.
• Winners of the 2025 French Open

Anahat Singh shines with double honours at PSA Awards 2024-25

• India’s 17-year-old squash sensation Anahat Singh won two major honours at the PSA Awards 2024–25: the Women’s Challenger Player of the Season and the Women’s Young Player of the Season (shared with Egypt’s Amina Orfi), marking a standout year on the professional circuit.
• Throughout the season, Anahat claimed 9 titles in 11 tournaments, including 8 Challenger-level victories across various tiers (3k to 15k). Her impressive run included a 29-match unbeaten streak and a memorable win over veteran Joshna Chinappa at the Indian Open (15k-level).
• She won the U-17 British Junior Open, secured bronze for India at the Asian Junior Team Championships, and made a stunning senior World Championship debut by defeating World No. 29 Marina Stefanoni. She is now ranked World No. 56, the highest for any Indian female squash player.

Former India captain MS Dhoni inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

• MS Dhoni has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, joining six other global cricket legends including Matthew Hayden and Hashim Amla.
• He scored 17,266 international runs, effected 829 dismissals, played 538 matches, and led India to three major ICC titles — 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup, and 2013 Champions Trophy.
• The International Cricket Council announced that Dhoni was among seven cricketers honoured this year, which included greats like Matthew Hayden (Australia) and Hashim Amla (South Africa).
• Dhoni holds several ODI records, including most stumpings (123) and highest score by a wicketkeeper (183*), and continues to play in the IPL even after retiring from international cricket in 2020.

Important day

8 June – World Brain Tumour Day

• World Brain Tumour Day is observed every year on 8th June to raise awareness about brain tumours, support patients and their families, and promote early detection and treatment.
• Theme 2025 – Brain Health for All Ages
• The day was first observed in 2000 by the German Brain Tumour Association (Deutsche Hirntumorhilfe) to honour brain tumour patients and advocate for research and care initiatives.
• Brain tumours can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) and can affect people of all ages. Common symptoms include headaches, seizures, vision problems, and memory loss.

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