6 June 2025 Current Affairs for UPSC Exam

National Affairs

The daily current affairs for June 6, 2025, encompass a range of national and international events relevant for the UPSC examination. This analysis focuses on key developments, their significance, and potential questions for the exam.

Environment and Conservation

Appointments

The Union Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change announced the designation of Khichan (Phalodi) and Menar (Udaipur) wetlands in Rajasthan as Ramsar Sites on June 4, 2025. This brings India's total Ramsar Sites to 91, the highest in Asia and third globally, after the United Kingdom and Mexico. The Menar Wetland Complex, also known as the "Bird Village," is a freshwater monsoon wetland system that hosts 110 waterbird species, including endangered vultures. The Khichan Wetland is known for its large flocks of migratory demoiselle cranes. This designation highlights India's commitment to wetland conservation under the Ramsar Convention, an intergovernmental treaty adopted in 1971.

Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki has been appointed as an Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President of India in May 2025. She is the first woman officer from the Indian Navy to be posted as ADC to the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. An ADC assists the President in various official duties and ensures smooth coordination.

Awards and Recognitions

Banking and Finance

President Draupadi Murmu conferred Distinguished Service decorations on 92 personnel of the Armed Forces and other personnel during the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 (Phase-II) at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, Delhi, on June 4, 2025. The awards included Param Vishisht Seva Medals (PVSM), Uttam Yudh Seva Medals (UYSM), and Ati Vishisht Seva Medals (AVSM). Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, was honored with the 2025 Global Leadership Award by the United States-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) in Washington, USA.

Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund launched its Motilal Oswal Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) 1000 Index Fund, India’s first index fund tracking the BSE 1000 Total Return Index, on June 5, 2025. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opened on June 5 and will close on June 19, 2025.

International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS)

International Affairs

United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

India won the presidency of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) for the term 2025–2028 on June 3, 2025. This marks the first time in the institute’s history that India will hold this position.V. Srinivas, Secretary of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), has been elected as the President of the Council of Administration of the IIAS.

World Environment Day

In June 2025, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) elected five countries as non-permanent members to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2026–2027 term: Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Latvia, and Liberia. These countries will replace Algeria, Guyana, Sierra Leone, South Korea, and Slovenia.

Adani Airports

Economy and Business

World Environment Day 2025 was observed on June 5, with the Republic of Korea hosting the global celebrations. The theme for WED 2025 was “Beat Plastic Pollution”.

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL) raised USD 750 million through External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) to expand airport infrastructure in June 2025. The funds will be used to refinance existing debt and upgrade infrastructure at six airports: Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Jaipur, Guwahati, and Thiruvananthapuram.

Indian Biogas Association (IBA) and IOCL

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) secured fresh defence contracts worth Rs.537 crore in June 2025. These orders include communication equipment, shipborne systems, and related services.

International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing

Important Days

The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop India’s bioenergy and bio-hydrogen sectors in June 2025.

These current affairs are crucial for the UPSC exam. Key areas of focus include:

Analysis for UPSC

World Day Against Speciesism was observed on June 5, 2025.

World Day Against Speciesism

The International Day for the Fight Against IUU Fishing was observed on June 5, 2025.

Potential questions could cover:

• Environment: Ramsar sites, conservation efforts, and India's commitments.
• Governance: Appointments, international organizations (IIAS, UNSC), and administrative reforms.
• Economy: Infrastructure development, financial instruments, and energy security.
• International Relations: India's role in global forums and partnerships.
• Important Days: Significance and themes of international days.

• The significance of India's Ramsar sites and their conservation value.
• India's role in the IIAS and its implications for administrative reforms.
• The importance of energy security and India's strategies.
• The role of the UNSC and India's involvement.
• The impact of the "Beat Plastic Pollution" theme for World Environment Day.

The most relevant answer part is: The designation of Khichan and Menar wetlands in Rajasthan as Ramsar Sites, India's win of the IIAS presidency, and the focus on "Beat Plastic Pollution" for World Environment Day.

Current Affairs in Hindi of 6 June 2025. [Pendulumedu]