Current Affairs - June 7, 2025 Current Affairs

Magnus Carlsen, the Norwegian grandmaster and world number 1, secured his seventh Norway Chess tournament title in 2025 held in Stavanger. He outperformed competitors such as Fabiano Caruana, who finished second, and Gukesh, who placed third. Carlsen’s victory further solidifies his reputation as one of the strongest chess players globally. The Norway Chess tournament is a prestigious event that attracts top international players, making his seventh win a significant achievement in his career. Anna Muzychuk clinched the Women's Norway Chess 2025 title with a final score of 16.5 points, finishing undefeated in classical play.

Starlink, the satellite internet venture by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has officially received the GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite) licence from India’s Department of Telecommunications. This regulatory approval allows Starlink to provide satellite-based broadband services across the country, making it the third operator in India’s satellite communication market after OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications. With a trial spectrum expected soon, Starlink is poised to demonstrate its compliance with India’s security and technical standards before launching full-scale operations. This development strengthens India's growing focus on next-generation connectivity solutions in remote and underserved regions.

Acharya Prashant, a philosopher and author, was honored with the ‘Most Impactful Environmentalist’ award by the Green Society of India on World Environment Day. This award recognized his unique contribution to merging spiritual clarity with environmental awareness. His work has inspired millions to embrace sustainable living practices, highlighting the importance of mindfulness and responsibility towards nature. Such recognition emphasizes the growing connection between spiritual wisdom and environmental stewardship in addressing global ecological challenges.

Dettol selected MS Dhoni as the face of its newly launched ‘Icy Cool’ personal care range in May 2025. Known as “Captain Cool,” Dhoni embodies the qualities of calmness and resilience, which align perfectly with the campaign’s theme—providing cooling relief and germ protection during the intense Indian summer. The product line includes soaps, body wash, and handwash designed to combat heat-related hygiene issues such as excessive sweating and germ buildup. The partnership leverages Dhoni’s strong national appeal and trusted public image to communicate the brand’s commitment to seasonal relevance, hygiene, and comfort through an engaging commercial campaign.

Kerala’s State Public Health Laboratory in Thiruvananthapuram has made a significant scientific breakthrough by developing PCR-based molecular diagnostic kits capable of detecting five dangerous species of free-living amoebae, including Acanthamoeba spp., which causes amoebic meningoencephalitis. This achievement marks the first time the presence of Acanthamoeba spp. has been confirmed in a human sample using an in-house developed kit. Previously, such samples had to be sent to national laboratories, causing delays in diagnosis and treatment. With this advancement, Kerala can now conduct its own confirmatory testing, enabling faster, more accurate diagnoses and improving the chances of effective treatment and survival.

Aravindh Chithambaram, an Indian Grandmaster, won the 6th Stepan Avagyan Memorial chess tournament held in Jermuk, Armenia. He scored 6.5 points over 9 rounds, tying with fellow Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa. However, Aravindh secured the title by winning on tie breaks using the Sonneborne-Berger system, which considers the strength of the opponents defeated. This victory highlights Aravindh’s strong performance and strategic gameplay in an internationally competitive field.

Dassault Aviation, a French aerospace company, has partnered with Tata Advanced Systems Limited to jointly manufacture the fuselage of the Rafale fighter aircraft in India. This collaboration marks the first time the critical fuselage component will be produced outside France. As part of the agreement, Tata will establish a state-of-the-art production facility in Hyderabad, enhancing India’s defence manufacturing capabilities and supporting the ‘Make in India’ initiative in the aerospace sector.

The Reserve Bank of India has increased the Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio for gold loans up to ₹2.5 lakh from 75% to 85%, effective April 1, 2026. This change is part of a broader strategy to enhance credit access for small-ticket borrowers while maintaining robust risk management practices. The decision comes amid a surge in gold loan demand and rising non-performing assets (NPAs) in this segment. By allowing a higher LTV, borrowers can access more funds against the same amount of gold, offering critical financial relief, especially to those in the lower income brackets. However, stricter lender protocols will be enforced to ensure systemic stability.

World Food Safety Day is observed annually on June 7. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018, this day highlights the importance of safe food to public health, food security, and economic prosperity. The observance involves global campaigns and actions to promote food safety awareness and encourage collaboration among governments, producers, and consumers. The choice of June 7 has been consistent since the first global observance in 2019, making it a fixed date dedicated to this important cause.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the G-7 Summit in 2025, which will be hosted in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada. The invitation was extended by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Modi’s acceptance marks a pivotal moment in improving India-Canada relations. This will be Modi’s first visit to Canada since 2015, coming after years of diplomatic tensions over issues like the Khalistan separatist movement and the Nijjar case. The summit and Modi's participation are expected to pave the way for renewed diplomatic, economic, and people-to-people engagement between the two nations.

Russia has developed and patented a pioneering technology that enables the launching of automatic spacecraft, including UAVs, directly from an orbital station. This innovation marks the creation of the world’s first drone platform in space, equipped with robots for maintenance tasks. The technology is set to be tested on the Russian Orbital Station (ROS) and has future applications planned for lunar exploration. This advancement highlights Russia’s ongoing efforts to expand capabilities in space technology and autonomous operations beyond Earth.