Current Affairs - June 23, 2025 Current Affairs

World Olympic Day is celebrated annually on June 23 to mark the founding of the modern Olympic movement. This date commemorates the establishment of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) by French educator Pierre de Coubertin on June 23, 1894, in Paris. The idea of Olympic Day was introduced in 1948 to promote participation in sports across the globe regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability. The theme for the celebration often varies by year and region, such as India’s "# Let's Move + 1, India!" which encourages physical activity as a tribute to the Olympic spirit.

At the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 held in Vung Tau, Vietnam, India achieved a remarkable performance by topping the team rankings in men’s freestyle and securing the women's freestyle team title. Indian women wrestlers delivered a dominant performance, winning medals in all 10 categories, including four gold and five silver. This historic feat highlights India's growing strength in wrestling on the continental stage and demonstrates the country’s investment in nurturing young talent for international success. The dual triumph in both men's and women's categories underlines a significant milestone for Indian wrestling.

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance launched a pioneering initiative on June 20, 2025, offering state-specific health insurance plans designed to reflect regional healthcare challenges and affordability factors. Unlike traditional one-size-fits-all models, these customized policies consider variations in hospital infrastructure, disease prevalence, and treatment costs across different Indian states. The move is particularly targeted at the urban lower middle class, rural middle class, and the ‘missing middle’—segments not covered under Ayushman Bharat or standard private insurance. By adjusting premiums 10–15% based on state-specific data, Bajaj Allianz aims to bridge critical coverage gaps and support the goal of universal health coverage in India.

United Nations Public Service Day is celebrated every year on June 23. This day was officially designated by the UN General Assembly through resolution 57/277 on December 20, 2002. The day recognizes the value and virtue of public service to the community, highlighting the contribution of public service in the development process. In 2025, the United Nations Public Service Forum is scheduled to be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan from June 23 to 25, aligning with this significant day. The date, June 23, remains central to the observance and global recognition of the importance of public administration.

India is set to host the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships for the first time, marking a historic moment in the country’s sporting landscape. The event will be held from September 27 to October 5 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. To celebrate the 100-day countdown, India launched the event’s official logo and mascot, Viraaj a young elephant with a blade prosthesis representing strength, resilience, and inclusion. Over 100 nations are expected to participate in this 12th edition, which includes 186 medal events. The Paralympic Committee of India is overseeing all preparations, emphasizing world-class facilities and inclusive sports promotion.

The state government of Bihar has announced a significant increase in the Social Security Pensions for senior citizens, widows, and persons with disabilities. Under this new policy, the monthly pension amount will rise by ₹700, bringing the total to ₹1,100 starting from July 2025. This move is aimed at improving the financial support for vulnerable sections of society and reflects the state’s commitment to social welfare. The decision is expected to benefit a large number of people in Bihar who rely on these pensions for their basic sustenance and dignity in life.

Operation Midnight Hammer was the codename for a highly classified U.S. military mission aimed at crippling Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The operation featured an intricate combination of stealth B-2 Spirit bombers, Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from submarines, and advanced electronic warfare measures. Carefully planned and executed, the mission targeted key Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—with surgical precision. It demonstrated America's ability to carry out complex strikes involving in-flight refuelling, global coordination, and deception strategies to maintain the tactical surprise. The operation also highlighted the U.S. military's strategic objective of neutralizing threats without provoking a full-scale conflict.

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), a fully government-owned digital bank operating under the Department of Posts, secured the Digital Payments Award 2024–25 presented by the Ministry of Finance. Recognized for its innovative model and outreach in unbanked and underbanked areas, IPPB ranked first among all payment banks in the DFS Performance Index for FY 2024–25. Its tech-enabled services, delivered through over 2 lakh postal agents, make digital banking accessible across India, particularly in rural regions. The award reflects IPPB’s alignment with India’s goal of financial inclusion and a cash-light economy, underlining its pivotal role in digital transformation.

Jasprit Bumrah reached a landmark achievement by becoming the first Asian fast bowler to claim 150 Test wickets in SENA countries—South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia. This milestone, accomplished during a Test against England at Headingley in June 2025, reinforces Bumrah’s dominance in challenging foreign conditions known for their seam and swing. With over 210 Test wickets and 14 five-wicket hauls in just 87 innings, Bumrah has surpassed iconic bowlers like Zaheer Khan, Anil Kumble, and Kapil Dev in SENA performances. His consistency, pace mastery, and ability to adapt underline his elite standing in world cricket.

The Majhi Vasundhara Campaign 6.0 is an initiative launched by the Maharashtra government to reinforce environmental conservation efforts. Scheduled to run from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, the campaign will engage over 28,000 local self-government bodies. It emphasizes the importance of the five elements Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Sky in promoting sustainability and raising public awareness about climate action. The campaign represents a state-level commitment to addressing environmental challenges and encouraging communities to adopt eco-friendly practices in daily life, thereby contributing to a more sustainable future.

INS Tamal is a Krivak/Tushil class multi-role stealth frigate built in Russia and will be commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 2025. Its induction marks a historic turning point as it is the final foreign-built warship to join the fleet, reinforcing India’s strategic shift toward indigenisation under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives. Built at the Yantar Shipyard, INS Tamal features advanced stealth capabilities, BrahMos cruise missiles, and a displacement of 3,900 tons. Its commissioning not only highlights India-Russia defence collaboration but also symbolizes the nation’s growing defence self-reliance and technological capability.