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complete roundup of the most important news from 30th June 2025 🗓️—specially curated for competitive exam
aspirants and general knowledge enthusiasts. Today’s update
covers key government initiatives, appointments, economic updates,
awards, and global developments 🌐. Let’s dive in! 👇
🇮🇳 National News Highlights
📲 Post Offices Across India to Embrace UPI Payments
by August 2025
In a
landmark step to modernize rural financial infrastructure, India Post
will roll out UPI-based dynamic QR code payments in all post offices
starting August 2025.
- ✅ This upgrade follows a successful pilot in Karnataka.
- ✅ Part of the Department of Posts’ IT 2.0 initiative.
- ✅ Aimed at promoting financial inclusion in
semi-urban and rural areas.
- ✅ Dynamic QR codes replace static ones for safer and faster
transactions.
- ✅ Aligns with the Digital India vision and efforts
to promote a cashless economy 💸.
🌿 Amit Shah Inaugurates National Turmeric Board HQ
in Telangana
On 30th
June 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National
Turmeric Board Headquarters in Nizamabad, fulfilling a key
demand of local farmers.
- 📍 Backed by ₹200 crore in funding.
- 🎯 Goal: Boost turmeric exports to $1 billion by 2030.
- 🔬 The board will focus on research, branding, fair pricing,
and global market positioning of Indian turmeric.
- 👩🌾 This is a major step toward improving farmer income and
strengthening agri-exports.
🌳 Govt Introduces Model Rules for Agroforestry
To simplify
regulations and promote agroforestry, the government unveiled Model
Rules for Felling of Trees on Agricultural Land.
- 📋 These rules aim to ease tree harvesting permissions.
- 🌱 Launching the National Timber Management System (NTMS)
Portal for geo-tagged plantation data.
- 🧑🌾 Farmers will benefit from less red tape and higher
timber returns.
- 🌍 Supports climate resilience and rural
economy upliftment.
📊 GoIStats App Launched for Real-Time Govt Data
Access
Marking Statistics
Day 2025, the National Sample Survey Office (NSO) under MoSPI launched GoIStats,
a mobile app to provide real-time government statistics.
- 📲 Available on Android.
- 📈 Features include dashboards, infographics, CSV exports,
and a user-friendly UI.
- 📚 Data includes GDP, inflation, employment and
more.
- 📡 Supports the Digital India and Viksit Bharat missions.
🌐 International Developments
🚫 India Bans Jute Imports from Bangladesh (Except
Nhava Sheva)
To protect
domestic industries, India has restricted jute imports from
Bangladesh via all ports except Nhava Sheva.
- 📦 No imports via Nepal or Bhutan either.
- 🧵 Aims to prevent dumping and protect rural
employment.
- 🏭 Triggered by depressed prices and underutilized Indian jute mills.
🌎 G7 Exempts U.S. Firms from Global Minimum Tax
A major
shakeup in global tax policy as G7 nations agree to exempt U.S.
multinationals from the global minimum tax structure.
- 🇺🇸 Driven by President Trump’s domestic policies.
- ⚖️ Supports “side-by-side” taxation—U.S. will have exclusive tax
rights.
- 🌐 Could disrupt OECD global tax consensus and
spark retaliatory moves.
🏦 Banking & Financial
Updates
🔒 RBI Tightens AePS Rules to Tackle Fraud
Starting 1st
January 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will
implement new security rules for the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System
(AePS).
- 🛡️ Mandatory KYC verification, reactivation protocols,
and one-operator-one-bank rule.
- 📉 Aimed at preventing fraud, especially in rural India.
- 📜 Legally enforced under Payment and Settlement Systems Act,
2007.
🏦 Karnataka Bank Faces Leadership Shuffle
Both
the MD & CEO and Executive Director of Karnataka Bank have
resigned citing personal and relocation issues.
- 🧑💼 A COO has been appointed to maintain operational
continuity.
- 💬 Investor concerns about audits were addressed.
- 🔄 Highlights importance of succession planning and regulatory
governance.
📉 Economic News & Data
💰 India’s External Debt Hits $736.3 Billion
According
to the RBI, India’s external debt reached $736.3
billion in FY25—a 10% increase over the previous
year.
- 📈 External debt-to-GDP ratio at 19.1%.
- 💵 Majority of loans in USD denomination.
- ⚠️ Despite reduced short-term debt, forex vulnerability increased.
🌾 Farm Output Surges to ₹29.49 Lakh Crore
India’s
agricultural sector achieved a Gross Value of Output (GVO) of ₹29.49
lakh crore in FY24, according to the NSO.
- 📊 54.6% growth since FY12.
- 🌱 Reflects the impact of government schemes and rural
diversification.
- 🧠 Offers crucial insights for policymakers and planners.
⚡ Business & Industry
News
🌞 Adani Green Crosses 15 GW Renewable Energy
Milestone
Adani Green
Energy Ltd has become the first Indian company to
achieve 15 GW of installed renewable capacity.
- 🏗️ Includes mega projects like Khavda, world’s largest
renewable energy project.
- 🌎 Target: 50 GW by 2030.
- 🏅 Added a record 3,309 MW in FY25 alone.
👥 Key Appointments
🕵️♂️ Parag Jain Appointed RAW Chief After Operation
Sindoor
Parag Jain,
known for leading Operation Sindoor, has been appointed the new
head of RAW, replacing Ravi Sinha.
- 🎯 Operation Sindoor responded to the Pahalgam terror attack
(April 2025).
- 🧠 Praised for real-time intelligence and multi-agency
coordination.
- 📍 Ceasefire achieved on May 10, 2025.
📅 Ravi Agrawal’s CBDT Tenure Extended to June 2026
The Centre
has extended the term of CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal till June
2026.
- 🧾 Instrumental in tax administration and policy reforms.
- 💼 Originally took over in June 2024, succeeding Nitin
Gupta.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
🕉️ Radhanath Swami Honoured by NYC for Spiritual
Contributions
New York
City recognized Radhanath Swami, ISKCON leader and spiritual
teacher, for his community service and interfaith dialogue.
- 📖 Born as Richard Slavin, he embraced Bhakti Yoga in
India in the 1970s.
- 🕊️ Ceremony titled “Foundation of Future” held with diverse
faith leaders.
- 🌍 Reflects growing global influence of ISKCON and spiritual
diplomacy.
🧾 Schemes & Initiatives
🏥 ESIC Relaunches SPREE & Amnesty Scheme 2025
The Employees’
State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) rolled out two major initiatives:
- 🔁 SPREE for fresh employer registrations.
- 🕊️ Amnesty Scheme 2025 to resolve pending legal
cases.
- 🤝 Focus on voluntary compliance, AYUSH integration, and
partnerships with charitable hospitals.
- 🩺 Aims to expand healthcare and simplify litigation
for employers.
🚀 Science & Tech Corner
🛰️ SatSure & Dhruva Space Partner for End-to-End
Earth Observation
In a
groundbreaking move, SatSure and Dhruva Space have joined
forces to deliver full-stack Earth Observation (EO) solutions.
- 🛰️ Combines KaleidEO payloads with Dhruva
Space’s satellite platforms.
- 🔧 Aims to reduce mission costs and increase delivery speed.
- 🇮🇳 Boosts India’s sovereign space capabilities and
private-sector growth.
🩺 Important Days: National
Doctor’s Day – July 1, 2025
India
observes National Doctor’s Day on 1st July each
year to honor the contribution of medical professionals.
- 🧑⚕️ Celebrated in memory of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
- 🎗️ 2025 Theme: "Behind the Mask: Who Heals the
Healers?"
- 💖 Focus on the mental health of doctors and
emotional well-being of healthcare workers.
💸 Miscellaneous: Buffett’s
Mega Donation
🪙 Warren Buffett Donates $6 Billion to Five
Foundations
In a major
act of philanthropy, Warren Buffett has donated $6
billion to five foundations including the Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation Trust.
- 🧾 Total donations since 2006 now at $60 billion.
- 🎯 Foundations focus on education, health, poverty reduction,
and social equity.
- 🌟 Reinforces his pledge to give away 99.5% of his wealth.
