AviList: First-ever Unified Global Checklist of Bird Species
AviList, the first-ever unified global checklist of bird species, became live in June 2025, after four years of work by the Working Group on Avian Checklists.
The new checklist replaces the International Ornithological Committee (IOC) and Clements lists and will be updated annually, according to BirdLife International, the global partnership of non-governmental organisations that strives to conserve birds and their habitats.
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited Launches 'Ujjivan Rewardz' for Its Resident Savings Account Holders
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited (Ujjivan SFB) announced the launch of 'Ujjivan Rewardz,' a multi-tier system designed to reward the customers on their various digital transactions. With this program, Ujjivan SFB aims to further deepen customer engagement and experience by offering attractive and personalised benefits. Ujjivan SFB partnered with AdvantageClub.ai, an entity known for their innovative approach to delivering the loyalty solutions to Ujjivan SFB customers.
Wimbledon 2025 Sets New Prize Money Record at $73 Million
In a major development ahead of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, the All England Club announced a record prize fund of £53.5 million (approx. $73 million). Each men's and women's singles champion will take home £3 million ($4 million) — an 11.1% increase from last year (2024). This remarkable rise not only highlights tennis's commercial growth but also responds to players' increasing calls for a fairer share of Grand Slam profits.
Indian Army Participates in Exercise Khaan Quest 2025 in Mongolia (15)
A 40-member Indian Army contingent is in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, participating in the 22nd edition of Exercise Khaan Quest, a multinational peacekeeping military exercise being held from June 14 to 28. The exercise aims to boost interoperability and operational readiness among the participating nations' armed forces for peacekeeping missions under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
Cipla Health Launches 'Cipladine - Aapka Fast Aid Expert' Campaign with Neena Gupta
Cipla Health unveiled its latest campaign titled 'Cipladine – Aapka Fast Aid Expert', bringing veteran actress Neena Gupta on board as the brand ambassador. The campaign aims to emphasise the speed and reliability of Cipladine, India's leading antiseptic ointment, making it the go-to solution for cuts, burns, and wounds.
Global Wind Day 2025 is observed all over the world on June 15. On June 15, this day is celebrated all over the world annually and it is marked as a day of discovering the possibilities of wind power.
In 2007, The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) organised the first Wind Day.
In 2009 the EWEA joined forces with the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and made it a worldwide event.
Father's Day
Father's Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday of June. This year (2025) it falls on June 15.
While many countries, including India, celebrate the festival on the third Sunday of June, a few other countries like Croatia, Italy, Portugal, and Spain have already observed Father's Day on March 19.
India Slips to 131st Position in Global Gender Gap Index 2025 (15)
India ranked 131 out of 148 countries in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2025, slipping two places from its position last year (2024).
With a parity score of just 64.1 per cent, India is among the lowest-ranked countries in South Asia, according to the report.
The Global Gender Gap Index measures gender parity across four key dimensions: Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment.
IIT Hyderabad, Central Sanskrit University Sign MoU to Study Indian Knowledge System
The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) and Central Sanskrit University (CSU), New Delhi, signed an agreement to work together in the areas of Sanskrit, Indian Knowledge Systems, and technology-based research.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) sets the stage for both institutions to collaborate on teaching and research in Sanskrit, Vedic sciences, linguistics, and related subjects.
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