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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

18 Jun 2025

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Operation True Promise 3: Iran's Retaliatory Strike Redefines Modern Warfare

  • In an escalation of the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, Iran launched Operation True Promise 3, marking the third consecutive day of missile strikes targeting key Israeli infrastructure. The campaign, led by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), is a direct response to Israeli pre-emptive airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and command sites, and it introduces a new era of missile warfare using AI and decoy saturation tactics.
  • The operation marks a strategic escalation in the conflict and reveals new offensive tactics with implications for missile defence systems worldwide.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Bata Group Names Panos Mytaros Global CEO, Replacing Sandeep Kataria

  • The Bata Group announced the appointment of Panos Mytaros as its new global Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 September. He will succeed Sandeep Kataria, who has led the group since 2020.
  • Mytaros comes with over 30 years of experience in the footwear and leather industry. Prior to joining Bata, he was at ECCO, where he held several senior positions, including, most recently, chief executive officer from 2021 to 2024.

HCLTech Partners with E.ON to Create Private Cloud Infrastructure

  • HCLTech entered into a strategic partnership with E.ON, a European energy company, to support the transformation of E.ON's cloud infrastructure under the terms of the contract.
  • As part of the multi-year agreement, HCLTech will create a private cloud platform for E.ON and manage its cloud and network infrastructure across global hyperscalers, which operate large-scale cloud data centres.
  • Headquartered in Germany, E.ON has a distribution network of 1.6 million kilometres and approximately 47 million customers. It is one of Europe's largest energy companies, focusing on power and gas distribution and sustainable energy solutions across key European markets.

RBI Hikes Agency Commission for Banks on Government Transactions

  • In a move aimed at enhancing efficiency in government-related banking services, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revised the agency commission rates paid to banks for handling government business transactions. The revised structure includes increased payouts for electronic revenue transactions, pension disbursements, and non-pension government payments, signalling RBI's intent to bolster digital handling of public funds and incentivise banks accordingly.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

World's Largest Digital Camera is about to Release its First Pictures

  • The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's LSST Camera—the world's largest and most powerful digital camera is all set to reveal its first stunning images of the universe on June 23. This marks the start of its ambitious mission: to create an ultra-HD timelapse of the night sky over the next ten years.
  • The telescope, which has been over two decades in the making, is designed to create the ultimate movie of the night sky using the largest camera ever built, repeatedly scanning the sky to create an ultra-wide, ultra-high-definition time-lapse record of our Universe.
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SPORTS

Chennai Hosts Inaugural Hockey India Masters Cup

  • Chennai is hosting the inaugural edition of the Hockey India Masters Cup from June 18 to 27, 2025. The tournament is organised by the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu (HUTN) and is being played at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, spotlighting the enthusiasm for the sport among veteran players.
  • The Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 marks the first edition of a national-level competition dedicated to veteran hockey players — men aged 40+ and women aged 35+. This unique initiative brings former Olympians and national players back on the turf, reigniting public interest and celebrating India's hockey legacy. Twelve men's teams and eight women's teams are taking part in the tournament.
  • Men's Teams (12 total)
  • Pool A: Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
  • Pool B: Odisha, Punjab, Puducherry
  • Pool C: Chandigarh, Maharashtra, Manipur
  • Pool D: Haryana, Karnataka, Tripura
  • Women's Teams (8 total)
  • Pool A: Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala
  • Pool B: Odisha, Haryana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu

Ankita Raina Clinches 32nd Doubles Title with Alice Robbe at Guimaraes ITF

  • Indian tennis ace Ankita Raina partnered with France's Alice Robbe and claimed the doubles title at the $40,000 ITF Women's Tournament in Guimaraes, Portugal. The duo, seeded fourth, staged a remarkable comeback and defeated Japanese third seeds Hiromi Abe and Kanako Morisaki in a thrilling final. This victory marked Ankita's third doubles title of the 2025 season and the 32nd overall in her professional career.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

India Hosts First Assembly of International Big Cat Alliance in Delhi

  • The first Assembly of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), a global initiative envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the conservation of big cats, was held in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and attended by ministerial delegations from nine countries, including Bhutan, Cambodia, Eswatini, Guinea, India, Liberia, Suriname, Somalia, and Kazakhstan.
  • The Assembly unanimously endorsed Bhupender Yadav as the President and S. P. Yadav as the Director General of IBCA. It also ratified key documents, including the Headquarters Agreement with India, the Workplan, Rules of Procedure, and Financial Regulations, laying the groundwork for effective operations of the alliance.
  • The IBCA, established by the Government of India through the National Tiger Conservation Authority in March 2024, comprises 95 range countries.

Bihar Becomes First State to Adopt e-voting System for Urban Polls

  • The Bihar State Election Commission (SEC) initiated the rollout of a mobile-based e-voting system, making Bihar the first Indian state to adopt such a modern and inclusive voting process. The new system will be launched during the municipal and urban body polls scheduled for June 28, 2025.
  • e-voting refers to the process of casting votes through electronic devices, in this case, Android-based mobile phones. This method allows eligible voters to participate in elections remotely, without the need to visit a polling booth.
  • One of the key highlights of Bihar's e-voting system is its robust digital security infrastructure. The system incorporates advanced technological features to ensure tamper-proof and secure elections.
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DEFENCE

Defence Cyber Agency Begins Exercise to Bolster Cyber Resilience at National Level

  • A comprehensive cyber security exercise designed to simulate 'real-world cyber threats' and with an aim to bolster resilience in the domain at the national level kicked off.
  • 'Cyber Suraksha' is organised by Defence Cyber Agency under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff.
  • This multi-phased exercise, which concludes on June 27, is a proactive step towards bolstering cyber resilience at national level, and encompasses the conduct of targeted training sessions, evaluation and an engaging capsule for leadership.
  • Over 100 participants from national-level agencies and stakeholders from defence domains are taking part in the event.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

Autistic Pride Day

  • Autistic Pride Day is observed on June 18, advocating for inclusivity, equality and respect for autistic voices.
  • Autistic Pride Day was first celebrated in 2005 by Aspies For Freedom (AFF), who selected 18 June because it was the birthday of the youngest member of the group at that time.

UN Declares December 4 as International Day Against Unilateral Coercive Measures

  • In a diplomatic development, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed December 4 as the International Day Against Unilateral Coercive Measures, starting in 2025. With 116 votes in favour, the resolution seeks to raise global awareness of the humanitarian and developmental consequences of unilateral economic, financial, and trade sanctions that are deemed to violate international law and the UN Charter.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Indian�'Origin Professor Wins Godel Prize for Groundbreaking Computer Science Work

  • A researcher of Indian origin, Eshan Chattopadhyay, who is an associate professor at Cornell University, was awarded the 2025 Godel Prize, one of the most prestigious prizes in theoretical computer science. He was jointly honoured with David Zuckerman, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin.
  • The Gdel Prize is awarded annually by ACM SIGACT and EATCS, alternating between ICALP and STOC conferences.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

IIT Madras, Samsung Partner to Push Research in AI and Health Technologies

  • In a move to strengthen collaboration between industry and academia, the Samsung R&D Institute, Noida (SRI-N) entered into a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). The partnership will centre on research in artificial intelligence, particularly its applications in Indian languages, healthcare technology, and emerging areas like generative AI.
  • Signed by SRI-N Managing Director Kyungyun Roo and IIT Madras Director Professor V Kamakoti, the agreement outlines a range of joint initiatives. These include sponsored research projects, consultancy work, technology transfer, training programmes, infrastructure development, and student fellowships.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

Indian Airline Breaks into World's Top 3 Low-Cost Carriers

  • IndiGo secured a spot among the world's top low-cost airlines in the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Malaysia-based AirAsia topped the global rankings, followed by Singapore's Scoot, with IndiGo taking third place.
  • Notably, no Indian airline featured on the list of the world's best full-service carriers, which was topped by Qatar Airways. This marked the ninth time the airline claimed the top spot in the 26-year history of the Skytrax Awards, often referred to as the Oscars of the aviation industry.
  • Qatar was also named Best Airline in the Middle East, World's Best Business Class, and Best Business Class Airline Lounge.
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