Daily Current Affairs 13th June 2025, Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update)

National News

NHAI Caps Projects per Engineer to Boost Quality Control

• The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced a cap of 10 projects per Engineer for consultancy firms working on national highway construction and maintenance projects.
• This move aims to improve supervision quality, prevent overburdening of engineers, and ensure contract compliance under project modes like HAM and EPC.
• Effective after 60 days, the rule mandates monthly site visits and inputs into progress reports, significantly boosting the quality and safety of India’s highway infrastructure.

ESIC Sanath Nagar Sets New Benchmark in Public Healthcare

• The ESIC Sanath Nagar Campus in Hyderabad has evolved into a national Centre of Excellence, offering advanced medical services, super-specialty care, and medical education under the Modi government’s eleven-year governance.
• Accredited by NABH, NABL, and ISO, the campus delivers digital diagnostics, cutting-edge surgeries, and innovative IT-enabled patient services.
• With over 1,000 beds, including ICU and dialysis units, and robust educational infrastructure, it stands as a beacon of accessible, high-quality public healthcare in India.

International News

Operation Rising Lion: Israel Targets Iranian Nuclear Sites in Escalated Strikes

• Israel has launched the second phase of its Operation Rising Lion, striking Iran’s critical Natanz uranium enrichment facility, signaling a serious escalation in Middle East tensions.
• Israeli PM Netanyahu has pledged continued action until the Iranian threat is eliminated, while the US has distanced itself, calling it a unilateral act.
• This operation not only affects the region’s stability but also raises questions about the future of nuclear diplomacy and international peace efforts.

Economy News

Retail Inflation Hits 6-Year Low of 2.82% in May 2025

• India’s retail inflation fell sharply to 2.82% in May 2025, its lowest since February 2019, led by easing food inflation, which dropped to 0.99%.
• Key items like vegetables, pulses, and meat saw price declines, aided by a favourable base effect and policy interventions like import duty cuts.
• While Kerala recorded the highest inflation, Telangana had the lowest. Experts forecast CPI to average around 4% in FY26, though monsoon progression and geopolitical risks remain important to watch.
• The data supports the RBI’s move to frontload rate cuts but signals limited room for further easing unless economic growth slows.

Banking News

RBI Eases KYC Norms: Allows BCs and Video Uploads

• In a landmark move to enhance financial inclusion, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on June 12, 2025, eased KYC norms, allowing video-based updates (V-CIP) and empowering Business Correspondents (BCs) to update KYC information.
• The changes aim to help reactivate inoperative PMJDY accounts, ensuring Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) reach beneficiaries without delay. Banks have also been urged to conduct KYC camps in rural areas to reach the underserved population.

Business News

Scapia & Federal Bank Launch Dual-Network RuPay-Visa Credit Card

• Scapia, in collaboration with Federal Bank, has launched India’s first dual-network credit card combining Visa and RuPay, known as the Scapia Federal RuPay Credit Card.
• With UPI compatibility, zero forex markup, Scapia Coins, and airport lounge benefits, the card offers a unified credit experience for domestic and international use.
• The launch is aligned with Scapia’s broader platform upgrades under its 2025 Summer Release, including AI recommendations, tailored fare options, and reward enhancements — marking a key milestone in India’s fintech evolution.

Agreement News

NPCI & IDRBT Join Forces to Strengthen Cyber Security in Digital Payments

• In a progressive step toward reinforcing cyber security in India’s payment systems, NPCI and IDRBT signed an MoU to conduct specialized training, launch a payment security certification programme, and provide access to IBCART 3.0 (सचेत), a threat intelligence platform.
• This joint initiative aims to build resilient infrastructure, enhance data privacy, and foster a culture of digital security awareness in line with the growing digital payments landscape.

Awards News

Alexander Payne to Receive Honorary Leopard Award at Locarno 2025

• The 78th Locarno Film Festival, scheduled from August 6–16, 2025, will bestow its highest honour, the Pardo d’Onore (Honorary Leopard award), upon renowned American filmmaker Alexander Payne.
• Payne, celebrated for his emotionally grounded storytelling in films such as Sideways, Nebraska, and The Holdovers, will also interact with festival audiences through retrospectives and discussions.
• This tribute places him among a prestigious list of global cinema icons, reaffirming his role as a master of modern humanist cinema.

Defense News

137th OSCC Meeting Focuses on Energy Infrastructure Protection

• The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) chaired the 137th Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) meeting in New Delhi on June 12, 2025, to reinforce the security of India’s offshore installations.
• Senior representatives from the armed forces, ministries, ONGC, and state police discussed enhancing joint response frameworks and inter-agency coordination.
• Established in 1978, OSCC plays a pivotal role in safeguarding India’s strategic energy infrastructure, making the meeting a crucial step toward energy security and maritime safety.

NCC Cadets Scale Mount Everest, Felicitated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

• In a proud moment for India, a 10-member NCC team, including five girls and five boys, successfully summited Mount Everest on May 18, 2025, marking NCC’s third successful expedition to the world’s highest peak.
• The team was felicitated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on June 12, 2025, and awarded a ₹10 lakh reward.
• The expedition showcased courage, discipline, and patriotism, reinforcing the NCC’s role in developing resilient, confident youth.

India–US Air Force Special Forces Conclude First Joint Exercise ‘Tiger Claw’

• Exercise Tiger Claw 2025, held from May 26 to June 10, marked the first joint special forces operation between the Garud Commandos of the Indian Air Force and the USAF Special Forces.
• Conducted at the Garud Regimental Training Centre in Uttar Pradesh, the drill aimed to boost interoperability, share best practices in air-based special operations, and enhance combat readiness.
• This significant step deepens India–US defence ties, adding a new dimension to their existing military collaboration through exercises like Yudh Abhyas, Vajra Prahar, and Cope India.

Sports News

Wimbledon 2025 Sets New Prize Money Record at $73 Million

• Wimbledon 2025 will offer a record prize pool of £53.5 million (~$73 million), with the men’s and women’s singles champions each receiving £3 million (~$4 million).
• This 7% increase from 2024 reflects both the financial boom in tennis and a response to player demands for greater equity. First-round losers will earn £66,000, a 10% rise from last year.

Important Days News

International Albinism Awareness Day 2025

• International Albinism Awareness Day 2025, observed on June 13, is a UN-recognized global event aimed at protecting the rights and dignity of individuals affected by albinism, a genetic disorder marked by the lack of melanin in the body.
• The day serves to fight stigma, promote equality, and raise awareness of visual impairments, sun sensitivity, and genetic inheritance patterns associated with the condition.
• Established in 2014, this initiative is rooted in human rights, public education, and the celebration of diversity.

Obituaries News

Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani Dies in Air India Flight Crash

• The death of Vijay Rupani, former Chief Minister of Gujarat, in the Air India 171 crash has sent shockwaves across India’s political landscape.
• A stalwart of the BJP, Rupani held significant roles including Chief Minister (2016–2021) and national vice-president of the party.
• Known for his humility and discipline, Rupani’s career spanned decades — from being jailed during the Emergency to guiding Gujarat during sensitive periods.
• His demise not only ends a chapter in state and national politics, but also leaves behind a legacy of quiet strength and public service.

Kashmiri Music Legend Ustad Ghulam Nabi Shah, ‘Hamle Bulbul’, Passes Away

• Ustad Ghulam Nabi Shah, famously known as Hamle Bulbul, passed away on June 11, 2025, in Dangiwacha Rafiabad, his ancestral village.
• He was a legendary figure in Kashmiri folk music, with over three decades of service in the Department of Information, J&K.
• Known for his mastery in sarangi, Bacha Nagma, and glass dance, he was instrumental in promoting and preserving Kashmiri culture both nationally and internationally.
• Recipient of the Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Abdullah Award, his death marks the end of a golden era in Kashmir’s rich artistic tradition.

Current Affairs Today | 13 June Current Affairs 2025 | Daily Current Affairs By Ashish Gautam