Daily Current Affairs 7th June 2025, Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update)

National News

Amit Shah Launches Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag to Promote Indian Languages in Governance

• On June 6, 2025, Amit Shah inaugurated the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (BBA) to integrate Indian languages into administrative and governance processes, minimizing the dominance of English.
• Backed by ₹56 crore in funding and supported by C-DAC, this platform will ensure real-time translation and allow communication in mother tongues, especially with Region C States.
• The initiative resonates with the NEP 2020 vision and strengthens linguistic inclusivity and national unity.

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Fully Operational After 28 Years

• The long-awaited Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, envisioned nearly three decades ago, has reached completion with the operationalisation of its final segment — the Sangaldan to Katra stretch.
• This milestone marks the full integration of the Kashmir Valley into India’s rail network, highlighted by iconic engineering feats like the Chenab and Anji bridges and the longest railway tunnel in the country.

Rethinking India’s Water Policy: A Call for Source-to-Sea Approach

• India’s water management system is under immense strain from pollution, climate change, and governance gaps, necessitating a transition to the Source to Sea (S2S) approach.
• In 2025, the UN spotlighted glacier preservation and ocean science, emphasizing integrated water policies that consider the full water continuum from mountains to oceans.
• Despite early global momentum, India has not fully embraced S2S, although some pilot initiatives are emerging. Experts urge alignment of SDG Goals 6.5 and 14.1, stakeholder participation, and nested governance to ensure sustainable and climate-resilient water futures.

State News

800-Year-Old Pandya Era Shiva Temple Unearthed in Tamil Nadu

• An ancient Shiva temple, dating back to the later Pandya period, was recently discovered in Udampatti village, Tamil Nadu. The foundation and inscriptions from 1217-1218 CE confirm the site’s historical significance.
• The temple, named Thennavanisvaram, was once financially self-sustained and located in a village then known as Attur.
• The detailed sale deeds on the stone base shed light on land ownership, water resource management, and temple endowments during Pandya rule.
• This archaeological finding is a critical window into medieval Tamil heritage, Pandya dynasty administration, and temple economy systems.

Banking News

RBI Raises Gold Loan LTV Ratio to 85% for Loans Below ₹2.5 Lakh

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised its gold loan guidelines, increasing the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio to 85% for loans up to ₹2.5 lakh, while setting the cap at 80% for ₹2.5–5 lakh and 75% beyond ₹5 lakh.
• Effective from April 1, 2026, the norms are designed to improve credit accessibility for small-ticket borrowers while addressing rising non-performing assets (NPAs) in the sector.
• The move follows inputs from the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and mandates stricter collateral valuation, faster gold return, and safeguards against misleading ads.

Business News

Starlink Gets Green Light to Launch Satellite Internet in India

• India has officially granted Starlink, the satellite internet venture by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, the much-awaited GMPCS licence, paving the way for the company to offer satellite communication services across the country.
• This makes Starlink the third operator in India’s satellite internet market, alongside OneWeb and Jio Satellite, and it is expected to receive trial spectrum soon to prove its technical and security readiness.

Awards News

David Beckham to Be Knighted in King Charles III’s Birthday Honours

• David Beckham, the globally celebrated footballer, philanthropist, and environmental advocate, is set to receive a knighthood in the upcoming King Charles III Birthday Honours.
• Having already earned an OBE in 2003, Beckham’s continued dedication to UNICEF, his ambassadorship with The King’s Foundation, and his public service mark a transformation from sports icon to national role model.
• This honour will formally bestow the title “Sir David Beckham”, celebrating decades of achievements both on and off the field.

Summits & Conferences News

PM Modi to Attend G-7 Summit in Canada, Signaling Thaw in Bilateral Ties

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted an invitation from Canadian PM Mark Carney to attend the G-7 Summit in Alberta, marking a possible turning point in India-Canada relations.
• This visit—Modi’s first to Canada in a decade—follows years of diplomatic tension over the Khalistan movement, the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, and the mutual expulsion of diplomats.
• Discussions between both leaders have emphasized a renewed security dialogue, trade ties, and potential restoration of High Commissioners.
• The summit will also provide Modi with the platform to meet key Western and BRICS leaders, paving the way for broader international cooperation and a potential diplomatic reset.

Sports News

Magnus Carlsen Clinches Norway Chess 2025 Title After Dramatic Finale

• Magnus Carlsen emerged victorious at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, claiming his seventh title after a dramatic final round in Stavanger.
• His resilient draw against Arjun Erigaisi helped him finish with 16 points, narrowly ahead of Fabiano Caruana (15.5) and D Gukesh (14.5).
• A late blunder by Gukesh against Caruana cost him both the championship and second place. The tournament highlighted Carlsen’s enduring brilliance and India’s growing chess strength through stars like Gukesh and Erigaisi.

Muhammad Waseem and Chloe Tryon Named ICC Players of the Month for May 2025

• The ICC Player of the Month for May 2025 has been awarded to Muhammad Waseem and Chloe Tryon for their outstanding cricketing performances.
• Waseem powered the UAE to a T20I series win over Bangladesh, while Tryon impressed in the Sri Lanka ODI Tri-Series with her batting brilliance and five-wicket haul, including a hat-trick.
• Their victories underscore the global diversity, growing recognition of associate nations, and the strength of women’s cricket on the international stage.

Science & Technology News

Kerala’s Public Health Lab Develops Molecular Test Kits for Deadly Amoeba

• For the first time in Kerala, the State Public Health Laboratory has confirmed the presence of Acanthamoeba spp.—a fatal brain-infecting amoeba—in a human sample using in-house developed molecular diagnostic kits.
• This scientific advancement allows Kerala to carry out its own confirmatory testing for amoebic encephalitis, bypassing national labs and enabling early, effective treatment.

Current Affairs Today | 7 June Current Affairs 2025 | Daily Current Affairs By Ashish Gautam