Current Affairs — 09 June 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025
Singapore-flagged MV Wan Hai 503 catches fire off Kerala; INS Surat rescues 18 crew
On 9 June 2025 off Azhikkal, Kerala, the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 caught fire after a container explosion, and the Indian Navy's INS Surat rescued 18 of its 22 crew.
Third UN Ocean Conference opens in Nice; Jitendra Singh leads India's delegation
On 9 June 2025 in Nice, France, the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), co-hosted by France and Costa Rica, opened, with Union Minister Jitendra Singh leading India's delegation.
QCI marks World Accreditation Day 2025 on SMEs; revamped NABL portal launched
On 9 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Quality Council of India commemorated World Accreditation Day 2025 at the India Habitat Centre and launched the revamped NABL Portal.
Goyal begins Switzerland–Sweden visit with Swiss industry meetings in Bern
On 9 June 2025 in Bern, Switzerland, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal began his 9–13 June visit to Switzerland and Sweden with engagements with Swiss industry leaders.
NHAI releases its first Asset Monetisation Strategy for the road sector
On 9 June 2025 in New Delhi, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) released its first-ever 'Asset Monetization Strategy for the Road Sector'.
Keel laid for fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel at Goa Shipyard
On 9 June 2025 in Goa, the keel of Yard 1283, the fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) being built by Goa Shipyard Ltd, was laid.
NeVA launched for Puducherry Legislative Assembly, the 19th legislature on the platform
On 9 June 2025 in Puducherry, Union Minister of State L. Murugan inaugurated the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for the Puducherry Legislative Assembly.
MHA provides ₹25 crore extra for 2,060 houses damaged by Pakistani shelling in J&K
On 9 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced an additional provision of ₹25 crore for 2,060 houses damaged by cross-border shelling in Jammu and Kashmir.
Sitharaman chairs 6th NIIF Governing Council meeting; AUM above ₹30,000 crore
On 9 June 2025 in New Delhi, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 6th meeting of the Governing Council of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF).
BHASHINI and CRIS sign MoU for multilingual AI on railway platforms
On 9 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Digital India Bhashini Division (BHASHINI) and the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) signed an MoU on multilingual AI solutions for Indian Railways.
India, as IALA Vice President, takes part in 2nd IALA Council session in Nice
On 9 June 2025 in Nice, France, the 2nd Session of the IALA Council opened, with India participating as Vice President of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation.