Current Affairs — 27 June 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 27 Jun 2025
Puri Rath Yatra begins; Gajapati Maharaja performs 'Chhera Pahanra'
On 27 June 2025 in Puri, Odisha, the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath began, with the Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb performing the 'Chhera Pahanra' ritual.
RRI scientists find teak leaf extract can act as a natural laser shield
On 27 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Department of Science and Technology reported that Raman Research Institute scientists found teak leaf extract can serve as a natural laser shield.
Telecom data for May 2025: 1,207.08 million subscribers, tele-density 85.36%
On 27 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Communications released telecom subscription data as of 31 May 2025, showing 1,207.08 million telephone subscribers.
President Murmu addresses MSME Day celebration in New Delhi
On 27 June 2025, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the MSME Day celebration in New Delhi.
'Skills for the Future' report: 88% of workforce in low-competency occupations
On 27 June 2025 in New Delhi, MoS Jayant Chaudhary unveiled 'Skills for the Future: Transforming India's Workforce Landscape', a report by the Institute for Competitiveness.
India to host 2029 World Police and Fire Games in Ahmedabad
On 27 June 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah welcomed India's designation as host of the 2029 World Police and Fire Games, with Ahmedabad (Gujarat) as the venue.
ESIC's 196th meeting in Shimla approves re-launch of SPREE
On 27 June 2025, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the 196th meeting of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Tribal Affairs Ministry launches 'Adi Karmayogi' Beta version
On 27 June 2025, Union Minister Jual Oram launched the Adi Karmayogi Beta version at the 'Adi Anveshan' national conference at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi.
Indian Navy inducts fifth 25T Bollard Pull tug 'Ojas' at Visakhapatnam
On 27 June 2025, the Indian Navy inducted 'Ojas', the fifth 25-tonne Bollard Pull tug, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh).
Indian Coast Guard and Assam Rifles hold 6th Joint Working Group meeting in Kochi
On 27 June 2025, the 6th Joint Working Group meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and Assam Rifles concluded at ICG District Headquarters No. 4, Kochi (Kerala).
PM greets Kutchi community on Ashadhi Bij, the Kutchi New Year
On 27 June 2025, PM Narendra Modi greeted the Kutchi community of Gujarat and across the world on Ashadhi Bij, the Kutchi New Year.