Current Affairs — 30 June 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025
Explosion at Sigachi Industries plant in Pashamylaram, Telangana; PM announces ex-gratia
On 30 June 2025, an explosion and fire at the Sigachi Industries factory in Pashamylaram, Sangareddy district, Telangana, caused heavy loss of life; the Prime Minister announced ₹2 lakh ex-gratia from PMNRF for each deceased's next of kin.
Atal Bhujal Yojana steering committee holds 8th meeting
On 30 June 2025 in New Delhi, the eighth meeting of the National Level Steering Committee of the Atal Bhujal Yojana was held under Water Resources Secretary Debashree Mukherjee.
RBI directs banks to integrate DoT's Financial Fraud Risk Indicator
On 30 June 2025, the Reserve Bank of India issued an advisory directing all Scheduled Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks and Co-operative Banks to integrate the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) developed by the Department of Telecommunications.
Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi leaves for four-day Bhutan visit
On 30 June 2025, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi departed for Bhutan on a four-day official visit to enhance defence cooperation.
QUAD Coast Guards launch first 'QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission'
On 30 June 2025, the Coast Guards of India, Japan, the US and Australia launched the first-ever 'QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission' under the Wilmington Declaration, with officers embarked on USCGC Stratton sailing to Guam.
Hul Diwas: PM pays tribute to heroes of the Santhal Hul
On 30 June 2025, Hul Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Sido-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav and Phulo-Jhano, heroes of the Santhal uprising, while Jharkhand's CM and Governor led tributes in Ranchi.
ECI uploads Bihar's 2003 electoral roll to ease Special Intensive Revision
On 30 June 2025, the Election Commission of India uploaded Bihar's 2003 electoral roll, covering 4.96 crore electors, on its website to facilitate the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar.
Industrial output grows 1.2% in May 2025
On 30 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the Quick Estimate of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), showing growth of 1.2% in May 2025.
First-ever ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue opens in Chennai
On 30 June 2025 in Chennai, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the first-ever ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue, held aboard the MV Empress at Chennai Port.
President Murmu attends IVRI Bareilly convocation and first convocation of AIIMS Gorakhpur
On 30 June 2025 in Uttar Pradesh, President Droupadi Murmu attended the convocation of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) at Bareilly and the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Gorakhpur.
Nationwide testing of indigenous Cell Broadcast disaster-alert system under way
On 30 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Department of Telecommunications said that, with NDMA, nationwide testing of an indigenous Cell Broadcast system for disaster alerts is under way, adding to the SMS-based SACHET system.
Ericsson's India-made antenna facility opens at Manesar
On 30 June 2025 in Manesar, Haryana, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated Ericsson's antenna manufacturing facility at VVDN's Global Innovation Park.
Kharif sowing reaches 262.15 lakh hectare by 27 June
On 30 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare reported kharif sowing of 262.15 lakh hectare as on 27 June 2025, against 235.44 lakh hectare a year earlier.
Union Minister and Puducherry LG discuss coastal action plan and Deep Ocean Mission prospects
On 30 June 2025, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan discussed a coastal action plan for Puducherry, covering coastal cleaning, a permanent coastal management mechanism, seabed minerals and deep-sea fishing under the Deep Ocean Mission.