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DAILY DOSE 18th JUNE – 2025 CURRENT AFFAIRS
Important Days
- Autistic Pride Day– 18 June
- Theme 2025: “Unapologetically Autistic”
- First observed in 2005 (Brazil by Aspies For Freedom).
- Symbol: Rainbow Infinity.
- Related Day: World Autism Awareness Day – 2 April
Appointments & Honours
- Yashasvi Solanki– First woman naval officer appointed as ADC to the President of India.
- From Haryana, joined Navy in 2012 (Logistics Branch).
- ADC ensures coordination between President and military/government.
- Alyawati Longkumer– Appointed as India’s Ambassador to North Korea.
- IFS officer (2008 batch), previously in Paraguay.
- India resumed top-level diplomatic ties after 4 years.
Defence & Security
- INS Arnala– Commissioned into Indian Navy on 18 June 2025.
- First Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC).
- Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineerswith L&T.
- Over 80% indigenous; powered by diesel engine–waterjet propulsion.
- Enhances India’s coastal security; named after Arnala Fort, Maharashtra.
Infrastructure & Economy
- India’s Largest Automobile Cargo Terminal– Inaugurated at Maruti Suzuki, Manesaron 17 June.
- Inaugurated by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
- ₹800 crore investment; 4.5 lakh cars annual loading capacity.
- Linked to Patli Stationvia 10 km rail line.
- Part of Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor (121.7 km).
- Over ₹11,800 crore railway projects underway in Haryana.
Environment & Wildlife
- International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) First Assembly– Held in New Delhion 16 June 2025.
- Chaired by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.
- Includes 95 big cat range countries.
- 7 big cat species: Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, Puma.
- Established in March 2024 by India’s NTCA.
Sports
- Mondo Duplantis– Set new Pole Vault World Recordof 6.28m at Stockholm Diamond League.
- 12th world record; previous best: 6.27m.
- 2024 Paris Olympics medalists placed lower.
- Hockey India Masters Cup– Inaugural edition hosted in Chennaifrom 18–27 June 2025.
- Age groups: Men (40+), Women (35+).
- Venue: Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium.
- Former India players & Olympians participating.
Government Schemes & Social Welfare
- Welfare Schemes for Beedi, Cine & Mine Workers– Continued by Ministry of Labour & Employment.
- Education scholarships: ₹1,000–₹25,000.
- Health benefits: ₹30,000–₹7.5 lakh.
- Merged housing support via PMAY; DBT mode through NSP.
- DhartiAaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan– Largest tribal empowerment campaign.
- Duration: 15–30 June 2025.
- Launched by Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram.
- Coverage: 100,000+ villages in 549 tribal & 207 PVTG districts.
- Services: Aadhar, Ayushman Bharat, PM-Kisan, Pension, Scholarships, Livelihood.
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