Daily Current Affairs for Punjab Government Exams 2025 Ace Your Exams With Ease!

Summary

In this session, Vinder Sir and the kids discuss a wide array of current affairs for June 2025, covering important global events and developments. Topics include Nicaragua's membership in the WTO Fisheries Subsidy Agreement, the upcoming G7 Summit in Canada, the World Ocean Day celebration, and the Namaste scheme to provide dignified work for sanitation workers. The session also highlights the role of traditional medicine in India, solar energy promotion in agriculture, and brand ambassador updates. Additionally, the session covers global topics such as climate change rankings, Ramsar sites, and major sports and cultural events like the Women's Asia Cup Hockey Tournament in China.

Takeaways

• 😀 Nicaragua has become the 101st country to sign the WTO Fisheries Subsidy Agreement, which aims to combat illegal fishing and promote sustainable fisheries practices.
• 😀 The 51st G7 Summit in 2025 will be held in Canada, with the group representing 40% of the global GDP and 10% of the world’s population.
• 😀 World Ocean Day 2025 will be celebrated on June 8, with the theme 'Sustaining What Sustains Us,' raising awareness about ocean conservation.
• 😀 The WTO, formed in January 1995, replaced the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and plays a significant role in global trade and fisheries sustainability.
• 😀 India has launched a portal to increase investment in traditional medicine sectors like Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy.
• 😀 The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Namaste Scheme to mechanize sanitation work and ensure dignified jobs for manual scavengers.
• 😀 MS Dhoni is the new brand ambassador for Dettol, joining a list of sports figures representing top brands.
• 😀 The 2025 Women's Asia Cup Hockey Tournament will be held in Hangzhou, China, with the event taking place in September 2025.
• 😀 India ranks 10th in the 2025 Climate Change Performance Index, which evaluates countries based on their climate policies, emissions, and renewable energy usage.
• 😀 World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 annually to promote environmental protection and sustainability across the globe.

Q & A

Which country became the 101st member to sign the WTO Fisheries Subsidy Agreement?

Nicaragua became the 101st country to sign the WTO Fisheries Subsidy Agreement.

What is the main focus of the WTO Fisheries Subsidy Agreement?

The WTO Fisheries Subsidy Agreement focuses on banning illegal fishing and promoting the sustainable use of fisheries.

Where is the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

The headquarters of the WTO is in Geneva, Switzerland.

In which country will the 51st G7 Summit take place in 2025?

The 51st G7 Summit will be held in Canada in 2025.

What is the theme of World Ocean Day 2025?

The theme of World Ocean Day 2025 is 'Sustaining What Sustains Us.'

Which portal was launched by the Indian government to promote investment in traditional medicine?

The Indian government launched a portal to increase investment in traditional medicine sectors like Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy.

What is the primary objective of the Namaste Scheme launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment?

The primary objective of the Namaste Scheme is to mechanize the sanitation process and eliminate manual scavenging by ensuring dignified work for waste pickers and septic tank cleaners.

Who is the brand ambassador of Dettol, according to the script?

MS Dhoni has been made the brand ambassador of Dettol.

Where will the 2025 Women's Asia Cup Hockey Tournament be held?

The 2025 Women's Asia Cup Hockey Tournament will be held in Hangzhou, China.

What is the primary goal of the PM Kusum Scheme launched by the Indian government?

The primary goal of the PM Kusum Scheme is to promote the use of solar-powered pumps in agriculture and reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.