Current Affairs for Olympiad Exams

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Preparing for Current Affairs is a continuous process. It's not something for which one can prepare by reading a book for a few days before the exam. Olympiad Success has tried to capture highlights of 2025 for students preparing for G.K. Olympiad exams organized by Science Olympiad Foundation (IGKO), Silver Zone (SKGKO) and Humming Bird (HGO). If you have any comments, please use 'Contact Us' form to send us your feedback.

June 2025

India will conduct the 2027 Population Census in two phases, including caste enumeration for the first time since 1931.
PM Modi inaugurated the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge, connecting Kashmir to the rest of India.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla joined the SpaceX Axiom‑4 mission and travelled to the International Space Station aboard Falcon 9.
Bengaluru has been declared India's 'Leopard Capital', with over 80 leopards found in and around Bannerghatta National Park.
NAVYA, a pilot project focused on skill development for teenage girls, is being launched under Viksit Bharat@2047.
Luis Montenegro has returned as the Prime Minister of Portugal following the nation's recent general elections.
Annalena Baerbock has been elected President of the 80th UN General Assembly, receiving support from 167 member states.
Lee Jae-myung has become South Korea’s new President following the ouster of Yoon Suk Yeol.
Karol Nawrocki secured the Polish presidency with a tight win over Rafal Trzaskowski.
Bangladesh’s interim administration has redesigned Taka banknotes, replacing national leader imagery with pictures of heritage and natural landmarks.
The UN General Assembly has elected five new countries, Bahrain, Colombia, the DRC, Liberia, and Latvia, as non-permanent members of the Security Council for 2026–27.
In a controversial update to the Liberation War Act, Bangladesh has removed the title ‘Father of the Nation’ for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Israel has intensified its military operations by targeting Iran’s nuclear facility in Natanz as part of Operation Rising Lion.
The UN has designated 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer.
Iran launched Operation True Promise 3, using advanced technologies to counter Israel’s defence shield.
The FSIB has named Asheesh Pandey and Kalyan Kumar as the next Managing Directors and CEOs of Union Bank of India and Central Bank of India.
Sat Pal Bhanoo has been appointed interim MD and CEO of LIC, following the completion of Siddhartha Mohanty’s tenure.
Katrina Kaif has been named Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives.
Senior journalist and cultural advocate Shri Ram Bahadur Rai received the Padma Bhushan from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell has announced retirement from One Day Internationals.
Royal Challengers Bangalore clinched their maiden IPL title.
American tennis player Taylor Fritz secured the Stuttgart Open 2025 title.
Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen.
Portugal emerged as the champions of the 2025 UEFA Nations League.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been named ambassador for the Esports World Cup.
Oscar Piastri secured his first major F1 victory by winning the Spanish Grand Prix 2025.
Neeraj Chopra clinched gold at the Paris Diamond League, continuing his top form in international javelin events.
India is set to host the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.
India has been selected to host the 2029 edition of the World Police and Fire Games.
TCA Srinivasa Raghavan’s new book 'Indira Gandhi and the Years that Transformed India' explores the political shifts during her tenure.
The Stars Light the Way' by Sucheta Raj Khanna presents stories of determination and quiet success across different walks of life.
India opened its first wildlife corridor on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Ranthambore to ensure safe animal crossings.
Tripura reached 95.6% literacy, becoming India’s 3rd most literate state after Mizoram and Goa.
Parag Jain appointed as the new chief of India's intelligence agency RAW.
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the 'Adi Karmyogi' programme to empower tribal youth.
Salkhan Fossil Park in Uttar Pradesh added to UNESCO’s Tentative List for World Heritage Sites.
Neeraj Chopra won gold at Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 in Czech Republic.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the SCO Defence Minister's Meeting in Qingdao, China.
Asian Para-Badminton Championship 2025 was held in Thailand.
Vietnam hosted the U23 Asian Wrestling Championship 2025.
International Yoga Day 2025 was celebrated on June 21st with the theme: ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’.
51st G7 Summit (2025) was held in Kananaskis, Canada.
First Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 to be held in Chennai.
Lt. Commander Yashasvi Solanki becomes India’s first female Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President, Draupadi Murmu.
India-Mongolia military exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant’ concluded in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Indo-French exercise 'Shakti-2025' held in La Cavalerie, France from 18 June to 1 July.
Coco Gauff won the 2025 French Open Women’s Singles title.
Carlos Alcaraz clinched the 2025 French Open Men’s Singles title.
Global Peace Index 2025 reports worst peace levels since WWII with 152,000 conflict deaths and 59 active wars worldwide.
The Indian government has introduced the SPMEPCI scheme to reduce dependence on imports and support the manufacturing of electric vehicles.
Global Peace Index 2025 reports worst peace levels since WWII with 152,000 conflict deaths and 59 active wars worldwide.
The Indian government has introduced the SPMEPCI scheme to reduce dependence on imports and support the manufacturing of electric vehicles.
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