Current Affairs 25 June 2026
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1. Kunal Shah Appointed Global Head of WhatsApp; Meta Acquires Stake in CRED
English
Meta Platforms announced that CRED founder Kunal Shah will take over as the Global Head of WhatsApp. Along with this, Meta will acquire a 20% minority stake in CRED for $900 million.
हिंदी
मेटा प्लेटफॉर्म्स ने घोषणा की है कि CRED के संस्थापक कुणाल शाह व्हाट्सएप के वैश्विक प्रमुख का पद संभालेंगे। साथ ही, मेटा 900 मिलियन डॉलर में CRED की 20% अल्पांश हिस्सेदारी का अधिग्रहण करेगा।
Key Highlights
- Founder: Kunal Shah
- Company: Meta Platforms
- Stake Acquired: 20%
- Deal Value: $900 Million
Exam Point
Meta strengthened its presence in the fintech ecosystem through investment in CRED.
MCQ
Q. Meta acquired what percentage stake in CRED?
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 20%
D) 25%
✅ Answer: C) 20%
2. PFRDA Launches AI-Powered 'Pension Sahayak' Portal
English
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) launched an AI-powered grievance redressal platform called "Pension Sahayak" to facilitate quick and efficient resolution of subscriber complaints.
हिंदी
पेंशन फंड नियामक एवं विकास प्राधिकरण (PFRDA) ने ग्राहकों की शिकायतों के त्वरित समाधान के लिए "पेंशन सहायक" नामक एआई-संचालित शिकायत निवारण मंच लॉन्च किया है।
Key Highlights
- Organization: PFRDA
- Portal Name: Pension Sahayak
- Technology Used: Artificial Intelligence
- Purpose: Grievance Redressal
Exam Point
Pension Sahayak aims to improve digital service delivery for pension subscribers.
MCQ
Q. Pension Sahayak portal has been launched by which organization?
A) RBI
B) SEBI
C) PFRDA
D) NABARD
✅ Answer: C) PFRDA
3. PFC Becomes First CPSU to Raise USD Bonds Under RBI Swap Window
English
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) became the first Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) to secure $300 million through the RBI Swap Window under its Global MTN Programme.
हिंदी
पावर फाइनेंस कॉर्पोरेशन (PFC) RBI स्वैप विंडो के माध्यम से 300 मिलियन डॉलर जुटाने वाला पहला केंद्रीय सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र उपक्रम (CPSU) बन गया है।
Key Highlights
- Organization: PFC
- Amount Raised: $300 Million
- Mechanism: RBI Swap Window
- Achievement: First CPSU
Exam Point
This move enhances India's global financing capabilities.
MCQ
Q. Which organization became the first CPSU to raise funds under RBI Swap Window?
A) NTPC
B) PFC
C) GAIL
D) ONGC
✅ Answer: B) PFC
4. BHASHINI Partners with AISF for Multilingual AI Innovation in Assam
English
The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) signed an MoU with the Assam Innovation & Startup Foundation (AISF) to integrate multilingual language technologies and translation APIs.
हिंदी
डिजिटल इंडिया भाषिनी डिवीजन (DIBD) ने असम इनोवेशन एंड स्टार्टअप फाउंडेशन (AISF) के साथ बहुभाषी भाषा तकनीकों और अनुवाद एपीआई को बढ़ावा देने हेतु समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं।
Key Highlights
- Organization: BHASHINI
- Partner: AISF
- State: Assam
- Focus Area: Multilingual AI & Translation Technology
Exam Point
BHASHINI supports India's vision of inclusive digital governance.
MCQ
Q. BHASHINI initiative is associated with which field?
A) Defence Technology
B) Agriculture
C) Language Technology
D) Biotechnology
✅ Answer: C) Language Technology
5. NLC India and IOCL Sign MoU for Renewable Energy Projects
English
NLC India Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) signed an MoU to jointly develop large-scale solar and wind energy projects in Tamil Nadu.
हिंदी
एनएलसी इंडिया लिमिटेड और इंडियन ऑयल कॉर्पोरेशन लिमिटेड (IOCL) ने तमिलनाडु में बड़े पैमाने पर सौर और पवन ऊर्जा परियोजनाओं के विकास के लिए समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं।
Key Highlights
- Organizations: NLC India & IOCL
- State: Tamil Nadu
- Sector: Renewable Energy
- Projects: Solar & Wind Energy
Exam Point
The agreement supports India's renewable energy transition goals.
MCQ
Q. NLC India and IOCL signed an MoU for development of which projects?
A) Nuclear Projects
B) Hydropower Projects
C) Renewable Energy Projects
D) Thermal Power Projects
✅ Answer: C) Renewable Energy Projects
6. New Genus of Tiger Moth Discovered in Kerala
English
Researchers discovered a new genus and species of tiger moth in Kerala's Idukki district and named it Antaram idukki.
हिंदी
शोधकर्ताओं ने केरल के इडुक्की जिले में टाइगर मॉथ की एक नई जीनस और प्रजाति की खोज की है, जिसका नाम अंतराम इडुक्की (Antaram idukki) रखा गया है।
Key Highlights
- Species: Antaram idukki
- Category: Tiger Moth
- Location: Idukki District, Kerala
- Significance: New Genus Discovery
Exam Point
The discovery highlights the biodiversity richness of the Western Ghats.
MCQ
Q. Antaram idukki belongs to which category?
A) Butterfly
B) Tiger Moth
C) Spider
D) Beetle
✅ Answer: B) Tiger Moth
7. PM Modi Gifts Traditional Thewa Art During Slovakia Visit
English
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented traditional Thewa-art cufflinks to Slovak President Peter Pellegrini during his state visit to Slovakia.
हिंदी
प्रधानमंत्री Narendra Modi ने स्लोवाकिया की अपनी यात्रा के दौरान राष्ट्रपति Peter Pellegrini को पारंपरिक थेवा कला से बने कफ़लिंक भेंट किए।
About Thewa Art | थेवा कला
- Origin: Pratapgarh, Rajasthan
- Material: Gold work on coloured glass
- Specialty: Intricate miniature artwork
- Cultural Significance: Traditional Rajasthani craft
Exam Point
Thewa Art is an important traditional handicraft of Rajasthan.
MCQ
Q. Thewa Art originated in which state?
A) Gujarat
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Rajasthan
D) Haryana
✅ Answer: C) Rajasthan
One-Liner Revision
- Kunal Shah appointed Global Head of WhatsApp; Meta acquires 20% stake in CRED.
- PFRDA launches AI-powered Pension Sahayak portal.
- PFC becomes first CPSU to raise USD bonds under RBI Swap Window.
- BHASHINI signs MoU with AISF for multilingual AI innovation.
- NLC India and IOCL partner for renewable energy projects in Tamil Nadu.
- New tiger moth genus Antaram idukki discovered in Kerala.
- PM Modi gifts traditional Thewa Art cufflinks during Slovakia visit.