✈ INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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1. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah announced that NAFED will soon begin direct procurement from farmers, eliminating intermediaries from the agricultural production process. He was speaking at a national seminar held in Mumbai on the occasion of the International Year of Cooperatives.
2. In a major boost to India–UK academic collaboration, Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) has appointed Prof M Satish Kumar as the first Dean of its upcoming campus in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).
3. On 20 June 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially flagged off India’s first indigenously manufactured locomotive export to Guinea, signaling India’s expanding presence in the global railway equipment market. Produced at Bihar’s Marhowrah rail factory.
4. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has appointed Professor Anantha Chandrakasan as its next Provost, making him the first Indian-born academician to hold the prestigious position. A pioneer in electrical engineering and computer science, Chandrakasan will take charge on 1 July 2025.
5. On 18 June 2025, India and Ukraine convened their first-ever Joint Working Group meeting on agriculture, marking a new phase of bilateral engagement in the farm sector. Held virtually, the dialogue—led by senior agricultural officials—focused on promoting technology sharing, research collaboration.
6. India–UK academic collaboration, Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) has appointed Prof M Satish Kumar as the first Dean of its upcoming campus in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). Prof Kumar, a seasoned academic with over 25 years at QUB, will take charge in July 2025.
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🌎 WORLD NEWS 🌍
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1. Talks are underway in Geneva between Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and counterparts from France, Germany, and Britain, along with the EU’s foreign policy chief, as Israel and Iran entered the eighth day of conflict. It’s the first confirmed face-to-face meeting between Western and Iranian officials since the start of the hostilities.
2. Every year on 20 June, the world observes World Refugee Day, an occasion to honour the strength, resilience, and dignity of millions who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, or natural disaster. In 2025, the day is being marked under the theme “Solidarity with Refugees”, highlighting the need for equality, inclusion, and concrete action to ensure refugees are not only protected but empowered.
3. Pakistan has signed a $1 billion syndicated financing facility backed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Structured with both Islamic and conventional tranches, this five-year facility reflects renewed confidence in Pakistan’s fiscal reforms and macroeconomic recovery. The transaction marks Pakistan’s re-entry into the Middle Eastern financial market after over two years and includes major banks such as Dubai Islamic Bank, Standard Chartered, and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank.
4. Iran’s recent military operation, Operation True Promise 3, marks a critical stage in its confrontation with Israel, as it carried out missile strikes on key urban and energy infrastructure. Directed by the IRGC, this strike serves as a retaliation for Israeli attacks on Iranian military.
5. United Nations General Assembly has designated 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. The initiative seeks to highlight and support the indispensable role of women in food systems worldwide.
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