June 2025 was marked by the Air India Ahmedabad crash, the Israel–Iran war and Operation Sindhu, Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 flight, the Chenab rail bridge and a large RBI rate cut. Major items are grouped below by GS paper.
In this compilation: 27 major items, grouped by GS theme · 10-question quiz at the end.
Timeline: key events of June 2025
Places in news, June 2025
Polity & Governance
1. 50 years of the Emergency
- It was declared on 25 June 1975 under Article 352 on grounds of "internal disturbance".
- The 44th Amendment (1978) replaced that ground with "armed rebellion".
- The government marks 25 June as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas.
Why it matters for UPSC: Safeguards against misuse of emergency powers.
Syllabus: GS2 – Constitution
2. 50 years of Sikkim as a state
- Sikkim became India's 22nd state on 16 May 1975 (36th Amendment).
- Article 371F gives it special provisions.
- Celebrations ran through the year.
Why it matters for UPSC: Special provisions for states.
Syllabus: GS2 – Federalism
3. Ladakh: new domicile and reservation rules
- New regulations under Article 240 set 85% job reservation for locals.
- One-third of hill council seats reserved for women.
- Demand for Sixth Schedule status continues.
Why it matters for UPSC: Governance of UTs without legislatures.
Syllabus: GS2 – UTs
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