School Assembly News Headlines: 19 June 2025

National News

1. Delhi Uses Less Than One-Third of Clean Air Funds Under NCAP Aimed at Reducing Pollution in Major Indian Cities.

2. Maharashtra Removes Hindi Compulsion; Students Can Now Choose Any Indian Language as Third Language in Schools.

International News

1. UK Temporarily Withdraws Families of Embassy Staff in Israel Due to Rising Security Risks from Iran-Israel Conflict.

2. Imran Khan Postpones PTI’s Nationwide Protest by Two Weeks Amid Global Tensions Following Iran-Israel Conflict.

Sports News

1. Kangana Ranaut Named Brand Ambassador for World Para Athletics Championships to Be Held in India This September-October.

2. Liverpool Host Bournemouth on August 15 to Kick Off Premier League Title Defence; Arsenal Face Manchester United on August 17.

Business News

1. Piyush Goyal Visits London to Discuss India-UK Free Trade Agreement and Strengthen Bilateral Trade and Investment Relations.

2. India Maintains 6.5% Growth in 2024–25 Despite Global Uncertainty, Says Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran.

Weather News

1. IMD Forecasts Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall in Northeast India for Five Days; Meghalaya to See Extreme Rain on June 18.

2. Southwest Monsoon Advances Further; Heavy Rain Likely in Bihar, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Odisha, and Other Regions Over Next Few Days.

1. PM Modi Reaffirms India’s Stand Against Mediation on Pakistan Issues During Phone Call with US President Donald Trump.
Prime Minister Modi clearly told President Trump that India firmly rejects any mediation on Pakistan-related matters. The 35-minute call followed the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s Operation Sindoor response.

2. NASA Reschedules Axiom Mission 4 Launch to June 22 Amid Ongoing ISS Repair Reviews and Safety Evaluations with Partners.
Axiom Mission 4 launch is now set for June 22. NASA, Axiom, and SpaceX are assessing recent repairs to the ISS’s Zvezda module before confirming final liftoff plans.

3. India Commissions INS Arnala, First Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, Enhancing Coastal and Underwater Defence Capabilities.
INS Arnala was commissioned in Visakhapatnam, boosting India’s coastal security. This shallow water vessel strengthens the Navy’s ability to detect and counter underwater threats in near-shore or littoral regions.

4. India Sets Up First National Institute for One Health in Nagpur to Strengthen Disease Surveillance and Pandemic Preparedness.
The institute in Nagpur will monitor diseases that spread from animals to humans. Director Dr. Pragya Yadav highlighted its vital role in early detection and prevention of future pandemics.

5. PM Modi Makes Historic First Visit to Croatia After Attending G7 Summit, Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Global Cooperation.
After the G7 Summit in Canada, PM Modi visited Croatia, marking the first-ever Indian Prime Minister visit. This enhances India-Croatia relations based on shared democratic values and international cooperation goals.

6. PM Modi, Croatian PM Hold Talks in Zagreb; Emphasise Peaceful Conflict Resolution and Stronger India-Croatia Cooperation.
In Zagreb, PM Modi and Croatian PM Plenković discussed global concerns and bilateral ties. Modi stressed that conflicts worldwide must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, not war.

7. India Launches Operation Sindhu to Evacuate Citizens from Iran Amid Iran-Israel Conflict; 110 Students Flown Back Safely.
India began Operation Sindhu to evacuate nationals from Iran. 110 students crossed into Armenia and flew to Delhi today, with help from Indian missions amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions.

8. Nitin Gadkari Chairs Meet on Nationwide Cashless Treatment Scheme for Road Accident Victims, Stresses Need to Reduce Fatalities.
Nitin Gadkari led a high-level meeting on implementing a cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims, emphasising grassroots efforts and urgent measures to reduce rising road accident deaths across India.

9. Govt Launches ₹3,000 FASTag Annual Pass for Private Vehicles, Valid Across National Highways from August 15.
From August 15, private vehicle owners can use a ₹3,000 FASTag-based Annual Pass for 200 trips or one year, easing nationwide highway travel, announced Minister Nitin Gadkari.

10. Indian Animation Film Desi Oon Wins Jury Award at Annecy, Shortlisted for Cannes Lions 2025.
Suresh Eriyat’s Desi Oon brings pride to Indian animation, winning Annecy’s Best Commissioned Film Award and earning a Cannes Lions 2025 shortlist, marking a major creative milestone globally.

1. Bihar to Celebrate International Yoga Day as ‘Yoga Sangam’ in All Government Schools on June 21 Despite Holidays.
Over 70,000 government schools in Bihar will open on June 21 for Yoga Sangam celebrations. The Education Department has instructed all District Officers to conduct Yoga Day activities statewide.

2. Telangana Government Convenes All-Party Meeting with MPs to Discuss Banakacharla Project at State Secretariat This Afternoon.
The Telangana government has invited MPs from BJP, BRS, AIMIM, and Union Ministers Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay Kumar for crucial discussions on the Banakacharla project at the Secretariat.

3. Centre Approves ₹2,006.40 Crore for Himachal Pradesh’s Recovery After 2023 Floods, Landslides, and Cloudbursts.
Amit Shah-led high-level committee cleared financial aid for Himachal Pradesh’s rebuilding. The approved ₹2,006.40 crore will support recovery under the National Disaster Response Fund after last year’s severe natural calamities.

4. Bihar to Celebrate 11th International Yoga Day as ‘Yoga Sangam’ in Over 70,000 Government Schools on June 21
The Education Department has issued orders to all District Education Officers. Schools will remain open on June 21. Over 70,000 government schools will celebrate International Yoga Day as ‘Yoga Sangam’.

5. Telangana Government Convenes All-Party Meeting to Discuss Banakacharla Project with MPs and Union Ministers
The Telangana government has scheduled an all-party meeting at the State Secretariat to discuss the Banakacharla project, inviting MPs from BJP, BRS, AIMIM, and Union Ministers for deliberation.

1. Iran Warns of Firm Response If US Directly Joins Israel’s Military Campaign, Says Ambassador at UN in Geneva.
Iran’s UN envoy Ali Bahreini stated that the US is complicit in Israel’s actions and warned of a strong response if America crosses Iran’s red line in the conflict.

2. Centre Approves ₹2,000 Crore Aid for Himachal Pradesh’s Post-Monsoon Recovery Under National Disaster Response Fund Scheme.
A high-level committee led by Home Minister Amit Shah approved financial aid for Himachal Pradesh’s recovery after 2023 monsoon landslides and cloudbursts, using funds from the NDRF’s reconstruction window.

3. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni’s Eye Roll at Macron During G7 Summit Goes Viral, Sparks Global Social Media Reactions.
During the G7 Summit in Canada, Italian PM Meloni rolled her eyes after Macron whispered something, triggering viral reactions. Leaders met to discuss conflicts affecting global economy, trade, and security.

4. Israel-Iran Conflict Enters Sixth Day with Strikes on Tehran’s Military Sites, Raising Fears of Wider Regional Escalation.
Missile attacks and airstrikes continue as Israel targets Iran’s military infrastructure. Explosions hit Tehran, with Israel claiming destruction of security hubs, sparking concerns of a larger Middle East conflict.

5. Donald Trump to Host Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir at White House Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions.
Former US President Trump will meet Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir for lunch at the White House, following recent India-Pakistan conflict and rising tensions from the ongoing Israel-Iran confrontation.

1. Jasprit Bumrah Declines Test Captaincy Due to Workload; Shubman Gill Named India’s New Test Captain Against England.
Citing back issues, Bumrah asked BCCI not to consider him for captaincy. Shubman Gill will now lead India in the five-match Test series against England, beginning Friday in Leeds.

2. FIFA Reports 1.5 Million Club World Cup Tickets Sold, Though Attendance Varies Across Expanded U.S. Tournament Matches.
Over 1.5 million tickets sold for FIFA’s Club World Cup across the U.S. Messi drew big crowds, but some matches, like Dortmund vs Fluminense, saw low turnout despite global interest.

3. Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team Departs for 4 Nations Tournament in Germany, to Face Germany, Australia, and Spain.
Led by Captain Araijeet Singh Hundal, the Indian junior team will begin their campaign against Germany on June 21, followed by matches against Australia and Spain in the competitive tournament.

4. Harshit Rana Added to India’s Test Squad for Leeds Match Against England, Ahead of Five-Match Series Kickoff.
BCCI included Harshit Rana in India’s squad for the first Test in Leeds. Previously with India A, he joins Shubman Gill’s side as preparations begin for the England Test series.

5. Hockey India Masters Cup Begins in Chennai with Veteran Men’s and Women’s Teams Competing Over 10 Days of Action.
Hosted in Chennai, the Masters Cup features men (40+) and women (35+) teams. Twelve men’s and eight women’s teams will compete. Himachal vs Maharashtra and Karnataka vs Kerala start today’s matches.

1. Standard Chartered Faces RBI Scrutiny Over Derivative Sales and Weak Risk Controls Involving Indian Small and Medium Enterprises.
RBI flagged concerns about Standard Chartered’s sale of risky derivatives to SMEs. The bank allegedly failed to properly explain target redemption forwards, raising questions about internal risk management practices.

2. Canva Adds Google’s Veo 3 Model for AI Video Generation with Audio via Canva AI and Leonardo.Ai Tools.
Canva users can now create 8-second video clips with synced audio using Google’s Veo 3 model, available through Canva AI and its creative platform Leonardo.Ai, enhancing content creation capabilities.

3. Government Introduces ₹3,000 FASTag Annual Toll Pass for Private Vehicles, Effective Nationwide from August 15.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced a ₹3,000 FASTag-based annual toll pass for cars, Jeeps, and vans. It offers 200 trips or one-year validity, easing travel across national highways.

4. India-UK Free Trade Agreement to Boost Investment, Double Trade in 5 Years, Says Minister Piyush Goyal.
Piyush Goyal said the India-UK FTA ensures stability and trust for businesses. Speaking at UK-India Week, he emphasised the deal’s potential to double trade and attract cross-border investments.

5. India’s Fintech Market to Cross $400 Billion by 2028–29, Says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at Digital Payments Awards.
Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India’s booming fintech sector, predicting massive growth and global reach. She emphasised Indian innovations could serve as global public goods, opening new markets for Indian technology firms.

1. IMD Predicts Five Days of Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall in Northeast India; Meghalaya to See Extreme Showers June 18.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall in Northeast India over the next five days, with extremely heavy showers expected in parts of Meghalaya on June 18.

2. Southwest Monsoon Advances Over Central and Eastern India; Rain Likely in Gujarat, UP, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand.
The Southwest Monsoon has progressed further over several states. IMD predicts heavy rain in regions including Bihar, Gujarat, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh during the next two to three days.

3. IMD Predicts Extremely Heavy Rainfall in Northeast and East India, Thundersquall Likely in Madhya Pradesh.
The IMD has warned of intense rainfall in Meghalaya, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha. Heavy rain is expected in other regions, with thundersquall likely in parts of Madhya Pradesh.

1. Which part of the brain controls memory, emotions, and learning?
Ans. The hippocampus.
The hippocampus is a small, curved part of the brain located in the temporal lobe that plays a key role in forming new memories and connecting emotions to them.

2. What gas do plants release during photosynthesis that is essential for humans?
Ans. Oxygen.
Plants use carbon dioxide and sunlight to produce glucose and release oxygen, which is vital for human survival.

3. Which is the only country that is also a continent?
Ans. Australia.
Australia is both a country and a continent, known for its unique wildlife and ecosystems.

4. Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
Ans. Marie Curie
Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and later in Chemistry in 1911 for her work on radioactivity.

4. What does HTTP stand for in a website address?
Ans. HyperText Transfer Protocol.
HyperText Transfer Protocol is the foundation of data communication on the World Wide Web.