Daily Current Affairs – 05-06-2025
Tamil Nadu
Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary Declared Invasive-Free Ramsar Site
® The Department of Posts released a special cover on the invasive-free Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. ® Declared a Ramsar site in 2022, the sanctuary is home to around 118 bird species. ® Invasive plant species have been successfully removed, enhancing the ecological health of this wetland. ® The sanctuary is now recognized as invasive-free, supporting native biodiversity and wetland conservation efforts.
Dhanushkodi Declared as Greater Flamingo Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu
® On World Environment Day (June 5, 2025), Tamil Nadu declared Dhanushkodi in Ramanathapuram district as a Greater Flamingo Sanctuary. ® The sanctuary spans 524.7 hectares within the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve. ® It aims to protect migratory wetland birds along the Central Asian Flyway and support marine biodiversity. ® Inaugurated by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, this marks a major step in wetland and bird conservation in South India
Microfinance GLP Decline in Tamil Nadu – 2025
® Tamil Nadu’s Gross Loan Portfolio (GLP) declined by 19.6% in FY 2025 to ₹ 46,800 crore (from ₹ 58,200 crore in FY 2024) ® Quarter-on-quarter decline : 7.7% (from ₹ 50,700 crore) ® Tamil Nadu recorded the steepest decline, followed by Karnataka (-7.0%)
World Anti-Tobacco
Day 2025 – May 31
® Observed to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and promote policies to reduce consumption. ® Globally, around 37 million children aged 13-15 years use tobacco. ® The 2025 theme is “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing the Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products.”
Energy and Climate Change Report 2025: India on Track to Exceed
Emission Targets
® As per the 2025 Energy and Climate Change Report by CEEW and AEEE, India is on course to surpass its climate target of reducing emissions intensity of GDP by 45% by 2030 (compared to 2005 levels). ® The report projects a 48–57% reduction in emissions intensity from the energy sector alone by 2030. ® These findings highlight India’s progress toward its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, through energy efficiency and clean energy transitions.
Google Introduces “Matryoshka” AI Strategy
Google has launched a new “Matryoshka” AI strategy, aimed at deeply integrating foundational AI models across all its platforms and services.
Detection of New Covid-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 in India
® New Covid-19 subvariants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 have been detected in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. ® Both are sub-lineages of the JN.1 variant, currently the dominant Covid-19 strain in India. ® The NB.1.8.1 variant is characterized by notable spike protein mutations: ® A435S, V445H, and T478I. ® The parent strain, JN.1, carries the L455S mutation.