Daily Current Affairs – 16-06-2025

Tamil Nadu

Diu: India’s First District to Meet 100% Power Demand with Solar Energy

® Diu has become the first district in India to meet 100% of its electricity demand through solar energy, with an installed capacity of 11.88 MW. ® Solar power fulfills the district’s entire daytime energy needs, marking a significant shift towards sustainable energy solutions.

Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve Declared in Telangana

® Declared under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 ® Connects Kawal Tiger Reserve (Telangana) with Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (Maharashtra) ® Aims to enhance tiger corridor and wildlife habitat connectivity

INS Tarini Completes Global Circumnavigation – 2025

® INS Tarini, the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel, successfully completed an eight-month world voyage, covering over 25,400 nautical miles across four continents, three oceans, and three Great Capes. ® The expedition was commanded by Lieutenant Commanders Roopa A and Dilna K, marking a significant milestone in women’s leadership in Indian naval history.

Miniratna Category-I Status to Three DPSUs

Ministry of Defence granted Miniratna Category-I status to: ® Munitions India Limited (MIL) ® Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) ® India Optel Limited (IOL) ® The Miniratna scheme was launched in 1997 to empower profit-making PSUs with greater autonomy. Eligibility criteria: ® Profit in the last 3 consecutive years ® Pre-tax profit of ₹ 30 crore or more in at least one of the 3 years ® Must have a positive net worth