๐ฌ๏ธ 1. Karnataka Powers Ahead in Wind Energy!
Karnataka has emerged as a ๐ frontrunner in wind energy production in ๐ฎ๐ณ India!
๐ In the financial year 2024โ25, the state added an impressive 1,331.48 MW of wind power capacity โ pushing India's green goals forward! ๐จโก
๐ 2. Indian Rat Snake Gains Spotlight in Kerala!
Say hello to the Indian Rat Snake (Ptyas mucosa) ๐-
one of the longest snakes in Asia!
Kerala is seeing a growing interest in this species, thanks to increased awareness and conservation efforts. ๐ฑ๐
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3. Historic First! Lt Commander Yashasvi Solankee Becomes Indiaโs First Woman ADC to the President ๐ฎ๐ณ
In a groundbreaking achievement, Lt Commander Yashasvi Solankee has become the first woman ever appointed as an Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President of India. ๐บ๐ช A proud moment for the nation and the Indian Navy! ๐
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4. MCC Bans โBunny Hopโ Boundary Catches!
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In a major cricket law revision, the MCC has banned the controversial โbunny hopโ catch at the boundary.
๐ Under the updated Law 19.5.2, fielders must now:
โ Jump from inside the boundary
โ Touch the ball only once after jumping from outside
โ Land inside the field of play
โ Or itโs declared a boundary!
๐ The rule kicks in from June 17 for all ICC matches.
๐ 5. Amitabh Kant Resigns as G20 Sherpa ๐ฎ๐ณ
On June 16, 2025, Amitabh Kant submitted his resignation as G20 Sherpa.
๐ฃ๏ธ He was instrumental in achieving consensus on the New Delhi Leadersโ Declaration during India's G20 presidency.
๐ฏ Kant now aims to focus on:
- Free enterprise ๐ผ
- Startups ๐
- Think tanks & academia ๐