The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched Pratibha Setu, earlier known as Public Disclosure Scheme, to help high-performing candidates who cleared all UPSC exams but missed the final merit list. The scheme aims to connect them with both government bodies and private employers.

Pratibha Setu includes more than 10,000 candidates from exams such as the Civil Services, Engineering Services, Forest Services, CAPF, Medical Services, Geo-Scientist, and IES/ISS. These candidates have passed all examination stages but were not recommended for final selection.

Employers, both from the central government and the private sector, can register on the portal. Once verified, they gain access to the soft biodata of candidates, including qualifications and contact details. UPSC will provide employers with login credentials to browse this data bank and recruit as needed.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will release a book Wings to Our Hopes – Volume 2, based on speeches delivered by President Droupadi Murmu at a function in New Delhi on Monday. This curated collection of 51 speeches offers a window into the vision, philosophy, and priorities of President Murmu during her second year in office. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan will also attend the function.

This vloume will be released in both Hindi and English, along with an e-version. Compiled by Rashtrapati Bhavan and published by Publications Division, the book follows its predecessor in chronicling the evolving discourse on governance, inclusivity, and national aspirations.

Celebrated annually on June 23, the International Olympic Day is a global tribute to the birth of the modern Olympic games. To mark the occasion, athletes and people from different nations participate in several activities to raise awareness about the Olympic games and encourage people from all walks of life, irrespective of their age, gender, caste or creed, to take to sports in their lifestyles. Here’s everything you need to know about the International Olympic Day.

The International Olympic Day was established in 1948 and commemorates the foundation of the International Olympic Committee back on June 23rd, 1894. The IOC was originally founded in Paris by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who was responsible for the revival of the ancient Olympic games. Initially celebrated across nine countries, the International Olympic Day has since become a globally celebrated occasion.

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday increased the amount under the social security pension scheme by Rs 700. As per the revised rules -- which will be implement from July -- beneficiaries will now receive Rs 1,100 per month from previous Rs 400 per month.

With this decision, over 1 crore 9 lakh 69 thousand 255 beneficiaries will be benefitted.

“I am happy to inform you that under the Social Security Pension Scheme, all the elderly, disabled and widowed women will now get a pension of Rs. 1100 instead of Rs. 400 every month. All the beneficiaries will get pension at the increased rate from the month of July. It will be ensured that this amount is sent to the account of all the beneficiaries on the 10th of the month. This will help 1 crore 9 lakh 69 thousand 255 beneficiaries a lot,” the chief minister wrote on X.

On the occasion of the 11th International Yoga Day, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami officially launched the state’s first-ever Yoga Policy from Bhararisain, the state’s summer capital.

He declared, “Uttarakhand will be developed as the global capital of yoga and wellness.”

While delivering his message ‘Yoga in Every Home, Health for Every Person,’ Dhami spoke of the Central Government’s support in the initiative and announced the establishment of a ‘Spiritual Economic Zones’ in Garhwal and Kumaon divisions.

The Maharashtra government will launch Majhi Vasundhara Campaign 6.0 across 28,317 local self-government bodies from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, to strengthen environmental conservation efforts. The campaign, led by the Department of Environment and Climate Change, was announced by Minister Pankaja Munde. Focusing on the five elements – Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Sky – the initiative aims to promote climate awareness and sustainable living. A guidance toolkit has been prepared, with public feedback invited until July 15, 2025. Third-party assessments will score participating bodies, with AMRUT cities eligible for up to 15,125 points, non-AMRUT Urban Local Bodies 14,625, and gram panchayats 13,625. Results will be declared on June 5, 2026, and awards distributed to top performers. The campaign emphasises carbon reduction, GHG control, and eco-friendly lifestyles. All local bodies are urged to register and implement the campaign in mission mode.

In Tennis, India’s Maaya Rajeshwaran has clinched the women’s singles ITF J200 Gladbeck title in Germany. The 16-year-old defeated Switzerland’s Noelia Manta 6-2, 6-4 in the final. This triumph marks Maaya’s maiden ITF Junior title on European clay.

Earlier in the semifinals, she defeated Daphnee Mpetshi Perricard of France 6-2, 6-1. It is Maaya’s seventh ITF Junior title overall. Her earlier titles include victories at J100 and J300 events. The J signifies Junior, and the number indicates the tournament’s grade, with higher numbers generally representing higher levels of competition and more ranking points.

India’s young wrestlers delivered a stellar performance on the final day of the Under-23 Asian Wrestling Championships in Vung Tau, Vietnam, winning six medals in men’s freestyle. Five wrestlers, Nikhil, Sujeet, Jaideep, Chander Mohan, and Sachin, clinched gold. India also topped the team rankings in men’s freestyle and won the women’s freestyle team title, marking a historic finish at the continental event.

Indian women wrestlers won the team title at the Under-23 Asian Championship by winning a medal in each of the 10 categories, including four gold and five silver in Vung Tau, Vietnam. Priyanshi Prajapat in 50kg category, Reena in 55kg category, Shrishti in 68kg and Priya in 76kg category sealed the top podium places. Five Indian women wrestlers settled for runner-up finishes.

The Kerala High Court has recently held that insisting on equivalency certificate from Central Universities that are recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in the prospectus of the State Eligibility Test (SET) is ultra vires the UGC Act.

Justice D.K. Singh passed the judgment while considering a Writ Petition that challenged the decision taken by the LBS Centre for Science and Technology (2nd respondent) with respect to the petitioner's eligibility in the SET.

The petitioner is a Primary Teacher, who has been working since 2007. He got his graduation degree from the University of Calicut in Sociology and thereafter, Masters Degree in Gandhi & Peace Studies from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). The 2nd respondent is responsible for conducting the SET.

India on Friday marked a significant milestone on the global sporting calendar with the official unveiling of the logo and mascot for the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, to be held in October 2025, along with the launch of the ‘100 Days to Go’ countdown.

The event was hosted by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) at The Ashok Hotel, New Delhi.

The newly revealed mascot, named Viraaj — a spirited young elephant with a blade prosthesis — is a tribute to strength, optimism, and resilience, while the logo captures India’s rich heritage, the spirit of para athletics, and the vibrancy of New Delhi as host city.