Current Affairs 21 June 2025

World’s Biggest Data Breach Exposes Billions of User Accounts.

• A major global cybersecurity incident has occurred.
• 16 billion login credentials have been leaked.
• Platforms affected include Apple, Google, Facebook, GitHub, and Telegram.
• Risks include account hacking, phishing, and other cybercrimes.
• Users are advised to change passwords and enable two-factor authentication.

Noida Airport partners Anlon Tech for first indigenously built RRM.

• Noida International Airport has partnered with Anlon Technology Solutions to deploy India's first indigenously built runway rubber removal machine (RRM).
• The Cleanjet RRM is a domestically manufactured solution for critical airport operations. Built on a robust Eicher Pro 6028 chassis, this innovative machine is designed to ensure the highest standards of runway safety and efficiency.

Delhi CM unveils Logo & Mascot of World Para Athletics Championship.

• With 100 days to go for the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships (12th edition) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the logo and mascot for the global event were unveiled by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).
• The official mascot, called Viraaj, is a young elephant with a blade prosthesis.
• India is hosting the event for the first time, and is the fourth Asian country to do so.

ICETAB Launched to Boost Export Efficiency and Transparency.

• The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) launched a cutting-edge digital initiative, ICETAB, at the 2-day Conference of Chief Commissioners and Director Generals of CBIC held at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi.
• This tool will help make export checks quicker and cheaper, which could improve India’s performance in global Logistics rankings.

Pakistan Obtains $1 Billion Syndicated Loan with ADB Guarantee.

• Pakistan has signed a $1 billion syndicated financing agreement.
• The deal is backed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
• It is a five-year facility with both Islamic and conventional parts.
• The financing aims to help stabilize Pakistan’s economy.
• It shows growing trust in Pakistan’s economic reforms.
• This marks Pakistan’s return to the Middle Eastern financial market after more than two years.
• Major banks involved include Dubai Islamic Bank, Standard Chartered, and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank.