Current Affairs 28 June 2025

Salkhan Fossils Park Added to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites.

• Salkhan Fossils Park, located in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, added to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites.
• Features fossils dating back 1.4 billion years, highlighting immense paleontological and geological value.
• Marks a major boost for eco-tourism and scientific research in the region.
• Inclusion reflects consistent efforts by the Uttar Pradesh government under CM Yogi Adityanath to promote natural heritage globally.

CBSE to Implement Biannual Class 10 Board Exams Starting 2026-27.

• CBSE to introduce biannual Class 10 board exams starting from the 2026-27 academic session.
• Aims to make exams more student-friendly and less stressful.
• First exam is mandatory; students can opt for a second attempt to improve scores in up to three academic subjects.
• Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, promoting flexibility and reduced exam pressure.

Adani Total Gas, Reliance's Jio-bp partner to offer each other’s fuels.

• Adani Total Gas Ltd. and Jio-bp have partnered to enhance the auto fuel retail experience in India.
• Select ATGL outlets will offer Jio-bp's high-performance fuels, while Jio-bp outlets will integrate ATGL's CNG dispensing units.
• This collaboration leverages the strengths of both companies to provide a wider range of high-quality fuels to consumers across their networks.

Wildlife Institute of India Hosts ICCON 2025.

• The Indian Conservation Conference (ICCON) 2025, India’s foremost platform for conservation science, policy, and practice, held at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun under the aegis of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India.
• The Conference inaugurated by the MoEFCC, Government of India Bhupender Yadav.

FDI inflows rise to $8.8 billion in April 2025.

• India's foreign direct investment surged to $8.8 billion in April'25, a 22% increase year-over-year, bolstering the RBI's foreign exchange reserves.
• While non-resident deposit inflows slowed, overall external commercial borrowing rose significantly.
• Despite a drop in foreign portfolio investment, India's external sector remains resilient, with forex reserves reaching $698.95 billion in June.