NEWS 15-06-2025. News For 16th-Jun (Monday) *International* 1. Japan has raised concern over China deploying an aircraft carrier unusually close to the Pacific region, calling it a provocative move. 2. US-China trade deal has been finalised. US will impose a 55% tariff, while china will levy 10% tariff. China will supply rare earth metals to the US in exchange for academic access for Chinese students in American universities. 3. UK has announced $19B investment in its first major nuclear plant since 1990 to reduce energy dependency on Russia. 4. Canada has invited Indian PM for the G7 meet, marking it as a milestone in restoring diplomatic ties after a change in Canadian leadership. Sports 5. Asian Athletics C'ship 2025 (South Korea): India finished 2nd with 24 medals (8G, 10S, 6B). Animesh Kujur (200m) & Parul Chaudhary (3000m SC) set national records. China topped with 32 medals. 6. Indian Women’s Ice Hockey Team won bronze at Asia Cup 2025 in UAE. 7. MS Dhoni inducted into ICC Hall of Fame, recognizing his legendary 16-year career: 17,266 international runs, 829 dismissals, 538 matches. *National* 8. For shipbuilding, ?25,000 Cr Maritime Development Fund has been allocated. This allocation has been made for the construction of large vessels in India, to revive the maritime sector. 9. RBI has cut the repo rate by 50 bps to stimulate economic growth in the economy. 10. Chenab Bridge, the world's tallest railway arch bridge, has been inaugurated. This bridge is 359m above the riverbed. *Defence* 11. French aircraft Rafale's few parts will be built in India: Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems will set up a manufacturing unit in Hyderabad for the same. *Science & Technology* 13. Bangaluru based team has anounced the creation of *sodium-ion batteries*. This will charge the battery fast - 80% in 6 mins. < < Back