NEWS 25-06-2023. News For 26th-Jun (Monday) *National* 1. NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a subsidiary of NTPC has commissioned the first rooftop solar project at IIT Jodhpur. 2.According to a new report, Glaciers in Asia’s Hindu Kush Himalaya could lose up to 75% of their volume by the end of the century, due to Global warming. 3 PM Narendra Modi was on an official state visit to USA and Egypt from June 20-25, 2023. *International* 1. The World Bank has approved a $150 million loan to support the Kerala govt program to continue strengthening the state’s preparedness against natural disasters, climate change impacts, and disease outbreaks. 2.PM Narendra Modi led a worldwide yoga session at the UN HQ on 21st June, marking the 9th International Day of Yoga and the theme for this year's yoga day was *"Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”*. 3. China and Pakistan have signed a significant agreement worth USD 4.8 billion to establish a 1,200-megawatt nuclear power plant. *Sports* 1. Indian men's senior football team has clinched the Intercontinental Cup 2023 after defeating Lebanon in Odisha. 2.The inaugural edition of India's first-ever Women's Kabaddi League (WKL) has been commenced in Dubai on June 16. 3.C.A. Bhavani Devi, an Olympian from Chennai, made history by securing India’s first-ever medal at the Asian fencing championships held in China. *Defence* 1.India will gift Missile Corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam as a friendly gesture and to expand military ties between the nations. 2.US-based GE Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force.These engines will be co-produced in India to power the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mk2. 3.Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Integrated Simulator Complex (ISC) ‘Dhruv’ in Kochi, Kerala. < < Back