25 June 2026 - "Daily Current Affairs" Updates

GS 2 (Governance / Environment)

Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme (GHCS)

News:

The Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy recently launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India (GHCI) to implement the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme (GHCS) under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

About Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme (GHCS)

The Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme (GHCS) has been introduced by the

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) under the National Green Hydrogen Mission

It establishes a framework for certifying hydrogen produced using renewable

energy as Green Hydrogen.

Objectives

Develop a transparent and credible certification mechanism for Green Hydrogen

in India.

Ensure that hydrogen labelled as “green” complies with prescribed emission

Enhance consumer confidence and facilitate domestic as well as international

Support India’s decarbonization goals and transition towards a low-carbon

Key Features

Defines uniform standards for certifying Green Hydrogen.

Introduces the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India (GHCI) for digital

certification.

Enables traceability and verification of certified hydrogen production.

GS 2 (Governance / Digital Infrastructure)

National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI)

News:

The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) recently celebrated its 23rd Foundation Day on 19 June.

About National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI)

NIXI is a not-for-profit organization established under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. It is incorporated as a Section 8 company under the Companies Act, 2013.

Aim

Promote internet penetration across India.

Strengthen the country’s internet infrastructure.

Improve the efficiency of domestic internet traffic exchange

Primary Objectives

Facilitate domestic internet traffic exchange among:

Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

Content providers

Data centres

Organizations with their own Autonomous System (AS) Number

Keep internet traffic within India to:

Reduce network latency.

Improve internet speed and efficiency.

Lower bandwidth and operational costs.

Major Functions

Operates Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) across India.

Manages India’s .IN country-code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD).

Administers the .भारत Internationalized Domain Name (IDN).

GS 3 (Environment & Biodiversity)

Spilomena malabarica

News:

Scientists in India have discovered a new species of aphid wasp, Spilomena

malabarica, from Kerala.

About Spilomena malabarica

Spilomena malabarica is a newly identified species of aphid wasp, belonging to

a group of predatory wasps that prey on aphids and other small plant pests.

The species was discovered in Kozhikode district, Kerala.

Its name, “malabarica,” commemorates the historic Malabar region of Kerala

where the type specimen was collected.

It is the 11th species of the genus Spilomena reported from India and the 98th

species known globally.

Key Features

A tiny black-and-brown wasp, measuring just over 3.5 mm in length.

Possesses a unique wing venation pattern, distinguishing it from closely related

species.

The forewing contains only one submarginal cell, a rare feature within the

genus.

Although closely related to Spilomena unus, it differs in several important

morphological characteristics.

The head is proportionately shaped, without unusual elongation.

It has a comparatively flatter face (less convex clypeus), which aids in species

identification.

Ecological Importance

Functions as a natural predator of aphids and other plant pests.

Supports biological pest control, reducing dependence on chemical pesticides.

Contributes to maintaining ecological balance and sustainable agriculture.