{"id":34360,"date":"2025-06-18T18:27:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T12:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=34360"},"modified":"2025-06-18T18:27:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T12:57:30","slug":"first-female-mi6-chief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/appointments\/first-female-mi6-chief\/","title":{"rendered":"First Female MI6 Chief Blaise Metreweli Appointed \u2013 Current Affairs for Govt Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/appointments\/first-female-mi6-chief\/#First_Female_MI6_Chief_Blaise_Metreweli_appointed_in_2025_Learn_all_about_her_historic_role_career_background_and_its_importance_for_UPSC_SSC_Banking_and_Defence_exams\" >First Female MI6 Chief Blaise Metreweli appointed in 2025. Learn all about her historic role, career background, and its importance for UPSC, SSC, Banking, and Defence exams.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/appointments\/first-female-mi6-chief\/#Blaise_Metreweli_Appointed_First_Female_Chief_of_MI6_in_Historic_Move\" >Blaise Metreweli Appointed First Female Chief of MI6 in Historic Move<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/appointments\/first-female-mi6-chief\/#A_Trailblazer_with_Technical_Mastery_and_Operational_Excellence\" >A Trailblazer with Technical Mastery and Operational Excellence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/appointments\/first-female-mi6-chief\/#Leadership_at_a_Time_of_Escalating_Global_Threats\" >Leadership at a Time of Escalating Global Threats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/appointments\/first-female-mi6-chief\/#Breaking_the_Glass_Ceiling_in_UK_Spy_Agencies\" >Breaking the Glass Ceiling in UK Spy Agencies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/appointments\/first-female-mi6-chief\/#A_Modern_%E2%80%98C_for_a_Digital_Era\" >A Modern \u2018C\u2019 for a Digital Era<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/appointments\/first-female-mi6-chief\/#Why_This_News_Matters_for_Aspirants\" >Why This News Matters for Aspirants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/appointments\/first-female-mi6-chief\/#Significance_for_Competitive_Exams\" >Significance for Competitive Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/appointments\/first-female-mi6-chief\/#Strategic_Context\" >Strategic Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/appointments\/first-female-mi6-chief\/#Careers_and_Role_Models\" >Careers and Role Models<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/appointments\/first-female-mi6-chief\/#Historical_Context_Women_in_UK_Intelligence_Leadership\" >Historical Context: Women in UK Intelligence Leadership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/appointments\/first-female-mi6-chief\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CFirst_Female_Chief_of_MI6%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cFirst Female Chief of MI6\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/appointments\/first-female-mi6-chief\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/appointments\/first-female-mi6-chief\/#Q1_Who_is_Blaise_Metreweli\" >Q1: Who is Blaise Metreweli?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/appointments\/first-female-mi6-chief\/#Q2_What_is_MI6_and_what_does_it_do\" >Q2: What is MI6 and what does it do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/appointments\/first-female-mi6-chief\/#Q3_When_will_Blaise_Metreweli_assume_office_as_MI6_chief\" >Q3: When will Blaise Metreweli assume office as MI6 chief?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/appointments\/first-female-mi6-chief\/#Q4_What_was_her_role_before_being_appointed_as_Chief_of_MI6\" >Q4: What was her role before being appointed as Chief of MI6?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/appointments\/first-female-mi6-chief\/#Q5_Why_is_this_appointment_considered_historic\" >Q5: Why is this appointment considered historic?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/appointments\/first-female-mi6-chief\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Female_MI6_Chief_Blaise_Metreweli_appointed_in_2025_Learn_all_about_her_historic_role_career_background_and_its_importance_for_UPSC_SSC_Banking_and_Defence_exams\"><\/span>First Female MI6 Chief Blaise Metreweli appointed in 2025. Learn all about her historic role, career background, and its importance for UPSC, SSC, Banking, and Defence exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blaise_Metreweli_Appointed_First_Female_Chief_of_MI6_in_Historic_Move\"><\/span>Blaise Metreweli Appointed First Female Chief of MI6 in Historic Move<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>June 15, 2025<\/strong>, UK Prime Minister <strong>Sir Keir Starmer<\/strong> announced the appointment of <strong>Blaise Metreweli<\/strong> as the new head of MI6\u2014officially known as &#8220;C&#8221;\u2014marking the agency\u2019s first-ever female leader in its 116-year history Currently MI6\u2019s Director General for Technology and Innovation (nicknamed &#8220;Q&#8221;), Metreweli will officially assume the role on <strong>October 1, 2025<\/strong>, following the retirement of Sir Richard Moore <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Trailblazer_with_Technical_Mastery_and_Operational_Excellence\"><\/span>A Trailblazer with Technical Mastery and Operational Excellence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Metreweli joined MI6 in <strong>1999<\/strong> after earning an anthropology degree from <strong>Pembroke College, Cambridge<\/strong>, where she was part of the university rowing crew  Her 26-year career spans operational assignments across the <strong>Middle East and Europe<\/strong>, followed by senior postings in MI5, including overseeing counter-threat efforts against hostile states  As head of the &#8220;Q&#8221; division, she steered MI6\u2019s advancement in <strong>cybersecurity<\/strong>, <strong>AI-powered intelligence gathering<\/strong>, and <strong>digital surveillance innovation<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leadership_at_a_Time_of_Escalating_Global_Threats\"><\/span>Leadership at a Time of Escalating Global Threats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Metreweli\u2019s appointment comes amid intensifying global pressures, including <strong>cyber espionage<\/strong>, sabotage operations, and diplomatic friction with nations such as <strong>Russia<\/strong>, <strong>China<\/strong>, and <strong>Iran<\/strong> Prime Minister Starmer emphasized that the UK faces threats at an &#8220;unprecedented scale,&#8221; citing technologies that challenge national security  DAVID LAMMY, the Foreign Secretary, praised her rich experience and readiness to lead MI6\u2019s modernization efforts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breaking_the_Glass_Ceiling_in_UK_Spy_Agencies\"><\/span>Breaking the Glass Ceiling in UK Spy Agencies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Metreweli\u2019s elevation aligns MI6 with other UK intelligence services\u2014<strong>MI5 and GCHQ<\/strong>\u2014which have previously had female leadersMI5 appointed its first female director-general in <strong>1992<\/strong> (Stella Rimington) and again in <strong>2002<\/strong> (Eliza Manningham-Buller), while GCHQ\u2019s Anne Keast\u2011Butler has led since 2023 MI6, founded in <strong>1909<\/strong>, now joins this progressive trend by naming its 18th chief and first woman to hold the post <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Modern_%E2%80%98C_for_a_Digital_Era\"><\/span>A Modern \u2018C\u2019 for a Digital Era<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Known inside MI6 as <strong>&#8220;C&#8221;<\/strong>, a tradition tracing back to Captain Mansfield Smith\u2011Cumming (the first chief) who signed with a \u2018C\u2019 in green ink Metreweli is expected to continue this symbolic practice. As \u201cC,\u201d she will be the agency\u2019s only publicly known member responsible for overseas intelligence collection and key liaison with foreign partners <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"First-female-MI6-chief\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/lm-img\/img\/2025\/06\/16\/600x338\/Blaise_1750063103195_1750063127458.jpg\" alt=\"First female MI6 chief\" title=\"First female MI6 chief\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">First female MI6 chief<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Matters_for_Aspirants\"><\/span>Why This News Matters for Aspirants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_for_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>Significance for Competitive Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This landmark appointment reflects evolving global governance themes\u2014<strong>gender inclusion<\/strong>, <strong>diversified leadership<\/strong>, and <strong>cyber-driven intelligence<\/strong>\u2014all of which are pertinent in current affairs sections for exams like SSC, UPSC, banking, railways, and defense services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Context\"><\/span>Strategic Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With Metreweli\u2019s tech-savvy leadership, MI6 is intensifying its focus on <strong>cybersecurity<\/strong>, <strong>AI threats<\/strong>, and <strong>counter-proliferation efforts<\/strong>\u2014key exam topics in national security and defense preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Careers_and_Role_Models\"><\/span>Careers and Role Models<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Metreweli\u2019s rise\u2014from Cambridge graduate to MI6 chief\u2014serves as an inspiring trajectory for aspirants, particularly women, wishing to enter <strong>intelligence<\/strong>, <strong>civil services<\/strong>, or <strong>national security<\/strong> sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Women_in_UK_Intelligence_Leadership\"><\/span>Historical Context: Women in UK Intelligence Leadership<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MI6\u2019s establishment in <strong>1909<\/strong> saw men exclusively in top roles, with the first <strong>17 chiefs being male<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MI5 welcomed its first female heads in Stella Rimington (<strong>1992<\/strong>) and Eliza Manningham-Buller (<strong>2002<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GCHQ<\/strong> followed, appointing Anne Keast\u2011Butler in <strong>2023<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MI6 has lagged\u2014making Metreweli\u2019s upcoming takeover a <strong>historic moment<\/strong> and a milestone in breaking institutional gender barriers .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This reflects a broader trend in public sector reforms aiming for <strong>meritocracy<\/strong>, <strong>diversity<\/strong>, and <strong>gender parity<\/strong> in leadership roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CFirst_Female_Chief_of_MI6%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from \u201cFirst Female Chief of MI6\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>#<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>Landmark Appointment<\/strong>: First-ever female chief (\u201cC\u201d) of MI6 in its 116-year history.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Date of Appointment<\/strong>: Announced on June 15, 2025; official tenure begins October 1, 2025.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>Rich Career Background<\/strong>: Joined MI6 in 1999; anthropology graduate; served in MI5; tech &amp; operations expert.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>Strategic Era to Lead<\/strong>: Steps into role amid escalating cyber threats and global security challenges.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>Gender Equality Milestone<\/strong>: Reflects broader trend with female leadership now present in all major UK intelligence services.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">First female MI6 chief<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Who_is_Blaise_Metreweli\"><\/span>Q1: Who is Blaise Metreweli?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blaise Metreweli is a seasoned British intelligence officer appointed as the first female Chief (also known as \u201cC\u201d) of MI6 in June 2025. She has over 26 years of experience in intelligence operations, cybersecurity, and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_What_is_MI6_and_what_does_it_do\"><\/span>Q2: What is MI6 and what does it do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MI6, officially known as the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), is the UK\u2019s foreign intelligence agency responsible for gathering information overseas to support national security and foreign policy objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_When_will_Blaise_Metreweli_assume_office_as_MI6_chief\"><\/span>Q3: When will Blaise Metreweli assume office as MI6 chief?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>She is set to officially take over as the head of MI6 on October 1, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_What_was_her_role_before_being_appointed_as_Chief_of_MI6\"><\/span>Q4: What was her role before being appointed as Chief of MI6?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>She served as the Director General for Technology and Innovation, often referred to as the head of the &#8220;Q&#8221; division, responsible for developing advanced intelligence tools and technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_Why_is_this_appointment_considered_historic\"><\/span>Q5: Why is this appointment considered historic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the first time in the 116-year history of MI6 that a woman has been appointed to lead the organization, reflecting broader moves toward gender equality in top-level intelligence leadership roles in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/sports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sports Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/international\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/banking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Banking Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/railway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Railways Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/defence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Defence Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs?newsmaticargs=custom&amp;posts=today\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daily Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairsinhindi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Current Affairs In Hindi<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/news-and-notifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">News and Notifications<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner-current-affairs-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Download this App for Daily Current Affairs MCQ&#039;s\" class=\"wp-image-247\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner-current-affairs-2-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner-current-affairs-2-1-300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner-current-affairs-2-1-768x128.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Download this App for Daily Current Affairs MCQ&#8217;s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"News-Website-Development-Company\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.martindiainfotech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/News-Website-Development-Company-Banner.png\" alt=\"News Website Development Company\" class=\"wp-image-438\" title=\"News Website Development Company\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/News-Website-Development-Company-Banner.png 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/News-Website-Development-Company-Banner-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/News-Website-Development-Company-Banner-768x128.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">News Website Development Company<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First Female MI6 Chief Blaise Metreweli appointed in 2025. Learn all about her historic role, career background, and its importance for UPSC, SSC, Banking, and Defence exams. Blaise Metreweli Appointed First Female Chief of MI6 in Historic Move On June 15, 2025, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the appointment of Blaise Metreweli as&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":34398,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[132,10],"tags":[23528,595,22996,782,193,17587,23527,10382],"class_list":["post-34360","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-appointments","category-national","tag-blaise-metreweli","tag-civil-services","tag-current-affairs-june-2025","tag-defence-exams","tag-government-exams","tag-mi6","tag-uk-intelligence","tag-women-leadership"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34360","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34360"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34360\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34399,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34360\/revisions\/34399"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34398"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34360"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34360"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34360"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}