Daily Current Affairs & GK Updates: 12th June 2026
Welcome to your daily dose of Current Affairs and General Knowledge updates for June 12, 2026. Keeping track of daily events is crucial for clearing highly competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, IBPS, RRB, and NTPC.
Today’s news highlights major developments across national security, cutting-edge technology, global partnerships, and sports. Key highlights include the historic oil exploration pact in the Northeast, the launch of India's indigenous video AI model Varya, India's rising retail inflation trends, and major retirements and events reshaping the sports world.
Let's dive into the detailed breakdown of today's top stories to boost your exam preparation.
National
- Shigella infections reported across Keralam, several cases confirmed:Cases of Shigella infections have been reported across Keralam. Shigella is a highly contagious bacterium that causes shigellosis, a severe intestinal infection. It spreads easily through contaminated food, water, or direct contact with infected feces. Symptoms include bloody diarrhea, severe stomach cramps, and fever. Most cases resolve on their own, though severe infections require antibiotics.
- Centre signs historic tripartite MoU with Assam and Nagaland for oil and gas exploration and production-In a significant development, the Centre has signed a historic tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Governments of Assam and Nagaland for the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas in the two northeastern states.
- India AI Mission launches Indigenous Varya, a Video Story Generating AI Model Claiming to Offer Quality at Affordable Price.Developed by Avtaar.ai under the support from AI Mission, Varya Claims to cut Video Generation Time from 50 Steps to 4 Making it, Ten Times Efficient Over Leading Models.
International
- PM Modi, President Macron to inaugurate Bharat Innovates Summit in Nice:Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will jointly inaugurate the Bharat Innovates Summit in Nice, France on Sunday. The Bharat Innovates Summit 2026 is a landmark three-day international deep-tech and innovation event to be held from 14 to 16 June 2026 in Nice, France. Organized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, it served as a flagship global accelerator to showcase India's fast-growing higher education and deep-tech startup ecosystems onto the world stage.
Economy and banking
- India’s retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May:India’s retail inflation accelerated to 3.93 per cent in May this year on an annual basis, rising for the fifth consecutive month under the new series. The inflation print was moderately higher from 3.48 per cent recorded in April.
Sports and culture
- Sindhu storms into semi-finals of Australia Open:In Badminton, PV Sindhu has stormed into the women's singles semi-finals of the Australian Open tournament in Sydney. The third-seeded Indian outclassed Chinese Taipei's Chen Su Yu 21-6, 21-9 in a one-sided quarter-final clash today.
- Former New Zealand captain and batting great Kane Williamson today announced his retirement from international cricket after a glorious career spanning more than 15 years. The 35-year finishes as New Zealand's all-time leading international run-scorer across all formats with 19,346 runs.
- Stage set for biggest edition of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup; 12 teams in race:The 10th edition of the ICC Women's T20 Cricket World Cup will begin today, with hosts England taking on Sri Lanka in the opening match of the tournament at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
- Renowned Indian shooting coach and former Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana has passed away. He was 49.He mentored Manu Bhaker and helped her secure a historic double bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Days Observed
- World Day Against Child Labour:June 12 is globally celebrated as the World Day Against Child Labour, an initiative launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to raise awareness and campaign against the exploitation of children.
- Russia Day: The national holiday of the Russian Federation, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the RSFSR in 1990.
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