Daily Current Affairs June 16, 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 16/06/2026

Here is the Daily current affairs and GK updates of the day for UPSC,SSC,IBPS,RRB,NTPC and other competitive exams preparations.This updates particularly focus on news updates from 16th June 2026. 

National

• Six states agree to sign MoU for Kishau Multi-Purpose Dam Project:Home Minister Amit Shah today chaired a crucial meeting in New Delhi, during which consensus was reached among six states on the long-pending Kishau Multi-Purpose Dam Project aimed at the rejuvenation of the Yamuna River.Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan have agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of the project.Central Government will provide 90 per cent assistance for the water component of the project, while the remaining 10 per cent will be shared by the six states.
• West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari today announced that the historic Eastern Frontier Rifles (EFR) will soon be revived, with more than 1,000 Gorkha youths to be recruited into the force.
• The Eastern Frontier Rifles (EFR) is a historic State Armed Police Force of West Bengal, India, deeply connected to the identity and heritage of the Gorkha community. In June 2026, newly elected West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a major revival plan for the force, pledging the recruitment of over 1,000 Gorkha youth and introducing a 30% to 35% reservation for women. This move aims to lift a 15-year freeze on fresh recruitment that had left the historic unit severely understaffed.
• History and Origins18th Century Roots: Founded by the East India Company as the "Frontier Protection Force".
• Name Evolution: It was later known as the Bengal Military Police before officially receiving the title Eastern Frontier Rifles in 1920.
• 1947 Partition: During India's partition, a portion of the force allocated to Pakistan went on to form what is known today as the Border Guards Bangladesh.
• Administrative Setup: Headquartered at Salua in the Paschim Medinipur district near Kharagpur, the EFR functions under the West Bengal Police hierarchy, led by a Special Inspector General of Police
• Tripura’s traditional Sarinda receives GI tag:Tripura's rich cultural heritage has received a major boost with the traditional Tripura Sarinda being granted the Geographical Indication, or GI, tag. The stringed musical instrument, closely associated with the indigenous communities of the state, is known for its unique craftsmanship and cultural significance.

International

• The two-day meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials of the Indian Ocean Rim Association was hosted by India in New Delhi under India's current Chairship of IORA.
• The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) is a dynamic, pan-continental intergovernmental organization of 23 member states and 12 dialogue partners bordering the Indian Ocean. Headquartered in Ebène, Mauritius, it fosters regional economic cooperation, sustainable development, and maritime security.
• Switzerland's foreign ministry today said a signing ceremony for a deal between the United States and Iran will take place on Friday(19/06/2026) at the Burgenstock resort near the city of Luzern.
• PM Modi participates in high-level G7 working session in Evian-
• The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal intergovernmental political and economic forum. It consists of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with the European Union (EU) as a non-enumerated member.India often invited as a key strategic partner for discussions on technology, sustainable development, and global economic stability.
• The 52nd G7 Summit began in Evian, France yesterday, with leaders of the world's leading economies holding discussions on major international challenges. French President Emmanuel Macron hosted working dinner on the theme, "Working Together to Address Major International Challenges."
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with Slovakia’s highest State honour, "The Order of the White Double Cross, First Class, during his historic visit to Bratislava.

Static GK for exam preparations

• The Kishau Multi-Purpose Dam Project is a major national infrastructure venture spanning the Tons River (a primary tributary of the Yamuna) on the border of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Aimed at hydroelectricity (660 MW), agricultural irrigation, and regional river rejuvenation, the project is scheduled for completion around 2028.

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