Daily Current Affairs June 12, 2026

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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Current Affairs and GK updates 14/04/2026

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 14th April 2026.

National

• The Poshan Tracker Application is monitoring over 14 lakh Anganwadi Centres and nearly nine crore beneficiaries under the POSHAN Abhiyaan. The POSHAN Abhiyaan is India’s flagship National Nutrition Mission focused on improving nutrition outcomes through convergence, technology and community mobilisation. Launched in 2021, the Poshan Tracker serves as the primary governance tool for monitoring infrastructure and service delivery.

International

• Nepal celebrates the new year today with festivities across the country. Baisakh 1 is marked as the first day of the Bikram Sambat calendar. It is a national holiday celebrated with joyous gatherings, temple visits, and cultural festivals like Biska Jatra.
• The United States has deployed at least 15 naval ships in the Middle East, including the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and 11 destroyers, as part of a blockade of Iran’s ports. The ships are currently spread across the region and may directly take part in the operation.
• Bangladesh ushered in the Bengali New Year with vibrant celebrations today, as thousands of people across the country marked Pohela Boishakh with cultural events, traditional processions and community gatherings.

Economy and banking

• Country's retail inflation accelerated to 3.4% in the last month, up from 3.21% recorded in February this year. According to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

Appointments

• Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary will take oath as the new Chief Minister of the state tomorrow. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place at Lok Bhavan in Patna at 11 AM. He will be the first BJP leader to assume the top post in the state. The development comes following resignation of JD(U) President Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister of Bihar after his election to the Rajya Sabha recently.

Sports and culture

• Cricket: T20 WC star Sanju Samson named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March:Indian opener Sanju Samson was today named ICC Men's Player of the Month for March, capping a stellar run that saw him play a defining role in the team's triumphant T20 World Cup campaign.

Days Observed

• The nation pays homage to the Chief Architect of Indian Constitution, Dr B. R. Ambedkar, on his 136th birth anniversary today. -April 14 is celebrated in India as Ambedkar Jayanti (or Bhim Jayanti) to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and a champion of social justice
• Regional New Year Festivals: April 14 marks the start of the traditional new year in several regions of India and Southeast Asia. These include Vaisakhi (Punjab), Pohela Boishakh (Bengal), Puthandu (Tamil Nadu), Bohag Bihu (Assam), and Vishu (Kerala).

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• The Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor is a 210-km, six-lane access-controlled expressway that connects Akshardham in Delhi to Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Inaugurated on April 14, 2026, it slashes travel time between the two cities from over 6 hours to approximately 2.5 to 3 hours

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Current Affairs and General Knowledge for commpetitive exams 27/03/2026

Today’s update for March 27, 2026, highlights a day of high tension as global conflicts severely impacted India’s economy. While the government dismissed internal stability rumors, the stock market and rupee faced historic pressure from the escalating West Asia war.

National & Polity

• As of March 27, 2026, India has reimposed a windfall tax on the export of diesel (₹21.5/litre) and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) (₹29.5/litre). This move aims to curb excessive profits by private refiners amid soaring global oil prices while simultaneously lowering domestic excise duties on petrol and diesel to stabilize consumer prices and control inflation.
• Zojila Pass Tragedy: A massive avalanche at the Zojila Pass in Ladakh resulted in the tragic death of seven individuals. Rescue operations were hampered by inclement weather and an Orange Alert issued by the IMD for heavy rain and snow in the region.
• Transgender Rights Bill: The Lok Sabha passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026. Key changes include the recognition of intersex conditions and the inclusion of traditional transgender communities under a designated medical authority.
• Maternity Leave Ruling: The Supreme Court struck down age limits on maternity leave for adoptive mothers, ruling that they are entitled to 12 weeks of leave regardless of the child's age at the time of adoption.
• Defence Ministry today signed contracts worth 858 crore rupees for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and Inspection (Depot Level) of the P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft. The Ministry said that the contract for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile Systems, for the Indian Army was signed with JSC Rosoboronexport, Russia, in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. It said these cutting-edge missiles will enhance the country’s multilayered air defence capabilities against aerial threats, including aircraft, drones and cruise missiles. The agreement will further strengthen the Indo-Russian strategic defence partnership.
• Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026:MoS for Commerce & Industry Jitin Prasada introduces Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026, in Lok Sabha.The legislation amends certain enactments for decriminalising and rationalising offences to further enhance trust-based governance for ease of living and doing business.
• India Supplies 30% of Global Generic Medicines: MoS Health Anupriya Patel:Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, has said that India currently supplies nearly 30 percent of the generic medicines globally, which reflects the country’s growing role in affordable healthcare worldwide.

International & Geopolitics

• Balendra Shah Sworn in as Nepal’s Youngest Democratically Elected Prime Minister:Balendra Shah, the parliamentary party leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), took the oath as Nepal’s democratically elected Prime Minister today. The 35-year-old RSP leader who became the country’s youngest Prime Minister was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Ramchandra Paudel at the President’s Office in Sheetal Niwas.Israeli Strikes on Iran: Tensions reached a boiling point as Israeli air strikes hit Iranian nuclear facilities. International monitors expressed grave concern over the potential for radioactive contamination, though no immediate leaks were reported.
• US President Donald Trump’s Signature to Appear on Dollar Bills for First Time in History:US President Donald Trump’s signature is set to feature on US paper currency soon, a first for a sitting President since the introduction of dollar bills in 1861. The decision, taken by the US Treasury, coincides with the 250th anniversary celebrations of American Independence this year.
• 𝐏 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐊:Indian Foreign Service Officer Periasamy Kumaran has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom

Economy & Business

• Stock Market Crash: The Indian stock market witnessed a "Black Friday" as the Sensex crashed 1,690 points (2.25%) to close at 73,583, while the Nifty 50 plummeted 487 points to end at 22,819. Approximately ₹9 lakh crore of investor wealth was eroded in a single day.
• Rupee at All-Time Low: The Indian Rupee hit a record low, sliding past the ₹94.80 mark against the US Dollar. Sustained FII selling and high crude oil prices (surging past $156 per barrel for the Indian basket) put immense pressure on the currency.
• Goldman Sachs Growth Cut: Citing the ongoing US-Iran conflict, Goldman Sachs lowered India’s GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 5.9% from the earlier 7.0%.
• RBI announces its ‘Payments Vision 2028’, outlining roadmap to strengthen & expand India’s rapidly growing digital payments ecosystem:Anchored in the theme, ‘Shaping India’s Payment Frontier’, the Vision document focuses on user empowerment, safeguards against fraud, improving the efficiency of cross-border payment frameworks, and promoting ease of doing business. Through its various initiatives, the Vision Document charts a course of action up to December 2028.Among key initiatives, the RBI has proposed developing an interoperability framework for Trade Receivables Discounting Systems (TReDS) to create a more integrated and efficient receivables financing ecosystem. It also plans to explore a “switch on/off” facility across all digital payment modes, similar to card controls, to help users manage transactions and reduce fraud risks.
• OECD Report: India Remains World’s Fastest-Growing Major Economy:The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has pegged India’s GDP growth rate at 7.6 per cent for 2025-26, 6.1 per cent for 2026-27 and 6.4 per cent for 2027-28, with the country remaining the world’s fastest-growing major economy.

Sports

• 8th Hockey India Annual Awards:Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, today felicitated athletes at the 8th Hockey India Annual Awards in New Delhi.Navneet Kaur and Hardik Singh named Players of the Year; Zafar Iqbal recognised with the Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award.

Important days observed

• March 27 is primarily celebrated as World Theatre Day, an international observance initiated in 1962 to promote the art form globally.

Static GK & Exam Snippets

• Strait of Hormuz: A vital chokepoint between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman; currently at the center of global energy security debates.
• A windfall tax is a higher, usually one-time tax levied by governments on specific industries or companies that experience suddenly high, unexpected profits due to external events, such as geopolitical crises, supply shortages, or sudden price spikes. These profits are not earned through normal business improvements, but rather by beneficial market circumstances. 
• Article 14 & 21: Cited by the Supreme Court in the landmark ruling on equal maternity rights for adoptive mothers.
• Zojila Pass: Located in the Zanskar Range, it connects Srinagar with Leh and is crucial for strategic movement in Ladakh.