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Tuesday, July 7, 2026

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Sunday, June 28, 2026

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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Daily Current Affairs June 24, 2026

Daily Current Affairs & GK Updates: June 24, 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 6th may 2026.Get the latest, highly relevant daily current affairs and General Knowledge (GK) updates for June 24, 2026. This curated capsule is specifically tailored to boost your preparation for upcoming competitive examinations like UPSC, SSC, IBPS, RRB NTPC, and state-level exams

National

  • The Hemis Festival 2026 commences today with great enthusiasm and devotion at the historic Hemis Monastery in the Leh district of the Union Territory of Ladakh. The two-day festival attracts thousands of devotees, tourists, cultural enthusiasts, and Buddhist scholars from across India and abroad.
  • Tamil Nadu government has approved the “Vetri Thamizhagam” vision document. A key initiative under the document is the “Thaaimaaman Thanga Mothira Thittam”, meaning the Maternal Uncle’s Gold Ring Scheme.Under the scheme, a one-gram gold ring will be presented to newborns of families permanently residing in Tamil Nadu, provided the delivery takes place in government hospitals.
  • Centre Tightens FCRA Compliance for NGOs:The updated 2026 Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) rules introduce stricter transparency measures for NGOs. Key mandates include targeted purpose-based registration, disclosing all social media accounts, a minimum spending limit of ₹10 lakh on foreign contributions over two years, and tracing the ultimate source of donor-advised funds.
    • Location & Activity Limits: NGOs must declare the exact states and specific activities (from a fixed legal schedule) where foreign funds will be used. Existing NGOs have one year to update this.
    • No Religious Conversion: While faith-based work, scripts, and community kitchens are allowed, the rules explicitly ban proselytisation (religious conversion) using foreign funds.
    • The 75% Spending Rule: If operating via Prior Permission, you must utilize at least 75% of your current installment before the next batch of funds is released.
    • The ₹10 Lakh License Rule: To renew an FCRA license, an NGO must have spent at least ₹10 lakh on its declared goals over the previous two financial years.
    • Strict Control on Top Bosses: The term "key functionary" now includes trustees, directors, and partners. Organizations with foreign nationals in these roles will ordinarily be denied a license.
    • Digital & Donor Footprint: NGOs must disclose all official websites, social media handles, and publications. They must also trace and name the ultimate original donor if funds come via intermediaries.
  • Programme BHARATI :The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has successfully concluded the first cohort of its flagship export acceleration programme, Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Innovation (BHARATI). The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that the initiative aims to foster innovation-led growth in the agri-food export sector. It also aimed to support India’s target of achieving 50 billion US dollars in exports of APEDA-scheduled products by 2030.
  • The two-day Textiles Summit 2026 organised by the Ministry of Textiles, concluded in New Delhi today. The summit brought together representatives from State Governments, industry, and academia, fostering collaborative dialogue on the sector’s growth and future roadmap.
  • The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) welcomed Queen MΓ‘xima of the Netherlands.The MEA said that her visit, in her capacity as UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health, reflects the shared commitment to advancing financial inclusion.
  • NMCG Scales Up Urban River Management Plans Across 60 Ganga Basin Cities:National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), in collaboration with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), has expanded Urban River Management Plans (URMP) across the Ganga Basin. The Jal Shakti Ministry said that the Management Plans are supported as part of the Namami Gange Programme.
  • The Vizhinjam International Seaport in Keralam welcomed its 1,000th commercial vessel this evening. The landmark achievement was clocked with the arrival of the massive mother ship, MSC Luciana. With this achievement, Vizhinjam has cemented its reputation as one of the fastest-growing ports in the world, having handled 1,000 ships in less than two years since it commenced operations.The port’s historic journey began on July 11, 2024.
  • The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officially transferred excavated human skeletal remains from the iconic Harappan site of Rakhigarhi (Haryana) to the Anthropological Survey of India in Kolkata for advanced structural and genetic profiling.Rakhigarhi is the largest known ancient Harappan (Indus Valley Civilization) site in India, spanning approximately 350 to 550 hectares across 11 interconnected mounds. Located in the Hisar district of Haryana, about 150 km northwest of Delhi, the site dates back over 5,000 years.

International

  • The United Nations established the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI to assess global AI risks and opportunities. Comprising 40 multidisciplinary experts, it functions similarly to the IPCC for climate change, synthesizing scientific evidence to guide global policy. Co-chaired by AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio and journalist Maria Ressa.Yoshua Bengio is a Canadian computer scientist, and a pioneer of artificial neural networks and deep learning. Prof. B. Ravindran (IIT Madras) represents India.
  • The European Union officially joined Pax Silica in June 2026.Pax Silica is a United States-led strategic initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation among democratic allies regarding artificial intelligence supply chains, advanced semiconductors, export controls, and secure digital infrastructure.

Economy and banking

  • Index of Services Production (ISP):The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is preparing to launch Index of Services Production (ISP) in July, 2026, which shall be a new macro indicator to measure the short-term changes in the growth of the services sector. As counterpart of the IIP which measures the economic growth of the industrial sector, ISP will cover the formal services sector and will be released on a monthly basis.

Sports and culture

  • Thewa Art: Rajasthan’s centuries-old Thewa Art (intricate glass-fusing gold work) gained international spotlight after PM Modi gifted custom Thewa motif cufflinks to Slovak President Peter Pellegrini during an official diplomatic meeting.Thewa is a 400-year-old traditional jewelry-making craft from Pratapgarh, Rajasthan, India. It involves fusing delicately hand-carved 23-carat gold foil onto brightly colored molten glass. Highly prized for its intricate storytelling and regal appearance, the art form holds a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

Days Observed

  • Passport Seva Divas is observed annually on June 24 to mark the enactment of the Passports Act in 1967. The occasion celebrates the digitalization of India's passport services, highlighted by the ongoing rollout of the Passport Seva 2.0 program and biometric e-passports.
  • Rani Durgavati's Martyrdom Day (Balidan Diwas) is observed on June 24. It commemorates the day in 1564 when the valiant Queen of Gondwana chose to take her own life with a dagger rather than surrender to the invading Mughal forces led by Asaf Khan.

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Pax Silica is a United States-led international strategic coalition designed to protect and secure the global "silicon stack."The essential details of this framework include:
  • The Concept: Named after silica (the foundational raw material for silicon microchips), it borrows from historical terms like Pax Romana. It treats semiconductor and AI infrastructure as the defining economic and national security pillars of the 21st century.
  • The Main Objective: It aims to reduce global reliance on China and prevent economic coercion by reshaping high-tech supply chains. The agreement focuses on the full technology stack: from critical mineral extraction and processing to chip fabrication, high-end manufacturing, and data center deployment.
  • Key Pillars: Coordinated economic policies, research sharing, joint infrastructure investment, and supply-chain mapping among democratic, "trusted allies."
  • Core Members: Officially launched with the Pax Silica Declaration, the alliance includes the US, the UK, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, and Israel, with major global economies like India and Italy steadily joining the framework.

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Daily Current Affairs GK Quiz June 14, 2026

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Saturday, June 13, 2026

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

Daily current Affairs Quiz June 11, 2026

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Daily Current Affairs June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026: Daily Current Affairs & GK Updates for Competitive Exams

Welcome to your daily dose of core current affairs and general knowledge updates for June 11, 2026. Staying ahead of the curve is crucial for cracking highly competitive examinations like UPSC, SSC, IBPS, RRB, NTPC, and state PSCs. Today’s news landscape brings monumental shifts, featuring pioneering domestic legislation in India's energy sector, critical shifts in global peace dynamics, massive leaps in cross-border digital banking, and the historic expansion of the world's grandest sporting spectacle.

Let's dive straight into the key headlines, data breakdowns, and historical contexts you need to know for your upcoming exams.

National

  • SHANTI Act: The Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today highlighted the government's commitment to creating a self-reliant Research and Development ecosystem in the country.The SHANTI Act, 2025 (Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Act) is a landmark legislation that overhauled India’s nuclear energy framework. It repealed the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 to allow domestic private sector participation in building and operating nuclear power plants.

International

The 2026 Global Peace Index (GPI)

  • The 2026 Global Peace Index (GPI), produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace, ranks 163 independent states and territories. It finds that global peacefulness has fallen to its lowest level since the index began, driven by a record-high number of active conflicts and geopolitical fragmentation.
  • Top 10 Most Peaceful Countries
    1. Iceland (Ranked 1st for the 19th consecutive year)
    2. New Zealand
    3. Switzerland
    4. Slovenia
    5. Ireland
    6. Austria
    7. Portugal
    8. Singapore
    9. Finland
    10. Japan
  • Bottom 5 Least Peaceful Countries
    1. Russia (Ranked 163rd, making it the least peaceful)
    2. Sudan
    3. Democratic Republic of the Congo
    4. Ukraine
    5. Israel
  • Key Regional & Major Power Rankings
    • India: Ranked 127th overall
    • United States: Ranked 134th
    • China: Ranked 118th
    • South Asia (Leaders): Bhutan remains the most peaceful in the region (16th globally), followed by Sri Lanka (67th) 

Economy and banking

  • India & Nepal link UPI-NPI -India and Nepal have launched a peer-to-peer cross-border remittance mechanism to strengthen bilateral digital financial connectivity. The Ministry of Finance, in a statement said that the newly operationalized system establishes a direct link between India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Nepal’s National Payments Interface (NPI). This integration enables citizens of both nations to make seamless, real-time, and secure instant money transfers directly through mobile banking applications and digital wallets.

Sports and culture

 FIFA World Cup  facts

  • 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City-Sports fans across the world are set for a month-long football spectacle as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off tonight at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.In the opening match, hosts Mexico will take on South Africa in a Group A clash.
  • This edition of the World Cup will be the biggest in history, with an expansion from 32 to 48 teams.
  • Host nations the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
  • The FIFA World Cup, inaugurated in 1930 and held every four years (excluding 1942 and 1946), is the most prestigious association football tournament in the world. 
  • Brazil holds the record for the most titles with five, followed by Germany and Italy with four each.
  • Over the decades, only eight nations have lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy – Brazil, Italy, Germany, Spain, Argentina, England, France, and Uruguay, the inaugural champions.
  • 1930 (Uruguay): Spearheaded by FIFA President Jules Rimet, the inaugural tournament was hosted and won by Uruguay, who defeated Argentina 4-2 in the final.
  • The Jules Rimet Trophy: The original prize was named in honor of the FIFA founder. Per tournament rules, the first nation to win the cup three times would earn permanent ownership.
  • 1970 (Brazil): Brazil claimed their third title in spectacular fashion in Mexico, securing permanent ownership of the Jules Rimet Trophy.
  • New Trophy: A new trophy, the FIFA World Cup Trophy, was introduced in 1974. It remains in FIFA's permanent possession, with champions receiving a gold-plated bronze replica.

Days Observed

  • International Day of Play: Established by the UN General Assembly and facilitated by UNICEF and UNESCO, this day highlights how essential play is for children's cognitive, physical, and emotional development.
  • Birth anniversary of Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil:Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil (1897–1927) was a fearless Indian revolutionary, writer, and founding member of the Hindustan Republican Association.

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  • Birth anniversary of Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil:Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil (1897–1927) was a fearless Indian revolutionary, writer, and founding member of the Hindustan Republican Association. Immortalized by his stirring poetry and supreme sacrifice, his life and legacy remain an inspiring cornerstone of the Indian freedom struggle.
    • Born on June 11, 1897, in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He was deeply influenced by the Arya Samaj and the teachings of Swami Dayanand Saraswati. 
    • Revolutionary Path: Disillusioned with moderate political stances, he formed the Matrivedi group and later co-founded the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) with icons like Chandrasekhar Azad and Bhagat Singh.
    • The Kakori Conspiracy (1925): Bismil masterminded the famous Kakori train action alongside fellow revolutionaries Ashfaqulla Khan, Rajendra Lahiri, and Thakur Roshan Singh to fund their armed resistance against the British..
    • The martyrdom:Following the Kakori trial, Bismil was sentenced to death. He was hanged on December 19, 1927, at Gorakhpur Jail, embracing his execution with fearless devotion. 

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Daily Current Affairs and GK June 07, 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 07/06/2026

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 7th June 2026.

National

  • Department of Consumer Affairs’ E-Jagriti platform wins National Awards for e-Governance 2026-E-Jagriti platform of Department of Consumer Affairs’ was awarded the Silver Award under Category I-Government Process Re-engineering by Use of Technology for Digital Transformation at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026. Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances presents this award. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said that the recognition reaffirms e-Jagriti’s role in transforming consumer grievance redressal through technology-driven, citizen-centric service delivery.
  • Telangana women’s safety wing launches ‘Stree Ride’ for women’s safety and mobility-In a major boost to women’s safety and economic independence, the Telangana Women’s Safety Wing has launched ‘Stree Ride,’ a unique initiative introducing an all-women fleet of cabs, autorickshaws, and electric bikes. Officially flagged off by DGP CV Anand yesterday, the program enables female commuters to book rides driven exclusively by women through popular aggregators like Ola, Uber, and Rapido.
  • Zorawar Light Tank & TEJASTRA Showcased: India showcased its indigenous Zorawar light tank (a 25-tonne platform designed for high-altitude operations) and the TEJASTRA ammunition systems at Larsen & Toubro's Hazira facility in Gujarat.TEJASTRA is a Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) and High Energy Laser System (HELS) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
  • Prime Minister congratulates Major Abhilasha Barak on being conferred the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award-Major Barak is serving as an Engagement Team Commander and Gender Focal Point within the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
  • West Bengal Set to Become the 36th State/UT to Implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-National Health Authority (NHA) and Government of West Bengal to Sign MoU Tomorrow for Implementation of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY in West Bengal.
  •  Land Port Management System (LPMS):Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah to launch Land Port Management System (LPMS) on Tuesday, 9th June 2026 in New Delhi-LPMS is a state-of-the-art digital platform designed to integrate operations across Land Ports into a unified system. 
    • It enables secure, real-time exchange of logistics and regulatory information, bringing land ports at par with digital systems operational at airports and seaports. As a neutral and open platform, LPMS will facilitate seamless coordination among various stakeholders, including government agencies and private operators, thereby reducing delays and enhancing operational efficiency.
    • The system introduces end-to-end digital workflows for cargo and passenger processing, including slot booking, payments, tracking, and single-window clearances. Fully integrated with key national platforms such as ICEGATE, ULIP, and the motor vehicle ecosystem, LPMS will enable interoperable, efficient, and transparent border management.
    • The Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI), a statutory body under the Department of Border Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, is responsible for developing and managing land ports to facilitate trade, connectivity, and regional cooperation
  • Obituary - Salim Kumar Passes Away: Renowned Malayalam actor, comedian, and National Award winner Salim Kumar passed away in Kochi at the age of 57, concluding a prolific three-decade career in Indian cinema.

International

  • South Korea: President Lee Jae Myung nominates Han Seong-sook as next Prime Minister-If approved by the National Assembly, Han would become the first female Prime Minister under the Lee administration and only the second woman to hold the post in South Korea’s history, after Han Myeong-sook, who served from 2006 to 2007.
  • India-U.S. Army Talks: The 29th edition of the India-United States Army-to-Army Staff Talks concluded in Hawaii, focusing on deep bilateral military cooperation and joint operational tactics.

Sports and culture

  • India defeats Bangladesh and lifts SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 trophy for record sixth time:In the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 final, India defeated the defending champions, Bangladesh, 3-1 to win the title for a record sixth time. The match was played in Madgaon, Goa, yesterday. After seven years, the Blue Tigresses have once again lifted the trophy.

Days Observed

  • World Food Safety Day: Led by the WHO and FAO, this day raises awareness of safe food handling, hygiene, and the prevention of foodborne diseases. The 2026 campaign theme is "From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere".
  • National Cancer Survivors Day: Observed on the first Sunday of June, this day celebrates cancer survivors, acknowledges the support of their caregivers, and promotes continued research on managing the lingering effects of the disease

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  • Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is the world’s largest government-funded health assurance scheme. Managed by the National Health Authority (NHA), it provides a financial safety net for healthcare expenses across India. 
  • Key Features
    • Financial Cover: Provides ₹5 Lakh per family per year.
    • Medical Care: Targets secondary and tertiary care hospitalisations.
    • Cashless Treatment: Ensures completely cashless and paperless hospital services.
    • Network Access: Valid at all empanelled public and private hospitals.
    • Pre-Existing Diseases: Covered from day one of enrollment.
    • No Restrictions: No caps on family size, age, or gender.
    • Portability: Scheme benefits work seamlessly across all Indian stateMedical Package
    • Scope:Covers up to 3 days of pre-hospitalisation expenses.Includes ICU charges, surgeries, diagnostics, and medical implants.Covers up to 15 days of post-hospitalisation medicines and care.
    • Eligibility:Low-Income Families- Initially selected based on SECC 2011 socioeconomic deprivation data .And extended to cover all citizens aged 70 and above with a dedicated ⁠Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card, regardless of income.