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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Daily Current Affairs & GK Update: March 24, 2026 | Key Exam Insights

Daily GK and Current Affairs 24/03/2026

Stay ahead in your competitive exam preparation with our comprehensive daily briefing for March 24, 2026. Today’s news landscape is dominated by landmark judicial rulings on SC status, significant shifts in India’s export dynamics with China, and historic developments in the sports business world with the acquisition of RCB. We have curated the most relevant updates from the The Hindu, Times of India, PIB, and News on Air to ensure you don’t miss any crucial points for UPSC, SSC, Banking, and State PSC exams.

National

• Supreme Court Verdict on SC Status: A Bench headed by Justice P.K. Mishra ruled that only Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists can claim Scheduled Caste (SC) status. The court upheld that a person converting to Christianity or Islam cannot seek SC benefits, invoking Clause 3 of the Constitution (Scheduled Caste) Order, 1950.
• Delimitation and Women’s Reservation: The Central Government signaled that the delimitation exercise (readjustment of constituencies) may be fast-tracked based on the 2011 Census data to implement the Women’s Reservation Act by the 2029 General Elections.
• India-Bhutan Postal MoU: India and Bhutan signed an agreement to launch the UPU–UPI cross-border digital remittance system, enabling seamless money transfers between the two nations via the Universal Postal Union and Unified Payments Interface.
• SAGAR Vision: India reaffirmed its commitment to the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) initiative during maritime exercises in the Indian Ocean, focusing on the "Blue Economy" and disaster relief.The SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) initiative, launched in 2015, focuses on India’s maritime cooperation with Indian Ocean Region (IOR) nations. Key participating countries include Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles, Madagascar, Comoros, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa, often engaging through joint training and disaster relief.
• Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched ‘Nivesh Mitra 3.0:Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today launched ‘Nivesh Mitra 3.0’, a digital platform which has been specifically designed to simplify and enhance the investor experience.The Nivesh Mitra 3.0 includes an ‘AI-based chatbot’ for instant assistance. Additionally, real-time SMS alerts keep investors updated on the status of their applications at every stage.
• Harish Rana, first individual in India to receive legal approval for passive euthanasia, passes away at AIIMS:Harish Rana, the first individual in India to receive legal approval for passive euthanasia, passed away today at 4:10 PM at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi.
• Assam Rifles celebrated its 191st Raising Day on March 24, 2026:Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Greets Assam Rifles on Raising Day, Praises Role in Border Security. The Assam Rifles (AR) is India's oldest paramilitary force. Formed in 1835 as the "Cachar Levy," it currently operates as one of the six Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• PMMSY(Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana) in Tamil Nadu:The Department of Fisheries, Government of India has released an amount of Rs.222.05 crore to the Government of Tamil Nadu for implementation of the approved projects under PMMSY.

International

• Exercise Kakadu 2026: The Indian Navy’s frigate INS Nilgiri participated in the 17th edition of ‘Exercise Kakadu’ in Darwin, Australia. The crew of INS Nilgiri won the Kakadu Shield Trophy during the harbor phase.Exercise Kakadu is the Royal Australian Navy’s premier biennial multinational maritime exercise, first held in 1993, designed to enhance interoperability and strengthen maritime security partnerships across the Indo-Pacific region. It involves intensive sea and harbour phases featuring over 25 nations, involving warships, aircraft, and personnel conducting operations ranging from anti-submarine warfare to humanitarian assistance.

Economy and Banking

• China Becomes India's 3rd Largest Export Destination: In February 2026, China overtook the Netherlands to become India's third-largest export market. The USA and UAE remain the top two destinations.
• Rare Earth Magnet Plant: India’s first pilot plant for Neodymium-Iron-Boron (Nd-Fe-B) rare earth permanent magnets was established at ARCI, Hyderabad. This aims to reduce import dependence for EV motors and electronics.
• RBI injects 55,837 crore into banking system through three-day VRR auction-The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today injected 55,837 crore rupees into the banking system through a three-day variable rate repo (VRR) auction.

Sports

• National Indoor Athletics Championships: The inaugural edition of India’s first-ever National Indoor Athletics Championships concluded at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar (March 24–25).
• A consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group has acquired 100% ownership of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL and WPL franchises from United Spirits Limited (Diageo India) for a record INR 16,660 crore (approx. US$1.78 billion) in March 2026. The consortium includes TOI Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone.

Important Days

• World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed annually on March 24 to raise awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis and efforts to eliminate the disease. The date commemorates the anniversary of Dr. Robert Koch's 1882 discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes TB.