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Monday, August 17, 2026

Monthly Current Affairs PDF 2026 – Download GK Capsule for Competitive Exams

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Prepare smarter for UPSC, SSC, Banking, IBPS, RRB, Railway, State PSC, Defence and other competitive examinations with the GK Daily India Monthly Current Affairs PDF Capsule.

Our monthly PDF capsule brings together the most important national and international current affairs, economy, banking, appointments, awards, sports, science & technology, defence, government schemes, important days and static GK in one convenient study resource.

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  • 🌱 Environment & Ecology
  • 🏛️ Government Schemes & Initiatives
  • 📅 Important Days & Themes
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  • UPSC Civil Services Examination
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  • IBPS PO & Clerk
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Thursday, July 16, 2026

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Daily Current Affairs July 16, 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 16/07/2026

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 July 2026.

National

  • Maharashtra became the first Indian state to provide formal legal recognition to women farmers through the Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Act, 2026.The legislation seeks to ensure that women engaged in farming can access government schemes, agricultural services and institutional support even when they do not own land in their names.
  • Two agricultural products from Unjha in Gujarat's Mehsana district received Geographical Indication (GI) tags:
    • Unjha Cumin (Jeera)
    • Unjha Fennel (Saunf)
The recognition highlights their distinctive regional identity and agricultural characteristics.
  • Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Data Breach Raises Cybersecurity Concerns:A cybersecurity incident involving documents related to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) in Tamil Nadu came to light.Reports indicated that thousands of files associated with a contractor's systems had been exposed online. NPCIL clarified that the leaked information related to conventional Balance of Plant (BoP) infrastructure and did not compromise nuclear safety or security systems.
    • Plant: Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
    • State: Tamil Nadu
    • Operator: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
    • Technology: VVER pressurised water reactors
  • The Indian Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris) has returned to Gujarat's Gir landscape after being absent from the region for around six decades.The return followed a conservation and reintroduction initiative by the Gujarat Forest Department.
  • The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra was held on 16 July 2026.The famous festival is centred on Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra.The principal Rath Yatra takes place in Puri, Odisha, where the three deities are taken from the Jagannath Temple towards the Gundicha Temple.
  • Indian Standard Time dissemination facility inaugurated at Bengaluru under One Nation One Time:

Indian Standard Time Dissemination Facility-Key features and benefits

  • Inauguration: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the White Rabbit technology-based Indian Standard Time (IST) dissemination facility at the Regional Reference Standards Laboratory (RRSL) in Bengaluru.
  • White Rabbit (WR) is an open-source, Ethernet-based network technology developed at CERN that provides sub-nanosecond synchronization accuracy and picosecond precision for distributed electronic devices.
  • Initiative: Developed under the "One Nation, One Time" initiative to establish a uniform, secure, and ultra-precise time standard across India.
  • Strategic Sovereignty: Eliminates dependence on foreign time sources (such as GPS), securing India's digital infrastructure against cyber threats, data manipulation, and spoofing.
  • Critical Sectors Benefited: Enhances precision and stability for high-frequency financial markets, digital banking, stock exchanges, telecom networks, and national power grids.

  • Anti-marine Warfare Malvan set to join Indian Navy-The Indian Navy will commission the second of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, Malvan, on the 22nd of this month. The Defence Ministry informed that Malvan, built at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi, epitomises India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision in modern naval shipbuilding and design.
  • Operation Southern Readiness 26-2:The Indian Navy will host Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi, from 20th to 23rd of this month. The Defence Ministry said that the four-day multinational training engagement will be conducted in partnership with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) under the aegis of the Indian Navy-led Combined Task Force 154 (CTF 154), CMF’s dedicated Training Task Force. The training programme will combine classroom instruction, simulator-based training, and practical exposure.

International

  • India hosted the 5th Meeting of the BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs in New Delhi on 16 July 2026.The meeting was chaired by India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. National security advisers or heads of delegations from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand participated.
    • BIMSTEC members: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
    • Secretariat: Dhaka, Bangladesh.
    • Important for BIMSTEC, India's Neighbourhood First policy, Indo-Pacific, maritime security and regional cooperation.
  • India Reaffirms Support for Palestine's UN Membership:India reiterated its support for the full membership of Palestine in the United Nations and reaffirmed its commitment to an independent, sovereign and peaceful Palestinian state.

Appointments

  • Ukraine's parliament today approved Serhii Koretskyi, as the country's new prime minister, as part of a major government reshuffle. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy nominated Koretskyi,

Sports and culture

  • In FIFA World Cup Football, defending champions Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the second semi-final at Atlanta Stadium in the United States to set up a title clash against Spain

Days Observed

  • World Snake Day is observed annually on 16 July to promote awareness about snakes, their ecological importance and the need for conservation.Snakes play important roles in ecosystems by controlling populations of rodents and other prey species.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Daily Current Affairs GK July 15, 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 15/07/2026

Daily Current Affairs & GK – 15 July 2026: Get the latest important national, international, economy, defence, science & technology, environment, sports and important-days current affairs for UPSC, SSC, Banking, IBPS, RRB, NTPC, State PSC and other competitive examinations.

National

  • Ladakh to Get Autonomous Hill Development Councils in All Seven Districts.The Ladakh Administration decided to constitute Autonomous Hill Development Councils (AHDCs) in all seven districts of the Union Territory.The development follows an in-principle understanding between the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ladakh representatives regarding constitutional safeguards for the region.Ladakh became a Union Territory in 2019 without a Legislative Assembly.Seven Districts of Ladakh:
    • Leh
    • Kargil
    • Sham
    • Nubra
    • Zanskar
    • Drass
    • Changthang
  • Semicon 2.0:The Union Cabinet has approved the Semicon 2.0 programme with a budgetary outlay of 1 lakh 27 thousand 500 crore rupees for the development of India’s semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem.Semicon 2.0 seeks to holistically build the semiconductor ecosystem through six pillars- Design, Machines and materials, Setting up more fabs, Further strengthening the ATMP-OSAT industry and Research and Development.The focus was on starting and establishing the industry and Under Semicon 2.0, the chips required for all our strategic needs will be designed in India, and by the end of this semiconductor programme, the country will become self-reliant in chip design.
  • India’s first hydrogen train to be flagged off between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana:Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India’s first hydrogen train between Jind and Sonipat at Jind railway station in Haryana on Friday during his visit to Haryana.
  • Madhya Pradesh's first international flight service will begin from Indore today. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will flag off the first direct flight from Indore to Abu Dhabi. The service is being launched under the state's Civil Aviation Policy 2025.
  • Delhi to receive 2,800 new electric buses under PM E-Drive Scheme:Delhi’s public transport system is set for a major boost, with the national capital to receive 2 thousand 800 new air-conditioned low-floor electric buses.The PM E-DRIVE scheme (PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) is a ₹10,900 crore Indian government initiative led by the Ministry of Heavy Industries to accelerate electric vehicle adoption, boost domestic manufacturing, and build public charging networks through March 2026 (with select extensions up to 2028).
  • The holy city of Puri is all set for tomorrow's world-famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath.

International

  • International Centre for Civilizational Studies Launched in Bishkek:An International Centre for Civilizational Studies was launched in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.The initiative involves the Manas National Academy of Kyrgyzstan and India's Centre for Studies of International Relations (CSIR).The centre aims to promote comparative research into the Kyrgyz epic Manas and India's Mahabharata, along with broader civilisational studies.
  • The India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) officially entered into force on 15 July 2026, marking a major milestone in India-UK economic relations.The agreement provides zero-duty access for nearly 99% of India's exports to the UK and covers goods, services, digital trade, government procurement, labour, environment, innovation and regulatory cooperation.On the first day, more than 50 export consignments worth over US$140 million were flagged off from more than 20 ports, airports, ICDs, SEZs and factories under the preferential tariff regime.Important Points:
    • Agreement: India-UK CETA
    • Full form: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
    • Effective from: 15 July 2026
    • India's exports receiving zero-duty access: Nearly 99%
    • Also entered into force: Agreement on Social Security / Double Contribution Convention (DCC)
    • Important beneficiaries: Textiles, leather, footwear, marine products, gems and jewellery and engineering goods.
  • NCVET and Australia's ASQA Sign Letter of Intent:The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) and Australia's Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen cooperation in vocational education and training.The agreement follows outcomes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia.

Sports and culture

  • In football, Spain stormed into the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after producing a commanding 2-0 victory over France in the first semi-final clash at Dallas Stadium in Texas, U.S.,

Days Observed

  • The World Youth Skills Day is being observed today. It is celebrated every year on 15th July after the United Nations General Assembly's (UNGA) declaration in 2014.
  • The birth anniversary of K. Kamaraj is celebrated on July 15. Kumaraswami Kamaraj (15 July 1903 – 2 October 1975), popularly known as Kamarajar, was an Indian independence activist, politician, social reformer, and statesman who served as the Chief Minister of Madras from 13 April 1954 to 2 October 1963. He also served as the president of the Indian National Congress from 1964 to 1967 and was responsible for the elevation of Lal Bahadur Shastri and later Indira Gandhi to the position of Prime Minister of India, because of which he was widely acknowledged as the "Kingmaker" in Indian politics during the 1960s.
Daily Current Affairs 15th july 2026 Summary:15 July 2026 was particularly important for India-UK trade, Ladakh governance, skill development and space technology. The biggest exam-oriented development was the entry into force of the India-UK CETA, which provides zero-duty access for nearly 99% of India's exports to the UK. Other major topics include Ladakh's proposed Autonomous Hill Development Councils, the Draft National Health Research Policy 2026, Gaganyaan crew-module safety tests, two new bee species from Arunachal Pradesh and World Youth Skills Day 2026.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Daily Current Affairs GK July 07, 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 07/07/2026

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 may 2026.

National

  • Sikkim launches ecological drive to revive Himalayan oak forests:The Chief Minister of Sikkim, Mr Prem Singh Tamang launched “Mission: Million Oak Trees by 2047”, a State-wide ecological restoration programme aimed at reviving Himalayan oak forests to strengthen water security, biodiversity and climate resilience today.
  • “Pragati” aims to empower agricultural entrepreneurs & farmers: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan : Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today launched the Pragati project aimed at empowering over twenty thousand agricultural entrepreneurs and 20 lakh farmers. The Agriculture Minister said that the government has decided to train 26,000 small agricultural entrepreneurs under the Pragati program. He said that these entrepreneurs work within a village and collaborate with 100-200 farmers to transform the village’s agriculture.
  • Mizoram’s Natural History Museum has been notified as India’s 21st Designated Repository under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the institution as a Designated Repository on the recommendation of the National Biodiversity Authority. Designated Repositories are an important component of India’s biodiversity governance framework, preserving authenticated biological specimens for scientific research and conservation.The museum will maintain voucher specimens of selected flora, including pteridophytes and macrofungi, and fauna such as reptiles, amphibians, fishes, moths, beetles and butterflies.

International

  • IIM-B first to establish its overseas campus in Indonesia:Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said that a new chapter has been added to India's education sector with the approval for the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore to establish an overseas campus in Indonesia.
  • PM Modi holds talks with Indonesian President; conferred with country’s highest honour, key MoUs exchangedd-Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Indonesia’s highest civilian honour, the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia, by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during a ceremonial event at Istana Merdeka, the Presidential Palace in Jakarta.The honour recognises Prime Minister Modi’s contribution to strengthening the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and deepening the historic friendship between the two countries.

Economy and banking

  • ECLGS 5.0 Crosses 4.11 Lakh Guarantees with guaranteed amount reaching over ₹1.55 Lakh Crore: Govt:The Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0, launched in May this year, has crossed more than four lakh guarantees, with the guaranteed amount reaching over one lakh fifty five thousand crore rupees.The Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 is a government-backed credit initiative approved on May 5, 2026. Managed by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC), it provides short-term liquidity support up to ₹100 crore for MSMEs and non-MSMEs, and up to ₹1,500 crore for airlines, to help businesses manage disruptions from the West Asia crisis

Sports and culture

  • In the Wimbledon Tennis, World No. 1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner has stormed into Men's Singles semifinal beating Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany. Sinner defeated Struff in straight sets 7-5, 7-6, 6-3 in the quarter-final match this evening.Jannik Sinner is from Italy.
  • President Droupadi Murmu unveiled and flagged off the trophies for the Durand Cup 2026 in New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, the President said that new teams will compete this year for the Durand Cup, the President's Cup and the Shimla Trophy.The Durand Cup is Asia's oldest football tournament, established in 1888.

Days Observed

  • Rettamalai Srinivasan birth anniversary( (7 July 1860 – 18 September 1945))-Diwan Bahadur Rettamalai Srinivasan, commonly known as R. Srinivasan, was a scheduled caste activist and politician from then Madras Presidency of British India. He is a Paraiyar icon and was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and was also an associate of B. R. Ambedkar.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

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Monday, June 29, 2026

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Sunday, June 28, 2026

Daily Current Affairs and GK updates June 28 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 28/06/2026

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 28th June 2026.

National

  • Union Minister Amit Shah Launches PM Family Care Tracker Pilot Project-The integrated digital platform will track the health, nutrition and education of beneficiaries from pregnancy until the age of 18 using a unique ID linked to Birth Registration Number or ABHA ID. The system will integrate data from multiple government platforms, generate risk alerts, and monitor key indicators including vaccination, malnutrition, school enrolment and dropout rates.
  • Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Inaugurates Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan- the two-day Rashtriya Gramin Vikas organised by the Ministry of Rural Development was inaugurated today in Delhi by Union Minister of Rural Development, and Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. On the first day, senior officials and experts from the states engaged in deep discussions and deliberations on various rural development schemes in different sessions. On June 29, which is the second day, Rural Development Ministers from all states and Union Territories will join the conference to discuss policy directions and a collective roadmap.
  • World's 1st Nuclear-Powered Hydrogen Facility: India has officially inaugurated the world’s first clean hydrogen production facility powered by nuclear process heat.
    • Key Details: The facility is operating at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. It utilizes indigenous technology developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) that uses the Copper–Chlorine (Cu–Cl) thermochemical cycle powered directly by the Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR).This integration allows large-scale, 100% carbon-free hydrogen production without burning fossil fuels.
  • Corporate Mitra Scheme Commences: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs announced the physical rollout of the Corporate Mitra Scheme, starting with an initial batch of 2,000 certified participants.
    • Objective: First proposed in the Union Budget, this scheme trains and certifies professional "Corporate Mitras" to guide MSMEs through complex tax, accounting, GST, and legal compliance structures.
    • Focus: Primarily targets tier-II, tier-III cities, and the North-East region.

International 

  • PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie in Victoria.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi was today conferred with the Guardian of the Blue Horizon, Seychelles’ highest distinction for leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable development, during his state visit to the East African island nation. 
  • Indian assistance sent under Operation Amistad has reached Venezuela. In a social media post, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar expressed confidence that the Field Hospital Unit, relief supplies, medicines and medical equipment will bolster ongoing post-earthquake relief efforts.

Sports and culture

  • Lionel Messi became the first to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in its Group J finale today. It means Messi has been scoring at least 1 goal in each of his last 7 World Cup matches he played.
  • Goa’s Ethan Vaz becomes India’s 96th Grandmaster:Goa’s 14-year-old International Master Ethan Vaz has become India’s 96th Chess Grandmaster after securing his third and final Grandmaster norm at the Sarajevo GM Mix tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ethan won the tournament with finishing ahead of ten Grandmasters.
  • India's Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the men's singles final of the US Open Badminton Championships at the Titan Gym in California today. Srikanth defeated Japan's Yudai Okimoto 22-20, 15-21 and 21-19 in a hard-fought semifinal. He will face Su Li Yang of Chinese Taipei in the final. 

Days Observed

  • Birth anniversary of former Prime Minister of India, P. V. Narasimha Rao:He was born on June 28, 1921. Widely celebrated as the visionary architect of India's 1991 economic liberalization.

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Daily Current Affairs and GK Quiz June 27 2026

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Daily Current Affairs June 27 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 27/06/2026

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 27th June 2026.

National

  • Operation Arunoday:Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu flagged off Operation Arunoday, a unique civil-military expedition to open the trekking route from Thingbu village to Bajrang Peak in Tawang district.The expedition is being jointly undertaken by the Indian Army and the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS).
  • PMML organises exhibition on former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao’s life and legacy.The Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) organised an exhibition dedicated to the life and legacy of former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao on the occasion of his 105th birth anniversary.
  • Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshay, a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), was commissioned into the Bharatiya Tatrakshak Fleet at Goa today.The Defence Ministry said the ship reinforces the Coast Guard’s resolve to ensure safe, secure and clean seas while protecting India’s vast maritime domain. It added that the vessel is equipped to undertake a wide range of Coast Guard operations, including maritime law enforcement, coastal security, search and rescue, marine environmental protection and assistance to mariners in distress.
  • Roadmap for Green Urea Production: The government outlined plans to commercialize "Green Urea"—an eco-friendly fertilizer.
  • Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah today announced that Bharat Taxi, the country's cooperative ride-hailing platform, will be expanded to 500 cities and towns across the country over the next two years.
  • The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority has facilitated the first commercial export of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Rewa Sundarja Mangoes from Madhya Pradesh to the United Arab Emirates. Commerce and Industry Ministry said .
  • Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda to launch digital health initiatives on June 29-The launch includes Arogya Setu 2.0, Ayushman Sarathi Chatbot, Ayushman App, e-Sushrut Clinic, National Health Claims Exchange and health standards to strengthen India’s Digital Public Infrastructure for Health.

International

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Victoria this afternoon on a three-day visit to Seychelles. He was received by President of Seychelles Dr Patrick Herminie at the airport.The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa. It's home to numerous beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves.
    • Capital:Victoria
    • Currency:Seychellois Rupee
    • Official languages:French, English, Seychellois Creole
    • Area:455 km²
  • The Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the Port of Baltimore, Maryland, USA yesterday as part of the landmark transoceanic expedition, Lokayan 26. 
    • Lokayan 26 is a 10-month transoceanic voyage by the Indian Navy's sail training ship, INS Sudarshini. Flagged off from Kochi on January 20, 2026, the 22,000 nautical-mile expedition spans 13 countries and 18 foreign ports, aimed at providing over 200 naval trainees with intensive seamanship experience and strengthening international maritime partnerships.
  • Statue of Maharishi Sushruta in Scotland: A bronze statue of Maharishi Sushruta, revered universally as the "Father of Surgery," was unveiled at the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, Scotland, recognizing his foundational contributions to ancient and global surgical sciences.

Economy and banking

  • World MSME Day is observed annually on June 27 to recognize the massive economic contributions of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.Global Focus: The UN and UNIDO celebrated the theme “Empowering MSMEs through Innovation and Sustainable Industrial Development,” focusing heavily on preventing the AI wave from bypassing small-scale, labor-intensive enterprises. MSMEs represent over 90% of all businesses worldwide and provide 60% to 70% of total employment. In India specifically, the sector acts as the backbone of the economy.
  • Mandatory Digital Fraud Reporting: Under the newly updated 2026 Digital Payment Master Directions, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made it mandatory for all Scheduled Commercial Banks to immediately report any digital banking fraud exceeding ₹1 lakh to the Central Fraud Registry.

Days Observed

  • The 353rd coronation anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was celebrated with traditional fervour and devotion at Raigad Fort today, in accordance with the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi). The coronation anniversary had earlier been commemorated on June 6 as per the Gregorian calendar.
  • Birth anniversary of Nadaprabhu Sri Kempegowda, born on the 27th of June in the year 1510.Kempe Gowda I locally venerated as Nadaprabhu Kempe Gowda, or commonly known as Kempe Gowda, was a governor under the Vijayanagara Empire in early-modern India. He is famous for the development of Bengaluru Pete in the 16th century. Kempegowda erected many Kannada inscriptions across the region.

Static GK for exam preparations

Green urea production replaces fossil fuel-based feedstocks with green hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide. It synthesizes green ammonia (made via water electrolysis using renewable power) with carbon captured from industrial sources (like cement or steel plants). This carbon-neutral process helps countries like India eliminate agricultural imports and reduce carbon footprints.

Monday, June 22, 2026

Daily Current Affairs June 22, 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 22/06/2026

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 22nd June 2026.

National

  • Jammu and Kashmir : Poonch receives SKOCH Award for excellence in healthcare delivery-In a significant achievement in healthcare sector, the frontier district Poonch has been honoured with the prestigious SKOCH Award in New Delhi for its outstanding implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY) SEHAT scheme.
  • India has emerged as the world's leading ship recycling nation in 2025, ranking first globally. India's share of global ship recycling increased to 35.4% in 2025 from 30.1% in 2024, according to the latest report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).UN Conference on Trade and Development is an intergovernmental organization within the United Nations Secretariat that promotes the interests of developing countries in the governance of international trade, financial flows and technology transfer.It's head quarters is in Geneva, Switzerland.
  • DISHA 2.0:Union Minister of State (I/C) for Law and Justice Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal has approved the continuation of the Central Sector Scheme ‘Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA)’ restructured as DISHA 2.0 for a period of five years from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031 co-terminus with the XVI Finance Commission cycle.Advancing the constitutional mandate of Article 39A (Free Legal Aid) and UN Sustainable Development Goal 16, DISHA 2.0 scales up technology-enabled justice delivery to target 3 crore beneficiaries over five years.DISHA 2.0 comprises of the following four components and will be implemented on a pan India scale across all States and Union Territories:
    • VIDHI-Sanjeevani: A newly introduced component featuring a centralized digital platform and an AI-powered Nyaya Setu Chatbot providing multilingual legal assistance.
    • Tele-Law: Continues pre-litigation legal advice through 2,50,000 Common Service Centres (CSCs), aided by Nyaya Sahayaks in Aspirational Blocks.
    • Nyaya Bandhu: Connects marginalized sections with pro-bono advocates and law school Pro-Bono Clubs.
    • Legal Literacy & Awareness: Drives pan-India offline and online literacy campaigns via strategic partnerships.
  • Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah to launch NAFED’s auction portal ‘NAFEX.in’ in New Delhi-The portal serves as a unified digital marketplace to streamline the auction-related activities of agricultural produce like pulses and oilseeds.
  • Indian Railways has approved the deployment of Automatic Train Protection system Kavach on 631 route kilometres of East Coast Railway to enhance safety and operational efficiency.
    • Kavach is India’s indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. It is designed to prevent train collisions, eliminate human errors like Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD), and automatically apply emergency brakes if a loco pilot fails to control the train's speed.

International

  • United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, ending his tenure at Downing Street amid growing internal pressure from his own party.

Days Observed

  • World Rainforest Day: An initiative launched to raise awareness about the critical need to protect the world's rainforests and biodiversity.
  • June 22 can occasionally mark the summer solstice (or winter solstice, depending on your location), which is the astronomical event featuring the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.The exact date of the solstice shifts slightly from year to year, typically falling on June 20, 21, or 22 based on the Gregorian calendar and your specific time zone.
    • Northern Hemisphere: Experiences the summer solstice, meaning it has the longest day of the year and the shortest night.
    • Southern Hemisphere: Experiences the winter solstice, meaning it has the shortest day of the year and the longest night.
    • Equator: The length of day and night remains roughly equal year-round
  • In Kashmir Valley, the annual Mela Kheer Bhawani is being celebrated today with religious fervour and gaiety on the occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami. This is one of the most important festivals for the Kashmiri Pandit community during which devotees offer Kheer (rice pudding), milk, flowers, and aromatic leaves to Mata Ragnya Devi. The mela symbolizes faith, resilience, cultural reconnection, and communal harmony.

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  • The SKOCH Award is a prestigious, independent civilian honor in India that recognizes people, projects, and institutions making extraordinary contributions to society, governance, and inclusive growth.
  • NAFED stands for the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd.. It is the apex organisation of marketing cooperatives for agricultural produce in India, functioning under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (with regular collaboration with the Ministry of Cooperation). Founded on 2 October 1958 (Gandhi Jayanti), NAFED is registered under the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act and is headquartered in New Delhi.