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Current Affairs June 2026
59 important events from June 2026, grouped by topic, each with a one-line exam point.
Top stories
- GDP grew 7.7% in 2025-26
- RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%
- Modi at G7 summit in Evian
- NEET-UG re-exam held on 21 June
- Dhiraj Seth becomes 31st Army Chief
- Surha Tal becomes India's 100th Ramsar site
International Affairs
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing on official visit to India
1 June 2026Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing visited India from 30 May to 3 June and held talks with President Droupadi Murmu and PM Modi on trade, connectivity and defence. President Murmu called Myanmar key to India's Neighbourhood First, Act East and MAHASAGAR policies.
- Visitor: President Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar
- Joint statement issued on trade, connectivity and security
- Myanmar linked to India's Act East and MAHASAGAR outlook
Exam point: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing visited India (30 May-3 June)
Keiko Fujimori wins Peru's presidential run-off
7 June 2026Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori defeated left-wing Roberto Sánchez in Peru's presidential run-off on 7 June 2026.
- Winner: Keiko Fujimori
- Runner-up: Roberto Sánchez
- Peru's capital: Lima
Exam point: Keiko Fujimori elected President of Peru
India and France adopt Innovation Roadmap 2030 in Nice
14 June 2026On the first leg of his France visit, PM Modi met President Macron in Nice and the two sides adopted the India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030. Outcomes included a skilling centre for aeronautics and wider AI and UPI cooperation.
- Document: India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030
- Venue: Nice, France (13–14 June)
- National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics announced
Exam point: India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030 adopted at Nice
PM Modi attends 52nd G7 summit at Evian, France
15 June 2026France hosted the 52nd G7 summit at Évian-les-Bains from 15 to 17 June, with India among the invited outreach countries. Leaders set up a Critical Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance and adopted statements on Ukraine, West Asia and AI.
- Host: President Emmanuel Macron, France
- Minerals alliance aims to cut dependence on non-G7 suppliers to below 60% by 2030
- Other invitees included Brazil, South Korea, Kenya, UAE, Qatar, Egypt and Ukraine
Exam point: 52nd G7 summit held at Evian-les-Bains, France
First Indian PM visit to Slovakia; ties made Comprehensive Partnership
15 June 2026PM Modi visited Bratislava in the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia. India and Slovakia upgraded ties to a Comprehensive Partnership and exchanged 11 agreements.
- Slovak PM Robert Fico; President Peter Pellegrini
- New Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism and a Consular Dialogue
- Slovakia backed India's bid for permanent UNSC membership
Exam point: First Indian PM visit to Slovakia; ties raised to Comprehensive Partnership
US and Iran sign interim deal ending 2026 war
17 June 2026The United States and Iran signed the Islamabad Memorandum, a 14-point interim agreement to end the 2026 Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump signed it at Versailles on 17 June after the G7 summit.
- Name: Islamabad Memorandum (14 points)
- Aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
- Indian LNG carrier Disha crossed Hormuz safely on 15 June
Exam point: Islamabad Memorandum: 14-point US-Iran interim deal
Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombia's presidency
21 June 2026Right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella defeated left-wing Iván Cepeda in Colombia's presidential run-off on 21 June 2026.
- Winner: Abelardo de la Espriella
- Defeated Iván Cepeda
- Colombia's capital: Bogotá
Exam point: Abelardo de la Espriella elected President of Colombia
PM Modi on state visit to Seychelles for its golden jubilee
28 June 2026PM Modi made a state visit to Seychelles from 27 to 29 June, coinciding with the 50th National Day celebrations. Agreements covered UPI, health, space and extradition, plus a Rs 1,250 crore line of credit.
- Seychelles President: Patrick Herminie
- Modi became the first Indian PM to address an Extraordinary Sitting of Seychelles' National Assembly
- Seychelles joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
Exam point: Seychelles joined CDRI; Rs 1,250 crore Indian credit line announced
Banking & Finance
IBBI halves liquidation timeline to 180 days
1 June 2026The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India amended its liquidation regulations to cut the liquidation timeline from one year to 180 days and the distribution timeline from 90 to 15 days.
- Liquidation period: 180 days (earlier 1 year)
- Distribution of proceeds: 15 days (earlier 90)
- Stronger oversight by the committee of creditors
Exam point: Liquidation timeline cut from one year to 180 days
UPI goes live in Cambodia
3 June 2026NPCI partnered with Cambodia's ACLEDA Bank to let Indian travellers pay by UPI QR at over 45 lakh Cambodian merchants. A two-way corridor for Cambodian visitors to India is planned.
- Partners: NPCI and ACLEDA Bank
- Covers over 4.5 million merchants in Cambodia
- Cambodia's capital: Phnom Penh
Exam point: UPI launched in Cambodia via NPCI-ACLEDA Bank tie-up
RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%
5 June 2026The RBI Monetary Policy Committee, led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, held the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance. It cut its growth forecast and raised its inflation forecast amid the West Asia crisis.
- Repo rate 5.25%; SDF 5.00%; MSF and Bank Rate 5.50%
- Stance: Neutral
- MPC met 3–5 June 2026
Exam point: Repo rate held at 5.25% with neutral stance
RBI tightens customer protection rules for banks
15 June 2026RBI amended its customer protection norms to ban dark patterns and forced bundling and to require explicit consent for product sales. Customers face zero liability for fraud if they report a third-party breach within five days.
- Ban on dark patterns and compulsory bundling
- Zero liability if a third-party breach is reported within 5 days
- Compensation where customer is negligent: 85% of loss or Rs 25,000, whichever is lower
Exam point: Zero customer liability for fraud reported within five days
National Affairs
Supreme Court releases draft rules on AI use in courts
3 June 2026The Supreme Court published the draft Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts, 2026 on 3 June. The draft sets out a framework for bringing AI tools into judicial work while protecting constitutional values.
- Draft named Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts, 2026
- Issued on 3 June 2026
- Chief Justice of India: Surya Kant
Exam point: SC issued draft Regulations for Use of AI in Courts, 2026
Rajya Sabha polls held for 24 seats in 10 states
18 June 2026The Election Commission held biennial Rajya Sabha elections on 18 June 2026 for 24 seats spread over 10 states. The vacancies arose as members retire between 21 June and 19 July.
- Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka had 4 seats each; Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan 3 each
- Jharkhand 2; Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram 1 each
- Rajya Sabha members are elected by elected MLAs using the single transferable vote with open ballot
Exam point: 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states went to polls on 18 June
NEET-UG 2026 re-examination held after May paper cancelled
21 June 2026The National Testing Agency held a fresh NEET-UG on 21 June 2026 after it cancelled the 3 May exam over a leak, when a pre-circulated guess paper matched actual questions. The CBI took over the probe, and the Centre temporarily blocked Telegram ahead of the retest.
- Original exam on 3 May 2026 taken by about 22.7 lakh candidates; cancelled on 12 May
- Investigation shifted from Rajasthan Police to the CBI
- MeitY blocked Telegram from 16 to 22 June to stop leaked material circulating
- Education Ministry plans to move NEET to a computer-based test from 2027
Exam point: NEET-UG 2026 re-exam held on 21 June after paper leak
Vision Document on Drug Control 2026-29 released
26 June 2026At the 10th apex-level meeting of NCORD on 26 June, Amit Shah released the Vision Document on Drug Control (2026–2029). He also launched a fortnight-long drive to destroy seized drugs worth over Rs 6,000 crore.
- Strategy slogan: Detect, Disrupt and Destroy
- Drive to destroy over 2.09 lakh kg of narcotics
- NCORD = Narco-Coordination Centre
Exam point: Vision Document on Drug Control (2026-2029) released at 10th NCORD meet
VB-GRAM-G to replace MGNREGS from 1 July
29 June 2026At the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan on 29 June, the government laid out the roll-out of the VB-GRAM-G rural employment scheme from 1 July 2026. It replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.
- Scheme name: Viksit Bharat – VB-GRAM-G
- Replaces MGNREGS from 1 July 2026
- Interim approval of Rs 95,682 crore granted
Exam point: VB-GRAM-G replaced MGNREGS from 1 July 2026
National Ambulance Services Guidelines issued
29 June 2026The Centre notified National Ambulance Services Guidelines on 29 June to modernise emergency transport. They call for GPS tracking, integrated command centres and linkage with the 112 emergency helpline.
- GPS-enabled tracking and GIS-based ambulance deployment
- Integration with the 112 emergency number
- Structured triage protocols and command centres
Exam point: Ambulance services to be linked with the 112 helpline
Amit Shah launches FCRA 2.0 portal and e-OCI card
30 June 2026Home Minister Amit Shah launched the FCRA 2.0 portal to digitise registration, renewal and returns under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, and the e-OCI card for fully online OCI applications. Earlier, on 22 June, amended FCRA rules listed approved purposes and tightened fund-use conditions.
- FCRA 2.0 is hosted on the government cloud MeghRaj with Aadhaar-based e-Sign
- e-OCI expected to benefit over 50 lakh OCI cardholders
- FCRA amendment rules: 75% of the previous instalment must be used before the next one
Exam point: FCRA 2.0 portal and e-OCI card launched on 30 June
Supreme Court declares walking a fundamental right
June 2026In Maniyar Iliyaz v. P. Ayyappan, the Supreme Court held that the right to move freely under Article 19(1)(d) includes a fundamental right to walk. Civic bodies therefore have a duty to keep footpaths safe and usable for pedestrians.
- Bench: Justices P.S. Narasimha and Atul S. Chandurkar
- Right anchored in Article 19(1)(d) (freedom of movement)
- Places a duty on municipal bodies to maintain safe footpaths
Exam point: Right to walk on footpaths read into Article 19(1)(d)
Supreme Court values homemakers' work at Rs 30,000 a month
June 2026In Shishu Pal v. Surjeet, the Supreme Court created a new compensation head called 'loss of domestic care' and fixed it at Rs 30,000 per month. The court described homemakers as nation builders whose unpaid work must be valued in compensation claims.
- New compensation head: loss of domestic care
- Fixed at Rs 30,000 per month
- Bench: Justices Sanjay Karol and N. Kotiswar Singh
Exam point: New 'loss of domestic care' head fixed at Rs 30,000 per month
Economy
Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore ATF Price Stabilisation Fund
3 June 2026The Union Cabinet set up a Rs 10,000 crore ATF Price Stabilisation Fund to shield airlines from jet-fuel price spikes caused by the West Asia crisis. Oil marketing companies will get interest-free advances over 36 months.
- Corpus: Rs 10,000 crore
- Run through oil marketing companies; 36-month period with annual review
- International ATF prices rose about 2.5 times between March and May 2026
Exam point: Rs 10,000 crore ATF Price Stabilisation Fund approved
India's GDP grew 7.7% in 2025-26
5 June 2026MoSPI's provisional estimates put real GDP growth for 2025-26 at 7.7%, up from 7.1% in 2024-25. Growth in the January–March quarter was 7.8%.
- Nominal GDP: Rs 346.36 lakh crore (growth 8.9%)
- Real GVA growth: 7.9%
- Released by MoSPI on 5 June 2026
Exam point: FY26 GDP growth 7.7%; Q4 growth 7.8%
Current account surplus of $7.1 billion in Q4 FY26
8 June 2026RBI data showed India posted a current account surplus of USD 7.1 billion (0.7% of GDP) in January–March 2026. Foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 7.2 billion in the quarter.
- Surplus: USD 7.1 billion, 0.7% of GDP
- Forex reserves up USD 7.2 billion on BoP basis
Exam point: Q4 FY26 current account surplus: USD 7.1 billion
Retail inflation at 3.93% in May 2026
12 June 2026All-India CPI inflation for May 2026 was 3.93%, on the new 2024=100 base. Food inflation was higher at 4.78%.
- Rural inflation 4.25%; urban 3.53%
- CPI base year now 2024
- Released by MoSPI on 12 June
Exam point: May 2026 CPI inflation: 3.93% (base 2024=100)
Roadmap for green urea; 7.24 lakh tonnes green ammonia procurement
26 June 2026The government unveiled a roadmap for green urea under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. SECI will run e-reverse auctions to procure 7.24 lakh tonnes of green ammonia a year for fertiliser plants.
- Procurement agency: SECI
- 7.24 lakh MT green ammonia per year
- Green urea pilot plant of 150 tonnes per day at Pudimadaka
Exam point: 7.24 lakh MT green ammonia to be procured for green urea
Cabinet doubles government commitment to NIIF to Rs 60,000 crore
29 June 2026The Cabinet approved an extra Rs 30,000 crore for the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), raising the government's total commitment to Rs 60,000 crore. The money mainly backs NIIF Infrastructure Fund II.
- Additional commitment: Rs 30,000 crore
- Total government commitment: Rs 60,000 crore
- Focus: transport, energy, digital, urban and e-mobility projects
Exam point: NIIF commitment doubled to Rs 60,000 crore
CPSEs told to settle all invoices through TReDS
30 June 2026The government mandated that central public sector enterprises settle all supplier invoices through the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) to speed up payments to MSMEs.
- TReDS = Trade Receivables Discounting System
- Applies to all CPSEs
- Auditors to certify registration on at least one TReDS platform
Exam point: All CPSE invoices to be settled via TReDS
States in News
Uttar Pradesh's Surha Tal becomes India's 100th Ramsar site
5 June 2026The Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh was designated a Ramsar wetland on 5 June 2026, taking India's tally to 100 sites.
- Located in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
- India now has 100 Ramsar sites, the most in Asia
- Shekha Jheel (Aligarh) was added earlier on 22 April 2026
Exam point: Surha Tal in Ballia became India's 100th Ramsar site
Punjab announces house-to-house SIR enumeration from 25 June
15 June 2026Punjab announced that house-to-house enumeration under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 of electoral rolls would begin across the state on 25 June.
- Exercise: Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
- Enumeration start date: 25 June 2026
Exam point: Punjab SIR 2026 enumeration began on 25 June
Reports & Indices
Global Peace Index 2026: India ranked 127th
5 June 2026The Institute for Economics and Peace released the Global Peace Index 2026, ranking India 127th of 163 countries. Iceland stayed the most peaceful nation and Russia the least peaceful.
- India's rank: 127
- Most peaceful: Iceland; least peaceful: Russia
- Covers 163 countries and territories
Exam point: India ranked 127th in Global Peace Index 2026
India became world's top ship-recycling nation in 2025
22 June 2026An UNCTAD report showed India's share of global ship recycling rose to 35.4% in 2025, making it the world leader. India met its Maritime India Vision 2030 recycling goal five years early.
- India's share: 35.4% (30.1% in 2024)
- Main yard: Alang, Gujarat
- Goal met under Maritime India Vision 2030
Exam point: India's share of global ship recycling reached 35.4%
Environment & Heritage
Azerbaijan hosts World Environment Day 2026
5 June 2026Azerbaijan hosted World Environment Day 2026, with the main event in Baku. UNEP's campaign this year focused on climate change and how quickly people can act on it.
- Host country: Azerbaijan; host city: Baku
- Organised by UNEP
- Campaign focus: climate change
Exam point: World Environment Day 2026 hosted by Azerbaijan
UNICEF: nearly all children exposed to a climate hazard
16 June 2026A UNICEF report released on 16 June found that almost every child worldwide is exposed to at least one climate hazard such as floods, droughts, heatwaves or fires.
- Released by UNICEF
- Hazards include floods, droughts, storms, heatwaves and fires
Exam point: UNICEF says nearly all children face at least one climate hazard
Bonn climate talks end with little progress
18 June 2026The UN climate conference in Bonn, Germany, ran from 8 to 18 June ahead of COP31 but produced few tangible outcomes as negotiators faced gridlock.
- Venue: Bonn, Germany
- Dates: 8–18 June 2026
- Mid-year sessions held under UNFCCC
Exam point: Bonn UN climate talks held 8-18 June
Sports
R Praggnanandhaa wins Norway Chess 2026
5 June 2026R Praggnanandhaa won the open section of Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo with 18 points, rallying with four straight classical wins. Bibisara Assaubayeva won the women's event.
- Venue: Oslo (first time in the capital)
- Pragg's score: 18 points
- D. Gukesh finished last; Divya Deshmukh 5th, Koneru Humpy 6th in women's section
Exam point: R Praggnanandhaa won Norway Chess 2026
Zverev and Andreeva win French Open 2026
7 June 2026Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title, beating Flavio Cobolli in five sets at Roland Garros. Mirra Andreeva took the women's title, defeating Maja Chwalińska.
- Zverev: first German man to win a major singles title since Boris Becker (1996)
- Andreeva: fourth Russian woman to win Roland Garros
- 125th edition, 24 May–7 June
Exam point: Alexander Zverev won his maiden Grand Slam at Roland Garros
FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off in North America
11 June 2026The 23rd FIFA World Cup began on 11 June across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the first edition with three hosts and 48 teams.
- 48 teams in 12 groups of four
- First World Cup co-hosted by three countries
- Mexico becomes first nation to host three times (1970, 1986, 2026)
Exam point: First 48-team, three-host FIFA World Cup began 11 June
ICC Women's T20 World Cup begins in England
12 June 2026The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opened on 12 June with England v Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. Twelve teams took part; India finished third in Group A and did not reach the semi-finals.
- Host: England; 12 teams
- Opener at Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Harmanpreet Kaur played her 200th T20I
Exam point: Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opened at Edgbaston on 12 June
Indian women top pool at FIH Nations Cup
18 June 2026The Indian women's hockey team beat Uruguay 3-2 to finish on top of Pool A at the FIH Women's Nations Cup.
- Event: FIH Women's Nations Cup
- India beat Uruguay 3-2
Exam point: India topped Pool A at FIH Women's Nations Cup
Important Days
World Environment Day
5 June 2026Observed on 5 June, World Environment Day 2026 was hosted by Azerbaijan with a UNEP campaign focused on climate change.
- Host: Azerbaijan (Baku)
- Led by UNEP; first observed in 1973
Exam point: Hosted by Azerbaijan; campaign focus on climate change
World Oceans Day
8 June 2026World Oceans Day on 8 June carried the UN theme 'Reimagine', urging people to protect and restore the ocean rather than only take from it.
- 2026 theme: Reimagine
- Observed by the UN on 8 June
Exam point: Theme: Reimagine
World Blood Donor Day
14 June 2026WHO marked World Blood Donor Day on 14 June with the slogan 'One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.'
- Slogan: One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.
- Led by WHO; marks the birthday of Karl Landsteiner
Exam point: One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
17 June 2026The 2026 day was hosted by Kenya with the theme 'Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore.' Rangelands cover about 80% of Kenya.
- Theme: Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore.
- Global host: Kenya
Exam point: Theme: Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore.
International Day of Yoga
21 June 2026The 12th International Day of Yoga was observed on 21 June with the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing', and PM Modi thanked people worldwide for joining the celebrations.
- Edition: 12th (first held in 2015)
- Theme: Yoga for Healthy Ageing
Exam point: Theme: Yoga for Healthy Ageing
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
26 June 2026Observed on 26 June; India marked it with the Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah, in which over 1.31 crore citizens took part, and the release of a new drug-control vision document.
- Over 1.31 crore joined Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026
- Day set by the UN General Assembly in 1987
Exam point: Marks global action against drug abuse and trafficking
Science, Tech & Space
China's Tianwen-2 enters orbit around asteroid Kamoʻoalewa
7 June 2026China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft entered orbit around the near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa on 7 June 2026. The mission aims to collect samples from the asteroid.
- Mission: Tianwen-2 (China)
- Target: asteroid Kamoʻoalewa, a quasi-satellite of Earth
Exam point: Tianwen-2 entered orbit around asteroid Kamoʻoalewa
NOAA declares El Niño conditions present
11 June 2026The US agency NOAA announced on 11 June that El Niño conditions had developed and were likely to strengthen into the 2026-27 northern winter, with possible effects on rainfall in Asia.
- Declared by NOAA
- El Niño = warming of the central and eastern Pacific
- El Niño years are often linked to a weaker Indian monsoon
Exam point: NOAA declared El Niño conditions on 11 June
Health Ministry launches SUMAN Roadmap 2030
29 June 2026Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched the SUMAN Roadmap 2030, a national strategy for safe motherhood and newborn care. It aims to bring the maternal mortality ratio below 70 per lakh live births by 2030.
- Target: MMR below 70 per 1,00,000 live births by 2030
- Focus on 130 districts in 13 high-burden states
- Launched at the 16th Central Council of Health and Family Welfare
Exam point: SUMAN Roadmap 2030 targets MMR below 70
Obituaries
Tamil film director Bharathiraja dies at 84
10 June 2026Veteran Tamil film director, screenwriter and actor Bharathiraja died at the age of 84.
- Field: Tamil cinema director and screenwriter
- Age: 84
Exam point: Bharathiraja, veteran Tamil film director, died at 84
Shooter and coach Jaspal Rana dies at 49
11 June 2026Jaspal Rana, one of India's most decorated shooters and later national pistol coach, died aged 49. He won Asian Games gold in 1994 at 18 and mentored Manu Bhaker.
- Padma Shri (1997); Arjuna Award (1994)
- Won 15 Commonwealth Games medals, including 9 golds
- 1994 Hiroshima Asian Games gold in 25m centre fire pistol
Exam point: Jaspal Rana won 1994 Asian Games gold aged 18
Actor-director K. Bhagyaraj dies at 73
27 June 2026Tamil actor, writer and director K. Bhagyaraj died at 73.
- Field: Tamil cinema actor and director
- Age: 73
Exam point: K. Bhagyaraj, Tamil actor-director, died at 73
Former Governor Lt Gen Madan Mohan Lakhera dies
28 June 2026Lt Gen (retd) Madan Mohan Lakhera, a former Army officer who later served as a state Governor, died at 88.
- Rank: Lieutenant General (retd)
- Later served as a Governor
Exam point: Lt Gen Madan Mohan Lakhera, ex-Governor, died at 88
Defence & Security
DRDO flight-tests Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile
15 June 2026DRDO successfully flight-tested the indigenous Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. All test objectives were met.
- Nodal lab: Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru
- Test site: Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha
- Tracked by Integrated Test Range, Chandipur
Exam point: LRLACM flight-tested from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island
INS Tarkash docks at Port Louis, Mauritius
21 June 2026Indian Navy frigate INS Tarkash made a port call at Port Louis, stepping up maritime engagement with Mauritius.
- Ship: INS Tarkash
- Port: Port Louis, Mauritius
Exam point: INS Tarkash visited Port Louis, Mauritius
Awards & Honours
Polish documentary 'Silver' wins Golden Conch at MIFF 2026
21 June 2026The 19th Mumbai International Film Festival ended on 21 June with the Polish film 'Silver' winning the Golden Conch for best international documentary. 'Waai' won Best Indian Documentary.
- Top award: Golden Conch
- MIFF edition: 19th; 1,459 entries from 46 countries
- Best Indian Documentary: Waai
Exam point: Polish film 'Silver' won the Golden Conch at 19th MIFF
Appointments
Mahesh Dixit appointed Intelligence Bureau Director
26 June 2026The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet named Mahesh Dixit, a 1993-batch IPS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, as Director of the Intelligence Bureau for two years. He took charge on 1 July as the 28th IB chief, succeeding Tapan Deka.
- 1993-batch IPS, Andhra Pradesh cadre
- 28th Director of the Intelligence Bureau
- Succeeded Tapan Kumar Deka
Exam point: Mahesh Dixit named 28th Director of Intelligence Bureau
General Dhiraj Seth takes over as 31st Army Chief
30 June 2026Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth was named Army Chief on 13 June and took charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff on 30 June 2026, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi.
- 31st Chief of the Army Staff
- Previously Vice Chief of the Army Staff
- Succeeded Gen Upendra Dwivedi
Exam point: Dhiraj Seth became 31st Chief of the Army Staff
Five new judges sworn in to the Supreme Court
June 2026Five judges joined the Supreme Court in early June: Justices Sheel Nagu, Shree Chandrashekhar, Sanjeev Sachdeva, Arun Palli and V. Mohana. Justice Mohana was elevated directly from the Bar.
- V. Mohana: woman judge elevated directly from the Bar
- Chief Justice of India: Surya Kant
Exam point: Five judges, including V. Mohana from the Bar, joined the SC