Current Affairs — 12 June 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026
Rajnath Singh inaugurates Advanced Weapon System Complex at DRDL, Hyderabad
On 12 June 2026 in Hyderabad, Telangana, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated an Advanced Weapon System Complex at DRDO's DRDL, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex.
Retail inflation at 3.93% in May 2026 on new CPI base 2024; food inflation 4.78%
CPI data released on 12 June 2026 put all-India retail inflation for May 2026 at 3.93% (provisional) on the new base year 2024, with food inflation at 4.78%.
3,011 trainees of Batch 01/26, including 116 women Agniveers, pass out at INS Chilka
On 12 June 2026, 3,011 trainees of Batch 01/26, including 2,746 Agniveers (116 of them women) and 265 Coast Guard Naviks, passed out at INS Chilka after 16 weeks of training.
ARIES study of supernova SN 2023zcu could help build the cosmic distance scale
A study by ARIES scientists and international researchers, released on 12 June 2026, examines supernova SN 2023zcu in the galaxy NGC 2139, about 90.7 million light-years away.
AAIB issues interim statement on one year of Air India Flight AI-171 accident investigation
On 12 June 2026, one year after the Air India Flight AI-171 accident, the AAIB issued an interim statement on its investigation under the 2017 rules and ICAO Annex 13.
Government notifies order to curb diesel hoarding at retail outlets, with a 200-litre cap
On 12 June 2026, the Petroleum Ministry announced that it has notified the Motor Spirit and High-Speed Diesel (Temporary Regulation of Supply through Retail Outlets) Order, 2026, to curb black marketing and hoarding of diesel.
13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum concludes in New Delhi with Ministerial Declaration
On 12 June 2026, the 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum concluded at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan, New Delhi, with a Ministerial Declaration on inclusive, resilient and people-centred urban development.
Department of Posts launches drone-based mail between Mandi and Rehardhar in Himachal Pradesh
From 12 June 2026, the Department of Posts began drone-based transmission of mail and parcels between Mandi Head Post Office and Rehardhar Branch Post Office in Himachal Pradesh, cutting transit time to about seven minutes.
Avataar launches Varya, a video AI model built with IndiaAI Mission compute support
On 12 June 2026, Avataar, one of the companies selected by the IndiaAI Mission to build indigenous foundation AI, launched Varya, a distilled video model for Indian users.
INS Tarkash arrives at Port Victoria, Seychelles
Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Tarkash arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on 12 June 2026 during its operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region.
Yuva Sangam Phase VI: Karnataka delegation led by IIIT Dharwad concludes Rajasthan visit hosted by MNIT Jaipur
A Karnataka delegation led by IIIT Dharwad concluded its Yuva Sangam Phase VI visit to Rajasthan, hosted by MNIT Jaipur, on 12 June 2026.