Current Affairs — 26 June 2026
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Fri, 26 Jun 2026
10th NCORD apex meeting: Amit Shah releases Vision Document on Drug Control (2026-2029), launches drugs disposal fortnight
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 10th apex-level meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) in New Delhi on 26 June 2026, released the 'Vision Document on Drug Control (2026-2029)' and launched a campaign to destroy 2,09,500 kg of narcotics worth Rs 6,000 crore.
World's first copper–chlorine hydrogen plant using nuclear heat inaugurated at IGCAR, Kalpakkam
The Department of Atomic Energy inaugurated the world's first hydrogen production facility based on the Copper–Chlorine thermochemical cycle using nuclear heat from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor at IGCAR, Kalpakkam, on 26 June 2026.
NBA releases SOP for States and UTs to identify and notify threatened species under Section 38
The National Biodiversity Authority announced on 26 June 2026 that it has released a Standard Operating Procedure for notification of threatened species under Section 38 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
Jan Vishwas Act, 2026 reforms operationalised in health sector: minor offences under drugs and food safety laws rationalised
The Health Ministry said on 26 June 2026 that reforms under the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026 to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 have been operationalised, replacing criminal proceedings for minor violations with administrative penalties.
Department of Fertilizers holds pre-EOI meeting for Green Urea plants; Pudimadaka 150 TPD pilot is the benchmark
The Department of Fertilizers said on 26 June 2026 that it held a pre-Expression of Interest meeting at PDIL headquarters, Noida, for setting up Green Urea plants in India, using NTPC NETRA's 150 TPD pilot plant at Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh, as the benchmark.
Indian Navy's tall ship INS Sudarshini arrives in Baltimore under Lokayan 26
Indian Navy sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the Port of Baltimore, Maryland, USA, on 26 June 2026 as part of the transoceanic expedition Lokayan 26, ahead of Sail250 Maryland celebrations.
Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026 draws 1.31 crore citizens, ends with national programme at Haridwar
The Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah, observed from 17 to 26 June 2026 with more than 1.31 crore participants, culminated in a National Awareness Programme led by Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on 26 June 2026.
At UK-India Week in London, Goyal announces 1,000 advisory personnel to help businesses use India-UK CETA
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced at the 10th Annual UK-India Week in London on 26 June 2026 the deployment of 1,000 advisory personnel across India and an upgraded trade portal to help businesses use the India-UK CETA, due to be implemented on 15 July 2026.
Sonowal inaugurates Goa's new Captain of Ports Terminal Building in Panaji; Goa Water Metro gets Phase-I priority
Union Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated Goa's new Rs 48.87-crore Captain of Ports Terminal Building on the Mandovi river in Panaji on 26 June 2026 and announced Phase-I implementation priority for the Goa Water Metro.
PM Modi congratulates Abelardo de la Espriella on winning Colombia's presidential election
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Abelardo de la Espriella on 26 June 2026 on his victory in the Colombian presidential elections.
India reaffirms women-led development at SCO Women's Forum 2026 in Bishkek
Union Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi addressed the SCO Women's Forum 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, by video message on 26 June 2026.
DRI seizes 2 kg cocaine in Surat; about 26 kg seized since May 2026
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 2 kg of cocaine at Surat on 26 June 2026 and arrested one person under the NDPS Act, 1985, taking its cocaine seizures since May 2026 to about 26 kg with 22 arrests.