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🎓 Social Justice & Welfare 📍 Uttarakhand Important

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.

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🌐 International Organisations 📍 Asia

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.

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🎓 Education 📍 West Bengal Important

First Vande Mataram Camp opens at Brainware University, West Bengal, for 150 years of the National Song

The first seven-day Vande Mataram Camp, organised by MY Bharat to mark 150 years of the National Song, began at Brainware University, Barasat, Kolkata, West Bengal, on 24 June 2026 with 150 youth from six States and UTs.

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🌿 Climate Change 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

VOC Port's first Sustainability Report shows 45% cut in net carbon emissions; Kendriya Vidyalaya opened at the port

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on 23 June 2026 highlighted V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority's first Sustainability Report, which shows net carbon emissions cut by about 45%.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 India Important

Haj Policy 2027 announced; applications open on Haj Committee portal and Haj Suvidha App

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju released Haj Policy 2027 on 22 June 2026, and the Haj Committee of India opened applications the same day.

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🔬 Health & Medicine 📍 India Important

India crosses 5 lakh organ donation pledges

The Health Ministry said on 22 June 2026 that India has recorded more than 5 lakh organ donation pledges.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 India Important

CCPA fines Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors ₹1 lakh each for misleading '100%' claims

The Central Consumer Protection Authority announced on 21 June 2026 penalties of ₹1 lakh each on Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities for misleading '100%' claims.

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🎓 Education 📍 Australia Important

15 skilled youth to represent India at Global Skills Challenge 2026 in Australia

The Skill Development Ministry sent off a 30-member Team India on 21 June 2026 for the Global Skills Challenge 2026 in Australia, a preparatory event ahead of WorldSkills Shanghai.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 India

Over 8.30 lakh NCC cadets mark International Day of Yoga 2026 at 5,000+ locations

More than 8.30 lakh NCC cadets and staff took part in synchronized yoga sessions at over 5,000 locations on 21 June 2026, the 12th International Day of Yoga.

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🚄 Infrastructure & Energy 📍 Odisha Must know

PM Modi launches projects worth over ₹47,600 crore at Rairangpur as Odisha government completes two years

On 20 June 2026 at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over ₹47,600 crore, with President Droupadi Murmu present.

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🚄 Urban Development 📍 Madhya Pradesh Important

Over 42,000 houses sanctioned under PMAY-U 2.0 in Madhya Pradesh; 38,000 families move in

On 20 June 2026 at Sanwer in Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, Union Housing Minister Manohar Lal issued sanctions for over 42,000 houses under PMAY-U 2.0 as 38,000 families performed grih pravesh.

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📋 Central Schemes 📍 Delhi Must know

PM Modi disburses about ₹2,400 crore under PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana at Vigyan Bhawan

On 19 June 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi disbursed incentives of about ₹2,400 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY).

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🎓 Social Justice & Welfare 📍 Delhi Important

Panchayati Raj Ministry rolls out 'Nirbhay Chetna' to sensitise over 17.5 lakh male elected representatives

From 17 to 19 June 2026 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj held a Training of Trainers on Nirbhay Chetna under the Nirbhaya Fund project.

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🎓 Education, Health & Society 📍 Madhya Pradesh

President Murmu attends 'Empowerment of Tribal Society by Spiritual Awakening' at Betul

On 18 June 2026 at Betul, Madhya Pradesh, President Droupadi Murmu attended the function 'Empowerment of Tribal Society by Spiritual Awakening' organised by the Brahma Kumaris.

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💹 Economy 📍 Haryana Important

KVIC's Khadi Rozgar Utsav at Siwani, Haryana: 3,645 machines and toolkits distributed to artisans

On 17 June 2026 at Siwani in Bhiwani district, Haryana, KVIC Chairman Manoj Goyal and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini distributed 3,645 machines and toolkits to artisans at a 'Khadi Rozgar Utsav'.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Himachal Pradesh Must know

Census 2027: Houselisting field operations begin in Himachal Pradesh; self-enumeration opens in Kerala and Nagaland

On 16 June 2026, field operations of the Houselisting and Housing Census under Phase-I of Census 2027 began in Himachal Pradesh, while self-enumeration opened in Kerala and Nagaland.

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📋 Central Schemes 📍 India Important

DDWS holds 9th District Collectors' Peyjal Samvad on Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

On 16 June 2026, the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation held the 9th District Collectors' Peyjal Samvad by video conference to speed up Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.

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📋 Central Schemes 📍 Andhra Pradesh Important

VB-G RAM G national launch to begin from Andhra Pradesh on 1 July 2026, announces Shivraj Singh Chouhan

On 16 June 2026 in New Delhi, Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the national launch of VB-G RAM G will take place from Andhra Pradesh on 1 July 2026.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 India

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurates national level of Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026

PIB reported on 16 June 2026 that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the national level of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026 in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, with representatives from 757 universities and institutions.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Jharkhand Important

Two new NCC State Directorates approved for Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand, raising total to 19

The Ministry of Defence has approved two new independent NCC State Directorates in Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand, increasing the total from 17 to 19.

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💹 Economy 📍 Bihar Important

Foundation stone laid for ₹170 crore MSME Technology Centre at Khizarsarai, Gaya Ji

On 15 June 2026 at Khizarsarai, Gaya Ji, Bihar, MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and CM Samrat Choudhary laid the foundation stone of a Technology Centre aiming to train about 7,000 people a year.

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🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 Madhya Pradesh Important

Shivraj Singh Chouhan lays foundation of model Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Berkhedi Jetu, Vidisha

On 14 June 2026 at Berkhedi Jetu in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid the foundation stone of a model Krishi Vigyan Kendra, planned as a 49-acre live laboratory of modern farming.

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🎓 Education 📍 Uttar Pradesh

India–France MoU for National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics at NSTI Kanpur

An India–France MoU signed during PM Modi's visit to France on 14 June 2026 provides for a National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics and Allied Sectors at NSTI, Kanpur.

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🎓 Education 📍 France

India–France ATL Bridge to set up first School Innovation Lab in France

Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and La Fondation Dassault Systèmes launched the India–France ATL Bridge, which establishes the first School Innovation Lab in France on the Atal Tinkering Lab model.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Uttarakhand Must know

First batch of women cadets trained at NDA commissioned; President reviews IMA passing out parade

On 13 June 2026, the first batch of women cadets trained at the National Defence Academy was commissioned, with nine joining the Army at the IMA Dehradun parade reviewed by President Droupadi Murmu.

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📋 Central Schemes 📍 Ladakh

MoS Raksha Khadse concludes three-day visit to Ladakh border villages under Vibrant Villages Programme

MoS for Sports Raksha Khadse concluded a three-day visit (11–13 June 2026) to border areas of Ladakh under the Vibrant Villages Programme, including the border village of Hemya.

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🎓 Education 📍 Punjab

Yuva Sangam Phase VI: Bihar student delegation led by IIT Patna concludes Punjab visit hosted by IIT Ropar

A Bihar student delegation led by IIT Patna concluded its Yuva Sangam Phase VI visit to Punjab, hosted by IIT Ropar, on 13 June 2026.

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🎓 Education 📍 Rajasthan

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.

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🌐 International Organisations 📍 Switzerland Important

India delivers plenary statement at 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva

On 11 June 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland, MoS Shobha Karandlaje delivered India's plenary statement at the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) of the ILO.

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🎓 Education, Health & Society 📍 Delhi

TRIFED launches 'RISA – Timeless Tribal' brand and exclusive store in New Delhi

On 10 June 2026, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs through TRIFED unveiled 'RISA – Timeless Tribal', a premium brand for tribal textiles, embroideries and handicrafts, and opened its exclusive store at Connaught Place, New Delhi.

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