GPSC (Gujarat) Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026
EPFO's VISHWAS, 2026 and Amnesty Scheme, 2026 come into force with EPF Scheme, 2026
The Ministry of Labour and Employment notified the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 2026 vide G.S.R. 525(E) on 29 June 2026, bringing into force VISHWAS, 2026 for settling EPF damages disputes and a six-month Amnesty Scheme for unexempted PF trusts.
PM Modi attends Seychelles' 50th Independence anniversary as Guest of Honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Independence of Seychelles as Guest of Honour on 29 June 2026, the first Indian Prime Minister to attend Seychelles' Independence Day celebrations.
Cabinet approves additional Rs 30,000 crore commitment to NIIF
The Union Cabinet approved an additional Government of India investment commitment of Rs 30,000 crore to new and upcoming funds of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, taking the total to Rs 60,000 crore, the Finance Ministry said on 29 June 2026.
IIP grows 5.1% in May 2026; MoSPI switches to Output PPI as deflator
India's Index of Industrial Production grew 5.1% year-on-year in May 2026, MoSPI said on 29 June 2026, as it re-released the 2022-23 base IIP series using the Output Producer Price Index in place of WPI as deflator.
India wins maiden AVC Men's Volleyball Cup medal, a bronze
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated India's men's volleyball team in Gandhinagar on 29 June 2026 after it won the country's first-ever medal at the AVC Men's Volleyball Cup, a bronze, at the 2026 edition hosted by India for the first time.
Rajnath Singh releases Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026)
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026) in New Delhi on 29 June 2026, a reform to speed up strategic R&D projects and their induction into the forces.
Rajya Sabha Chairman administers oath to Mallikarjun Kharge and seven other members
Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan administered oath on 29 June 2026 to re-elected member Mallikarjun Kharge of Karnataka and to seven newly elected or re-elected members in the Rajya Sabha Chamber.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026
PM Modi holds talks with President Herminie in Victoria; India and Seychelles sign extradition treaty, Seychelles joins CDRI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie held talks at State House, Victoria, Mahe, on 28 June 2026 during his 27-29 June State Visit; the two sides exchanged agreements including an extradition treaty, a UPI MoU and a Rs 1,250 crore Line of Credit, and Seychelles joined CDRI.
Modi becomes first Indian PM to address the National Assembly of Seychelles
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an Extraordinary Sitting of the National Assembly of Seychelles on 28 June 2026, the first Indian Prime Minister to do so.
Health Ministry proposes shorter licensing timelines under Medical Devices Rules, 2017
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare published a draft notification on 28 June 2026 proposing to amend the Medical Devices Rules, 2017 to cut timelines for manufacturing licences, including from 140 to 115 days for Class B devices.
Amit Shah inaugurates 'PM Family Care Tracker' pilot in Gandhinagar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 'PM Family Care Tracker' pilot project in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on 28 June 2026; integrated with birth and death registration data, it will give every child a unique ID so that scheme benefits reach them automatically.
Seychelles confers 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' distinction on PM Modi
Seychelles President Patrick Herminie conferred the Presidential Distinction 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28 June 2026, the first time the honour has been bestowed.
Piyush Goyal leads business delegation to Athens after UK visit
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal led a high-level Indian business delegation to Athens, Greece, on 28 June 2026, after concluding his UK visit with the India-UK 'Partners in Progress' Business Plenary in London.
PM Modi meets Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Victoria
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Victoria, Mahe, on 28 June 2026 on the sidelines of Seychelles' Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations, their fourth meeting since Ramgoolam took office in November 2024.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026
Digital India nears 11 years: 5G in 99.9% of districts, GII rank up to 38
The Ministry of Electronics and IT said on 27 June 2026, as Digital India nears 11 years since its launch on 1 July 2015, that 5G covers 99.9% of districts and India's Global Innovation Index rank improved from 81 in 2015 to 38 in 2025.
Amit Shah launches cooperative mobility platform Bharat Taxi for Gujarat
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched the cooperative-based mobility platform 'Bharat Taxi' for Gujarat at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, on 27 June 2026.
Eastern Fleet ships Udaygiri, Kavaratti and Shakti arrive at Sattahip, Thailand
Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri, Kavaratti and Shakti of the Eastern Fleet arrived at Sattahip, Thailand, on an operational deployment to South East Asia, the Defence Ministry said on 27 June 2026.
Goyal urges companies to build on India-UK CETA at London business plenary
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal led the India-UK 'Partners in Progress' Business Plenary in London and urged Indian companies to turn opportunities under the India-UK CETA into business growth, the Commerce Ministry said on 27 June 2026.
Fri, 26 Jun 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.
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.
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.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026
QR code track-and-trace extended to all vaccines, antimicrobials, NDPS and anti-cancer drugs under Schedule H2
The Health Ministry said on 25 June 2026 that it has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945 to bring all vaccines, antimicrobials, NDPS drugs and anti-cancer drugs under Schedule H2, which requires a Bar Code or QR Code for authentication and traceability.
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, UN Special Advocate for Financial Health, meets PM Modi
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, who is also the UN Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Financial Health, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25 June 2026 to discuss India's Digital Public Infrastructure-led financial inclusion.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026
PM chairs 52nd PRAGATI meeting: Rs 30,000 crore projects, TB Mukt Bharat and digital arrest grievances reviewed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 52nd PRAGATI meeting at Seva Teerth on 24 June 2026, reviewing four infrastructure projects worth about Rs 30,000 crore across four states, the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, and grievances on cyber crime and digital arrest.
First-ever Indian mango promotion events held in Iceland, at Reykjavik and Akureyri
The Embassy of India in Reykjavik and APEDA held the first-ever Indian mango promotion events in Iceland on 24 June 2026 in Reykjavik and on 25 June 2026 in Akureyri, North Iceland.