HPPSC HPAS Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026
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.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Indian Navy safely recovers unexploded missile warhead from tanker MT Olympic Life off Kochi
On 11 June 2026, the Defence Ministry announced that a Southern Naval Command EOD team had safely recovered an unexploded missile warhead lodged in a fuel tank of the tanker MT Olympic Life off Kochi.
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.
Horticulture output estimated at record 3,777.76 lakh tonne in 2025-26 (Second Advance Estimates)
On 11 June 2026, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare released the Second Advance Estimates of 2025-26, putting horticulture production at 3,777.76 lakh tonne from 301.51 lakh hectares.
FIFA World Cup 2026 opens: Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 at Mexico City Stadium
On 11 June 2026 at Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca), co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Cabinet resolution marks Narendra Modi becoming longest-serving elected PM for consecutive terms
On 10 June 2026, the Union Cabinet passed a resolution marking Narendra Modi's 4,399 days of continuous service as elected Prime Minister, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru's record of 4,398 days.
Sangeet Natak Akademi announces Fellowships, Awards and Yuva Puraskar for 2024 and 2025
On 10 June 2026, the Ministry of Culture announced that the Sangeet Natak Akademi has chosen 7 Fellows (Akademi Ratna), 108 Akademi Awardees and 106 Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar winners for 2024 and 2025.
Textile PLI Round-3: 22 new applicants approved; 96 companies with ₹12,822.67 crore committed investment
On 10 June 2026, the Ministry of Textiles announced approval of 22 new applicants under Round-3 of the PLI Scheme for Textiles, taking the round to 96 companies with ₹12,822.67 crore of committed investment.
ECLGS 5.0 guarantees cross 1 lakh, worth ₹48,484.26 crore
On 10 June 2026, the Finance Ministry said guarantees under ECLGS 5.0 had crossed 1 lakh (1,06,549 worth ₹48,484.26 crore as on 9 June), with 96% by number going to MSMEs.
MoD signs ₹449 crore contract for 20 Enhanced Capability GNSS Jammers for Indian Navy
On 10 June 2026 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Defence signed a ₹449 crore contract with Accord Software and Systems, Bengaluru, for 20 Enhanced Capability GNSS Jammers for the Indian Navy.
Holy Relics of Buddha's chief disciples return to India after 10-day exposition in Mongolia
On 10 June 2026, the Holy Relics of Arhant Sariputra and Arhant Maudgalyayana returned to India after a 10-day exposition at the Gandan Tegchenling Monastery, Ulaanbaatar, visited by about one lakh devotees.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
PMSMA completes 10 years: J.P. Nadda launches 'A Decade of Care', releases ₹75 coin and ₹5 stamp
On 9 June 2026, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched nationwide celebrations for 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) and released a ₹75 commemorative coin and a ₹5 postal stamp.
Letters of Approval issued to University of Bristol, University of York and UNSW to set up campuses in India
On 9 June 2026, the Ministry of Education issued Letters of Approval to the University of Bristol, the University of York and the University of New South Wales to set up campuses in Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Centre unveils ₹1.25 lakh crore rural push; VB-G RAM G framework to roll out from 1 July 2026
On 9 June 2026, Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a meeting of State Rural Development Ministers on implementing 'Viksit Bharat G RAM G', with the new framework rolling out from 1 July 2026.
PM Modi speaks with the Amir of Kuwait on West Asia situation
On 9 June 2026, PM Narendra Modi spoke by phone with the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, condemning attacks on Kuwait's sovereignty and calling for de-escalation.
Nation pays tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his martyrdom day
On 9 June 2026, PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah paid tributes to 'Dharti Aaba' Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his martyrdom day, recalling his Ulgulan movement against British rule.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026
India and Japan adopt Rules of Implementation for Joint Crediting Mechanism under Article 6.2 of Paris Agreement
On 8 June 2026, the Governments of India and Japan adopted the Rule of Implementation of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.
Piyush Goyal launches BHAVYA Portal for 100 industrial parks under Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana
On 8 June 2026 in New Delhi, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launched the BHAVYA Portal to operationalise the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana, which aims to develop 100 investment-ready industrial parks.
Mandaviya felicitates India's U-18 hockey teams after Asia Cup title and bronze
On 8 June 2026, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated India's U-18 men's team, champions of the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Japan, and the women's team, which won bronze.
Report of Committee on Datasets for State Finance Commissions released
On 8 June 2026 in New Delhi, Chief Economic Adviser Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran released the Report of the Committee on Datasets for State Finance Commissions, prepared under the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
24 Indian seafarers rescued after missile attack on tanker MT Marivex off Masirah, Oman
On 8 June 2026, all 24 Indian crew of the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex were rescued by Oman Navy helicopters after a missile attack off Masirah, Oman, with the Indian Coast Guard's MRCC Mumbai coordinating.
India secures continued EU market access for aquaculture, honey, eggs and animal casings beyond September 2026
On 8 June 2026, the Commerce Ministry said India has been included in the EU's list of countries authorised to export aquaculture products, eggs, honey and animal casings beyond September 2026 under an amended EU regulation.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026
e-Jagriti wins Silver Award at National Awards for e-Governance 2026
On 7 June 2026, the Department of Consumer Affairs announced that its e-Jagriti platform won the Silver Award in Category I at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026, presented by DARPG.
World Food Safety Day 2026: 'From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere'
World Food Safety Day was observed on 7 June 2026 with the WHO–FAO theme 'From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere'.
Indian households pay among the lowest cooking gas prices in the world: Petroleum Ministry
On 7 June 2026, the Petroleum Ministry said an Ujjwala beneficiary pays an effective ₹642 for a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder and a general Delhi consumer ₹942, against a supply cost of over ₹1,600.
Alexander Zverev wins Roland-Garros 2026, his first Grand Slam title
On 7 June 2026 at Court Philippe-Chatrier, Paris, Germany's Alexander Zverev beat Italy's Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 to win the French Open men's singles title.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026
India and Nepal Foreign Ministers hold talks in New Delhi; MLAA processes completed
On 6 June 2026 in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal held talks and welcomed completion of internal processes for the India–Nepal Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement in Criminal Matters.
India win bronze at Women's U18 Asia Cup 2026, beating Korea 3-0
On 6 June 2026 at Kakamigahara, Japan, the Indian U18 women's hockey team beat Korea 3-0 to win the bronze medal at the Women's U18 Asia Cup 2026.
Digital India BHASHINI signs MoU with Kathmandu University for 'Voice First' language platform for Nepal
On 6 June 2026 in New Delhi, the Digital India BHASHINI Division of MeitY signed an MoU with Kathmandu University's Centre for DPI-AI to co-create a 'Voice First' language translation platform for Nepal.