KPSC (Karnataka) Current Affairs — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
India becomes world's top ship recycling nation in 2025 with 35.4% share, per UNCTAD
The Ports Ministry said on 22 June 2026 that India ranked first in global ship recycling in 2025, with its share rising to 35.4% from 30.1% in 2024, according to UNCTAD.
INCOIS releases first specialized El Niño bulletin for India's maritime sectors
INCOIS released its first specialized El Niño bulletin for maritime operators at an event at INCOIS on 22 June 2026, warning of higher sea temperatures and marine thermal stress.
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.
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.
Eight core industries grow 0.5% in May 2026; coal output falls 9.3%
The Index of Eight Core Industries, released on 22 June 2026, rose 0.5% (provisional) in May 2026 over May 2025, with steel, cement and electricity growing.
INS Tarkash departs Port Louis after port call, continues South West Indian Ocean deployment
Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Tarkash departed Port Louis, Mauritius, on 22 June 2026 after a port call, for further deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
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.
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.
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.
PM Modi congratulates Indian women's hockey team on winning FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian women's hockey team on 21 June 2026 for winning the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026
NMDC reviews digitalisation and expansion at Donimalai Complex, Karnataka, towards 100 MTPA vision
The Steel Ministry said on 20 June 2026 that NMDC's senior management reviewed expansion and digitalisation at the Donimalai Complex in Karnataka, targeting 17 MTPA from Donimalai and 10 MTPA from Kumaraswamy Mine.
India's Access and Benefit Sharing framework disburses ₹145 crore to beneficiaries
The Environment Ministry said on 20 June 2026 that India's ABS framework under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 has mobilised over ₹266 crore and disbursed about ₹145 crore.
Health Ministry prohibits 16 fixed dose combinations under Section 26A of Drugs and Cosmetics Act
The Health Ministry announced on 20 June 2026 that it has prohibited the manufacture, sale and distribution of 16 fixed dose combinations (FDCs) for human use.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
Vivek Aggarwal becomes India's first FATF Vice-President, for July 2026–June 2027
On 19 June 2026, the Government announced that Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, has been elected and appointed Vice-President of the FATF for July 2026–June 2027, the first time India holds the post.
India and Uzbekistan hold 14th Intergovernmental Commission, aim to double trade in three years
On 19 June 2026, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal co-chaired the 14th Session of the India-Uzbekistan Intergovernmental Commission, held in Tashkent, with Indian participation by video conference.
MoD signs ₹425 crore contract with Bharat Forge for 12 marine gas turbine generators for the Navy
On 19 June 2026 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Defence signed a contract of about ₹425 crore with Bharat Forge Limited, Pune, for 12 sets of 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators for the Indian Navy.
IIA astronomers find clues to the origin of a fast X-ray transient detected by Einstein Probe
The Department of Science and Technology said on 19 June 2026 that astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics have traced the likely mechanism behind the fast X-ray transient EP241107a.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026
Indian Army contingent departs for multilateral Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 in Mongolia
On 18 June 2026, a 40-member Indian Army contingent departed for Exercise Khaan Quest, scheduled from 20 June to 3 July 2026 at Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
PM Modi and President Macron attend VivaTech 2026 in Paris, with India as AI Country Partner
On 18 June 2026 in Paris, PM Narendra Modi, accompanied by French President Emmanuel Macron, took part in VivaTech 2026, where India is the AI Country Partner.
INST scientists develop electrolyte additive for safer, longer-lasting aqueous zinc batteries
The Department of Science and Technology said on 18 June 2026 that scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology have developed an electrolyte additive, BDIM, for aqueous zinc ion batteries.
Centre approves procurement of pulses and oilseeds under PSS in UP, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Haryana
On 18 June 2026, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved MSP procurement of pulses and oilseeds under the Price Support Scheme in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
GeM and CSC sign MoU to set up 50 GeM Suvidha Kendras for sellers
On 18 June 2026 at the GeM Office in New Delhi, the Government e-Marketplace signed an MoU with CSC e-Governance Services India Limited to widen access to government procurement, including 50 GeM Suvidha Kendras.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026
India's defence production hits record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26
On 17 June 2026, the Ministry of Defence said India's annual defence production reached an all-time high of ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, up 15.6% from ₹1.54 lakh crore.
Saibal Chattopadhyay appointed Chairperson of the National Statistical Commission
On 17 June 2026, MoSPI announced that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Dr. Saibal Chattopadhyay as Chairperson of the National Statistical Commission, with three new Members.
PM Modi at G7 Summit in Evian: meets President Trump, sets out four AI suggestions
On 17 June 2026 at the G7 Summit in Evian, France, PM Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump and addressed the outreach session on the safe, rapid and efficient rollout of Artificial Intelligence.
Pralhad Joshi launches Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India
On 17 June 2026, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India (GHCI) at an MNRE workshop on the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
ARIES study finds remote Himalayan site Munsyari shifting from clean to polluted air
DST said on 17 June 2026 that researchers from ARIES measured non-methane hydrocarbons at Munsyari for a year and found even remote Himalayan air is affected by pollution.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026
PM Modi at G7 Evian: meets Canada's Mark Carney, addresses session on new partnerships
On 16 June 2026 at the G7 Summit in Evian, France, PM Narendra Modi met Canadian PM Mark Carney and addressed the outreach session 'Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity'.
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.
10th Thailand–India Defence Dialogue in Bangkok agrees to deepen defence industry collaboration
On 16 June 2026 in Bangkok, India and Thailand held the 10th Thailand–India Defence Dialogue and agreed to deepen collaboration in defence manufacturing, research, innovation and capability development.