KVS / NVS Current Affairs — Last 6 months
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Fri, 12 Jun 2026
Department of Posts launches drone-based mail between Mandi and Rehardhar in Himachal Pradesh
From 12 June 2026, the Department of Posts began drone-based transmission of mail and parcels between Mandi Head Post Office and Rehardhar Branch Post Office in Himachal Pradesh, cutting transit time to about seven minutes.
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.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
PM chairs 11th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting; Chief Ministers of all 28 States attend for the first time
On 11 June 2026 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog on the theme 'Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047'.
Centre, Assam and Nagaland sign tripartite MoU to facilitate mineral oil operations in boundary areas
On 11 June 2026, in the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah, the Government of India, Assam and Nagaland signed a tripartite MoU to facilitate mineral oil operations in the Assam–Nagaland boundary areas.
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.
Coal Ministry holds roadshow on coal and lignite gasification projects in Hyderabad
On 11 June 2026 in Hyderabad, the Ministry of Coal held a roadshow on coal and lignite gasification projects, with Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy delivering the keynote.
Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Advanced Quantum Computing and Communications Lab and AI Lab at MNIT Jaipur
On 11 June 2026 at MNIT Jaipur, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced an Advanced Quantum Computing and Quantum Communications Lab under MeitY's Electronics and ICT Academic Project, an AI Lab, and student access to Lam Research's 'Semiverse' platform.
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.
DST-funded Central Instrumentation Facility and three research clusters launched at IIT Gandhinagar
On 11 June 2026 at IIT Gandhinagar, Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched a DST-funded Central Instrumentation Facility and three new research clusters on advanced materials, energy and healthcare-MedTech.
20 kW Akashvani FM transmitter inaugurated at Ramgarh, Jaisalmer
On 11 June 2026, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated a 20 kW Akashvani FM transmitter at Ramgarh, Jaisalmer, raising the number of FM transmitters in Rajasthan to 39.
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.
Cabinet approves Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A (Koteshwar Road–Airport) at ₹2,169.04 crore
On 10 June 2026, the Union Cabinet approved Phase 2(A) of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project, a 6.032 km corridor with five stations linking the city to the airport.
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.
CSIR-CRRI signs MoA with Uttar Pradesh to implement CAQM framework on paving and greening of urban roads
On 10 June 2026 at CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi, CSIR-CRRI signed an MoA with the PWD, Government of Uttar Pradesh and SPA New Delhi to implement the CAQM standard framework for paving and greening of urban roads in UP's NCR areas.
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.
Reform-linked MoUs signed with Manipur and Bihar under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
On 10 June 2026, the Ministry of Jal Shakti signed reform-linked MoUs under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 with Manipur and Bihar, mandating a Gram Panchayat-led, service-based model of rural water governance.
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.
Tamil film director Bharathiraja dies in Chennai at 84
Veteran Tamil film director Bharathiraja, known for taking Tamil cinema out of studios into rural landscapes and for his debut 16 Vayathinile (1977), died in Chennai on 10 June 2026 at the age of 84.
Cabinet approves first General Pool Residential Accommodation at Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
On 10 June 2026, the CCEA approved construction of General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) at the New Capital City, Amaravati, the first GPRA project in Andhra Pradesh, at an estimated ₹1,234.91 crore.
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.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Main tunnel breakthrough achieved at Zojila Tunnel Project, Minamarg (Kargil)
On 9 June 2026 at Minamarg in Kargil district, Ladakh, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari witnessed the breakthrough of the main tunnel at the eastern portal of the Zojila Tunnel, which will give all-weather connectivity between J&K and Ladakh.
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.
Amit Shah inaugurates Land Port Management System 'VINIMAY' in New Delhi
On 9 June 2026 in New Delhi, Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Land Port Management System (VINIMAY), which removes 90% of paperwork and cuts processing time at land ports by 40–60%.
Raksha Mantri approves first large-scale solar power project on defence land at Sitapur, UP
On 9 June 2026, the Defence Ministry announced that Rajnath Singh had approved a 250 MW Solar Power Project with Battery Energy Storage at Sitapur (Ex-Cantonment), Uttar Pradesh, on about 850 acres of vacant defence land.
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.