MPESB (Vyapam) Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026
PM Modi and President Macron inaugurate maiden Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice
On 14 June 2026, PM Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated the maiden edition of Bharat Innovates 2026 at the Palais des Expositions, Nice.
Six new urea plants since 2014 add 76.2 LMT capacity; urea output hit record 314.07 LMT in 2023-24
A Department of Fertilizers note of 14 June 2026 says six new mega urea plants added 76.2 LMT of annual capacity since 2014, and urea production rose from 225 LMT in 2014-15 to a record 314.07 LMT in 2023-24.
National Highway network grows from 91,287 km in 2014 to 1,46,572 km; Delhi–Mumbai Expressway to be longest access-controlled expressway
A MoRTH note of 14 June 2026 says the National Highway network grew from about 91,287 km in 2014 to over 1,46,572 km in FY 2025-26, nearly 61% more.
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.
Ministry of Ayush sets Guinness World Record for most viewers of a YouTube live Yoga stream
On 14 June 2026, the Ministry of Ayush set a Guinness World Record for the most viewers of a YouTube live Yoga stream, with 4,35,831 viewers, ahead of International Day of Yoga 2026.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed next Chief of the Army Staff from 30 June 2026
On 13 June 2026, the Government appointed Vice Chief Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of the Army Staff with effect from the afternoon of 30 June 2026, when General Upendra Dwivedi retires.
16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting in Indore adopts 'Indore Declaration'
The 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting, held on 12–13 June 2026 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, under India's Presidency, concluded on 13 June with unanimous adoption of the Indore Declaration.
Start-ups grew from about 350 to 2.3 lakh, creating nearly 25 lakh jobs: Dr Jitendra Singh
On 13 June 2026, Dr Jitendra Singh said India's start-ups grew from around 350 to about 2.3 lakh, making India the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem and creating nearly 24–25 lakh jobs in a decade.
National Biodiversity Authority reconstitutes Expert Committee on Agrobiodiversity under Dr P. L. Gautam
The National Biodiversity Authority has reconstituted its Expert Committee on Agrobiodiversity for one year under Section 13(1) of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, with Dr P. L. Gautam as Chair.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026
Retail inflation at 3.93% in May 2026 on new CPI base 2024; food inflation 4.78%
CPI data released on 12 June 2026 put all-India retail inflation for May 2026 at 3.93% (provisional) on the new base year 2024, with food inflation at 4.78%.
3,011 trainees of Batch 01/26, including 116 women Agniveers, pass out at INS Chilka
On 12 June 2026, 3,011 trainees of Batch 01/26, including 2,746 Agniveers (116 of them women) and 265 Coast Guard Naviks, passed out at INS Chilka after 16 weeks of training.
ARIES study of supernova SN 2023zcu could help build the cosmic distance scale
A study by ARIES scientists and international researchers, released on 12 June 2026, examines supernova SN 2023zcu in the galaxy NGC 2139, about 90.7 million light-years away.
AAIB issues interim statement on one year of Air India Flight AI-171 accident investigation
On 12 June 2026, one year after the Air India Flight AI-171 accident, the AAIB issued an interim statement on its investigation under the 2017 rules and ICAO Annex 13.
Government notifies order to curb diesel hoarding at retail outlets, with a 200-litre cap
On 12 June 2026, the Petroleum Ministry announced that it has notified the Motor Spirit and High-Speed Diesel (Temporary Regulation of Supply through Retail Outlets) Order, 2026, to curb black marketing and hoarding of diesel.
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.