State PSC Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
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.
Rajnath Singh performs yoga with about 1,000 soldiers at Eastern Air Command HQ, Shillong
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performed yoga with about 1,000 IAF and Army personnel at Eastern Air Command Headquarters in Shillong, Meghalaya, on 21 June 2026.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026
PM Modi launches projects worth over ₹47,600 crore at Rairangpur as Odisha government completes two years
On 20 June 2026 at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over ₹47,600 crore, with President Droupadi Murmu present.
PM Modi releases 23rd PM-KISAN instalment at Paschimbanga Divas celebrations in Tarakeswar
On 20 June 2026 at Tarakeswar, Hooghly, West Bengal, PM Narendra Modi joined Paschimbanga Divas celebrations and released the 23rd PM-KISAN instalment of over ₹18,880 crore.
Over 42,000 houses sanctioned under PMAY-U 2.0 in Madhya Pradesh; 38,000 families move in
On 20 June 2026 at Sanwer in Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, Union Housing Minister Manohar Lal issued sanctions for over 42,000 houses under PMAY-U 2.0 as 38,000 families performed grih pravesh.
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.
Vice-President Radhakrishnan visits Hall of Fame, Sindhu Ghat and Upshi Pashmina farm in Ladakh
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan visited the Hall of Fame War Memorial, Sindhu Ghat and the Pashmina Goat Farm at Upshi in Ladakh on 20 June 2026.
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.
APEDA facilitates first-ever export of dried whole egg powder from Odisha to Austria
APEDA announced on 20 June 2026 the first-ever commercial export of dried whole egg powder from Balangir, Odisha, to Austria.
Foundation stone laid for BCGCL coal-to-ammonium nitrate project at Lakhanpur, Odisha
President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi remotely laid the foundation stone of BCGCL's coal-to-ammonium nitrate project at Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda district, Odisha, on 20 June 2026.
MIFF 2026 marks David Attenborough's centenary with screening of 'Secrets of Wild India'
On 20 June 2026 in Mumbai, the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival marked David Attenborough's centenary with a special screening of 'Secrets of Wild India'.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
President Murmu attends International Sickle Cell Day commemoration at Omkareshwar
On 19 June 2026 at Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh, President Droupadi Murmu attended the International Sickle Cell Day commemoration and noted that screening under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission met its target ahead of schedule.
PM Modi disburses about ₹2,400 crore under PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana at Vigyan Bhawan
On 19 June 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi disbursed incentives of about ₹2,400 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY).
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.
India hosts First BRICS MSME Forum and Third SME Working Group Meeting in Agra
On 19 June 2026 at Agra, Uttar Pradesh, the Ministry of MSME hosted the First BRICS MSME Forum and the Third SME Working Group Meeting.
NHAI launches Rajasthan's first Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling at Daulatpura on NH-48
NHAI announced on 19 June 2026 that it has launched Rajasthan's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at the Daulatpura Toll Plaza on the Delhi-Jaipur section of NH-48.
Panchayati Raj Ministry rolls out 'Nirbhay Chetna' to sensitise over 17.5 lakh male elected representatives
From 17 to 19 June 2026 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj held a Training of Trainers on Nirbhay Chetna under the Nirbhaya Fund project.
9th Mega Surgical Advanced Eye Camp under Operation DRISHTI concludes at Military Hospital Namkum, Ranchi
From 15 to 19 June 2026 at Military Hospital Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand, an Army and Air Force ophthalmic team held the 9th Mega Surgical Advanced Eye Camp under Operation DRISHTI.
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.
Qadian–Beas railway line revived after nearly 100 years: 39.68 km at about ₹1,400 crore
On 18 June 2026, MoS Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu announced the revival of the Qadian–Beas New Railway Line in Punjab's Majha region, a 39.68-km broad-gauge corridor costing about ₹1,400 crore.
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.
Bharat Buildcon 2026 opens at Yashobhoomi under the theme 'One Nation, One Expo'
On 18 June 2026 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi, Bharat Buildcon 2026, an exhibition for the building materials and construction industry, was inaugurated under the theme 'One Nation, One Expo'.