Current Affairs — Last 6 months
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Wed, 10 Jun 2026
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.
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.
Reform-linked MoU signed with Sikkim under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
On 9 June 2026, the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation signed a reform-linked MoU with Sikkim under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, in the presence of C.R. Patil and Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang.
First meeting of National Level Policy Implementation and Monitoring Committee under National Cooperation Policy-2025
On 9 June 2026 at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi, the first meeting of the National Level Policy Implementation and Monitoring Committee under the National Cooperation Policy-2025 was held, chaired by Cooperation Secretary Ashish Kumar Bhutani.
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.
President confers 7 Kirti Chakras, 15 Vir Chakras and 29 Shaurya Chakras at Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-I)
On 8 June 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu conferred 7 Kirti Chakras, 15 Vir Chakras and 29 Shaurya Chakras on personnel of the Defence Forces, CAPFs and State/UT Police.
West Bengal becomes 36th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY
On 8 June 2026, West Bengal became the 36th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY after the National Health Authority signed an MoU with the State's Health Department, extending cover to about 1.43 crore families.
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.
Om Birla inaugurates 2nd CPA India Region Zone-II (North Zone) Conference in Chandigarh
On 8 June 2026 in Chandigarh, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the 2nd Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-II (North Zone) Conference, hosted by the Haryana Legislative Assembly on the theme of an aware society and people's representatives in realising Viksit Bharat–2047.
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.
New Regional Meteorological Centre launched at Lucknow
On 8 June 2026 at Lucknow, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the new Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC).
Indian Railways approves ₹220 crore Mararikulam–Alappuzha doubling in Kerala
On 8 June 2026, Indian Railways approved doubling of the 10.65 km Mararikulam–Alappuzha section of Southern Railway at a sanctioned cost of ₹220.51 crore.
CSIR-CRRI signs MoA with Haryana to implement CAQM framework on urban road dust
On 8 June 2026 at CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi, the institute signed an MoA with the Government of Haryana to implement the standard framework for paving and greening of urban roads under CAQM guidance.
Railways sanctions 2x25 kV traction upgrade on Bengaluru–Tumkur section, Karnataka
On 8 June 2026, Indian Railways sanctioned conversion of the Bengaluru–Tumkur section of South Western Railway from 1x25 kV to 2x25 kV electric traction over 120 track km at ₹162.57 crore.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026
APEDA facilitates first export of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai
On 7 June 2026, APEDA facilitated the first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi, one metric tonne, from Assam to Dubai.
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.
77th 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' held as World Bicycle Day special with over 4 lakh riders
On 7 June 2026, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led the 77th edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, as a nationwide World Bicycle Day special with over 4 lakh participants.
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'.
Telangana CM lays foundation for ₹1,511 crore Malkajgiri works and launches CURE-1 app
On 7 June 2026 at Uppal Bhagayath, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy laid foundation stones for ₹1,511 crore of works in Medchal–Malkajgiri district and launched the CURE-1 app.
Haryana to develop 2,000-acre natural farming cluster in Kurukshetra under 'Smart Agriculture'
On 7 June 2026 at Kurukshetra University, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a 2,000-acre natural farming cluster in Kurukshetra district under the 'Smart Agriculture' initiative with Haryana Agricultural University.