Asia Current Affairs — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026
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'.
Indian Coast Guard inducts first of six indigenous Air Cushion Vehicles in Goa
On 18 June 2026 in Goa, the Indian Coast Guard inducted the first of six indigenous Air Cushion Vehicles being built by Chowgule & Company Private Limited.
MoS Raksha Khadse reviews preparations for Asian Senior Fencing Championships 2026 at Bharat Mandapam
On 18 June 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, MoS for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse reviewed preparations for the Asian Senior Fencing Championships 2026, scheduled for 19–24 June.
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.
President Murmu attends 'Empowerment of Tribal Society by Spiritual Awakening' at Betul
On 18 June 2026 at Betul, Madhya Pradesh, President Droupadi Murmu attended the function 'Empowerment of Tribal Society by Spiritual Awakening' organised by the Brahma Kumaris.
National Institute of Sowa Rigpa holds yoga seminar in Leh during International Festival of Yoga and Meditation 2026
The Ministry of Ayush reported on 18 June 2026 that the National Institute of Sowa Rigpa, Leh, held a seminar on 'Integration of Yoga for Public Health' as part of the International Festival of Yoga and Meditation 2026.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026
Desertification Day 2026: India brings 21.76 million hectares under restoration against Bonn Challenge target
On 17 June 2026 at Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, New Delhi, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav marked the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought and said 21.76 million hectares have been brought under restoration.
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.
KVIC's Khadi Rozgar Utsav at Siwani, Haryana: 3,645 machines and toolkits distributed to artisans
On 17 June 2026 at Siwani in Bhiwani district, Haryana, KVIC Chairman Manoj Goyal and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini distributed 3,645 machines and toolkits to artisans at a 'Khadi Rozgar Utsav'.
Rajasthan's Jan Aadhaar (Family ID) now available on DigiLocker for about 7.5 crore residents
On 17 June 2026, MeitY announced that DigiLocker has on-boarded Rajasthan's Jan Aadhaar (Family ID), giving around 7.5 crore residents instant digital access.
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.
Railways approves ₹493 crore doubling of 49-km Adipur–Bhuj section in Kutch, Gujarat
On 17 June 2026, the Ministry of Railways announced approval of the doubling of the 49-km Adipur–Bhuj section of Western Railway in Gujarat at a cost of ₹493 crore.
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.
Ashwini Vaishnaw and CM Fadnavis inaugurate Jabil's advanced manufacturing facility at Ranjangaon, Pune
On 17 June 2026 at Ranjangaon, Pune, Maharashtra, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated Jabil Inc.'s Advanced Manufacturing Facility for data centre components.
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'.
Census 2027: Houselisting field operations begin in Himachal Pradesh; self-enumeration opens in Kerala and Nagaland
On 16 June 2026, field operations of the Houselisting and Housing Census under Phase-I of Census 2027 began in Himachal Pradesh, while self-enumeration opened in Kerala and Nagaland.
NCR Planning Board's 42nd meeting retains NCR extent, proposes four 'Namo Cities' under Regional Plan-2041
On 16 June 2026 in New Delhi, the 42nd meeting of the National Capital Region Planning Board, chaired by Manohar Lal, decided to retain the existing extent of the NCR and proposed four semi-greenfield 'Namo Cities' under Regional Plan-2041.
CSIR licenses seven technologies, releases ten Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravyas and hands quantum vapor cells to DRDO
On 16 June 2026 at CSIR Headquarters, New Delhi, CSIR transferred seven technologies to industry, released ten Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravyas and handed over quantum sensing vapor cells to DRDO.
Railways approves ₹755 crore Champa–Korba third line on key coal corridor
On 16 June 2026, the Ministry of Railways announced approval of the 42-km Champa–Korba Third Line of South East Central Railway at an estimated cost of ₹755 crore.
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.
VB-G RAM G national launch to begin from Andhra Pradesh on 1 July 2026, announces Shivraj Singh Chouhan
On 16 June 2026 in New Delhi, Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the national launch of VB-G RAM G will take place from Andhra Pradesh on 1 July 2026.
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.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurates national level of Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026
PIB reported on 16 June 2026 that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the national level of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026 in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, with representatives from 757 universities and institutions.
NHAI moves towards predictive asset management for National Highway maintenance
On 16 June 2026, NHAI announced a shift to predictive asset management for operations and maintenance of National Highways, anchored on large-scale asset condition monitoring.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026
DRDO flight-tests Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island
On 15 June 2026, DRDO successfully flight-tested the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.
New WPI series with base year 2022-23 released, along with Producer Price Indices
On 15 June 2026, the Office of the Economic Adviser, DPIIT, released the revised WPI series with base year 2022-23, replacing the 2011-12 series, along with new Producer Price Indices.