India Current Affairs — Last 12 months
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Fri, 19 Jun 2026
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'.
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.