World Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026
TRAI releases mobile network drive-test findings on Manoharpur-Dausa NH-148 in Rajasthan
TRAI released on 24 June 2026 the findings of its Independent Drive Test of mobile network quality on the Manoharpur-Dausa National Highway (NH-148) in Rajasthan, conducted on 2 May 2026 over 62.2 km.
SAIL supplied all 5,700 tonnes of special steel for INS Dunagiri, Agray and Sanshodhak
The Steel Ministry said on 24 June 2026 that SAIL supplied the entire 5,700 tonnes of special DMR 249A grade steel for INS Dunagiri, INS Agray and INS Sanshodhak, commissioned by PM Modi on 21 June 2026 in Kolkata.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Critical mineral auctions reach 56 blocks; first Centre-run critical mineral blocks auctioned in Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Telangana
The Ministry of Mines announced on 23 June 2026 that 10 critical and strategic mineral blocks were auctioned in the Seventh Tranche, taking the total to 56 out of 88 blocks.
NITI Aayog releases eighth Trade Watch Quarterly with pharmaceutical sector focus
NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri released the eighth edition of Trade Watch Quarterly for Q4 FY2025-26 in New Delhi on 23 June 2026.
VOC Port's first Sustainability Report shows 45% cut in net carbon emissions; Kendriya Vidyalaya opened at the port
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on 23 June 2026 highlighted V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority's first Sustainability Report, which shows net carbon emissions cut by about 45%.
Panchayati Raj Ministry holds 'Seva Se Samriddhi' regional workshop on Panchayat-led service delivery in Srinagar
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj held the 'Seva Se Samriddhi' regional workshop at SKICC, Srinagar, on 23 June 2026, with participants from seven States/UTs.
Amit Shah launches NAFED's e-auction portal NAFEX.in and three other initiatives in New Delhi
Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah launched NAFED's e-auction portal NAFEX.in, along with DRISHTI, ERP and NAFED Kalyan, in New Delhi on 23 June 2026.
NHAI signs MoU with NCAER to set up India's first permanent research centre on transport economics
NHAI announced on 23 June 2026 an MoU with NCAER to establish the NHAI Centre for Economics of Transportation, Mobility and Logistics at NCAER.
Centre reviews Kharif preparedness amid El Niño concerns; 315 districts flagged for contingency plan
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed Kharif preparedness with States on 23 June 2026 as rainfall ran about 43% below normal, with 315 districts identified as potentially affected.
India hosts first-ever 2026 Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games Fun Run in Thiruvananthapuram with over 40,000 participants
More than 40,000 people took part in India's first-ever 2026 Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games Fun Run in Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam, on 23 June 2026.
PM Modi congratulates Abiy Ahmed Ali and Prosperity Party on Ethiopian election win
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and the Prosperity Party on 23 June 2026 on their decisive victory in the parliamentary elections.
PM Modi meets BRICS National Security Advisors, flags terrorism and cyber security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met National Security Advisors and senior security officials of BRICS countries on 23 June 2026.
7th Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament opens at Air Force Station Jalahalli
The 7th Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament-2026 opened at Air Force Station Jalahalli on 23 June 2026, with 16 teams.
Qatar's Amir calls PM Modi, condoles loss of Indian lives in Ras Laffan accident
The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 23 June 2026 to condole the deaths of Indian nationals in an accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
India becomes world's top ship recycling nation in 2025 with 35.4% share, per UNCTAD
The Ports Ministry said on 22 June 2026 that India ranked first in global ship recycling in 2025, with its share rising to 35.4% from 30.1% in 2024, according to UNCTAD.
INCOIS releases first specialized El Niño bulletin for India's maritime sectors
INCOIS released its first specialized El Niño bulletin for maritime operators at an event at INCOIS on 22 June 2026, warning of higher sea temperatures and marine thermal stress.
Rakhigarhi skeletal remains handed over by ASI to Anthropological Survey of India for scientific study
The Culture Ministry said on 22 June 2026 that human skeletal remains excavated at Rakhigarhi, Haryana, have been handed over by the ASI to the Anthropological Survey of India.
Foundation stone laid for new CISF Headquarters building at CGO Complex, New Delhi
Union MoS Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar laid the foundation stone of the new CISF Headquarters building at CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, on 22 June 2026.
Digital India BHASHINI Division and Assam Innovation & Startup Foundation sign MoU on language technology
MeitY's Digital India BHASHINI Division and the Assam Innovation & Startup Foundation announced an MoU on 22 June 2026 to promote language technology and multilingual innovation in Assam.
Haj Policy 2027 announced; applications open on Haj Committee portal and Haj Suvidha App
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju released Haj Policy 2027 on 22 June 2026, and the Haj Committee of India opened applications the same day.
India crosses 5 lakh organ donation pledges
The Health Ministry said on 22 June 2026 that India has recorded more than 5 lakh organ donation pledges.
Railways approves ₹270-crore Kavach deployment on 631 route km of East Coast Railway
Indian Railways announced on 22 June 2026 the approval of Kavach on 631 route kilometres of East Coast Railway at a cost of ₹270 crore.
Eight core industries grow 0.5% in May 2026; coal output falls 9.3%
The Index of Eight Core Industries, released on 22 June 2026, rose 0.5% (provisional) in May 2026 over May 2025, with steel, cement and electricity growing.
INS Tarkash departs Port Louis after port call, continues South West Indian Ocean deployment
Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Tarkash departed Port Louis, Mauritius, on 22 June 2026 after a port call, for further deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
PM Modi leads 12th International Day of Yoga at Kolkata's Red Road on theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'
On 21 June 2026 at Red Road, Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the national observance of the 12th International Day of Yoga under the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'.
PM Modi commissions INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray in Kolkata
On 21 June 2026 at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously designed and built naval ships: INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray.
CCPA fines Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors ₹1 lakh each for misleading '100%' claims
The Central Consumer Protection Authority announced on 21 June 2026 penalties of ₹1 lakh each on Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities for misleading '100%' claims.
Polish documentary 'Silver' wins Golden Conch as 19th MIFF closes in Mumbai
On 21 June 2026 in Mumbai, the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival closed with the Golden Conch for Best Documentary going to the Polish film 'Silver'.
DAE opens deuterated compounds plant and commissions prototype sodium cell at HWBF Vadodara
DAE Secretary Ajit Kumar Mohanty inaugurated the Versatile Deuterated compounds Production Plant and commissioned a 24 kA Prototype Sodium Cell at Heavy Water Board Facilities, Vadodara, on 21 June 2026.
President Murmu visits Kuno National Park, reviews Project Cheetah
President Droupadi Murmu visited Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh on 21 June 2026 and toured its Cheetah Management Area.