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331 stories for “Current Affairs” · June 2026
Clear filtersIntroductionIn a massive push against malnutrition, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Gates Foundation have jointly launched a massive ₹1 crore Grand Challenge in New Delhi. This innovative initiative...
IntroductionIn a deeply historic moment for the Indian Armed Forces, nine women cadets from the very first women's batch of the prestigious National Defence Academy (NDA) were officially commissioned as officers into the...
IntroductionIn a major initiative to enhance women's safety, Tamil Nadu's very first Pink Police Booth was officially inaugurated at Ponneri. This specialized booth will operate directly under the strict jurisdiction of...
The Sangeet Natak Akademi announced its Akademi Puraskar (Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards) for 2024 and 2025. A total of 108 artists from music, dance, theatre, folk and tribal arts, puppetry and scholarship were selected,...
International Archives Day is observed every year on 9 June. The day highlights the importance of archives and records in preserving history, protecting collective memory and ensuring transparency and accountability in g...
Development economist Jean Drèze received the Global Inequality Research Award (GiRA) 2026 at the World Inequality Conference held in Paris. Drèze is known for his long-standing work in India on poverty, hunger, public p...
Bibisara Assaubayeva of Kazakhstan won the third edition of the Norway Chess Women's Tournament 2026. The women's section, held alongside the elite Norway Chess event in Norway, brings together some of the world's strong...
A new Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has been inaugurated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The centre is meant to strengthen weather forecasting and disaster preparedness across northern India. Regional Meteorological Ce...
The Union government has revived the long-pending Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project, a 930 Megawatt (MW) run-of-river hydropower project on the Chenab River in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. Run-of-river projects...
IntroductionWorld Blood Donor Day is universally celebrated with immense dedication across the globe every year on June 14. This highly significant international observance is meticulously designed to vigorously promote...
IntroductionIn a groundbreaking environmental initiative, Kaziranga National Park has officially released its very first comprehensive scientific assessment focusing entirely on the highly elusive Greater Hog Badger. Thi...
IntroductionAddressing widespread concerns over currency fluctuations, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman explicitly stated that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervenes in the forex market solely to firmly curb...
