Current Affairs for Competitive Exams: 10 June 2026, Daily Roundup
Current Affairs – 10 June 2026
National Affairs
1. BHAVYA Portal Launched for Industrial Growth: Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched the BHAVYA (Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana) Portal under a ₹33,660 crore scheme to develop 100 world-class industrial parks across India.
Key Features:
- Centre–State partnership model
- Challenge-based funding system
- Special industrial clusters for hilly and northeastern states
- Focus on manufacturing, investment, and employment generation
2. Jal Jeevan Mission Achieves 100% Rural Tap Water Coverage: India achieved 100% rural household tap water connectivity under the Jal Jeevan Mission, marking a major milestone in rural infrastructure and public health.
3. Nepal Foreign Minister Concludes India Visit: Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal concluded a high-level India visit. An MoU was signed between Digital India BHASHINI and Kathmandu University for multilingual Artificial Intelligence (AI) development.
4. New Regional Meteorological Centre in Lucknow: Union Minister Jitendra Singh and UP CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Lucknow.
Purpose:
- Better weather forecasting
- Improved disaster preparedness for Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
- Micro-level weather alerts
5. 10 Years of Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyaan (PMSMA): The PMSMA scheme completed 10 years on 9 June 2026.Over 7.5 crore pregnant women benefited through free antenatal care, contributing to a decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR).
6. UP Launches ‘Project Ganga’: The Uttar Pradesh government launched Project Ganga to improve last-mile digital connectivity in rural areas.
Focus Areas:
- Digital education
- Telemedicine
- E-governance
- Skill development and digital jobs
7. Benefits for Triple Talaq & Acid Attack Victims: UP government announced housing and health benefits for women affected by Triple Talaq and acid attacks under:
- PM Awas Yojana
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY
.
8. Land Port Management System ‘Vinimay’ Launched: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched ‘Vinimay’ (Land Port Management System – LPMS) to digitise cargo and passenger movement at India’s land borders.
9. NEET Re-Exam Review: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed preparations for the NEET-UG re-examination, scheduled on 21 June 2026.
10. Shri Amarnath Yatra Review: Authorities in Jammu & Kashmir reviewed arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra 2026 to ensure smooth pilgrimage management.
International Affairs
1. PM Modi Speaks with Kuwait Amir: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with the Amir of Kuwait, discussing the evolving West Asia security situation.
2. India Criticises Pakistan at UN: India strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for spreading state-sponsored disinformation and supporting extremist narratives.
3. India’s Foreign Policy Linked to National Goals: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India’s foreign policy now supports national development, economic growth, and social welfare priorities.
4. PM Modi to Visit France and Slovakia: PM Modi will visit France and Slovakia beginning 14 June, where he will hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron under the India–France Special Global Strategic Partnership.
5. BRICS Agriculture Conference Begins: The BRICS Agriculture Conference started in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, with participation from 21 countries.
Focus Areas:
- Food security
- Climate-resilient farming
- Smart agriculture and AI
6. Adani Ports Enters South America: Adani Harbour International signed a USD 70 million agreement in Argentina, marking the group’s first entry into South America’s maritime sector.
Global Geopolitical Crisis
1. SIPRI Yearbook 2026 Released: According to SIPRI 2026:
- India’s nuclear stockpile: ~190 warheads
- Pakistan: ~170 warheads
- India remained the world’s 5th largest military spender with $92.1 billion defence expenditure
2. UN Raises Concern Over West Asia Conflict: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged restraint amid rising Israel–Iran tensions.
3. US Helicopter Downed Near Hormuz: US President Donald Trump claimed an Iranian attack brought down a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, increasing regional tensions.
4. Ebola Crisis in Congo: More than 100 deaths were reported in Congo due to an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which currently has no approved vaccine.
Defence
1. Russia Offers Su-57 Fighter Jet to India: Russian President Vladimir Putin offered India the Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft, including a proposal for joint production under Make in India.
2. India Remains 2nd Largest Arms Importer: Recent data confirmed India remains the world’s second-largest arms importer (2021–25 period).
3. BEL Defence Contract: The Defence Ministry signed a ₹1,476 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for electronic warfare systems for the Indian Army.
4. 250 MW Solar Power Project on Defence Land: The Defence Ministry approved a 250 MW solar power project with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh.
5. BrahMos Deal with Indonesia Likely: India is expected to finalize a BrahMos missile deal with Indonesia during PM Modi’s proposed Jakarta visit in July 2026.
6. IAF Support for NEET Re-Exam: The Indian Air Force (IAF) will assist in transporting NEET re-exam question papers due to monsoon-related disruptions.
Science & Technology
1. New Dinosaur Species Discovered in China: Scientists discovered a 120-million-year-old four-winged gliding dinosaur, Jianchangmaensis, in China.
2. Evidence of Ancient Human Crawling Found: Researchers found 14,000-year-old footprints and handprints in Italy, giving the first fossil evidence of ancient humans crawling.
3.Milky Way Black Hole Research: Scientists confirmed new findings about winds from the Milky Way’s central black hole (Sagittarius A*), helping explain regulation of star formation.
4. Heavy Rainfall Alert in Telangana: The IMD Hyderabad issued heavy rainfall and thunderstorm alerts for several districts of Telangana.
Sports
1. R Praggnanandhaa Honoured: Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay honoured chess Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa with ₹50 lakh for his achievements.
2. ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: The tournament will be held in England (12 June–5 July).
Highlights:
- 12 teams, 31 matches
- Record $8.76 million prize pool
- Final at Lord’s, London
3. SAFF Women’s Championship: India defeated Bangladesh 3–1 in Goa to win its 6th SAFF Women’s Championship title.
4. Monaco Grand Prix 2026: Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Monaco Grand Prix winner and secured his 5th straight Formula One victory.
Global Observance
World Accreditation Day (Observed on 9–10 June): Theme 2026:
“Innovation, Trust and Sustainability: The Power of Accreditation”The day highlights the importance of quality assurance, certification, and trust in trade and services.
Miscellaneous One-Liners Current Affairs
- Tamil Nadu: Launched Singappen Special Task Force, an all-women police unit.
- Assam & EU: Launched Blue Valley Cluster for AYUSH, fragrance and flavour sectors.
- Goa: Expanded Atal Asra Yojana for tribal housing assistance.
- Manipur: Flagged off 13 Mobile Medical Units under PM JANMAN.
- Nagaland: CM Neiphiu Rio welcomed the release of Kuki hostages.
- Haryana: Set 31 December 2027 deadline for Yamuna pollution-control projects.
- Railways: Broad-gauge railway electrification reached 99.6%.
- RBI: Recognised Sahamati Foundation as the first Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for the Account Aggregator ecosystem.
- Dubai Road Accident: Six Indians died in a worker transport accident on Emirates Road.
