Current Affairs for Competitive Exams: 11 June 2026, Daily Roundup
Current Affairs – 11 June 2026
National Affairs
1. PM Modi Becomes India’s Longest-Serving Elected PM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi became India’s longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister on 10 June 2026, completing 4,399 consecutive days in office, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru’s record of 4,398 days.
2. Supreme Court Recognises Homemaker’s Work as Economic Contribution: In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court ruled that unpaid domestic work by homemakers should be treated as a compensable economic loss.
Key Points:
- Minimum valuation fixed at ₹30,000 per month
- Court emphasised that domestic work cannot be treated as “zero income”
- Important step toward gender justice and recognition of unpaid labour
3. Launch of Viksit Bharat–GRAM G Framework: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G).
Highlights:
- Budget: ₹1.25 lakh crore
- To begin from 1 July 2026
- Focus on rural jobs, digital asset creation, and livelihood diversification in villages
4. PLI Scheme for Textiles Expanded: The government approved 22 new applicants under the third round of the PLI Scheme for Textiles.
Key Data:
- Total approved companies: 96
- Investment commitment: ₹12,822 crore+
- Projected turnover: ₹58,000 crore+
- Expected employment generation: 36,000+ jobs
5. Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-2A Approved: The Union Cabinet approved Phase 2A of Ahmedabad Metro, extending the metro line to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.Project Cost: ₹2,169 crore
6. Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 for Manipur: The Manipur Government signed an MoU with the Ministry of Jal Shakti for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.
7. Project Ganga in Uttar Pradesh: UP government launched Project Ganga to provide high-speed internet connectivity to 20 lakh rural families.
Benefits:
- Digital education
- Telemedicine
- E-governance
- Rural entrepreneurship and employment
8. Shri Amarnath Yatra Preparations Reviewed: J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reviewed arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra 2026, beginning from 3 July.
9. Renewable Energy Growth: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated that India’s renewable energy sector has become one of the world’s biggest clean energy success stories.
International Current Affairs
1. France Gives Strategic Priority to India Ahead of G7: France designated India as its top strategic partner before the upcoming G7 Summit. PM Modi will visit France and Slovakia (13–18 June) and hold talks with President Emmanuel Macron and PM Robert Fico.
2. India–ASEAN Engagement: MEA Secretary Rudrendra Tandon led the Indian delegation at the ASEAN Regional Forum meeting in Manila, strengthening regional cooperation.
3. India–Mauritius Labour Mobility Initiative: Minister Jayant Chaudhary flagged off 14 skilled Indian workers to Mauritius under a government labour mobility agreement.
4. India at the International Labour Conference: India participated in the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, emphasising inclusive growth, gender equality, and labour welfare.
5. Global Recognition for PM Modi: Leaders, including Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and US Ambassador Sergio Gor congratulated PM Modi for his historic tenure record.
Global Geopolitical Crisis
1. West Asia Conflict Intensifies: Tensions sharply increased after Iran launched retaliatory military strikes on US bases in West Asia, following American strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.
2. Third Merchant Vessel Hit Near Oman: Another merchant vessel with Indian crew came under attack near Oman, worsening maritime insecurity in the Gulf region. India reiterated its stand on:
- Safety of Indian seafarers
- Freedom of maritime navigation
- Peaceful resolution through diplomacy
3. Afghanistan Condemns Pakistan Airstrikes: Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai criticised Pakistan for conducting airstrikes in Afghan provinces that reportedly killed civilians.
Defence
1. Indian Army Plans Major Artillery Upgrade: The Indian Army is preparing a ₹23,000 crore artillery modernisation programme to procure 300+ additional K9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers.
2. Sudarshan Chakra Air Defence Vision: India plans deployment of 10 S-400 squadrons and 5 Project Kusha squadrons, to strengthen long-range air defence.
3. GNSS Jammers for Indian Navy: The Defence Ministry signed a ₹449 crore contract for the procurement of 20 advanced GNSS jammers for the Navy.
4. Zorawar Light Tank: The indigenous Zorawar Light Tank is expected to join the Army by 2028–29, designed for high-altitude Himalayan warfare.
5. LVM3 Rocket to Private Sector: India’s heaviest rocket, LVM3 (used in Chandrayaan-3) may soon see technology transfer to private companies, marking a major space-sector reform.
6. Pakistan Army Helicopter Crash: A Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad (PoJK) during takeoff, killing all personnel onboard.
Science & Technology
1. Assam–Nagaland Oil Exploration Agreement: A tripartite agreement between the Centre, Assam, and Nagaland was signed to facilitate oil exploration in disputed border regions.
2. New Research Facility at IIT Gandhinagar: A new Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) and advanced research centres were inaugurated to support deep-tech and indigenous innovation.
3. NASA Announces Artemis III Crew: NASA revealed the crew for Artemis III, a mission aimed at testing lunar landing systems by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Sports
1. Injury Blow to Indian Cricket Team: Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli were ruled out of India’s ODI series against Afghanistan.
2. Mohammed Siraj Ruled Out: Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was ruled out of T20I series against Ireland and England. Prasidh Krishna replaced him.
3. Badminton – Australian Open: PV Sindhu and Tanvi Sharma entered the second round of women’s singles at the Australian Open in Sydney.
Global Observance
Clean Energy Push Through Ethanol Blending: India extended excise duty benefits for higher ethanol fuel blends (E22–E30) to accelerate the 20% ethanol blending target and reduce crude oil dependence.
Miscellaneous One-Liners Current Affairs
- Kerala: Approved Priyadarshini Scheme for free bus travel for women and transgender persons from 15 June.
- Punjab: Centre assured adequate urea supply for Kharif 2026.
- Rajasthan: Approved ₹1,359 crore Nagaur–Bikaner NH-62 four-laning project.
- Tripura: Forest Department seized illegal timber and vehicles in anti-smuggling raids.
- Madhya Pradesh: Removed the two-child norm for government jobs.
- Bhutan: India handed over specialized firefighting vehicles to Bhutan Police.
- Nepal: India–Nepal launched a cross-border digital remittance system.
- Tamil Nadu: PIL filed in Madras High Court regarding resignation of three MLAs.
- Agriculture: Government clarified that Nepal has not banned Indian mango imports.
