Current Affairs for Competitive Exams: 27 June 2026, Daily Roundup

Current Affairs for Competitive Exams: 27 June 2026, Daily Roundup

Current Affairs – 27 June 2026

National Affairs

1. MSME Day 2026 – Udyami Bharat Celebrated: Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan presided over the MSME Day 2026 – Udyami Bharat event in New Delhi. The event highlighted the important contribution of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to India’s economic growth, employment generation and innovation.

Major Announcements

• National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) was upgraded from a Schedule ‘B’ to Schedule ‘A’ CPSE, giving it greater financial and administrative autonomy.
• Ponduru Khadi of Andhra Pradesh received recognition after obtaining its Geographical Indication (GI) Tag.

Six Digital Portals Launched

• PMEGP 2.0 Portal – Integrated with the Jan Samarth Portal for easier loan processing.
• SAMADHAAN 2.0 Portal – Tracks pending payments to MSMEs by government departments and CPSEs.
• Procurement & Marketing Support (PMS) Portal – Digitises subsidy and reimbursement processes.
• MSME Global Mart 2.0 – Linked with ONDC to connect MSMEs with global buyers.
• MSME Testing Portal – Digital platform for quality testing and certification.
• MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0 – Encourages innovative business ideas and start-ups.

2. Government Proposes Amendments to the National Food Security Act (NFSA): The Central Government proposed amendments to the National Food Security Act (NFSA) to improve foodgrain distribution under the Public Distribution System (PDS).

Key Proposal

• Foodgrain entitlement proposed at 7 kg per person.
• Maximum entitlement of 35 kg per household for Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) beneficiaries.

The proposal aims to improve food security while making the system more efficient.

3. Green Urea Roadmap Announced: The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers prepared a roadmap to promote Green Urea production using Green Ammonia.

Key Highlights

• Reduce dependence on imported conventional urea.
• Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) will conduct competitive bidding for Green Ammonia procurement.
• Supports India’s Net Zero commitments and sustainable agriculture.

4. Anti-Drug Campaign Strengthened: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026–2029) during a meeting of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). The roadmap focuses on achieving the vision of a Drug-Free India through stronger enforcement, technology and public awareness.

International Current Affairs

1. Operation Amistad Continues: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar announced that Operation Amistad is underway to assist earthquake-hit Venezuela.

Mission Highlights

• Two IAF C-17 Globemaster aircraft carrying relief supplies.
• Indian Army Field Hospital deployed.
• Humanitarian assistance for earthquake victims.

2. India-China Border Trade Resumes: Border trade between India and China resumed through the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand after a gap of six years. The trade had remained suspended since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

3. PM Modi’s International Engagements: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Queen Máxima of the Netherlands and discussed India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).

• PM Modi will visit Seychelles (27–29 June) as the Guest of Honour for its Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations.
• Prime Minister congratulated Abelardo de la Espriella on his victory in the Colombian Presidential election.
• Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit India from 1–3 July for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit.

Global Geopolitical Crisis

1. Strait of Hormuz Situation: Iran and the United States established a direct communication mechanism to avoid military incidents in the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that commercial ships must continue to follow routes approved by Tehran. The Strait remains strategically important as it carries nearly 20% of global petroleum trade.

2. China–Bangladesh Cooperation: Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the expansion of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation with Bangladesh during talks with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

Defence & Science & Technology

1. Indian Army to Launch Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs): The Indian Army is preparing to operationalise its first Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) from 1 July 2026.

Features

• Integrated force of infantry, armour, artillery and logistics.
• Designed for rapid deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
• First IBGs will be created from the XVII Mountain Strike Corps.

2. Indian Coast Guard Commissions ICGS Akshay:The Indian Coast Guard commissioned the indigenous Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) ICGS Akshay at Vasco, Goa.

Built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), the vessel will strengthen:

• Coastal surveillance
• Anti-smuggling operations
• Search and Rescue (SAR)
• EEZ patrolling

3. NETRA AEW&C Achieves Final Operational Clearance: India’s indigenous NETRA Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) system received Final Operational Clearance (FOC).India has now joined a select group of nations possessing indigenous airborne surveillance capability.

4. Other Defence Updates

• SSS Defence’s T-12 semi-automatic shotgun inducted into the Indian Army’s Northern Command for counter-drone operations.
• TEJAS Mk-2 programme entered a new milestone schedule, with its maiden flight expected around mid-2027.

Legal & Governance

• Supreme Court reiterated that the right to walk on safe and properly maintained footpaths is a Fundamental Right under Article 21.
• Punjab Police froze over 63,700 bank accounts linked to cyber fraud worth about ₹540 crore.
• Eight accused in the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation case were remanded to judicial custody.
• AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 was activated for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countries.

Global Observance

MSME Day – 27 June: The United Nations observes Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day every year on 27 June.

Importance

• Recognises the role of MSMEs in economic development.
• Promotes entrepreneurship, innovation and employment.
• Supports achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sports Events

Hockey: India defeated Pakistan 7–1 in the FIH Pro League in London.

ISSF Junior World Championship

• India finished first in the medal tally with:
  • 7 Gold
  • 8 Silver
  • 9 Bronze
  • Total: 24 medals

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

• Sri Lanka Women defeated Scotland Women by 3 wickets.
• Player of the Match: Nilakshika Silva

FIFA World Cup 2026

• Ecuador defeated Germany 2–1 and entered the knockout stage.
• Côte d’Ivoire qualified after defeating Curaçao 2–0.
• Japan and Sweden also qualified.

Other Sports

• Chandigarh will host the 3rd Asian Relays Championships 2027.
• Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya stressed greater awareness against doping among athletes.

Miscellaneous Current Affairs

• Mahesh Dixit is set to become the new Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB).
• Tamil Nadu CM Vijay participated in a 6-km anti-drug awareness run in Chennai.
• Four labourers were injured in a landslide at Keyi Panyor district, Arunachal Pradesh.
• India’s hub-and-spoke aviation model became operational with the first Easy Connect flight from Varanasi.
• The death toll in Venezuela’s earthquake rose to 589, with nearly 3,000 injured.

• Ashoora-e-Muharram was observed across India, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain.
• Ministry of Civil Aviation witnessed the signing of an MoU between the Andhra Pradesh Drone Corporation and Airbound for a drone delivery network in Amaravati.
• Maharashtra decided to extend the ESIS Scheme to ASHA workers and eligible NHM contractual employees.
• MPSC announced that all future preliminary examinations will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
• IIT Bombay and SUNY Old Westbury (USA) signed a Letter of Intent for academic and research collaboration.
• Andhra Pradesh approved the Policy on Reuse of Treated Used Water, 2026.
• IMD forecast further advance of the Southwest Monsoon over several northern and central states.