Current Affairs for Competitive Exams: 13 June 2026, Daily Roundup
Current Affairs – 13 June 2026
National Affairs
1. Unified Broadcasting Rules Released: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting released draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026 under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
Key Features:
- Single regulatory system for TV, DTH, FM Radio, IPTV, Community Radio and HITS
- TV channels must telecast 30 minutes daily of public service content
- Radio stations must air 1 hour of socially relevant content daily
- Old manual approval process replaced with digital authorisation system
2. Committee to Study Demographic Changes: Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed a committee to study population changes in border areas, metro cities, and industrial regions to examine the impact of illegal migration and Study unusual demographic changes affecting national security
3. President Murmu Visits Uttarakhand: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Dehradun for a two-day visit and was welcomed by Governor Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh (Retd.) and CM Pushkar Singh Dhami.
4. Odisha Government Completes Two Years: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the achievements of the BJP government and announced free education from KG to PG for economically weaker students.
5. Tamil Nadu Announces Kuruvai Package: Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay announced a ₹134 crore package to support farmers during the Kuruvai cultivation season.
6. Project Hinichi in Manipur: The first green pea harvest under Project Hinichi was completed in Churachandpur, Manipur. It is aimed at encouraging alternative farming and helps reduce illegal poppy cultivation
7. Project Ganga and Aadhaar Services: UIDAI strengthened Aadhaar services in Jharkhand for better accessibility.
8. Re-NEET UG 2026 Time Increased: NTA extended the exam duration for Re-NEET UG 2026 from 180 minutes to 195 minutes.
International Current Affairs
1. PM Modi Leaves for France & Slovakia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed on a six-day visit to France and Slovakia.
Key Objectives:
- Attend the G7 Summit in France (16–17 June)
- Strengthen India-Europe partnerships
- Participate in the VivaTech Summit in France
2. India–France Innovation Summit: PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will jointly inaugurate the Bharat Innovates Summit in Nice.
3. India–Nepal Rail Connectivity: India and Nepal advanced plans for cross-border railway projects, especially the Janakpur–Ayodhya passenger rail link.
4. India at the BRICS Agriculture Conference: The BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Conference began in Indore, where India emphasised the idea of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (One Earth, One Family).
5. India at the International Labour Conference: Minister Shobha Karandlaje represented India at the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva.
6. India–Russia Relations: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar greeted Russian FM Sergey Lavrov and citizens of Russia on Russia Day.
7. India Revisits Oman Gas Pipeline: India reconsidered plans for a 2,000-km undersea gas pipeline from Oman to Gujarat.
Importance:
- Improve energy security
- Reduce dependence on unstable West Asian routes
Global Geopolitical Crisis
1. India Protests US Attacks Near Oman: India strongly protested continuing US naval attacks on ships carrying Indian sailors in the Gulf of Oman, after Indian crew members lost their lives.
2. Pakistan Defence Budget Increased: Pakistan increased its defence spending by 17.6%, raising the defence budget to PKR 3,000 billion.
3. Afghanistan–Pakistan Tensions: Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes in Afghanistan that reportedly killed civilians.
4. Violence in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK): In Rawalakot (PoK), reports claimed 16 people died and 37 were injured after Pakistani forces opened fire on protesters demanding rights.
5. South Korea: Former President Sentenced: A Seoul court sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years imprisonment over charges linked to political and military actions.
Defence
1. New Army Chief Appointed: The Government appointed Lt. Gen. Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of Army Staff (COAS) from 30 June 2026.
2. DRDO Missile Trials Successful: DRDO completed several missile tests, including:
- Long-range anti-ship missile systems
- Nag Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) trials
3. Dharashakti Electronic Warfare System Approved: The Defence Acquisition Council approved the ₹5,150 crore Dharashakti Integrated Electronic Warfare System.
Purpose:
Can jam:
- Enemy radars
- Fighter aircraft communication systems
- Navigation networks
4. India’s First High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS): India is preparing to test its first High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) developed by NAL.
Capability:
- Can fly at 75,000 feet
- Operate continuously for up to 90 days
- Useful for surveillance and communication
5. Military Appointments:
- Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai appointed Military Adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat.
- Lt. Gen. Sandeep Singh became Commandant of OTA Gaya.
6. Secret DRDO Missile Test: DRDO conducted a secret missile test from Chandipur, Odisha, suspected to involve the Agni-6 missile system.
Science & Technology
1. India AI Launches ‘Varya’: The India AI Mission launched Varya, India’s first indigenous AI text-to-video model designed for Indian cultural contexts.
2. MoRTH Signs MoU for Landslide Monitoring: The Ministry of Road Transport signed agreements with GSI and IIT Roorkee to use InSAR satellite technology for landslide monitoring on Himalayan roads.
3. Startup Ecosystem Growth: India now has over 2.3 lakh recognised startups, creating around 25 lakh jobs, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
Environment & Global Observance
1. International Albinism Awareness Day – 13 June: Theme 2026:
“10 Years of IAAD: A Decade of Collective Progress”
About:
Albinism is a genetic condition caused by low or absent melanin pigment, affecting skin, hair, and eyesight.
2. Galathea Bay Coral Relocation: Authorities started coral and giant clam translocation from Galathea Bay, Great Nicobar Island as part of environmental protection measures under the mega infrastructure project.
Sports
1. PV Sindhu Enters Australian Open Semi-Final: Indian badminton player PV Sindhu entered the women’s singles semi-final at the Australian Open in Sydney.
2. Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: England Women defeated Sri Lanka Women by 87 runs in the opening match at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
3. FIFA World Cup 2026: Canada drew 1–1 with Bosnia & Herzegovina, marking the first World Cup match played on Canadian soil.
4. Shooting Legend Jaspal Rana Passes Away: Former Asian Games gold medallist and renowned shooting coach Jaspal Rana passed away at age 49.
Awards & Achievements:
- Arjuna Award (1994)
- Padma Shri (1997)
- Dronacharya Award (2020)
- Guided Olympian Manu Bhaker
Miscellaneous One-Liners Current Affairs
- Jharkhand: UIDAI strengthened the Aadhaar infrastructure.
- Shillong: Nitin Gadkari to visit the Northeast for road connectivity review.
- Jammu: All India Liaison Officers Conference (North Zone) underway.
- Maharashtra: Preparations began for Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 in Nashik.
- Northeast: NITI Aayog held discussions with the Chief Ministers of Northeastern states on development priorities.
- West Asia Crisis: The government restricted bulk diesel and petrol purchases by institutions to prevent shortages.
- DRI: Seized 71 lakh smuggled cigarette sticks worth ₹14 crore in Northeast India.
- Legal: Supreme Court dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha candidature plea.
