Current Affairs for Exams

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15 Jun 2026

10 articles
Environment

Heatwaves and Ozone Together Raise India's Cardiac Deaths, Study Finds

A study published on 12 June 2026 finds that heatwaves push surface ozone to dangerous levels across India, adding hundreds of heart and lung deaths …

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Science & Tech

Scientists Publish First Global Map of Underground Mycorrhizal Fungi

Researchers have published the first global map of underground arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, the soil networks that partner with plant roots. The study shows these fungi …

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Environment

El Nino Conditions Declared: What It Means for India's Monsoon and Food Inflation

On 11 June 2026, US forecasters declared the arrival of El Nino, with a high chance of it becoming a "very strong" event by early …

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Polity & Governance

Preventive Detention and Its Constitutional Safeguards (Article 22)

A High Court's sharp criticism of how preventive detention was being used has put the spotlight on this exceptional power. This explainer covers what preventive …

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Social Issues

NCRB Crime in India 2024 Report: Key Findings

The NCRB released its Crime in India 2024 report, showing an overall fall in conventional crime but a sharp rise in cybercrime. This summary explains …

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Polity & Governance

Anti-Defection Law Explained: The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution

A group of elected members switching parties in June 2026 has renewed focus on the anti-defection law. This explainer covers the Tenth Schedule, when a …

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Economy

Noida International Airport Begins Commercial Operations

The Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh began commercial operations on June 15, 2026, giving the NCR two major airports. IndiGo operated the …

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Economy

RBI Issues Master Directions on Authorisation to Operate a Payment System

The RBI has issued consolidated Master Directions on the authorisation needed to operate a payment system, effective immediately. Issued under the Payment and Settlement Systems …

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Economy

Urea Price Crash Opens a Window for Fertiliser Reforms in India

Global urea prices crashed in June 2026, with fresh import bids falling below pre-conflict levels after China eased export curbs. Because India imports much of …

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Economy

Government Approves Regulations for E100 Ethanol Fuel

On June 14, 2026, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced approval of rules for E100, or 100 percent ethanol fuel, in vehicles. The step aims …

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