Current Affairs for Exams

Alan Greenspan, Former US Federal Reserve Chair, Dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, who chaired the US Federal Reserve for over 18 years, died on 22 June 2026 aged 100. He championed low inflation but his …

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21 Jun 2026

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US and Iran Sign MoU and Begin Switzerland Talks to End West Asia Conflict

The US and Iran signed an interim MoU to halt the West Asia conflict and opened 60-day talks in Switzerland, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. …

Defence & Security

Indian Navy Commissions Three Indigenous Warships INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray

India commissioned three indigenously built warships at Kolkata on 21 June 2026 — stealth frigate INS Dunagiri, survey vessel INS Sanshodhak, and anti-submarine craft INS …

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Social Issues

International Day of Yoga 2026: Theme is 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing', AIIMS Highlights Benefits

The 12th International Day of Yoga was observed on June 21, 2026, with the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing.' AIIMS experts highlighted that regular yoga …

Polity & Governance

PM Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana: Employment Letters Distributed Across Chennai Venues

The Ministry of Labour and Employment organised a multi-venue event in Chennai to distribute employment letters under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY). …

India's Economy in Numbers: State Debt, WPI Surge, Trade Deficit, and NSE's Historic IPO

India's state debt rose to ₹90.5 trillion in FY25, WPI inflation surged to 9.7% in May 2026 amid the West Asia conflict, and the National …

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India's Current Account Deficit: From Policy Comfort to Strategic Vulnerability

India has run a current account deficit in 31 of the past 35 years, treating it as a normal cost of growth. But rising geopolitical …

20 Jun 2026

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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Exposes Gaps in India's Energy and Shipping Security

The Iran conflict and a new MoU have made the Strait of Hormuz — carrying about a fifth of world oil — a flashpoint. The …

Critical Minerals Move to the Centre of India's Strategic and Industrial Policy

Critical minerals like lithium and rare earths have moved to the centre of India's strategy. With the Rs 16,300-crore National Critical Mineral Mission and a …

Science & Tech

Why Global Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Matters: UN Sets Up International AI Panel

The UN has created a Global Dialogue on AI and an Independent International Scientific Panel on AI, with one Indian expert from IIT Madras among …

Polity & Governance

Delhi High Court Upholds Government Block on Telegram Under Section 69A of IT Act

The Delhi High Court upheld the government's block on Telegram under Section 69A of the IT Act, ruling for the first time that an app's …

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Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Chooses Malaysia and China for First Foreign Visit, Bypasses India

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has chosen Malaysia and China for his first foreign visit since taking office, bypassing India — traditionally the first stop …

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Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Indian Oil Tankers Transit Amid US-Iran Peace Talks

Three Indian-flagged oil tankers carrying 8.6 lakh MT of cargo successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz on 20 June 2026 amid a fragile US-Iran peace …

19 Jun 2026

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FATF Asks Myanmar to Act Against Cyber-Scam Networks and Protect Trafficking Victims

The global money-laundering watchdog FATF has asked Myanmar, on its blacklist since 2022, to act against cyber-scam networks and protect trafficking victims. Thousands of Indians …

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Abhigyan App: India Equips Police with Mobile Fingerprint Identification Linked to National Database

India launched 'Abhigyan', a mobile app developed by the NCRB, that lets police officers match fingerprints against the national NAFIS database of 1.3 crore criminal …

15 Jun 2026

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India's Standoff with WhatsApp Over Username Feature Sparks Debate on Digital Privacy and Law Enforcement

India has paused WhatsApp’s username feature over concerns about cybercrime investigations, reigniting debate on digital privacy, state surveillance, and the need for clear laws on …

Science & Tech

Gujarat's Initiative for Region-Specific Antivenom: Implications for Snakebite Treatment in India

Gujarat has begun producing a region-specific antivenom using local snake venoms, aiming to improve treatment outcomes. Research shows venom composition varies across regions, challenging the …

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Ethanol Blending in Petrol: Technical Impact and Policy Roadmap for India

Ethanol blending up to E20 has negligible impact on vehicle performance, and E25 requires further testing. India must adopt a multi-technology approach to reduce fossil …

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Government Raises Export Duties on Diesel and Jet Fuel

The finance ministry raised export duties on diesel to Rs 14 per litre and on jet fuel (ATF) to Rs 12.5 per litre, while keeping …