Current Affairs for Exams

What India’s 12 ‘Operationally Deployed’ Nuclear Warheads Mean

For the first time, SIPRI’s 2026 yearbook classified 12 of India’s estimated 190 nuclear warheads as ‘operationally deployed’, meaning they are placed with forces and …

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29 Jun 2026

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India at UN: Questioning FATF Credibility Reflects Fear of Scrutiny

At a UN Counter-Terrorism Week event on 29 June 2026, India said attempts to question the FATF's credibility reflect a fear of scrutiny, in a …

28 Jun 2026

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India's Operation Amistad: Relief Reaches Earthquake-Hit Venezuela

India delivered around 66 tonnes of humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Venezuela under Operation Amistad, including a field hospital, medical supplies and a rescue team, flown …

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Iran-US Tensions Flare Again Over the Strait of Hormuz Shipping Route

Iran and the US traded fresh strikes on June 28, 2026, while Iran pulled out of technical talks and warned ships against bypassing its chosen …

26 Jun 2026

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NCB Report: Myanmar Overtakes Afghanistan as Key Opium Source, Hitting India's East

The NCB's 2026 report says Myanmar has overtaken Afghanistan as a key opium source after the 2022 Taliban ban, with Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland bearing …

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23 Jun 2026

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New CDS General Raja Subramani Takes Charge as Debate on Theatre Commands Continues

General Raja Subramani has taken charge as India's new Chief of Defence Staff. Analysts stress that military reforms like theatreisation and jointness cannot rest on …

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India's semiconductor push: ambitions, challenges and the India Semiconductor Mission

A government report says India faces steep challenges in chip manufacturing but must pursue it for national security, with the ₹76,000 crore India Semiconductor Mission …

Polity & Governance

1985 Air India Kanishka bombing: India, Ireland and Canada pay tribute

On 23 June 2026, diplomats from India, Ireland and Canada honoured the 329 victims of the 1985 Air India Flight 182 (Kanishka) bombing, one of …

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Art & Culture

Battle of Plassey (1757): The clash that began British rule in India

On 23 June 1757, Robert Clive defeated Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah at Plassey, aided by the betrayal of Mir Jafar, beginning the East India Company's rise to …

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Five Eyes intelligence alliance warns of cyber risk from new AI models

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance of the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand warned that advanced AI models could sharply boost hacking abilities, urging …

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22 Jun 2026

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Social Issues

Bengaluru Crche Abuse Case Highlights Need for National Childcare Regulation

A 2026 incident at a Bengaluru crche involving alleged abuse of toddlers has exposed systemic gaps in India’s childcare infrastructure, underscoring the need for national …

21 Jun 2026

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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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Fibre Optic Drones: How Invisible Weapons Are Reshaping Asymmetric Warfare

Fibre optic drones, which communicate through light-transmitting cables instead of radio signals, proved highly effective in the Lebanon conflict and are now drawing attention from …

15 Jun 2026

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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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Six Years After Galwan: A Militarised LAC and a Redefined India-China Relationship

15 June 2026 marked six years since the Galwan clash that killed 20 Indian soldiers. The LAC is now heavily militarised, with about 50,000 troops …

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13 Jun 2026

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Polity & Governance

50 Years On: The Allahabad High Court Verdict That Set the Stage for the Emergency

On 12 June 1975 the Allahabad High Court set aside Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's 1971 election win over two electoral-law violations. The ruling, and the …

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Three Space Startups Picked for India's Technology Adoption Fund

India's space regulator IN-SPACe has chosen three private startups, two from Bengaluru and one from Hyderabad, as the first to receive money under its Technology …

Economy

The 8th Central Pay Commission: A Chance to Reform How India Sets Government Pay

As India moves towards the 8th Central Pay Commission, the bigger question is not just how much salaries rise but whether the decade-old process of …

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What's Behind the Protests in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK)

Protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, in which at least 15 people have died, are driven by old grievances over power tariffs and underdevelopment and a new …

12 Jun 2026

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