Daily Current Affairs - 13 June 2026

• Researchers from AIIMS New Delhi, ICMR, and WHO’s IARC have validated India’s indigenous Truenat HR-HPV-Plus test, meeting international standards for cervical cancer screening. Developed by Molbio Diagnostics, it detects eight high-risk HPV types responsible for nearly 95% of cervical cancers.
• The test is affordable, point-of-care, and suitable for district-level facilities. While vaccination prevents future infections, screening remains crucial for women above 30. This breakthrough reduces dependence on expensive imports and supports India’s cervical cancer elimination goals through accessible early detection.

• Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment and MSME, Shobha Karandlaje, led the Indian delegation at the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva on June 9, 2026. The ILC, the highest decision-making body of the ILO, is known as the “World Parliament of Labour.”
• India reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive growth, gender equality, social dialogue, and workforce welfare. Key focus areas included skill development, digital transformation in employment services, and international cooperation. India also held bilateral meetings with Nepal, Angola, Mauritius, France, UK, South Korea, US, and Canada to enhance labour mobility and skill recognition.

India announced a $2.5 million contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) on June 11, 2026 — the first tranche of its annual $5 million assistance. UNRWA, established in 1949, provides education, healthcare, and relief to Palestine refugees. India supports a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict and has also provided humanitarian aid, including medicines and 135 metric tonnes of supplies since October 2023.

On June 11, 2026, India, Assam, and Nagaland signed a tripartite MoU for joint exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas in six disputed fields along their border, covering over 1,000 sq km. Signed in the presence of Amit Shah, Hardeep Singh Puri, Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Neiphiu Rio, the agreement includes 50:50 revenue sharing. It aims to resolve long-pending territorial issues and boost production significantly, potentially generating over Rs 15,000 crore from one field alone.

On June 11, 2026, the Central Government nominated Sanjay Lohiya, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (Ministry of Finance), as a director on the RBI Central Board. He replaced Nagaraju Maddirala. The RBI Central Board is the apex governing body under the RBI Act, 1934. The Department of Financial Services oversees banking, insurance, and pension sectors. This nomination strengthens government representation in the central bank’s decision-making process.

Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, eldest daughter of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, passed away on June 12, 2026, at age 47. She had been in a coma since collapsing in December 2022 while training dogs and was treated at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok. A member of the Chakri dynasty, she previously served as Thailand’s Ambassador to Austria and UNODC goodwill ambassador, actively working on women’s rights in prisons. Her death has saddened the Thai royal family and public.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the establishment of an Advanced Quantum Computing and Quantum Communications Lab at MNIT Jaipur under MeitY’s Electronics and ICT programme. The lab will focus on Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), quantum computing simulation, and sensing for national security and post-quantum cryptography. Students will also access Lam Research’s Semiverse platform for semiconductor training. The Minister highlighted India’s growing semiconductor design ecosystem and encouraged use of EDA tools under the Chips to Startup programme.

Gujarat State Police traced 1,470 missing persons during ‘Operation Milap’, a month-long statewide campaign launched on May 7, 2026. The drive combined technical intelligence, digital data analysis, field investigations, and interstate coordination to resolve old and new cases. Of those traced, 852 were women, 342 men, 234 minor girls, and 42 minor boys. Surat City Police led with 341 recoveries. The operation focused on family reunification, women and child safety, and strengthening public trust in policing. Many missing persons were traced from neighbouring states.

India and Nepal launched a cross-border peer-to-peer remittance service on June 6, 2026, by integrating India’s UPI with Nepal’s NPI. The system, implemented by NPCI International and Nepal Clearing House, enables instant transfers using mobile numbers or VPAs. Nepal is the second country after Singapore to achieve such connectivity. The corridor supports faster, cheaper remittances between the two nations. Select Nepali banks are live on the platform. This expands UPI’s international footprint to nine countries.