Daily Current Affairs - Week 26, 2026 (22 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026)
Generated by AllJobAlerts on 28 September 2026
DoT Releases Draft Satcom Spectrum Rules
- Department of Telecom (DoT) published draft Telecommunications (Spectrum Assignment by Administrative Process) Rules, 2026 on 17 June 2026.
- Proposes administrative (non-auction) assignment of satellite communication spectrum.
- Applies to operators like Starlink, Eutelsat, OneWeb, and Jio Satcom.
- Requires security clearance even after spectrum allocation; restricts interconnection with public networks without permission.
- Annual fee ₹30,000–₹50 lakh per terminal; 30-day consultation period open.
CCPA Penalises Two Food Companies
- Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) imposed ₹1 lakh penalty each on Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Ltd. on 21 June 2026 for misleading advertisements.
- Violations under Consumer Protection Act 2019 and 2022 Guidelines.
- Storia’s “100% Tender Coconut Water” and “100% Juice” were reconstituted; “100% Natural” claims are inconsistent due to preservatives.
- Bectors’ “100% Atta Bread” contained only 87% whole wheat flour.
- Action based on absolute claims not matching product composition.
China Imposes Controls on US Firms
- China announced export controls on 10 US firms and barred government procurement from 46 US companies on 22 June 2026.
- Move in response to the US Department of Defense list of Chinese military companies.
- Firms like Aveox, Red Cat Holdings, Teal Drones, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Boeing were affected.
- Restrictions on dual-use items (civilian and military applications) to listed entities.
- Targets rare earth and defence-related supply chains.
Australia Reports First Mainland H5N1 Case
- Australia confirmed its first mainland highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 case on 20 June 2026 in a brown skua in Cape Le Grand National Park, Western Australia.
- Virus identified as clade 2.3.4.4b by CSIRO; second case in a northern giant petrel.
- Previously detected on sub-Antarctic Heard Island in 2025.
- Authorities tightened biosecurity, initiated surveillance, and conducted emergency exercises; no spread to poultry reported yet.
- Heightened monitoring of migratory birds.
Canada Acquires Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar
- Canada signed a $2.5 billion deal with Australia and BAE Systems Australia for an Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR) system on 22 June 2026.
- The system, based on Australia’s JORN technology, will enhance NORAD modernisation and Arctic surveillance.
- Transmitting station in Kawartha Lakes, receiving station near Wasaga Beach, Ontario.
- Expected initial operational capability by December 2029; to create ~2,270 jobs annually in Canada.
- Includes industrial benefits for Canadian defence firms.
India’s Merchandise Exports Rise in 2026-27
- India’s goods exports grew nearly 15% in April-May and the first 14 days of June 2026.
- Merchandise exports reached US$88.91 billion in April-May; total goods and services exports at US$162.69 billion.
- Petroleum products exports surged 54.89% in May to US$8.42 billion.
- Positive global trends seen in US and Latin America exports.
- UN Trade and Development noted risks of deceleration in global trade due to geopolitical factors.
RBI Revises Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Guidelines
- RBI announced revised KCC guidelines effective from 1 January 2027 for commercial banks, small finance banks, RRBs, and cooperative banks.
- Key changes include standardizing crop seasons: 12 months for short-duration crops and 18 months for long-duration crops.
- Aims to simplify lending, ensure timely credit, improve transparency, and align with IRAC norms for consistent NPA classification.
- Collateral-free loans up to ₹2 lakh continue; voluntary gold/silver pledging allowed without violating norms.
- Follows stakeholder consultations; no further increase in collateral-free limit.
India Wins Gold in Asian Relays 2026
- Indian women’s 4x100m relay team (Srabani Nanda, Sneha SS, Sudeshna Shivankar, Tamanna) won gold with a season-best 43.85 seconds at the 2026 Asian Relays Championships in Shangyu, China.
- China took silver, Thailand bronze.
- India also secured silver in mixed 4x400m relay (3:17.06) and bronze in mixed 4x100m relay (41.47s).
- Tamanna and Sneha Shanuvalli won two medals each.
- India to host the 2027 edition in Chandigarh.
Harmanpreet Kaur Reaches 200 T20Is
- Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur became the first player (men or women) to play 200 T20 Internationals against South Africa in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup.
- Honoured with a special jersey and cap numbered “200” by coach and vice-captain.
- Debuted in T20I in June 2009; known for aggressive batting and leadership.
- Leads women’s list ahead of Suzie Bates (184); surpasses top men’s players like Paul Stirling (163).
- Milestone highlights her contribution to women’s cricket.
West Bengal Budget 2026-27 Presented
- Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta presented a ₹4.38 lakh crore budget focusing on employment, infrastructure, and welfare.
- Key announcements: Fill 1 lakh government vacancies with 33% women reservation; DA/DR hiked to 38% from October 2026.
- Major projects: New airport near Kalyani, deep-sea port at Dadanpatrabar, IIT & IIM in North Bengal.
- Welfare: ₹36,000 crore for Annapurna Yojana, free bus for women, increased MGNREGA days to 125, higher pay for frontline workers.
- Emphasis on revenue generation without new taxes.
DAE Inaugurates Deuterated Compounds Plant & Sodium Cell
- On June 21, 2026, DAE Secretary Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty inaugurated the Versatile Deuterated Compounds Production Plant (VDPP) and commissioned the 24 kA Prototype Sodium Cell at Vadodara.
- VDPP supports advanced research and strategic applications.
- Sodium Cell advances indigenous nuclear-grade sodium production for India’s Fast Breeder Reactor Programme and three-stage nuclear power goals.
PM Modi to Lay Foundation of Coal to Ammonium Nitrate Project
- PM Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of India’s first commercial coal-to-ammonium nitrate project at Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda, Odisha on June 20, 2026.
- The ₹25,016 crore project by BCGCL (BHEL & Coal India JV) will produce 2,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate daily.
- It promotes coal gasification, reduces import dependence, and supports energy security and industrial growth.
NHAI Launches First MLFF Tolling System in Rajasthan
- NHAI introduced India’s advanced Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling at Daulatpura Toll Plaza on NH-48 (Delhi-Jaipur).
- The barrier-less system uses ANPR cameras and FASTag for seamless electronic toll collection without stopping.
- Benefits include reduced travel time, better fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and smoother traffic flow.
- Plans to expand to Shahjahanpur and Manoharpur plazas; earlier implemented in Gujarat and Delhi.
India to Host BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting
- India will host the BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting on June 22–23, 2026, chaired by Ajit Doval.
- Theme: “Non-traditional security challenges confronting the world today.”
- Discussions will cover counter-terrorism, cyber security, new technologies, and prepare for the BRICS Summit in September 2026.
- BRICS members include Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and Iran.
23rd Instalment of PM-KISAN Released
- PM released ₹18,880 crore as the 23rd PM-KISAN instalment on June 20, 2026, benefiting 9.44 crore farmers (including 2.18 crore women) in West Bengal.
- Total disbursement since 2019: over ₹4.46 lakh crore.
- Accompanied by new initiatives like PMFBY, Natural Farming, and Digital Agriculture Mission to empower farmers.
PM Modi Commissions Three Indigenous Naval Ships
- On June 21, 2026, PM Modi commissioned three indigenously built ships at Kolkata Port: INS Dunagiri (stealth frigate), INS Agray (anti-submarine warfare craft), and INS Sanshodhak (hydrographic survey vessel).
- Built by GRSE with over 75% indigenous content, involving 200+ MSMEs.
- Enhances maritime security, coastal defence, and Blue Economy initiatives.
Vivek Aggarwal Appointed FATF Vice President
- Vivek Aggarwal, a 1994-batch IAS officer from Madhya Pradesh, was elected Vice President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
- He will serve from July 2026 to June 2027 — the first Indian in this key leadership role.
- FATF combats money laundering, terrorist financing, and financial crimes globally.
- Aggarwal has served as Head of India’s FATF delegation, Director of FIU-IND, and Union Culture Secretary.
Jainendra K. Jain Wins Wolf Prize in Physics 2026
- Indian-origin physicist Jainendra K. Jain became the first person of Indian origin to receive the Wolf Prize in Physics.
- Honoured for discovering composite fermions, which explained the fractional quantum Hall effect.
- The breakthrough (1989) transformed understanding of quantum physics and influenced quantum computing research.
- Born in Rajasthan, Jain is a professor at Penn State University and has authored over 250 papers.
Father’s Day 2026
- Father’s Day 2026 falls on June 21 (third Sunday of June) in countries like India, USA, UK, and Philippines.
- It honours fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures for their love, sacrifices, guidance, and support.
- Originated in 1910 in the US by Sonora Smart Dodd, it became a national holiday in 1972.
- Celebrated with family gatherings, gifts, messages, and special meals to strengthen family bonds.
International Yoga Day 2026
- Celebrated annually on June 21, International Yoga Day 2026 focuses on the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.”
- Rooted in Sage Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, it promotes the Eight Limbs of Yoga (Ashtanga Yoga): Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi.
- These limbs guide physical health, mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual growth beyond mere physical exercise.
- The day encourages global practice of yoga for holistic well-being and balanced living.