Daily Current Affairs - Week 27, 2026 (29 Jun 2026 - 05 Jul 2026)
Generated by AllJobAlerts on 28 September 2026
India Launches Vision Document on Drug Control 2026-2029
- Vision Document on Drug Control (2026-2029) launched in New Delhi on 26 June by the Narcotics Control Bureau.
- Focuses on four pillars: Enforcement, Precursor Control, Demand Reduction & Rehabilitation, Capacity Building.
- Includes Online Drugs Disposal Campaign destroying drugs worth âš6,000 crore.
- Addresses synthetic drugs, darknet trafficking; plans amendments to NDPS Act.
Bharat Taxi: Indiaâs First Cooperation-Based Ride-Hailing Service
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi in Gujarat on 27 June 2026.
- Driver-owned cooperative model based on âSaarthi Hi Maalikâ with zero commission.
- Drivers get insurance, loans, and pension benefits; supported by Amul, IFFCO, NABARD etc.
- Launched in 14 Gujarat cities; already 1.5 lakh drivers and 7 lakh customers registered.
- Aims to expand across the state within a month.
SCO Womenâs Forum 2026 Held in Bishkek
- Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Womenâs Forum 2026 held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on 26 June.
- Discussed womenâs leadership, gender equality, and economic participation.
- Union Minister Annpurna Devi highlighted Indiaâs women-led development through 100 million SHG members and the Lakhpati Didi initiative.
- Key programmes: Mission Shakti and Mission Poshan 2.0 emphasised.
Ben Stokes Retires from International Cricket
- England captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket after the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
- His 15-year career began with white-ball debut in 2011 and Test debut in 2013.
- He will also step down as Test captain, a role held since April 2022.
- Key highlights: Hero of 2019 World Cup Final (unbeaten 84), Headingley Ashes 135* (2019), career-best 258 in Cape Town (2016).
- ECB officials praised his match-winning all-round performances and inspirational leadership.
OpenAI Appoints Prabhjeet Singh as India Managing Director
- OpenAI announced Prabhjeet Singh (former Uber India President) as its Managing Director for India, effective September 2026.
- He will oversee consumer growth, enterprise adoption, partnerships, and regulatory matters.
- Reports to Kiran Mani (APAC MD); India is OpenAIâs second-largest market after the US.
- Company expanding with offices in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
Indian Schools Shine in Worldâs Best School Prizes 2026
- Seven Indian schools secured places in the Top 10 of the Worldâs Best School Prizes 2026 â highest by any country in a single year.
- Shortlisted across categories including Innovation and Community Collaboration.
- Notable: PCMC Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj English Medium School (Pune) and Army Goodwill School (Anantnag).
- Awards by T4 Education recognise innovation, inclusion, and social impact beyond academics.
- Winners to be announced in November 2026.
India Conducts First Satellite-Based Landing on Jet Aircraft
- On 27 June 2026, India successfully conducted its first GAGAN-based satellite landing approach on a jet (IndiGo Airbus A320) at Udaipur airport.
- GAGAN (GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation) provides precise navigation and LPV approaches.
- Jointly developed by ISRO and AAI; improves safety at airports without traditional ILS.
- Mandatory on Indian-registered aircraft since July 2021; India leads Asia-Pacific in SBAS.
India Commissions Worldâs First Nuclear Process Heat Hydrogen Facility
- The Department of Atomic Energy inaugurated the worldâs first hydrogen production facility using nuclear process heat at IGCAR, Kalpakkam.
- Uses indigenous Copper-Chlorine (Cu-Cl) Thermochemical Cycle with heat from Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR).
- Enables carbon-free hydrogen production at ~500°C with high efficiency.
- Marks a major step in clean energy and better utilisation of nuclear reactors.
National Statistics Day 2026
- India observed the 20th Statistics Day on 29 June 2026, commemorating Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis.
- Theme: âUnlocking the Potential of Administrative Dataâ.
- Organised by MoSPI to promote data-driven governance, evidence-based policymaking, and use of administrative records for better services.
- Key events at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi; Chief Guest: Dr. P.K. Mishra.
- Publications released on SDGs, labour markets, and urban enterprises; Sukhatme National Award presented.
Punjab Launches New Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
- Punjab notified Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Scheme on 26 June 2026, effective from 1 July.
- Provides 125 days of employment annually (up from 100 days under MGNREGA).
- Funded on 60:40 Centre-State ratio under the 2025 central Act.
- Aims at employment generation and rural development aligned with Viksit Bharat@2047 vision.