- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah launched the Land Port Management System (LPMS) ‘VINIMAY’ on June 9, 2026, in New Delhi. This digital platform modernises operations at India’s land ports by digitising cargo, passenger, and vehicle processing.
- On June 9–10, 2026, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan issued Letters of Approval (LoAs) to three foreign universities. Approved campuses: University of Bristol (UK) – Mumbai, University of York (UK) – Mumbai, and University of New South Wales (Australia) – Bengaluru.
- Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a major rural push exceeding ₹1.25 lakh crore ahead of the rollout of the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G RAM G framework from July 1, 2026. This replaces/enhances the existing MGNREGA structure.
- Varanasi has become the first Indian city to implement the government’s Easy Connect (hub-and-spoke) model for international travel. Air India opened bookings for these flights, commencing from June 25, 2026.
- In June 2026, Reliance Industries partnered with Meta Platforms to develop a 168 MW hyperscale AI‑enabled data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. This marks Meta’s first built‑to‑suit data centre capacity in India, delivered within two years with scope for scaling. The project is part of Reliance’s broader AI infrastructure push at its Jamnagar campus.
- In June 2026, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Central Road Research Institute (CSIR‑CRRI) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Government of Haryana in New Delhi. It aims to enhance sustainable infrastructure, reduce air pollution, and improve urban mobility.
- On June 9, 2026, the Government of Assam and the European Union Delegation to India launched the Blue Valley Cluster (Flavours, Fragrance & AYUSH) in Guwahati. It aims to build sustainable bioeconomy value chains leveraging Assam’s biodiversity (tea, agarwood, organic products, natural fragrances, wellness).
- The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved two major infrastructure projects in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh’s capital city, on June 10, 2026. The combined estimated cost of the projects is ₹2,533 crore.
- Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust, an investment vehicle of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, successfully sold a 2.3% stake in Lenskart Solutions through a block deal on June 11, 2026.
- On 8 June 2026, Hyderabad-based Viyona Fintech India Private Limited, an NPCI-certified Technology Service Provider (TSP), received certification as a Biller Operating Unit (BOU) under the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) operated by NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited.
- Nuvama Wealth Management Limited announced on June 10, 2026, that it has received final approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to commence mutual fund operations. The approval was granted on June 9, 2026.
- The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposal by Sanlam Emerging Markets (Mauritius) Ltd (SEMM), a subsidiary of the South Africa-based Sanlam Group, to acquire an additional 2.80% stake in Shriram Life Insurance Company Ltd (SLIC). The approval was granted on June 10, 2026.
- In June 2026, Oman India Joint Investment Fund II sold its 3.65% stake in Capital Small Finance Bank via a block deal worth ~₹37 crore (~₹270/share). The buyer was reportedly Lyptus Punch‑Card Fund, marking a strategic acquisition. Post‑sale, OIJIF retains a smaller residual stake, signalling a partial exit.
- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 10, 2026, in New Delhi to foster long-term collaboration in research, development, testing, deployment, and commercialisation of next-generation telecom and digital technologies.
- On June 9, 2026, NASA unveiled the crew for the Artemis III mission, a critical crewed test flight in low Earth orbit planned for late 2027. This mission will not land on the Moon but will demonstrate key capabilities, including rendezvous and docking with commercial lunar landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved India’s first large-scale 250 MW Solar Power Project with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on defence land at Sitapur (Ex-Cantonment), Uttar Pradesh. The project will be developed by NTPC on ~850 acres of vacant land.
- The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth ₹449 crore with Bengaluru-based Accord Software and Systems Private Limited (ASSPL) on June 10, 2026, for the procurement of 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System (ECGNSS) Jammers for the Indian Navy.
- The International Day of Play was observed globally on June 11, 2026, recognising the fundamental right of every child to play and its essential role in healthy development, learning, creativity, and wellbeing. 2026 Theme: “Protect Play, Protect Childhood”
- International Archives Day was observed on June 9, 2026, as part of International Archives Week (June 8–12). Organised by the International Council on Archives (ICA), the 2026 theme focused on “Archives for Justice: Rights, Memory & Futures.”
- On June 10, 2026, the UN‑proclaimed International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations was observed, following its 2024 declaration. It promotes mutual understanding, respect for cultural diversity, and peaceful cooperation. Events worldwide, including at the UN, highlighted dialogue as a tool to address global challenges.
- Gautam Dey, an Indian-origin evolutionary cell biologist and Group Leader at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany, has been awarded the prestigious EMBO Gold Medal 2026. The medal recognises outstanding contributions to life sciences in Europe.
- On 11 June 2026, UNESCO and the Fondation L’Oréal honoured five outstanding women researchers with the 28th edition of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards at a ceremony held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Each laureate received €100,000 for their pioneering contributions to life and environmental sciences.
- On June 12, 2026, football icon Sir David Beckham received the 2,849th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6819 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles. The honor, in the Sports Entertainment category, will feature speeches by Tom Cruise and Victoria Beckham.
Questions:
Q.1 The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) is abbreviated as:a) VB-G RAM G
b) VBRAM
c) VBGM
d) GRAM Bharat
Answer: a) VB-G RAM G is the new rural employment and livelihood mission scheduled for rollout from July 1, 2026.
Q.2 Indian-origin scientist Gautam Dey received the EMBO Gold Medal 2026. What does EMBO stand for?
a) European Molecular Biology Organization
b) European Medical Biology Organisation
c) European Molecular Biotechnology Organization
d) European Microbiology and Biology Organization
Answer: a) European Molecular Biology Organization promotes excellence in life sciences across Europe and awards the prestigious EMBO Gold Medal.
