- On June 12, 2026, India Post, in collaboration with Skye Air, launched drone‑based mail and parcel delivery in Himachal Pradesh. The service was operationalized on the Mandi–Rehardhar route, cutting delivery time from over 2 hours to ~7 minutes.
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- On June 10, 2026, Oil India Ltd. (OIL) signed a pact with Canada’s PTRC in Calgary at the Global Energy Show 2026. The collaboration focuses on Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage (CCUS) and geothermal energy. It also covers subsurface energy technologies and enhanced oil recovery with lower environmental impact.
- On June 12–13, 2026, the RBI placed Mumbai‑based Mogaveera Co‑operative Bank Ltd. under supervisory directions for 6 months. Restrictions include a withdrawal cap of ₹1 lakh per depositor across savings/current and other accounts. The bank is barred from granting/renewing loans, making investments, incurring liabilities, borrowing funds, or accepting fresh deposits without RBI approval.
- On June 12, 2026, the Quality Council of India (QCI) and the Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) signed an MoU in New Delhi. The pact aims to enhance quality standards, testing, accreditation, and skilling in the leather and footwear sector. It will provide structured support for MSMEs, strengthening competitiveness and global market access.
- On June 11–12, 2026, Avataar.ai, backed by the IndiaAI Mission, launched ‘Varya’, India’s first indigenous AI video generation model. Varya is a distilled, culturally attuned model, delivering high‑quality video at ~₹0.48 per second with faster inference. It represents a major leap in affordable AI video creation, strengthening India’s digital innovation ecosystem.
- On 14 June 2026, Lewis Hamilton delivered a commanding performance at the Barcelona‑Catalunya Grand Prix. Driving for Scuderia Ferrari, he secured his first win with Ferrari and his 106th career victory. This triumph ended his 41‑race winless streak, marking a major comeback.
- On 15 June 2026, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was observed globally. The 2026 theme was: “Beyond Awareness: Making Elder Abuse Prevention Work.” It focused on preventing, identifying, and responding to elder abuse — physical, emotional, financial, and neglect — as a human rights issue.
- On 14 June 2026, World Blood Donor Day was observed globally under the theme: “One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.” Organized by the WHO and partners, the day thanked voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life‑saving contributions.
- The Government of India has officially appointed Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth (PVSM, UYSM, AVSM) as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS). He assumed charge in the substantive rank of General on the afternoon of 30 June 2026, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi, who retires on the same day.
- Gavri Devi (also known as Gavari Bai), the legendary Mand folk singer from Rajasthan, passed away at the age of 98 on Thursday evening (reported around mid-June 2026) at her residence in Desuri, Pali district.
Questions:
Q.1 ‘Varya’, India’s first indigenous AI video generation model, was launched by:a) IIT Bombay
b) Avataar.ai (backed by IndiaAI Mission)
c) National Informatics Centre
d) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology directly
Answer: b) On June 11–12, 2026, Avataar.ai launched ‘Varya’ — a distilled, culturally attuned AI video model.
Q.2 Who has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) and will assume charge on June 30, 2026?
a) Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi
b) Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth
c) Lt Gen Manoj Pande
d) Lt Gen Anil Chauhan
Answer: b) Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth (PVSM, UYSM, AVSM) will succeed General Upendra Dwivedi and assume the charge of COAS on the afternoon of June 30, 2026.
