- Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi launched the WT-MARUT (Wind Turbine Materials and Resources Utility Tracker) portal — India’s first dedicated wind turbine supply chain management platform — on 16 June 2026 during the Global Wind Day Conference in Goa.
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- Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI, a full-stack sovereign AI company founded in 2023 by Vivek Raghavan and Pratyush Kumar, announced on June 15, 2026, that it raised $234 million (first close of a targeted $300 million Series B round) at a post-money valuation of $1.5 billion.
- In June 2026, IIT Hyderabad, CEEPL India, and Dassault Systèmes signed a tripartite MoU to establish CODENE — India’s first nuclear design excellence centre. Announced at Bharat Innovates 2026, CODENE will use advanced simulation platforms for nuclear design, training, and R&D. It includes “Anugyan”, a residential programme with experts from BARC/NPCIL for talent development.
- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), specifically its Underwater Archaeology Wing, and the National Museum of Denmark (Njord Centre) signed an MoU on or around June 15, 2026, for a joint non-invasive underwater archaeological survey of the historic Danish ship Oresund.
- In June 2026, the Indian Army & Bharti Airtel signed an MoU to provide mobile connectivity in remote Arunachal Pradesh. Coverage included Kameng, Dibang Valley & Anjaw districts, with Airtel deploying networks at 30 Army stations in high‑altitude terrain. It marked Airtel as the first service provider to deliver reliable connectivity, enabling military & civil personnel to stay connected with families.
- On 9 June 2026, TIME released its inaugural TIME100 Sports list of global sports influencers. India’s Smriti Mandhana, vice‑captain of the women’s cricket team, was the only Indian featured. She was named in the Titans category alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, and Temba Bavuma.
- Indian all‑rounder Deepti Sharma has equalled Jhulan Goswami’s record of 355 wickets, becoming the joint‑highest wicket‑taker for India in women’s international cricket during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
- On 15 June 2026, DRDO successfully flight‑tested the indigenous Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM). Launched from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha, validating propulsion, navigation, and guidance systems. Data from Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur confirmed all mission objectives were achieved.
- On 12 June 2026, SMPP delivered 106 Peacekeeper (Agniveg) turbojet‑powered kamikaze drones (100 operational + 6 training) to the Indian Army. These drones are designed for deep strikes on high‑value targets, effective even in GPS‑denied/contested environments.
- In June 2026, the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) reconstituted its Expert Committee on Agrobiodiversity under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. The committee has a one‑year term to guide conservation, sustainable use, and policy support for agrobiodiversity. Padma Shri Dr. P. L. Gautam, former Chair of NBA & PPVFRA, was appointed as Chairperson.
- On 15 June 2026, Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan (UDF govt) launched the ‘Priyadarshini’ scheme at KSRTC Central Bus Station, Thampanoor. It ensures free bus travel for all women & transgender persons on ordinary KSRTC services, with zero‑fare tickets auto‑issued (no registration/card needed). The scheme covers thousands of buses statewide, fulfilling a key election promise within the first month of the new government.
- In June 2026, Jio Platforms Ltd (Reliance tech arm) entered the WIPO PCT Global Top‑20 Patent Rankings (2025). It made a massive leap of ~320 places in one year, securing the 20th position. Jio is the only Indian company on the list, alongside Huawei, Samsung, Qualcomm, LG, etc. Huawei remained the top filer for 9th consecutive year since 2017.
- On 17 June 2026 (Wednesday), the world observed World Crocodile Day to promote crocodilian conservation. The theme “Legacy in Every Scale” emphasized their 240‑million‑year evolutionary heritage and ecological importance. It was initiated in 2017 by the Crocodile Research Coalition & Belize Zoo.
- On 17 June 2026 (Wednesday), the world marked Desertification and Drought Day with focus on rangelands. Theme: “Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore.” stressing their vast coverage of half of Earth’s land. These ecosystems sustain 2+ billion people, support biodiversity, and regulate water & carbon cycles.
- ASEAN Dengue Day (which has evolved into broader World Dengue Day observance) was marked on June 15, 2026, under the theme “ASEAN United: Zero Dengue Deaths – A Future We Build Together.”
- On June 17, 2026, the Government of India (via the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance) approved the appointment of Hitesh Rameshchandra Joshi as Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re), India's national reinsurer.
- Lieutenant Vishal Kumar, son of a retired Sepoy from the 4 Bihar Regiment and an alumnus of RMS Chail, received the Sword of Honour (best all-round cadet) and President’s Gold Medal (first in overall order of merit) at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun Passing Out Parade (Spring Term/158th Regular Course) around June 13, 2026.
- On 15 June 2026, Vice‑President C. P. Radhakrishnan released “Agatthiyar – The Unifier” at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. The book is authored by Shri O. Shama Bhat and Dr. M. N. Sudha. It was published by Kalaimagal magazine, a Tamil literary journal with 90+ years of cultural contribution.
Questions:
Q.1 Who was the only Indian featured in TIME magazine’s inaugural TIME100 Sports list released on 9 June 2026 in the Titans category?a) Deepti Sharma
b) Smriti Mandhana
c) Harmanpreet Kaur
d) Virat Kohli
Answer: b) Smriti Mandhana, Vice-Captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, was featured alongside global stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland.
Q.2 Who was appointed as Chairperson of the reconstituted Expert Committee on Agrobiodiversity by the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) in June 2026?
a) Padma Shri Dr. P. L. Gautam
b) Hitesh Rameshchandra Joshi
c) Vivek Raghavan
d) O. Shama Bhat
Answer: a) Dr. P. L. Gautam (former Chairperson of NBA and PPVFRA) was appointed for a one-year term under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
