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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Odisha on June 20, 2026
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Odisha on June 20, 2026 where he participated in a series of official events focused on development and infrastructure growth.President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, also joined the PM during the visit.

• During the visit, the leaders inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various developmental projects worth over Rs. 47,600 crore at Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj, Odisha.
• Additionally, the PM and President jointly laid the foundation stone of India’s first commercial-scale Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate Project at Lakhanpur, Odisha.

Highlights of Visit:
Occasion: On June 20, 2026 President of India, Droupadi Murmu and PM participated in a programme marking the completion of 2 years of the Government of Odisha at Rairangpur.

• The theme of the programme was ‘Vikas ra Dhara, Odisha Sara’.

Model Solar Village: PM Narendra Modi announced that Pahadpur will be developed as a Model Solar Village, ensuring every household is equipped for solar power generation.
Projects: On this occasion, they jointly inaugurated 60 projects and laid the foundation stone for 12 projects in sectors such as energy, industrial infrastructure, road connectivity, drinking water, health facilities, tourism and irrigation.

Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to WB from June 20 to 21, 2026 
In June 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi undertook a two-day state visit to West Bengal (WB) from June 20 to 21, 2026.

• During his visit, he participated in Paschimbanga Divas celebrations, where he  launched several development projects, aimed to  strengthen infrastructure, enhance livelihoods, improve farmer welfare and accelerate socio-economic development across the state.
• He also released the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme.

Highlights of Visit:
Paschimbanga Divas: PM Narendra Modi participated in Paschimbanga Divas (West Bengal Day)  celebrations, which was organised at Tarakeswar, Hooghly under the theme of “West Bengal: Heritage, Harmony and Development”.
Projects: During the programme, PM Narendra Modi  launched, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of several development projects, which span across various sectors, including railways, agriculture, rural development, fisheries and animal husbandry.
PM-KISAN Utsav Diwas: In order to celebrate the major milestone achieved under PM-KISAN scheme, the Government of India (GoI) has decided to organise awareness programmes at state, district, block and Gram Panchayat levels under the banner of “PM-KISAN Utsav Diwas”.

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Approves DISHA 2.0 Scheme to Boost Digital Justice Delivery 
Union Minister of State (MoS) Independent Charge (I/C) Arjun Ram Meghwal, Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J), approved the continuation of the Central Sector Scheme Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) restructured as DISHA 2.0, with an outlay of Rs. 255 crore for five years from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031.

• The total funding of DISHA 2.0 was entirely through 100% Gross Budgetary Support of the Government of India (GoI) and recommended by the Standing Finance Committee meeting chaired by Niraj Verma, Secretary, Department of Justice (DoJ), MoL&J.

About DISHA 2.0:
Constitutional mandate: DISHA 2.0 will strengthen “Access to Justice” under the Preamble and Articles 14, 21, and 39A of the Constitution of India, and supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG-16) on Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions and aligns with the Viksit Bharat vision of 2047.
Target: DISHA 2.0 aims to achieve a cumulative outreach of 3.00 crore beneficiaries.
Components: DISHA 2.0 comprises four components and will be implemented on a pan-India scale across all States and Union Territories.

DIBD and AISF Sign MoU to Promote Language Technology and Multilingual Innovation in Assam 
In June 2026, the Digital India BHASHINI(BHASha INterface for India) Division (DIBD), under the Digital India Corporation (DIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and the Assam Innovation & Startup Foundation (AISF), a Section 8 company under the Department of Innovation, Incubation and Start-ups (DIIS), Government of Assam, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote language technology and multilingual Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions in Assam
Key Details of MoU:
Aim: Through this collaboration, both organisations aim to expand access to digital services and promote technological innovation using Indian languages.
Initiative: Under the MoU, DIBD and AISF will collaborate under the BHASHINI Rajyam initiative to enable multilingual access to AISF programmes, initiatives, digital platforms, and services using BHASHINI technologies.
Integration: Focuses on integrating DIBD Language Translation  Application Programming Interface (API) into official platforms, improving Assamese and other regional language services, developing reference and voice-enabled applications, and supporting the collection, curation, and dissemination of linguistic data through Bhashadaan.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

FAO’s  SOFIA 2026 Report: India World’s 2nd Largest Aquatic animals Producing Country After China
In June 2026, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released the latest edition of a report titled “State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) 2026” under the theme of “Blue Transformation: Turning Vision into Impact”. As per the report, India emerged as the world’s 2nd largest producer of aquatic animals only after China, contributing  9%  of the world’s total  aquatic animals in 2024.

• Globally, India is ranked 1st in inland water catches, producing 2.2 MT from rivers, lakes and freshwater systems, ahead of Bangladesh’s 1.4 MT.

Key Findings: 
Global Dominance in Aquaculture: India, along with China, Indonesia, Viet Nam and Bangladesh, is among the world’s top 5 countries that account for 82% of global production of all farmed aquatic animals.
Global Production: The report showed global fisheries and aquaculture production reached a new high of 235 Million Tonnes (MT)in 2024, including 195 million tonnes of aquatic animals and 40 million tonnes of algae,  registering a growth of 5.2% increase  compared to 2022.
Aquaculture Production: The Aquaculture production alone reached a record high of 142 MT in 2024, reflecting its role as the key driver of growth in aquatic animal production.
World’s Top 5 Countries: China, Indonesia, India, Viet Nam and Bangladesh were among the world’s top five aquaculture producing countries. Together, these countries accounted for 84% of the total global output.

BANKING & FINANCE

World Bank Approves USD 1.5 Billion for India’s Structural Reforms to Boost Private Sector Job Creation 
In June 2026, the World Bank approved financing of USD 1.5 billion to support India’s structural reforms aimed at accelerating private sector-led job creation and economic growth under the Private Sector Development Policy Financing (DPF) programme.

• The funding supports  the Boosting Job Creation in the Private Sector DPF operation, which supports reforms to boost competitiveness, employment, and private sector growth.

Objective of the Programme:
Aim:   The initiative aims to create employment for around 11 million youth annually over the next two decades, support private sector-led growth, and strengthen India’s economic resilience and productivity.
World Bank Approves Rs 4,000 Crore Loan for Haryana’s Jal Sanrakshit Haryana Project
In June 2026, the World Bank approved a loan of Rs 4,000 crore under the Rs 5,714 crore ‘Jal Sanrakshit Haryana’ Project, aimed at making Haryana state self-reliant in the water sector through improved water management and conservation.
Project Implementation Structure:  The project has 15 clusters across Haryana covering 48.94 lakh acres, focused on improving water availability and distribution efficiency.

PFRDA Launches AI-Powered Pension Sahayak Portal for Pension Grievance Redressal
In June 2026, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) launched PFRDA Pension Sahayak, an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled grievance redressal platform for subscribers of pension schemes regulated by the authority.
PFRDA Pension Sahayak features
Objective: The platform consolidates various pension service channels into a single digital system, offering subscribers a straightforward, accessible, and transparent way to resolve issues.

• It makes it easier for pension subscribers to raise complaints, track their status and get timely resolutions.

Old System: The new portal replaces the earlier Central Grievance Management System (CGMS) and brings together web, mobile and WhatsApp-based services on a single platform.
Access Simplified: Subscriber can log in instantly using their mobile number and one-time password (OTP) eliminating the need to remember Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) or their password.

• All PRANs linked to one mobile number will be automatically displayed under a single common login.

IFC Pledged USD 371 Million to Sify for AI-Ready DCs in India
In June 2026, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), private-sector arm of World Bank Group (WBG), pledged USD 371 million to Sify Infinit Spaces Limited (SISL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sify Technologies Limited, to support the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-ready, energy-efficient Data Centre (DC) infrastructure in India.
Key Details:
Funding Structure: Of the total amount committed, IFC will provide USD 71 million (a loan equivalent to Rs 675 crores)and up to USD 300 million will be raised from other lenders.
Setting up Two Nex-Gen DCs: Under this newly announced sustainability-linked financing package, Sify will develop two next-generation Data Centres in Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Chennai (Tamil Nadu, TN).
Design: These facilities will be built in accordance with the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Platinum standards, ensuring secure, reliable, and energy-efficient digital infrastructure services for businesses including banking, media and e-commerce.
Project Capacity: The proposed DCs are expected to have a combined capacity of 103  Mega-Watt (MW) and are designed to support AI workloads.

NSE Partners with BME to Boost India’s Non-Ferrous Metal Derivatives Market
In June 2026, the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Metal Exchange(BME), formerly Bombay Metal Exchange Limited, to promote the development and adoption of non-ferrous metal derivatives in India.

• The partnership helps to strengthen price risk management and enhance the derivatives ecosystem for non-ferrous metals.

Key Details of MoU:
Aim: The MoU aims to strengthen market participation,  develop efficient hedging tools, and promote awareness of exchange-traded derivatives in the non-ferrous metals segment.
Focus:  The collaboration focuses on metals such as copper (Cu), aluminium (Al), zinc (Zn), lead (Pb) and nickel (Ni), which play a crucial role in India’s industrial and manufacturing sectors.
Engagement:The collaboration will facilitate engagement with producers, consumers, processors, traders, importers, exporters, industry associations, and financial market participants to promote wider adoption of exchange-based risk management solutions.
Impact: The initiative is expected to bridge the gap between physical and derivatives markets by enhancing liquidity, transparency, and participation in India’s non-ferrous metals ecosystem.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

GI Tag Granted to Khurasani Imli, Garuda Tuber, and Balam Kakdi of Madhya Pradesh
In June 2026, Geographical Indication Registry (GIR) under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), granted Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Madhya Pradesh(MP’s) Khurasani Imli, fruit of Mandu’s iconic Baobab tree(scientific name Adansonia digitata).

• In addition, Garadu tuber,a winter delicacy from the Malwa region; Indori Malwi potato; and Balam Kakdi (cucumber), also received GI recognition.

About GI Tagged Products:
Khurasani Imli: The fruit is light green in appearance, with a unique sour-sweet taste, grows across villages in Mandu region, Dhar district of MP.
Balam Kakadi: It is a special variety of cucumber grown in the tribal region of Sailana in Ratlam district, MP. It is widely known for its unique taste and the saffron and green hues of its flesh and is commonly enjoyed as a snack or salad in summers.
Garadu: It is a special variety of starchy tuber, grown in the Bandgarod, Khetalpur, regions of Ratlam district. It is usually deep-fried and served with spices during winter season.
Malwi Potato : The Malwi potato is known for its low sugar and starch content and retains a white colour after frying, making it ideal for chips, French fries, and popular street foods like Aloo Chaat, Poha, Aloo Bada, and Khopra Petis.

Harsh Vardhan Receives Global Prestige Award at UK Parliament for Viksit Bharat 2047 Contribution 
On 20 June 2026, Harsh Vardhan, President of the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA), was honoured with the Global Prestige Award at the House of Lords, United Kingdom(UK) Parliament, in London, the UK for his significant contribution towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
About Global Prestige Award:
2026 Recognition: The honour was presented under the theme ‘Visionaries of Change: Charting the Course to Viksit Bharat 2047’, which celebrated global leaders contributing to development, innovation, peace, and justice.
Significance: The Global Prestige Award recognises distinguished individuals across the world for their leadership, innovation, and dedication in their respective fields, along with their contribution towards global peace, justice, and development.
Leadership: Harsh Vardhan was elected unopposed as the youngest President in the history of the BCA in September 2025.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

CRED founder Kunal Shah  joined Meta to lead WhatsApp globally 
In June 2026, CRED Founder Kunal Shah reportedly joined Meta Platforms Inc. and was appointed to lead WhatsApp globally, while stepping away from his operational role as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CRED.

•  Kunal Shah will lead WhatsApp globally at Meta, which remains a minority investor in CRED with no access to user data and Miten Sampat, who has been leading strategy and finance since 2020, will serve as interim CEO.

About Kunal Shah:
Entrepreneurial Journey:  He is an Indian entrepreneur and investor, best known as the Founder and CEO of CRED, a Bengaluru-based fintech company, and he also founded FreeCharge, one of India’s early digital payments platforms, which was later acquired by Snapdeal.
CRED & Fintech Contribution: He launched CRED with USD 1 million after exiting FreeCharge, and between 2019–2025 it grew to 17 million users and raised over USD 900 million.
Expansion:  CRED expanded into payments, lending, insurance, commerce, wealth, and credit services with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) buybacks and regulatory licences.   
Financial Milestones:  CRED recorded its first profitable quarter in 2026, raised USD 900 million from Meta, and announced its fifth ESOP buyback.

SPORTS

India Wins Gold in Women’s 4x100m Relay at Asian Relays Championships 2026 in China
In June 2026, India secured the gold medal in the women’s 4x100m relay at the 2nd edition of Asian Relays Championships held in Shangyu, China, with a season’s best performance, and finished the event with a total of three medals.

•  The Indian women’s 4x100m relay team, comprising Srabani Nanda, Sneha Shanuvalli, Sudeshna Shivankar, and Tamanna, won the gold medal with a timing of 43.85 seconds, ahead of China (44.09 seconds) and Thailand (44.11 seconds).

About Asian Relays Championships 2026: 
Event: The continental event featured men’s, women’s, and mixed relay categories and served as a key preparatory competition ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.
Gold Medal Winners: Vietnam delivered a dominant performance, winning multiple gold medals including the men’s 4x400m relay (3:02.60) and the women’s 4x400m relay (3:31.16). In the mixed 4x400m relay, Kazakhstan clinched gold and set a national record with a timing of 3:16.75.
Indian Medals: India secured the silver medal in the mixed 4x400m relay through MR Poovamma, Neeru Pathak, Theerthesh P Shetty, and Barath Sridhar.

• India also secured a bronze medal in the mixed 4x100m relay through Animesh Kujur, Pranav Gurav, Tamanna, and Sneha Shanuvalli, clocking a time of 41.47 seconds.

Next Event: India will host the 2027 Asian Relays Championships in Chandigarh.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Launches Book on India’s IIT Ecosystem
In June 2026, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla launched the book titled ‘IIT: The Story of India’s Most Prestigious Educational Ecosystem’ authored by Prabhat Kumar, Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, Chairman of PanIIT Alumni India, during a special event held in Indian Institute of Technology (IIT -Delhi), Delhi.

• The book was published by HarperCollins India.

Key Insights of Book:
Legacy: The publication marks the milestone of 75 years of the IIT ecosystem and coincides with the launch of the global PanIIT Book Club.
Objective: The book traces the seven-decade evolution of India’s premier technical education network, from its origin at the Hijli Detention Camp (IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal (WB)) in 1951 to a growing system of 23 campuses across the country today.
Insights: The book aims to help younger generations understand the complete IIT ecosystem beyond campus success stories, covering student life, families, placements, startups, Artificial intelligence (AI), venture capital, and India’s technological growth and legacy.

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day of the celebration of Solstice 2026 – June 21 
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice is annually celebrated across the globe on 21st June to create awareness about the importance and significance of the solstice in various religions and ethnic cultures across the globe.
Background:  
Resolution:  The International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice was officially established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 20 June 2019 under Resolution A/RES/73/300.
First Observed:  The International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice was first observed on 21 June 2020.
Global Milestones:  The initiative was driven by the understanding that solstices and equinoxes represent shared celestial events that transcend national borders.

World Music Day 2026 – June 21 
World Music Day or Fête de la Musique is observed annually across the world on 21 June to promote music through public performances worldwide and to spread unity and creativity.

• The 2026 observance marked the 44th anniversary of World Music Day.

Theme:
2026 Theme: “Music for Peace”
Focus: This year’s theme promotes peace, unity, and harmony through the universal language of music.

Background: 
Inspiration: It is inspired by the French slogan ‘Faites de la musique (Make Music)’, which encourages self-expression and participation through music.
Origin: World Music Day was started in France in 1982 by Jack Lang, then French Minister of Culture, and Maurice Fleuret, a music journalist and composer.
First Celebration: The first World Music Day was celebrated on 21 June 1982 in Paris, coinciding with the summer solstice.
Expansion: In 1985, during the European Year of Music, the celebration spread to other European countries, marking its international expansion.
European Charter: In 1997, the European Charter of Fête de la Musique was signed in Budapest, Hungary, promoting cross-border participation and wider global reach.

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