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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

VOC Port Emerges as Model for Green Maritime Growth, Records 45% Emission Cut
In June 2026, the Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPS&W) announced that V.O.Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) emerged as a model for sustainable maritime development in India, citing a 45% reduction in net carbon emissions, at an event held at Transport Bhawan, New Delhi.

• He dedicated 6 key initiatives undertaken by the VOCPA in the areas of education, green energy and digital transformation.

About the New Initiatives:
Report & Case Study:  The Port’s first comprehensive sustainability disclosure, VOCPA Sustainability Report 2026, titled “Towards a Green Maritime Future” was released, while a case study, titled “The Hydrogen Pivot: Orchestrating the Green Transition at V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority”, by Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal (WB). 
Educational Expansion: Inaugurated the ‘vidya pravesh (academic Activities) for the academic year 2026-27 at the newly established Kendriya Vidyalaya at the Port Colony in Thoothukudi,Tamil Nadu, TN through video conference.
Recognition: VOCPA was recognition as a Scope-2 Emission Free Port, by MoPSW, validating its successful transition toward clean energy and low-carbon operations.

Union Minister Amit Shah Launched Four Digital Policing Apps for ICJS
In June 2026, Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Minister of Cooperation, launched four digital policing applications (App) National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) -Abhigyan, Criminal Procedure Identification (CrPI), electronic (e)-Prosecution 2.0 and e-Forensics 2.0, at the 26th All India Fingerprint Conference in New Delhi (Delhi).

• The apps are designed to strengthen the Integrated Criminal Justice System (ICJS) through Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven biometric identification, forensic integration, and digital prosecution management.

About the Digital Policing Applications:
Objective: The initiative aims to ensure faster investigation, prosecution, and conviction by integrating police, forensic, and judicial systems, targeting completion of the justice process within three years from First Information Report (FIR) registration to conviction.
Development: The 26th All India Fingerprint Conference 2026 was organized by NCRB, an agency under MHA, which was responsible for developing the four apps.
Other Launch: Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Cooperation, launched  the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) e-auction portal NAFEX.in along with three other initiatives Digital Resource for Information, Support, Training and Human Interface (DRISHTI), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and NAFED KALYAN in New Delhi, Delhi.

India Becomes World’s Top Ship Recycling Nation in 2025 with 35.4% Global Share
In June 2026, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) announced that India became the world’s leading ship recycling nation in 2025, raising its global share to 35.4% from 30.1% in 2024 and increasing volumes to 2.99 million gross tons (GT), a nearly 60% rise from 1.86 million GT, there by surpassing its Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 target five years ahead of schedule.

• This achievement was reported in the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report titled ‘Review of Maritime Transport 2025’.

About India Ship Recycling Leadership 2025:
Scheme: The Ship-breaking Credit Note Scheme (SbCN) offers credits worth 40% of scrap value (usable up to 5% of new vessel cost) along with Rs.53.5 crore modernization support enabling 115 Hong Kong International Convention (HKC)-compliant facilities.
Hub: Alang-Sosiya Ship Recycling Yard handles ~97% of India’s ship recycling activity and, under Gujarat’s master plan, is being expanded to a 9 million Light Displacement Tons (LDT) capacity, reinforcing its status as the world’s largest ship recycling hub.

India, Israel Signed  MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in Public Sector Auditing 
In June 2026, Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India  signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) of Israel, aimed to  strengthen cooperation in public sector auditing.

•  The MoU was signed following the bilateral meeting held between  K. Sanjay Murthy, CAG of India and  Matanyahy Englman, State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel and President of the European Organisation of Supreme  Audit Institutions (EUROSAI) in New Delhi, Delhi.

Key Details:
Key Interventions: The agreement emphasizes strengthening auditing practices through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in auditing, along with data analytics and digital audit tools to improve efficiency and accuracy. It also focuses on enhancing performance auditing and compliance auditing, while promoting innovation in public sector oversight to strengthen transparency and accountability in governance
Key Discussions: During the visit, Matanyahu Englman delivered a lecture under the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Lecture Series titled “Artificial Intelligence in Public Sector Auditing: Advanced Applications, Performance Auditing and Innovative Tools in Modern State Auditing,” highlighting the use of AI and data analytics in enhancing audit efficiency, accountability, and governance.

NHAI, NCAER Signed MoU for Setting Up Research Centre on Transportation, and Mobility
In June 2026, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) which works under the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways (MoRTH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) to set up a NHAI’s research centre on transportation, mobility and logistics at NCAER headquarters in New Delhi, Delhi.

• The centre is India’s first permanent and independent research facility dedicated to the economics of transportation, mobility and logistics. It aims to strengthen evidence-based policymaking, research, and data-driven decision-making in the road transport sector.

Key Details of MoU:
Key Functions: The proposed centre will serve as a dedicated platform for undertaking applied economic research in the areas of transportation, mobility and logistics and generating actionable insights to support long-term planning, investment decisions and policy formulation in the road and transport sector.
Policy-Relevant Research: In addition, the centre will undertake policy-relevant research covering a wide range of thematic areas such as: National Highway (NH) economics, freight logistics, modal integration, regional economic impacts of NH investments, toll policy, asset monetization, road safety interventions, among others.

Advisory Committee: The centre will be led by an Advisory Committee which includes leading economists, transportation specialists, public policy experts and eminent academicians.

• In addition, N.R.V.V.M.K. Rajendra Kumar, NHAI’s Member (Finance) and Suresh Goyal, Director-General (DG) of NCAER will also be part of the committee.

Safran and SatSure Sign MoU for GEOINT Solutions Collaboration
In June 2026, the French aerospace and defence company Safran Electronics & Defence and Indian Earth intelligence firm SatSure Analytics India Private Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) solutions for the Indian market under the France-India Year of Innovation.
Key Details of Collaboration:
Background:  The initiative is part of the France-India Year of Innovation promoting aerospace and defence technology cooperation.
Aim: The partnership aims to develop end-to-end GEOINT solutions by integrating satellite imagery, AI models, and intelligence systems to improve decision-making.
Integration: The partnership combines Safran.AI’s artificial intelligence capabilities with SatSure’s geospatial and satellite data expertise, while KaleidEO Space Systems Pvt Ltd delivers a fully integrated Earth observation-to-intelligence system.
Impact: The solutions will support defence, environment, infrastructure security, and intelligence operations, while strengthening sovereignty, security, and Earth observation through AI–geospatial integration.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

QS World Future Skills Index 2027: India ranks 13th Globally; USA Retained Top Sport
In June 2026, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), global higher education analytics firm  released the latest edition of “QS World Future Skills Index 2027”. As per the index, India secured 13th position globally, with an overall score of 89.4 out of 100, which places the country among the world’s stronger performers on Artificial Intelligence (AI)-economy readiness and that it has the potential to become one of the fastest-growing economies in the world over the next 10 years.

• India ranked 1st in the South Asia region and is the only South Asian country featured among the top 15 in the index.
• Also, among lower-middle-income countries, India emerged as the strongest performer as it secured 1st position within its income category.

About QS World Future Skills Index 2027:
Coverage: The latest edition of the index has evaluated 89 countries using a combination of higher education performance indicators, labour market metrics, skills-gap analysis, AI transformation readiness, and globally recognised 3rd-party datasets.
Top 3 Countries: The United States of America (USA) continued to lead the overall rankings with a score of 99.2; followed by Australia (with overall score of 97.5) and the United Kingdom (UK) (with overall score of 96.6), ranked at 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively.
India’s Rank Across Indicators: Skills Alignment (18th); Academic Readiness (22nd); Future of Work (5th) and Economic Transformation (14th).

BANKING & FINANCE

RBI Issues Revised Directions on TReDS to simplify MSME Onboarding
In June 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the “RBI (Trade Receivables Discounting System) Directions, 2026” with an aim to simplify the onboarding process for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sellers and allow financiers to avail credit guarantee for exposures.
TReDS Platform Overview
TReDS Platform: It is an electronic marketplace where MSMEs can convert approved invoices into immediate cash by auctioning receivables to banks and other eligible financiers.
Purpose: The revised directions aim to simplify participation on TReDS platforms, improve operational efficiency and encourage greater financing of MSME trade receivables.
Entity Eligibility: An entity seeking authorisation for setting up and operating TReDS platform must be a company incorporated in India and registered under the Companies Act.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

GRSE Conferred Navratna CPSE Status; Becomes India’s 29th Navratna Company
In June 2026, the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), Ministry of Finance (MoF), upgraded Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited, under the Ministry of Defence(MoD),  from Miniratna Category-I to Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) status after approval by Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, MoF.

• GRSE, recognised as the 29th CPSE, reported strong financial growth with revenue rising nearly 300% from Rs.1,754 crore in the Financial Year 2021-22 (FY22) to Rs.7,002 crore in FY26.

About GRSE Navratna Status: 
Overview: GRSE has been granted Navratna status, enabling enhanced autonomy in investment decisions and strategic defence expansion.
Autonomy: Navratna status allows investment up to Rs.1,000 crore or 15% of net worth per project without prior government approval, enabling faster financial and operational decision-making.

MeitY Awarded  IndiaAI Fellowship to 7 CU Students for Innovative Projects Using AI and ML
In June 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) awarded the IndiaAI Fellowship to 7 students of Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at Chandigarh University (CU) in Union Territory (UT) Chandigarh.

• IndiaAI Fellowship, a flagship initiative of MeitY, introduced in 2024 under IndiaAI Mision’s Future Skills pillar, offering fellowship to engineering students who are undertaking AI projects.

Key Details of Fellowship:
Winners: The Winners of IndiaAI Fellowship for 2025-26 from CU include: 5 Students of Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) (AI & ML): Shreyam Sinha, Harpreet Singh, Ashirvad Satyendra Singh, Kirti Upadhyay and Muskan;

• And, 2 of B. Tech (CSE): Saurav Yadav, B. Tech in Computer Science and Business Systems (CSBS); and Shubham Bajaj, B. Tech (Gaming and Graphics).

Financial Assistance: Under the IndiaAI Fellowship, each recipient will receive Rs 1 lakh for their innovative projects exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications.
Key Fields: The winners received the fellowship for their research projects that deals with areas like: education, disaster response, traffic management, deep-learning for real-time yoga pose correction.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Air India Appoints Pradeep Singh Kharola as Executive Advisor to Chairman
In June 2026, Pradeep Singh Kharola , former Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Air India and former Secretary of Ministry of Civil Aviation(MoCA,) has rejoined Air India as Executive Advisor to the Chairman N. Chandrasekaran, effective immediately.

• He will also serve as a full-time member of the Air India Management Committee, supporting the airline during a leadership transition phase.

Key Details:
Previous Tenure: Pradeep Singh Kharola served as Air India CMD (2017–2019) and was involved in the airline’s privatisation, which was completed in 2022 under the Tata Group.
Leadership Transition:  This appointment comes as Air India prepares for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) transition following the announced departure of Campbell Wilson.
Background:  Air India is undergoing restructuring after its 2022 Tata Group acquisition, focusing on modernization, expansion, and operational efficiency.

OBITUARY

Francois Englert, Nobel Laureate in Physics and Higgs Boson Theorist, Passed Away at 93 
Belgian theoretical physicist Francois Englert passed away on 18 June 2026 at the age of 93 years in Uccle, Brussels (Belgium). He was one of the foundational scientists behind the theoretical framework that led to the discovery of the Higgs boson, a breakthrough that explains how fundamental particles acquire mass.

• He was awarded the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physics alongside  British physicist Peter Higgs for the theoretical mechanism that was later experimentally confirmed at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in 2012.

About Francois Englert:
Profile:  Francois Englert was born on 6 November 1932 in Brussels (Belgium). He studied at the Universite libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and later worked briefly at Cornell University, United States of America  (USA) before returning to ULB in 1961, where he spent most of his career.
Breakthrough:  In the early 1960s, Francois Englert and Robert Brout proposed that particles gain mass through a universal field called the Higgs field, forming the Brout–Englert-Higgs mechanism. Peter Higgs independently proposed a similar idea and introduced the Higgs boson.
Recognition:  In 2013, Francois Englert and Peter Higgs received the Nobel Prize in Physics for explaining particle mass.

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Widows Day 2026- June 23 
The United Nations (UN) observes International Widows Day on 23 June every year across the globe to raise awareness about widows’ rights and highlight issues of discrimination, poverty, and human rights challenges faced by them worldwide.
Background: 
Origin: International Widows’ Day was initiated in 2005 by the United Kingdom (UK)-based Loomba Foundation, a charitable organisation working for the rights and welfare of widows worldwide.
UN Recognition: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/65/189 on 21 December 2010, declaring 23 June annually as International Widows’ Day.
First UN Observance: The first UN-recognised observance was held on 23 June 2011 with a conference at the UN Headquarters in New York, United States of America (USA).
Significance of Date: 23 June holds personal significance as the founder of the Loomba Foundation, Lord Raj Loomba, lost his father on this date in 1954, when his mother became a widow.

United Nations Public Service Day 2026 – June 23
The United Nations Public Service Day (UNPSD) is observed annually on 23 June to recognize the importance of public service and its role in strengthening governance and development.

• The day also commemorates the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 151 on Labour Relations (Public Service), adopted on 23 June 1978, which sets global standards for working conditions in the civil service.

Background:  
Resolution: On 20 December 2002, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/57/277, formally proclaiming 23 June as UNPSD.
First Observance: The first UNPSD was observed on 23 June 2003.
2026 Event:  The UN Public Service Forum (UNPSF) 2026 is being held in Tbilisi, Georgia from 23 to 25 June 2026, under the theme “Transforming Public Institutions: Advancing Innovation, Participation, and Inclusion.

International Olympic Day 2026 – June 23
International Olympic Day is annually observed across the globe on 23 June to encourage people worldwide to participate in sports and promote values like excellence, friendship, and respect through various activities and events.

• 2026 Theme: ‘You Can Do This. Let’s Move’

Background:
Proposal: The idea of International Olympic Day was first proposed in 1947 by Dr. Josef Gruss, a member of the IOC from Czechoslovakia, during the 41st IOC Session in Stockholm, Sweden, to promote the Olympic spirit.
1st Observance: The first International Olympic Day was celebrated on 23 June 1948.
Commemoration: The day commemorates the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on 23 June 1894 at the Sorbonne in Paris, France, led by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, which later resulted in the revival of the Olympic Games and the first modern Olympics in 1896 in Athens.

STATE NEWS

Kerala CM V.D.Satheesan Presents the Revised State’s Budget for FY27
In June 2026, Kerala Chief Minister (CM) V.D.Satheesan, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented the revised Budget for Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27) in the state assembly in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

• The revised budget focuses on boosting key sectors such as infrastructure development, social welfare, education, healthcare, and employment generation, while ensuring balanced fiscal consolidation.

Highlights:
Receipts and Expenditure: The revised budget for FY27 estimates revenue receipts of Rs 1,69,646.37 crore (Cr) and revenue expenditure of Rs 2,05,001.67 Cr.
Fiscal Deficit (FD): The FD as percentage of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is estimated to be around 3.46% for FY27, down from 3.78% the previous financial year.
Key allocations: The Kerala Budget announced the Mission Samudra initiative with an allocation of Rs 400 crore to integrate the state’s coastline, ports, and inland waterways. Under aviation and corridor development, Rs 200 crore has been allocated for an Aviation Hub, Rs 50 crore for an Economic Corridor, and Rs 100 crore for a Mineral Corridor.

• In the education and health sector, Rs 100 crore has been earmarked for the Life Science City, along with Rs 10 crore for the Oommen Chandy Health Insurance Scheme, which provides coverage of up to Rs 25 lakh per family.

HP Govt Signs Agreements for 19 Hydropower Projects Worth Rs 3,336 Crore
In June 2026, the Himachal Pradesh (HP) government, under Chief Minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, signed implementation agreements for 19 hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 278 Megawatts(MW) and an investment of Rs 3,336 crore in 2026, aimed at strengthening the state’s Renewable Energy(RE) sector.
About 19 Hydropower Projects: 
Aim: The projects aim to enhance hydropower infrastructure, attract investment, and promote sustainable energy development in the Himalayan region.
Projects: The hydropower projects under development include Soyal Dashal (9 MW), Khauli-II (6 MW), Gramang (9 MW), Umli (10 MW), Bharmour Stage-I (24 MW), Bharmour Stage-II (21 MW), Harsar Stage-II (22.5 MW), Harsar Stage-III (19 MW), Tundah Stage-II (24 MW), Janglik (18 MW), Rupin Stage-II (15 MW), Dunali-I & II (17 MW), Jari (12 MW), Toral Kundli (18 MW), Tundan (15 MW), Kot Dogri (10 MW), Upper Kurmi (8 MW), Kalal Khol (11 MW), and Melan (9.6 MW).
Energy Expansion:  The construction of the 150 MW Tidong Stage-I Hydroelectric Project has been completed, and HP has also signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Geo Tropi India Private Limited for geothermal energy development, diversifying its clean energy portfolio.

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