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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

India assumes Vice-Presidency of FATF for the first time; appoints Vivek Aggarwal
In June 2026, India was elected as Vice-President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the first time, responsible for combating money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, following the FATF Plenary meeting held in Paris, France.

• Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture (MoC), Government of India (GoI) has been appointed Vice-President of the FATF for the term July 2026 to June 2027 and succeeds Giles Thomson, United Kingdom (UK),
• The Plenary also appointed Giles Thomson as the next FATF President starting July 1, 2026. He will succeed Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico.

Key Details of Appointment: 
Framework: The FATF Presidency runs on a two-year term, and the vice-president assists the president in carrying out the organisation’s mandate and shaping global policy responses to emerging financial threats.

• The Vice-President of the FATF is elected by the FATF Plenary from among its 40 members and a global network of over 200 jurisdictions.

Evaluation: Aggarwal has headed India’s delegation to the FATF and led a multidisciplinary team during the Mutual Evaluation process.

• The FATF global network validated India’s regulatory compliance tracking and legal framework resilience.

India Unveils First Digital Space-Sector Capabilities Repository During ISC 2026
In June 2026, India’s 1st digital repository of space-sector capabilities named “Indian Space Industry E-Catalogue” was launched at the 5th edition of Indian Space Congress (ISC) 2026 held from June 15 -17, 2026, in New Delhi, Delhi.

• This new initiative is designed to create a single, trusted platform for capability discovery, collaboration and business development across the Indian space ecosystem.

Key Details:
Digital Database: It is a comprehensive digital database, developed by the Satcom Industry Association (SIA)-India, bringing  together over 200 verified space and defence companies across nearly 20 domains and over 120 sub-domains.
Release of Reports: The event witnessed the launch of two reports:

• The 1st report titled “Building India’s On-Orbit Servicing and Refuelling Ecosystem: Policy, Partnerships, and Pathways Forward”, developed in collaboration with OrbitAID, an Indian company engaged in developing advanced on-orbit satellite servicing capabilities.
• The 2nd report titled “India’s Strategic Opportunity in Space-Based Compute Infrastructure”, developed in partnership with TakeMe2Space, one of India’s leading Space-tech companies, examines the potential of orbital data centres and in-space computing in digital infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and sovereign computing capabilities.

Osmania University Becomes India’s First University to Achieve Four ISO Certifications Simultaneously
In June 2026, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana became the first university in India to receive four International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Management System Certifications simultaneously from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MoCAF&PD).

• The four certifications are: ISO 21001:2018 (Educational Organisations Management System, EOMS), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System, EMS), ISO 50001:2018 (Energy Management System, EnMS), ISO 22000:2018 (Food Safety Management System, FSMS).

About Certification:
Dignatories: The Certificates of Grant of Licence were presented at a ceremony held at the Senate Hall of Osmania University by Sandeep Kumar Kanojia, Scientist-F and Deputy Director General (Southern Region), BIS.
Evaluation: The certifications were awarded after a comprehensive assessment and BIS of the university’s management systems and processes.
Accreditation: The achievement reflects Osmania University’s commitment to quality education, environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, food safety and adherence to globally accepted management practices.

KSSL and AM General Partner for Global Mounted Artillery Gun Systems
In June 2026, Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), the defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited (BFL), signed a strategic partnership with AM General, United States of America (USA), at Eurosatory 2026, Paris, France held on 15-19 June 2026.

• The collaboration aims to jointly develop and market next-generation 155 mm (millimetre) mounted artillery gun systems for global defence markets, enhancing mobile firepower and supporting military modernisation among allied nations.

About KSSL-AM General:
Platform: The artillery platform is based on KSSL’s combat-proven Mounted Artillery Gun (MARG) system integrated with AM General’s military mobility expertise and vehicle platforms.
Technology: It features a 52-calibre 155 mm cannon, patented Soft Recoil Technology (SRT), automated loading assistance, and advanced fire-control systems for direct and indirect fire missions, while reducing vehicle weight, component stress, and improving operational efficiency.
Capability: The system can engage targets beyond 40 kilometers (km) and offers strategic transportability, high tactical mobility, and effective operation across diverse terrains and weather conditions.

IITM & ARIES Sign MoU to Establish BCON Climate Observation Station in Himalayan Region 
In June 2026, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, Maharashtra, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital, Uttarakhand, to establish a long-term climate observation station under the Bharat Climate Observation Network (BCON) in the Himalayan region.

• The MoU was signed on 18 June 2026 through online mode by A. Suryachandra Rao, Director of IITM, and Manish Kumar Naja, Director of ARIES.

About the MoU to Establish BCON Station:
Objective:  The 50+ year MoU aims to strengthen climate and atmospheric science research under Mission Mausam by establishing a BCON Climate Observation Station at Devasthal, Uttarakhand, for long-term climate monitoring and high-precision climate data generation.
Observation Station:  The proposed BCON Climate Observation Station at Devasthal will monitor meteorological parameters, greenhouse gases, Short lived climate forcers, atmospheric chemistry, and soil moisture to support climate research in the Himalayan region.
Climate Modelling:  BCON data will support validation of Earth System Models (ESMs) and enhance the IITM Earth System Model (IITM-ESM) for more accurate climate projections.
Mission Mausam: An initiative of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) aimed at strengthening India’s weather and climate monitoring, forecasting, and research capabilities.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Overview of 52nd G7 Summit held in France from June 15-17, 2026 
The 52nd Group of Seven (G-7) Summit was held from June 15 to 17, 2026 in Évian-les-Bains city located in Haute-Savoie, France. The 3-day long summit was hosted under France’s G7 Presidency, led by French President Emmanuel Macron.

• The G7 Summit 2026 organized under the theme “Working Together to Address Major International Challenges”, brought together leaders from the world’s leading advanced economies to address global issues like: energy supply, peace and security.

Highlights of G7 Summit:
Focus Areas: The French Presidency outlined key focus areas for this year’s summit, including, reducing macroeconomic imbalances, strengthening critical mineral value chains, settling major geopolitical crises, and curbing organised crime.
India’s Participation: India participated at the G7 Summit 2026 as a partner country on the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi represented India at the summit, marking the country’s  13th  appearance at the summit as a partner country.
Key Outcomes: Some of the key outcomes or announcements of the summit were: adoption of  the “Leaders’ Declaration on Tackling Migrant Smuggling”, to curb migrant smuggling and human trafficking;

• Introduction of  the “Partnership On Wide Energy and Resources Resilience (POWERR Asia)” by Japanese PM Takaichi, to provide nearly USD 10 billion in financial assistance to strengthen energy and critical minerals supply chains;
• Unveiling of the Declaration on Critical Minerals Supply Chains;
•  Signing of  a 14-point agreement, which is known as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)  between the USA and Iran to halt the ongoing West Asia conflict.
• The 53rd edition of G7 Summit will be hosted by the USA.

BANKING & FINANCE

BSE Launches India’s first Saatvik Index ‘BSE Saatvik 100’ to Promote Ethical-based Investing 
In June 2026, BSE Index Services Private Limited, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bombay Stock Exchange Limited  (BSE), Asia’s oldest exchange and the world’s largest exchange in terms of number of listed companies, launched India’s 1st Saatvik Index named ‘BSE Saatvik 100’, to promote ethical-based investing.
About BSE Saatvik 100 Index:
Derivation: The Index is derived from the constituents of BSE 500 Index, that aligns with Saatvik principles, offering domestic investors a new avenue to invest in companies that comply with ethical and value-based principles.
Base Value: The  new index has a base value of 1000, first value date is June 20 2005, and it is reconstituted every 6 months of  a year i.e. in June & December.
Key Applications: The newly launched Saatvik index can be used to run passive strategies such as Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), and Index Funds.

• In addition, it can be used as a benchmark tool for Portfolio Management Services (PMS) Strategies, Mutual Fund (MF) schemes, and fund portfolios.

IRDAI Constitutes AI Working Group Led by Prof. Sandeep Shukla to Guide AI Adoption in Insurance Sector 
In June 2026, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) constituted a 7-member Working group on Artificial Intelligence (WG-AI) under the chairmanship of Prof. Sandeep K. Shukla, Director of International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Hyderabad (Telangana), to guide regulated entities in the insurance sector regarding the adoption, governance and oversight of AI technologies.
About Working Group on Artificial Intelligence (WG-AI):
Composition: In addition to chairperson, the WG-AI comprises 6 members.

• Deepak Gaikwad, General Manager (GM) & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), IRDAI, has been appointed as member-convener of the group.

Terms of Reference (ToR): WG-AI will assess AI adoption and maturity in the insurance sector, review AI systems and global regulatory practices, and recommend an ethical, transparent AI governance framework for applications such as claims management and fraud prevention.
Timeline: The new WG-AI has been mandated to submit its recommendations to the Member (Finance and Investment, F&I) within 3 months  from the date of its formation.

Federal Bank Launches FCNR Max Deposit Scheme with 6.25% Interest on USD Deposits 
In June 2026, Federal Bank Limited launched the FCNR Max Deposit Scheme, a special Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposit product for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), offering 6.25% annual interest on USD denominated deposits with tenures of 3–5 years.

• The scheme aims to provide NRIs with a secure, high-yield foreign currency deposit option while supporting foreign currency inflows into the Indian banking system.

About Federal Bank’s FCNR(B) Deposit Scheme:
Validity: The scheme is available until September 30, 2026, and was introduced following the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) [FCNR(B)] swap facility and regulatory relaxations, including Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) exemptions.
Eligibility: The scheme is exclusively available to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), with a minimum deposit of USD 500 and uniform interest rates applicable even for deposits above USD 1 million.
Lockin: A one-year lock-in period applies from the date of account opening, during which premature withdrawal is not permitted, while early closure after the lock-in period attracts a 1% interest penalty on the applicable rate for the actual holding period.
Facility: Auto-renewal is not available, with matured deposits renewed as regular FCNR cash certificates at prevailing rates, and while loans against FCNR(B) deposits are permitted, overdraft facilities are not.
BoB Unveils bob Legend FCNR(B) Scheme: Bank of Baroda (BoB) has launched the ‘bob Legend FCNR(B)’ deposit scheme, offering interest rates of 6.00% on US dollar deposits for tenures of 3 years to less than 4 years, 6.10% for 4 years to less than 5 years, and 6.50% for 5-year deposits, effective from 17 June 2026.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Jainendra K Jain becomes first person of Indian origin to receive Wolf Prize in Physics
On 18 June 2026, Indian-origin theoretical physicist Jainendra K. Jain received the prestigious 2025 Wolf Prize in Physics, awarded by the , Israel, and presented by Isaac Herzog, President of Israel, at a ceremony held at the Knesset in Jerusalem. He was honoured for his pioneering discovery of Composite Fermions, which revolutionized the understanding of the Fractional Quantum Hall Effect (FQHE). 

• He shared the 2025 Wolf Prize in Physics with James P. Eisenstein and Mordehai Heiblum, becoming the first person of Indian origin to receive the award since its inception in 1978.

About Jainendra K Jain:
Profile:  Born on 17 January 1960 in Rajasthan, India, Jainendra K. Jain is an Indian-American theoretical physicist and the Evan Pugh University Professor and Eberly Family Chair in Physics at Pennsylvania State University, USA. 
Research Contribution:  Jainendra K. Jain proposed the concept of Composite Fermions in 1989, providing a unified explanation for the Fractional Quantum Hall Effect (FQHE) and leading to the Jain Sequences and Jain States.
Publications:  He authored Composite Fermions (2007) and co-edited Fractional Quantum Hall Effects: New Developments (2020).
Awards & Honours:   His major recognitions include the Oliver E. Buckley Prize (2002), election to the US National Academy of Sciences (2021), Foreign Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy (2025), and the Wolf Prize in Physics (2025).
Leadership:  He is the Founding Director of the Lodha Theoretical Physics Institute (LTPI), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India’s first fully privately funded institute for theoretical physics research.

CPCL Upgraded to Navratna CPSE Status; Becomes India’s 28th Navratna Company 
In June 2026, the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), Ministry of Finance (MoF), upgraded Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) from Miniratna Category-I to Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) status after approval by Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, MoF.

• CPCL recorded a turnover of Rs.59,400 crore in the Financial Year 2025–26 (FY26) and became India’s 28th Navratna CPSE.

Criteria for Navratna Status:
Eligibility: CPSE must be a Schedule-A CPSE, hold Miniratna Category-I status, and have secured an “Excellent” or “Very Good” Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) rating in at least three of the previous five years to qualify for Navratna status.
Financials: The company must score at least 60 out of 100 based on six parameters.
Benefits: Navratna companies can invest up to Rs.1,000 crore or 15% of net worth in a single project without prior government approval.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

UCO Bank’s ED Rajendra Kumar Saboo Given Additional Charge as MD & CEO
In June 2026, the Department of Financial Services (DFS), under the Ministry of Finance (MoF), approved Rajendra Kumar Saboo, Executive Director (ED) of UCO Bank, formerly United Commercial Bank, to take additional charge as the Managing Director(MD) & Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the bank.

• He assumes additional charge with effect from June 19, 2026, and will hold the post until August 31, 2026, or until a regular incumbent is appointed, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
• The appointment comes after the completion of former MD & CEO Ashwani Kumar’s tenure on May 31, 2026.

About Rajendra Kumar Saboo:
Profile: He started his career as a Probationary Officer(PO) in the erstwhile Oriental Bank of Commerce in the year 1994 and has rich banking experience in various capacities at field and administrative offices.
Previous Role: Before joining UCO Bank, he served as Chief General Manager (CGM) at Punjab National Bank (PNB).
Current Role: Serving as ED of UCO Bank since November 21, 2022, supervising multi-departmental portfolios across credit administration, human resources, and treasury divisions.

SPORTS

2026 Doha Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra Finishes 4th; Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage Tops Men’s Javelin 
The 2026 Doha Diamond League, 28th edition of the annual outdoor track and field meeting, held at Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar on 19 June 2026, where Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished fourth in the men’s javelin throw with a best throw of 85.69 metres (m)

• Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won the men’s javelin throw  with 88.68 m ahead of Anderson Peters of Grenada (86.38 m) and Curtis Thompson of the United States of America (USA) (85.99 m).

About 2026 Doha Diamond League: 
Overview: The 2026 Doha Diamond League was the seventh of 14 qualifying meetings in the 2026 Diamond League season, which will conclude with a season finale after events held across four continents.
Organiser: The event is organised under the Wanda Diamond League framework by World Athletics (WA) in collaboration with local host organisers in Qatar, including the Qatar Athletics Federation (QAF).

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict 2026 – June 19 
The United Nations (UN’s) International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is observed globally on 19 June every year to raise awareness about Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV), honour victims and survivors, and strengthen global efforts to eliminate such crimes.

• 2026 Theme:  “Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Against Children: Safeguarding Futures and Empowering Caregivers”

Background:  
UNGA Resolution: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/69/293 on 19 June 2015, proclaiming 19 June as the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
Significance: The date marks the adoption of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1820 on 19 June 2008, which recognized rape as a tactic of war and a threat to international peace and security.
First Observance: The first International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict was observed on 19 June 2016.

World Sickle Cell Day 2026 – June 19 
World Sickle Cell Day (World Sickle Cell Awareness Day) is annually observed across the globe on 19 June to raise awareness about Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis, better access to treatment, and continued research toward a cure.

• 2026 Theme: “Closing the Survival Gap: Equity in Sickle Cell Disease”

Background:
UN Declaration: In 2008, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 19th June as World Sickle Cell Day.
First Observance: The first-ever World Sickle Cell Day was observed on 19th June 2009.
Awareness Ribbon: The burgundy (dark red) awareness ribbon symbolizes hope, solidarity, advocacy, and support for people living with SCD while promoting public awareness and education.

National Reading Day 2026 – June 19 
National Reading Day was observed across India on 19 June to promote reading habits and honour P.N. Panicker, the Father of Kerala’s Library and Literacy Movement.

• Reading Week 2026 is observed from 19–25 June 2026, followed by Reading Month 2026 from 19 June to 18 July 2026 to promote reading habits and literacy awareness.

Background: 
Origin: The first ‘Vayanadinam’ (Reading Day) was observed in Kerala on 19 June 1996 to commemorate the first death anniversary of P.N. Panicker.
National Recognition: In 2017, Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi declared 19 June as National Reading Day across India during the 22nd National Reading Month celebrations.
Nodal Organizations: The PN Panicker Foundation and PN Panicker Vigyan Vikas Kendra have been designated by National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog to coordinate Reading Day, Reading Week, and Reading Month celebrations nationwide.

STATE NEWS

Maharashtra Partners with Google for Education to Train 4 Lakh Teachers in AI 
In June 2026, the School Education Department of Maharashtra signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Google for Education to provide Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technology training to more than 4 lakh teachers across the state over the next 18 months.

• The LoI was signed at Mantralaya, Mumbai, Maharashtra, in the presence of Dadaji Bhuse, Maharashtra’s School Education Minister.

About the Lol Signed with Google: 
Aim:  The initiative aims to strengthen teachers’ digital competencies, improve AI literacy, and promote technology-enabled learning in schools in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Implementation: Master trainers will be trained under the Google AI Educator Series and will further train teachers across Maharashtra. Google will provide the programme free of cost.
Features:  The programme will enhance digital skills among teachers. Training will be available in Marathi, Hindi, and English.

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