Weekly Current Affairs
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Weekly Digest: 2026-06-22 to 2026-06-28
36This week (22-28 June 2026) brought significant developments across the economy, governance, environment, science and technology, and Rajasthan.
Economy
- India became the world's leading ship recycling nation in 2025 with a 35.4 percent global share per UNCTAD, achieving the Maritime India Vision 2030 target five years early.
- The RBI's monthly bulletin warned that a below-normal south-west monsoon could weigh on growth and inflation, even as Q4 2025-26 GDP grew 7.8 percent; the MPC cut its growth projection to 6.6 percent and raised its inflation forecast to 5.1 percent.
- NITI Aayog released the 8th Trade Watch Quarterly, reporting total trade of USD 1.84 trillion (up 5.4 percent) and spotlighting pharma exports of USD 35.8 billion.
- APEDA concluded the first cohort of its BHARATI accelerator, training 100 startups.
- DPIIT issued the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026, easing compliance, and the Department of Fertilizers advanced a Green Urea roadmap.
- Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative-based, driver-owned taxi service, while Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan launched digital MSME initiatives on International MSME Day.
- The Railways will roll out a new Wagon Design Policy in July.
Governance and polity
- Haj Policy 2027 was announced with a 70:30 quota split.
- The DoT enabled Intra-Circle Roaming in four disaster-hit Arunachal Pradesh districts.
- The first National Rural Development Conclave (Viksit Gram, Viksit Bharat) was held on 28-29 June, and ICGS Akshay, an indigenous Fast Patrol Vessel, was commissioned.
- President Murmu conferred the Padma Awards 2026, Neeraj Dangi took oath as a re-elected Rajya Sabha member from Rajasthan, NCERT added a section on the 1975 Emergency to a Class 9 textbook for the first time, and Amit Shah chaired the 10th NCORD meeting, releasing the Narcotics Vision Document 2026-2029.
Environment
- The Centre moved to notify Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Areas first in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa, covering over 56,000 sq km across six states.
- NMCG expanded Urban River Management Plans to 13 more Ganga basin cities, and the NBA issued an SOP under Section 38 of the Biological Diversity Act for notifying threatened species.
International
- Piyush Goyal announced 1,000 advisors to maximise India-UK CETA benefits ahead of its 15 July rollout.
- India launched Operation Amistad, sending relief and medical teams to earthquake-hit Venezuela, where quakes killed 920.
- PM Modi made a State Visit to Seychelles, extending a Rs 1,250 crore Line of Credit and becoming the first Indian PM to address its National Assembly.
Science and technology
- A PIB backgrounder detailed India's mission-mode push in AI, semiconductors and quantum.
- INCOIS launched a Special El Niño Bulletin, C-DOT signed an MoU with IIT Hyderabad for its fourth Centre of Excellence, and the indigenous Netra AEW&C system received Final Operational Clearance.
- Digital India marked 11 years, pivoting to AI and chip manufacturing, and India inaugurated the world's first nuclear-heat hydrogen plant at IGCAR Kalpakkam.
Rajasthan
- The state moved towards a Uniform Civil Code-2026 under a committee led by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, Sanganer received projects worth over Rs 631 crore, a Farmer Registry-based fertiliser distribution pilot began in Rajsamand and Sirohi, and a national workshop marked 18 years of tiger re-introduction at Sariska, now home to 56 tigers.
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36India Becomes World's Leading Ship Recycling Nation in 2025
India became the world's leading ship recycling nation in 2025 with a 35.4 percent global share per UNCTAD, achieving the Maritime India Vision 2030 target five years early.
Haj Policy 2027 Announced; Haj Committee of India Invites Applications
The Ministry of Minority Affairs announced Haj Policy 2027 with applications open via the Haj Committee of India portal and Haj Suvidha App; the HCoI-private quota stays at 70:30 (1,22,518 and 52,507 seats), inspector ratio improves to 1:135, Kolkata is added as an embarkation point, and AI-based services are introduced.
India's Emerging Technology Ecosystem: Missions Driving a Future-Ready Digital Power
A PIB backgrounder details India's mission-mode push in AI, semiconductors, quantum and supercomputing, with key milestones under Digital India, NSM, Semicon India/ISM 2.0, the National Quantum Mission and the IndiaAI Mission driving a future-ready digital ecosystem toward Viksit Bharat 2047.
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Rajasthan Moves Towards Uniform Civil Code-2026
The Bhajanlal Sharma government has constituted a high-level committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to draft the Rajasthan Uniform Civil Code-2026, advancing a key step towards implementing a UCC in the state.
Sanganer to Receive Development Projects Worth Over Rs 631 Crore
On 24 June 2026, CM Bhajanlal Sharma will gift Sanganer constituency development projects worth over Rs 631 crore, inaugurating and laying foundation stones for 1538 works including a Rs 124 crore flyover, a trauma centre and a satellite hospital.
Rajasthan Launches Farmer Registry-Based Fertilizer Distribution to Curb Black-Marketing
Rajasthan is launching a Farmer Registry-based subsidised fertiliser distribution system from 25 June as a pilot in Rajsamand and Sirohi districts, where farmers will book fertiliser via their Farmer ID and use a 48-hour digital token to collect it from authorised dealers. The aim is to curb black-marketing and ensure subsidies reach genuine farmers.
Bhupender Yadav Inaugurates National Workshop on Tiger Re-introduction at Alwar, Rajasthan
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated a National Workshop on Tiger Re-introduction at Alwar, Rajasthan, marking 18 years of tiger re-introduction in Sariska, and released three publications including the Project Cheetah Annual Report. Sariska, locally extinct in 2005, now shelters 56 tigers.
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Goyal Announces 1,000 Advisors Across India to Maximise India-UK CETA Benefits
Piyush Goyal announced deployment of 1,000 advisors across India and a trade portal upgrade to help industry maximise benefits of the India-UK CETA, which takes effect on 15 July 2026 and is expected to raise annual bilateral trade by 25.5 GBP.
India Launches 'Operation Amistad' to Aid Earthquake-Hit Venezuela with Relief and Medical Assistance
India launched 'Operation Amistad', a HADR mission, sending two IAF C-17 aircraft with a 41-member rescue team, an Army Field Hospital, BHISHM cube portable hospitals and over 35 tons of relief to earthquake-hit Venezuela, where 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes killed 920 and injured 3,360.
PM Modi's State Visit to Seychelles
During his 27-29 June 2026 State Visit to Seychelles, PM Narendra Modi held official talks with President Dr. Patrick Herminie at Victoria. The leaders released a joint logo marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, exchanged MoUs across several sectors, and India extended a Rs 1,250 crore Line of Credit. Modi became the first Indian PM to address Seychelles' National Assembly.
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Goyal Announces 1,000 Advisors Across India to Maximise India-UK CETA Benefits
Piyush Goyal announced deployment of 1,000 advisors across India and a trade portal upgrade to help industry maximise benefits of the India-UK CETA, which takes effect on 15 July 2026 and is expected to raise annual bilateral trade by 25.5 GBP.
India Launches 'Operation Amistad' to Aid Earthquake-Hit Venezuela with Relief and Medical Assistance
India launched 'Operation Amistad', a HADR mission, sending two IAF C-17 aircraft with a 41-member rescue team, an Army Field Hospital, BHISHM cube portable hospitals and over 35 tons of relief to earthquake-hit Venezuela, where 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes killed 920 and injured 3,360.
PM Modi's State Visit to Seychelles
During his 27-29 June 2026 State Visit to Seychelles, PM Narendra Modi held official talks with President Dr. Patrick Herminie at Victoria. The leaders released a joint logo marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, exchanged MoUs across several sectors, and India extended a Rs 1,250 crore Line of Credit. Modi became the first Indian PM to address Seychelles' National Assembly.
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India Becomes World's Leading Ship Recycling Nation in 2025
India became the world's leading ship recycling nation in 2025 with a 35.4 percent global share per UNCTAD, achieving the Maritime India Vision 2030 target five years early.
RBI Bulletin Warns Monsoon Shortfall Could Weigh on Growth, Inflation
RBI's monthly bulletin 'State of the Economy' article warns that a below-normal south-west monsoon could weigh on growth and inflation, even as Q4 2025-26 GDP grew 7.8% and the MPC cut its growth projection to 6.6% and raised inflation forecast to 5.1%.
NITI Aayog Launches 8th Edition of Trade Watch Quarterly (Q4 FY2025-26)
NITI Aayog released the 8th Trade Watch Quarterly for Q4 FY2025-26, reporting India's total trade at USD 1.84 trillion (up 5.4 per cent) and spotlighting the pharmaceutical sector, which exported USD 35.8 billion in 2025.
APEDA Concludes First Cohort of BHARATI Programme to Boost Agri-Food Export Innovation
APEDA concluded the first cohort of its BHARATI accelerator programme, training 100 startups from 22 states and 2 UTs to boost innovation-led agri-food exports, aligned with India's USD 50 billion APEDA-scheduled export target by 2030.
DPIIT Issues Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026
DPIIT has issued the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026, introducing an optional risk-based compliance route that lets domestic industry source from BIS Scheme II (Schedule II) licensed manufacturers instead of Scheme I, easing compliance while preserving quality standards.
Government Prepares Roadmap for Green Urea Production in India
The Department of Fertilizers held a Pre-EoI meeting at PDIL, Noida, chaired by Dr. K.K. Pathak, to set up Green Urea plants across India, backed by MNRE funding, SECI-led green ammonia procurement and the Pudimadaka pilot plant.
Amit Shah Launches India's First Cooperative Taxi Service Bharat Taxi
Amit Shah launched India's first cooperative-based, driver-owned taxi service "Bharat Taxi" from Gandhinagar, extending the "Sahkar se Samriddhi" vision to mobility, with a zero-commission model and nationwide expansion plans.
Vice-President Launches Digital MSME Initiatives at International MSME Day 2026
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan attended International MSME Day 2026 in New Delhi and launched several digital initiatives including PMEGP 2.0, Samadhaan 2.0, PMS 2.0, MSME Global Mart 2.0 and Testing Centre portals, calling MSMEs the backbone of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Indian Railways to Roll Out New Wagon Design Policy in July to Boost Freight Transport
The Ministry of Railways will introduce a new Wagon Design Policy in July, to be finalised within 15 days, allowing industries to design freight wagons for their specific commodity needs while RDSO and the CCRS ensure wagon safety, aiming to boost rail freight share.
Science & Tech7
India's Emerging Technology Ecosystem: Missions Driving a Future-Ready Digital Power
A PIB backgrounder details India's mission-mode push in AI, semiconductors, quantum and supercomputing, with key milestones under Digital India, NSM, Semicon India/ISM 2.0, the National Quantum Mission and the IndiaAI Mission driving a future-ready digital ecosystem toward Viksit Bharat 2047.
INCOIS Launches Special El Niño Bulletin to Safeguard India's Maritime Zones
INCOIS, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, has launched a Special El Niño Bulletin warning of rising sea temperatures and thermal stress in India's maritime zones, with the first bulletin released on 22 June 2026.
C-DOT Signs MoU with IIT Hyderabad to Set Up Centre of Excellence in Advanced Communication
C-DOT, under the Department of Telecommunications, signed an MoU with IIT Hyderabad to set up its fourth Centre of Excellence in advanced communication technology, focusing on wireless communication, quantum technology, cyber security and AI-based applications.
Netra AEW&C System Gets Final Operational Clearance
India's indigenous Netra AEW&C system received Final Operational Clearance on June 25, 2026, making India the fifth country to develop this capability. The CABS-developed system, integrated on the Embraer EMB-145I, served as a force multiplier in the Balakot strikes and Operation Sindoor.
Acknowledgement-based Form 11 System Proposed for Import of Drugs for Analytical and Non-Clinical Testing
The MoHFW has proposed amending the Drugs Rules, 1945, to replace licensing with an acknowledgement-based Form 11 system for importing small quantities of drugs for analytical and non-clinical testing, while certain drugs remain under licensing.
Digital India Marks 11 Years, Pivots to AI and Semiconductor Manufacturing
Digital India completes 11 years and shifts focus to AI and semiconductor manufacturing, with major gains in IndiaAI Mission, chip projects, electronics exports and UPI-led digital payments.
India Inaugurates World's First Nuclear-Heat Hydrogen Plant at IGCAR Kalpakkam
India has inaugurated the world's first hydrogen production facility using nuclear process heat from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor via the indigenous Copper–Chlorine thermochemical cycle at IGCAR Kalpakkam, demonstrating fossil-fuel-free, clean hydrogen production using nuclear energy.
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Haj Policy 2027 Announced; Haj Committee of India Invites Applications
The Ministry of Minority Affairs announced Haj Policy 2027 with applications open via the Haj Committee of India portal and Haj Suvidha App; the HCoI-private quota stays at 70:30 (1,22,518 and 52,507 seats), inspector ratio improves to 1:135, Kolkata is added as an embarkation point, and AI-based services are introduced.
Centre Moves to Notify Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Areas in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa
The Centre is set to finalise and notify Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Areas first in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa, where disputes are largely settled, while Kerala and Karnataka hold out. Over 56,000 sq km across six states is proposed for ESA status under the 2013 Kasturirangan panel recommendations.
Neeraj Dangi Takes Oath as Re-elected Rajya Sabha Member from Rajasthan
Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office to re-elected member Neeraj Dangi, who represents Rajasthan, at the Parliament House on 22 June 2026. Dangi took the oath in Hindi in the presence of senior dignitaries including Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Kiren Rijiju, J. P. Nadda, Jairam Ramesh and Secretary-General P. C. Modi.
President Confers Padma Awards 2026 at Civil Investiture Ceremony-II
On 23 June 2026, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma Awards 2026 (Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri) at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in the presence of the Vice-President, Prime Minister and Union Home Minister.
Rajasthan Yamuna Water Project: CM Bhajanlal Sharma's Delhi Visit for Decisive Meeting
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma will attend a high-level meeting in New Delhi with Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini to finalise the MoA for the Yamuna Water Project, considered crucial for the Shekhawati region.
Six Youth-Led Startups Win Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026
Six youth-led startups won the 8th Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026 at T-Hub, Hyderabad, for sustainability solutions in circular economy, textiles and food systems. Led by UNDP India and Citi Foundation with NITI Aayog's AIM, it drew 350+ applications from 28 states.
NMCG Expands Urban River Management Plans Across Ganga Basin Cities
NMCG with NIUA has completed Urban River Management Plans (URMPs) for 13 Ganga basin cities under the Namami Gange Programme, with Phase-1 covering 27 cities and Phase-2 adding 33 more, advancing river-centric urban planning toward all 97 cities on the Ganga main stem.
NCERT Adds Section on 1975 Emergency in Class 9 Textbook for First Time
NCERT has for the first time added a section on the 1975-77 Emergency in a Class 9 social science textbook, "Understanding Society: India and Beyond", placing it within a chapter on the strengths and challenges of Indian democracy.
DoT Enables Intra-Circle Roaming in Four Arunachal Pradesh Districts Amid Disaster
The Department of Telecommunications has enabled Intra-Circle Roaming (ICR) in four Arunachal Pradesh districts - Kayi Panyor, Lower Subansiri, Upper Subansiri and West Siang - until 28 June 2026, after heavy rain, cloudbursts and landslides disrupted telecom networks.
First National Rural Development Conclave to be held on 28-29 June in New Delhi
On Shivraj Singh Chouhan's initiative, the first National Rural Development Conclave on the theme 'Viksit Gram, Viksit Bharat' will be held on 28-29 June at Pusa, New Delhi, bringing together rural development ministers of all states and UTs to review major schemes and frame a shared Centre-State roadmap.
NBA Issues SOP for Notifying Threatened Species under Section 38 of Biological Diversity Act, 2002
The NBA has issued an SOP under Section 38 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 to provide a uniform, scientific process for States and UTs to identify and notify threatened species. So far 159 plant and 173 animal species across 17 States and 3 UTs have been notified.
Amit Shah Chairs 10th NCORD Meeting, Releases Narcotics Vision Document 2026-2029
Amit Shah chaired the 10th NCORD top-level meeting and released the Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-2029), built on four pillars and the Detect-Disrupt-Destroy strategy. He also launched an Online Drugs Disposal Fortnight Campaign to destroy 2,09,500 kg of narcotics worth over Rs 6,000 crore.
ICGS Akshay Commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard at Goa Shipyard Limited
On 27 June 2026, the Indian Coast Guard commissioned the new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Akshay, designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited, at Goa. Commissioned by Smt. Parama Sen, the indigenously built vessel strengthens maritime security and reflects the Government's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' commitment.
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