Current affairs

World Bicycle Day 2026: Theme, History, Significance, Benefits and Celebration Ideas

World Bicycle Day 2026 is being celebrated globally on June 3, 2026, to recognize the bicycle as one of the most sustainable, affordable, and environmentally friendly modes of transportation. The day promotes cycling as a solution to urban congestion, climate...

Cheap Global Money Era Ending: Impact on India, RBI Concerns, Challenges & Way Forward

Context The Reserve Bank of India Annual Report 2025–26 has highlighted the risks arising from elevated sovereign bond yields and the possible reversal of monetary easing by major central banks. Read Also: UPSC Daily Current Affairs 2026 Understanding the Era...

Tropical Storm Jangmi 2026: Impact, Path, Damage and Latest Updates from Japan

Tropical Storm Jangmi has caused significant disruptions across southwestern Japan, injuring at least nine people, cutting power to tens of thousands of households, and forcing airlines to cancel hundreds of flights. The storm, which was earlier classified as a typhoon,...

Telangana Formation Day 2026: History, Significance, Statehood Movement

Telangana Formation Day 2026 Telangana Formation Day is celebrated every year on 2 June to commemorate the creation of Telangana as a separate state in India. In 2026, Telangana celebrates its 12th Formation Day, marking twelve years since it officially...

PM SVANidhi Completes 6 Years: Transforming Street Vendors Through Financial Inclusion and Digital Empowerment

Context The Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi scheme has completed six years of public implementation since its initial launch in June 2020. Read Also: UPSC Daily Current Affairs 2026 Key Features of PM SVANidhi Progressive Collateral-Free Loans: Provides credit...

Important Days in June 2026: Complete National and International Dates List

Important Days in June 2026 include several national and international observances dedicated to environmental protection, health awareness, social justice, sustainable development, humanitarian causes, science, sports, and governance. These days are frequently asked in competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, Banking,...

NFHS-6 Report 2026: Key Findings on Maternal Health, Child Nutrition & Immunisation

Context The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released the findings of the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6), conducted during 2023-24. What is NFHS? The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a large-scale, multi-round survey conducted across India to collect...

India’s Maritime Digital Reforms 2026: LPPI, e-Navik, e-Samudra and Ship Recycling Portal

Context The Union Minister launched the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25 alongside four major digital governance platforms during the 37th Foundation Day of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA). Read Also: UPSC Daily Current Affairs 2026 Core...

SkyCast System: India Launches First Aviation Weather Forecasting System Under Mission Mausam

Context India inaugurated its first SkyCast System at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), New Delhi, under Mission Mausam to improve aviation weather forecasting. Read Also: UPSC Daily Current Affairs 2026 About SkyCast What is it? An integrated aviation weather monitoring...

India–China Border Management Talks 2026: Key Outcomes, WMCC, Border Dispute & Bilateral Relations

Context India and China held the 35th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on India-China Border Affairs in Beijing. Read Also: UPSC Daily Current Affairs 2026 Key Outcomes Border Stability: Both sides noted continued peace and...