Current affairs

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...

The Battle Against AI Misinformation: Deepfakes, Fake News, and India’s Response

Context Rapid advances in generative AI tools intensified concerns regarding deepfakes, synthetic propaganda, identity misuse and large-scale digital misinformation globally and in India. Read Also: UPSC Daily Current Affairs 2026 How AI is Spreading Misinformation Mass Production of False Content:...

SC Upholds Constitutional Validity of SIR: Electoral Roll Revision for Free and Fair Elections

Context The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, recognising it as a mechanism to strengthen electoral integrity and uphold free and fair elections across India Read Also: UPSC Daily...