National Current Affairs Updates - June 2026

The following developments in national administration and policy are significant for aspirants appearing in state and central competitive examinations.

• Karnataka Leadership: D.K. Shivakumar has been sworn in as the 24th Chief Minister of Karnataka. The oath-taking ceremony occurred at Glass House, Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru.
• Judiciary: Justice V. Mohana has been appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court, becoming the 12th woman to hold this position and the second to be directly elevated from the Bar.
• Trade and Infrastructure: The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is now in force, granting 99.38% duty-free access for Indian exports. Furthermore, the Deendayal Port Authority has received the 'Sagar Aankalan' award for excellence in container cargo performance.
• Government Initiatives: The MAHA Water Mission has been launched with a budget of ₹200 crore to foster innovation in the water sector. Additionally, the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' has been initiated in Madhya Pradesh to promote sustainable soil management and reduced urea dependency.
• Technological Integration: BHASHINI has partnered with the DPIIT to provide investment-related services in all 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
• Defense Advancements: The Indian Army has successfully conducted trials of the 'Divyastra Mk-1', an indigenous AI-powered loitering munition.
• Economic Policy: The RBI Annual Report 2025-26 indicates a 20.6% expansion in the central bank's balance sheet to ₹91.97 lakh crore. A new portal, www.unclaimedassetsportal.in, has been launched to facilitate the recovery of unclaimed financial assets.

International and Sports Developments

Candidates should note these critical global events and sports milestones:

• United Nations: Bangladesh has been elected to lead the 81st UN General Assembly, with Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman serving as President beginning 8 September 2026.
• Defense Exports: India has finalized a ₹6,000 crore deal to export BrahMos missiles to Vietnam.
• Sports Achievements: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured the 2026 IPL title. In badminton, Satwik-Chirag won the Singapore Open 2026 Men's Doubles title, marking their first BWF World Tour win in two years.
• Events: Meghalaya is confirmed as the host for the 39th National Games, scheduled for February-March 2027.

Preparation Tip

For General Awareness sections, focus on memorizing the specific designations of newly appointed officials and the primary objectives of recently launched government missions mentioned above, as these are high-probability topics for upcoming recruitment tests.