Weekly Current Affairs
08 Jun – 14 Jun 2026
32 articles · 7 days
⭐ Top 5 Most Important This Week
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RBI Maintains Repo Rate at 5.25%, Neutral Stance; Lowers GDP Growth Projection to 6.6%
RBI MPC unanimously keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25% with neutral stance; raises inflation forecast to 5.1% for FY27.
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Large-Scale Evacuation in Chandipur, Odisha Ahead of Planned Missile Test at ITR
Over 11,000 residents evacuated near Integrated Test Range in Balasore for planned missile test from Launch Complex-3.
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BHAVYA Scheme: Cabinet Approves ₹33,660 Crore for 100 World-Class Industrial Parks
Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana approved for developing 100 investment-ready industrial parks over six years.
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BRICS Agriculture Working Group Meets in Indore Under India's 2026 Presidency
India hosts first major multilateral agriculture-policy gathering in Indore, Madhya Pradesh as part of BRICS Presidency 2026.
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Supreme Court Rules: Homemakers Are Nation Builders, Quantifies Contribution at ₹30,000/Month
SC quantifies homemaker's domestic contribution as ₹30,000 per month for motor accident compensation claims.
RBI Maintains Repo Rate at 5.25%, Neutral Stance; Lowers GDP Growth Projection to 6.6%
RBI MPC unanimously keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25% with neutral stance; raises inflation forecast to 5.1% for FY27.
BHAVYA Scheme: Cabinet Approves ₹33,660 Crore for 100 World-Class Industrial Parks
Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana approved for developing 100 investment-ready industrial parks over six years.
Retail Inflation Reaches 16-Month High of 3.9%
India's retail inflation hits 16-month high at 3.9% driven by rising food prices, particularly tomatoes and rice.
Cabinet Approves ₹10,000 Crore ATF Price Stabilisation Fund for Aviation Sector
Union Cabinet approves Aviation Turbine Fuel Price Stabilisation Fund to shield airlines from fuel price volatility.
RBI Exempts NBFCs with Assets Below ₹1,000 Crore from Mandatory Registration
NBFCs with assets under ₹1,000 crore not using public funds or having customer interfaces exempted from RBI registration.
Surface Coal Gasification Thrust for Energy Security
Union Minister Kishan Reddy promotes coal gasification as key for manufacturing, fertilizer, and steel sectors; India ready for technological entry.
ED Arrests Former Reliance Anil Ambani Group Executives
Enforcement Directorate arrests two former directors of Reliance Telecom Ltd in connection with financial investigation.
MGNREGA Set to be Replaced by VB-GRAMG 2025: Social Welfare Changes
MGNREGA 2005 slated for replacement by VB-G RAM G 2025; concerns raised by workers' advocates about guarantee provisions and welfare structure.
Odisha Announces Free Education KG to PG in Govt Institutions
Odisha CM Majhi announces free and universal education from kindergarten to post-graduate levels in all government institutions.
Mera Yuva Bharat Platform Enters Guinness World Records for Online Quiz Participation
MY Bharat platform achieves Guinness Record for highest participation in online quiz within a single week.
PM MITRA Textile Park Phase-1 Blueprint Ready in Kalaburagi
First phase of PM MITRA textile park in Kalaburagi operational with modern infrastructure including HT/LT power distribution and solar lighting.
Maharashtra to Table Women Farmers Empowerment Bill
Maharashtra government plans to introduce Women Farmers Empowerment Bill during monsoon session with focus on agricultural gender equity.
FSSAI Introduces Official Vegan Logo for Certified Vegan Food Products in India
FSSAI mandates official vegan logo display on certified vegan food products under amended Vegan Foods Regulations.
IRCTC Website Redesign: New Platform by July 15, 2026
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces improved IRCTC website launch by July 15 after student complaints about CAPTCHA and ticket booking issues.
Large-Scale Evacuation in Chandipur, Odisha Ahead of Planned Missile Test at ITR
Over 11,000 residents evacuated near Integrated Test Range in Balasore for planned missile test from Launch Complex-3.
US Navy Strikes on Indian-Flagged Vessels: Diplomatic Row Over Hormuz
Three merchant vessels with Indian seafarers attacked by US Navy near Strait of Hormuz; India lodges strong protest demanding cessation of strikes.
India Successfully Tests Ballistic Missile Defence and Anti-Ship Missiles
DRDO successfully conducts ballistic missile defence test and anti-ship missile trials, enhancing India's defence capabilities.
Air India Flight 171 Crash: One Year Anniversary Without Final Cause
One year after Air India 171 crash killing 260, no final accident report published; AAIB investigation raises unanswered questions about fuel switch mechanisms.
Amit Shah Reviews Enhanced Security for Amarnath Yatra 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah directs multi-layered security arrangements for Amarnath Yatra using drones and advanced technology.
BRICS Agriculture Working Group Meets in Indore Under India's 2026 Presidency
India hosts first major multilateral agriculture-policy gathering in Indore, Madhya Pradesh as part of BRICS Presidency 2026.
External Affairs Minister Protests US Navy Attacks on Indian Mariners
India lodges strong diplomatic protest with US Secretary of State over US Navy attacks in Gulf that killed three Indian mariners.
India Invited to Strait of Hormuz Security Initiative with France
France indicates India's invitation to initiative securing Strait of Hormuz; to be discussed during PM Modi-President Macron meeting.
India-Africa Forum Summit Cancelled Due to Ebola Outbreaks
Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled for May 31 cancelled as Ebola outbreaks spread across African countries, straining bilateral relations.
West Bengal Becomes 33rd Legislature to Adopt National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)
West Bengal Assembly signs MoU for NeVA implementation, supporting 'One Nation, One Application' vision.
NITI Aayog Governing Council Addresses Federal Challenges
11th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting chaired by PM Modi discusses inclusive development; Himachal seeks financial assessment, Punjab seeks Special Category Status.
Punjab Assembly Elections Likely in November 2026
AAP leader Kejriwal announces Punjab polls in November 2026, four months away, focusing on re-electing CM Bhagwant Singh Mann.
Kolkata Police Establishes SIT to Probe EVM Fire Incident
Kolkata Police forms Special Investigation Team to probe fire destroying 4,000 EVMs amid political controversy and suspicion.
Supreme Court Rules: Homemakers Are Nation Builders, Quantifies Contribution at ₹30,000/Month
SC quantifies homemaker's domestic contribution as ₹30,000 per month for motor accident compensation claims.
AFSPA Removal Promise in Northeast: Implementation by 2027
Union Minister Amit Shah pledges removal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act from most of Northeast by 2027 following historic Naga peace agreement.
ISRO Receives AIAA's Goddard Astronautics Award for Chandrayaan-3 Success
ISRO honored with AIAA's highest award for Chandrayaan-3 lunar south pole landing breakthrough.
Neelkanth Mishra Appointed as India's Executive Director at World Bank
Cabinet approves appointment of Neelkanth Mishra as India's ED at World Bank for three-year term.
El Niño Active Now, May Strengthen During 2026 Monsoon
IMD confirms El Niño is currently active with clear signals in ocean and atmosphere, likely to strengthen during monsoon season.