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13. Ebola Outbreak in DRC Current Affairs: Health authorities continue surveillance and response measures following Ebola cases in parts of the DRC. Factual Points: (i) Ebola virus disease is caused by viruses of the Ebolavirus genus. (ii) The disease spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids. 14. Transgender Persons (Amendment) Act, 2026 Current Affairs: The amendment seeks to strengthen rights, welfare measures, and institutional support for transgender persons. Factual Points: (i) The original Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act was enacted in 2019. (ii) It prohibits discrimination in education, employment, healthcare, and public services

1. G7 Summit 2026 at Évian, France Current Affairs: The 2026 G7 Summit is being hosted by France at Évian-les-Bains, focusing on AI governance, energy security, and geopolitical stability. Factual Points: (i) G7 members are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US. (ii) The European Union participates as a non-enumerated member in all G7 meetings. 2. India–US Critical Minerals Framework & USIBC Task Force Current Affairs: India and the US have strengthened cooperation on critical minerals and supply chains to support clean energy and semiconductor industries. Factual Points: (i) Critical minerals include lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite, and rare earth elements. (ii) USIBC stands for the US–India Business Council. 3. India–France Strategic Cooperation Current Affairs: India and France are expanding collaboration in defence, nuclear energy, AI, and the Indo-Pacific region. Factual Points: (i) The India–France Strategic Partnership was launched in 1998. (ii) France supports India's bid for permanent membership in the UN Security Council. 4. India–Slovakia Bilateral Relations Current Affairs: India and Slovakia are enhancing ties in defence manufacturing, mobility, and technology cooperation. Factual Points: (i) Slovakia is a member of NATO and the European Union. (ii) Its capital is Bratislava. 5. US–Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Current Affairs: Recent diplomatic engagements have focused on reducing tensions and exploring frameworks for regional stability. Factual Points: (i) Iran is located in West Asia and borders the Persian Gulf. (ii) Tehran is the capital of Iran. 6. US–Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations Current Affairs: Negotiations continue over Iran's nuclear programme and sanctions relief mechanisms. Factual Points: (i) The original nuclear deal is known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). (ii) The JCPOA was signed in 2015. 7. India’s Goods Exports Reach Record High Current Affairs: India's merchandise exports have touched record levels, supported by engineering goods, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. Factual Points: (i) The Ministry of Commerce and Industry releases India's trade data. (ii) Engineering goods constitute one of India's largest export categories. 8. India’s Employment Rate Trends Current Affairs: Recent labour surveys indicate improvement in employment indicators and labour-force participation. Factual Points: (i) Employment data is published through the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). (ii) PLFS is conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO). 9. AI–Cloud Task Force Initiative Current Affairs: India has proposed AI-cloud infrastructure initiatives to improve access to computing resources for startups and researchers. Factual Points: (i) Cloud computing provides on-demand access to servers, storage, and software. (ii) AI models require high-performance computing resources, especially GPUs. 10. Drone Revolution and the Future of Warfare Current Affairs: Recent conflicts have highlighted the growing role of drones in surveillance, logistics, and precision strikes. Factual Points: (i) Drones are also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). (ii) India regulates civilian drones through the Drone Rules, 2021. 11. AI-Powered Advances in Cancer Detection Current Affairs: AI-based diagnostic tools are being increasingly used for early detection of cancers through imaging and pathology analysis. Factual Points: (i) Cancer is caused by uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. (ii) Early diagnosis significantly improves survival rates. 12. HPV Vaccine (Cervavac) Current Affairs: India is promoting wider use of Cervavac to prevent cervical cancer among adolescent girls. Factual Points: (i) Cervavac is India's first indigenously developed HPV vaccine. (ii) It was developed by the Serum Institute of India in collaboration with the Department of Biotechnology.

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Here are top headlines (16th June 2026) from The Hindu and The Indian Express: 1. G7 Summit 2026 at Évian, France 2. India–US Critical Minerals Framework & USIBC Task Force 3. India–France Strategic Cooperation 4. India–Slovakia Bilateral Relations 5. US–Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) 6. US–Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations 7. India’s Goods Exports Reach Record High 8. India’s Employment Rate Trends 9. AI–Cloud Task Force Initiative 10. Drone Revolution and the Future of Warfare 11. AI-Powered Advances in Cancer Detection 12. HPV Vaccine: Cervavac 13. Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) 14. Transgender Persons (Amendment) Act, 2026

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