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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23 JUNE 2026
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ECONOMY
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India’s Core Sector Growth Slows
✅ Growth of
Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) slowed to
0.5% in May 2026
✅ April growth revised to
1.8%
✅ April-May cumulative growth stood at
1.1%
✅ Covers Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilisers, Steel, Cement and Electricity
✅ Released by
Office of Economic Adviser
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STATES
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Indori Malwi Potato Receives GI Tag
✅ Granted
Geographical Indication (GI) status
✅ Major Rabi crop under
ODOP initiative
✅ Known for low sugar and starch content
✅ Ideal for chips, wafers and French fries
✅ Other GI products include
Garadu and
Balam Cucumber
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NATIONAL
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India Becomes World Leader in Ship Recycling
✅ India captured
35.4% global ship recycling share in 2025
✅ Share increased from
30.1% in 2024
✅ Recycling volume rose to
2.99 million GT
✅ Achievement under
Maritime India Vision 2030
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Alang Ship Recycling Yard remains India’s largest recycling hub
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India Launches First Digital Space Industry Repository
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Indian Space Industry E-Catalogue launched during
Indian Space Congress 2026
✅ Developed by
SIA-India
✅ Showcases India’s space-sector capabilities
✅ Supports industry collaboration and investment
✅ Includes reports on orbital servicing and space-based computing
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Osmania University Achieves Four ISO Certifications
✅ First Indian university to receive
4 ISO certifications simultaneously
✅ Certifications awarded by
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
✅ Covers education, environment, energy and food safety management
✅ University located in
Hyderabad, Telangana
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CPCL Upgraded to Navratna Status
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Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) upgraded from Miniratna-I to Navratna
✅ Became India’s
28th Navratna CPSE
✅ Approval granted by
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
✅ Provides greater financial and operational autonomy
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NAFED Launches Digital Auction Platform
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NAFEX.in launched by Union Minister
Amit Shah
✅ Enhances transparency and efficiency in agricultural auctions
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DRISHTI Portal launched for inventory management
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NAFED-KALYAN Scholarship introduced for farmers’ children
✅ NAFED functions under
Ministry of Cooperation
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INDIA & THE WORLD
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PM Modi’s Gifts Showcase India’s Heritage
✅ Traditional Indian handicrafts gifted to foreign dignitaries
✅ Included
Kalamkari, Pochampally Silk, Kashmiri Carpet, Dokra Art, Thewa Art and Himroo Silk
✅ Highlights India’s rich cultural diversity
✅ Promotes traditional crafts globally
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AGREEMENTS & MoUs
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NSE Signs MoU with Bharat Metal Exchange
✅ Focus on non-ferrous metal derivatives market
✅ Promotes awareness of hedging and price-risk management
✅ Supports development of commodity derivatives ecosystem
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IITM & ARIES Sign MoU for Climate Observation Station
✅ Climate observation station to be established at
Devasthal
✅ Part of
Bharat Climate Observation Network (BCON)
✅ Supports
Mission Mausam
✅ Enhances Himalayan climate and atmospheric research
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Maharashtra Partners with Google for Education
✅ Over
4 lakh teachers to receive AI training
✅ Training period:
18 months
✅ Conducted free of cost by Google
✅ Strengthens digital education ecosystem
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APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
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Tushar Mehta Reappointed Solicitor General
✅ Reappointed as
Solicitor General of India
✅ Solicitor General is the
second-highest law officer of India
✅ Functions under the Union Government’s legal framework
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SPORTS
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Harmanpreet Kaur Creates Historic T20I Record
✅ First cricketer in history to play
200 T20 International matches
✅ Achieved milestone during Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
✅ Surpasses all men’s and women’s T20I records
✅ Reinforces India’s prominence in women’s cricket
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DEFENCE
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IAF to Acquire Retired Jaguar Aircraft from UK
✅ India to acquire
9 retired SEPECAT Jaguar aircraft
✅ Intended for spare parts and fleet sustainment
✅ Jaguars inducted into IAF in
1979
✅ Expected to remain operational till
2030–32
✅ Will gradually be replaced by Tejas, Rafale and future indigenous fighters
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ENVIRONMENT
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ABS Framework Delivers Grassroots Benefits