Staying updated with today’s current affairs is essential for competitive exam aspirants preparing for SSC, UPSC, Banking, State PSCs, and Railway exams. The 10 June 2026 current affairs cover major national developments, international events, economy & banking updates, appointments, sports achievements, and important days that frequently appear in the General Awareness section of government exams.
India – National Current Affairs
- Nepal FM Shisir Khanal’s 3-Day Official Visit to India – 3 Key Outcomes – Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal undertook a 3-day official visit to India (5–7 June 2026) at the invitation of EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar, during which he held bilateral talks reviewing India-Nepal ties covering development cooperation, connectivity, trade & transit, energy, and people-to-people links. He also held a high-level meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Exam importance: Three major outcomes: (1) Launch of Person-to-Person (P2P) linkage between UPI (India) and NPI (Nepal); (2) MoU between Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD/MeitY) and Kathmandu University’s Centre for DPI-AI to develop multilingual language technologies; (3) Handover of 84 India-funded reconstruction projects (post-2015 Earthquake) to Nepal.
- Union Minister Piyush Goyal Launches BHAVYA Portal for 100 Industrial Parks – Union Minister Piyush Goyal (MoC&I) launched the BHAVYA Portal in New Delhi to operationalise the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA), a ₹33,660 crore flagship scheme to develop 100 world-class industrial parks through a Centre–State partnership model over six years, creating integrated industrial ecosystems for manufacturing, innovation, MSMEs, and startups. Exam importance: The scheme is implemented by NICDC under DPIIT through a 51:49 Centre–State model; GoI provides up to ₹1 crore per acre for infrastructure and up to 25% of project costs for external connectivity; the BHAVYA Portal serves as a unified digital platform for DPR submission, appraisal, evaluation, and real-time monitoring.
- Rapido and MoRTH Partner to Promote RahVeer Scheme for Road Accident Victims – Roppen Transportation Services (Rapido) partnered with MoRTH in New Delhi, in the presence of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, to promote the RahVeer Scheme through digital and on-ground awareness initiatives. The initiative engaged over 4 lakh Rapido captains across 400+ cities, earned a Guinness World Record (GWR) as more than 4 lakh captains took the RahVeer Pledge simultaneously. Exam importance: RahVeer Scheme was launched in April 2025 by MoRTH – a reward-based initiative providing ₹25,000 and a certificate of appreciation to citizens who help road accident victims reach a hospital during the critical Golden Hour; protects helpers from legal or procedural concerns.
- Regional Meteorological Centre Inaugurated in Lucknow – Union MoS Jitendra Singh (MoES & MoS&T) and UP CM Yogi Adityanath jointly inaugurated the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) at Lucknow, UP, upgraded from the Lucknow Meteorological Observatory established in 1894, to strengthen regional weather forecasting and disaster preparedness across UP, Uttarakhand, and adjoining regions. Exam importance: RMC Lucknow now has 3 Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs), 107 Automatic Weather Stations (AWS), 140 Automatic Rain Gauges (ARG), 7 Lightning Sensors, and aviation support for 11 airports; part of Mission Mausam (launched 2024, under MoES) which aims to expand India’s DWR network from 50 to nearly 100 radars.
International Current Affairs
- SIPRI Yearbook 2026: India 5th Largest Military Spender with USD 92.1 Billion, Holds 190 Nuclear Warheads – The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its SIPRI Yearbook 2026, stating India was the world’s 5th largest military spender in 2025 with defence expenditure of USD 92.1 billion (up 8.9% from 2024), and India’s nuclear arsenal grew from 180 warheads in 2025 to 190 warheads as of January 2026. Exam importance: Global military expenditure surged to USD 2.9 trillion in 2025 (11th consecutive year of increase), representing 2.5% of global GDP; Top 5 spenders: USA (USD 954 bn) → China (USD 336 bn) → Russia (USD 190 bn) → 4th (undisclosed in snippet) → India (USD 92.1 bn); all 9 nuclear states together hold nearly 12,187 nuclear weapons, of which ~9,745 are in active stockpiles.
- Russian President Putin Offers India Sukhoi Su-57 Stealth Aircraft with Joint Production – President Vladimir Putin offered India the 5th-generation Sukhoi Su-57 stealth aircraft and proposed joint production in India, with full technology transfer and establishment of manufacturing facilities, announced on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). Exam importance: India and Russia had initiated the joint FGFA programme in 2007 to develop an advanced stealth fighter derived from the Su-57; India formally withdrew from the programme in 2021 due to unresolved concerns over costs, technology transfer, and performance; Su-57 (codename ‘Felon’) is a 5th-generation stealth multirole fighter developed by Sukhoi Design Bureau (subsidiary of United Aircraft Corporation/UAC) that combines stealth, supermaneuverability, and sustained supersonic flight.
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Economy & Banking
- RBI Launches Twin USD-INR Forex Swap Facility to Attract Foreign Currency Inflows – The RBI introduced two special USD-Rupee forex swap facilities: one for fresh Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank (FCNR(B)) deposits, and another for eligible External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) and Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings (OFCBs), accessible by Authorised Dealer (AD) Category-I banks. Exam importance: FCNR(B) swap facility available in USD only; ECB/OFCB swap applies to borrowings with average maturity of 3 years and above; aims to attract stable long-term foreign currency inflows and support India’s external financing needs amid global market volatility.
- Sahamati Foundation Gets RBI Recognition as SRO for Account Aggregator Ecosystem – The RBI recognised Sahamati Foundation as the Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for India’s Account Aggregator (AA) ecosystem, creating a formal industry-led governance framework for India’s consent-based financial data-sharing network comprising 1,120 regulated entities, including 17 operational AAs, with 294+ million linked accounts, 450+ million consent requests, and 290+ million monthly data-sharing transactions. Exam importance: As an SRO, Sahamati will develop industry standards, promote best practices, address operational challenges, and strengthen compliance across the AA ecosystem; the AA ecosystem is a consent-based digital framework regulated by the RBI.
- Fitch Ratings Lowers India’s GDP Growth Forecast to 6.4% in FY27 – American credit rating agency Fitch Ratings, in its June 2026 Global Economic Outlook (GEO), cut India’s GDP growth forecast for FY27 by 30 basis points to 6.4% (from earlier estimate of 6.7%), while projecting a recovery to 6.7% in FY28 driven by robust consumer spending and investment. Exam importance: India’s wholesale prices rose 8.3% YoY in April 2026; CPI inflation stood at 3.5%; India’s inflation projected to reach 5.3% by end of CY2026; Fitch also revised global growth down by 20 bps to 2.4% for CY26; India’s GDP growth projected to ease to 6.4% again in FY29.
- Adani Ports Secures USD 70 Million Marine Services Contract for Argentina’s LNG Export Project – APSEZ announced a 10-year marine services contract worth USD 70 million for Argentina’s first LNG export project – the Southern Energy Floating LNG (FLNG) Project in San Matías Gulf – to be executed through Meridian Transportes Marítimos S.A., a JV between Adani Harbour International FZCO (51%) and Argentina’s Meridian Group (49%). Exam importance: This is APSEZ’s first entry into South America; the FLNG project begins operations in September 2027, producing 2.45 MT of LNG annually (around 28 cargoes per year); Argentina plans to export up to 10 MT of LNG annually to India from 2027; services include four tugboats, one anchor handling tug supply vessel, and one crew boat.
Appointments & Resignations
- South Korean President Nominates Han Seong-sook as Next Prime Minister – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung nominated Han Seong-sook, current Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), as the country’s next Prime Minister, following incumbent PM Kim Min-seok’s stepping down. Upon parliamentary approval, she will become the second woman PM in South Korea’s history, after Han Myeong-sook (2006–2007). Exam importance: Han Seong-sook was the first woman CEO of Naver Corporation – South Korea’s leading internet company – in 2017; she began her career as a reporter with Mincom in 1989 and assumed her ministerial role under the Lee Jae Myung administration in 2025.
- GoI Reappoints Swaminathan Janakiraman as RBI Deputy Governor for Two More Years – The Government of India reappointed Swaminathan Janakiraman as Deputy Governor of the RBI for another 2 years, effective from 26 June 2026. He was initially appointed as Deputy Governor in June 2023 for 3 years, replacing former MD of IDBI Bank MK Jain. Exam importance: Janakiraman oversees the Department of Supervision and Inspection at RBI; the RBI Act 1934 mandates 4 Deputy Governors – two from within the RBI ranks, one commercial banker, and one economist for the monetary policy department; other 3 Deputy Governors are Poonam Gupta, Shirish Chandra Murmu, and Rohit Jain.
Sports
- India Tops Inaugural World Yogasana Championship 2026 with 114 Medals Including 102 Gold – India dominated the inaugural World Yogasana Championship 2026 held at EKA Arena, Ahmedabad, Gujarat (4–8 June 2026) with 114 medals (102 Gold, 9 Silver, 3 Bronze), fielding a 122-member contingent across six age categories. Japan ranked 2nd (3 gold, 3 silver, 5 bronze = 11 medals) and Argentina ranked 3rd (2 gold, 3 silver = 5 medals). Exam importance: Championship organised by World Yogasana, Yogasana Bharat, and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA); Mascot: ‘Veer the Lion’; PM Modi virtually inaugurated the event; India’s first gold won by Abhay Burman; event supported under the 2026 International Yoga Day theme – “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.”
- Monaco Grand Prix 2026: 19-Year-Old Kimi Antonelli Becomes Youngest-Ever Winner – Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes, Italy, 19 years) won the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix (Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco 2026) at Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, becoming the youngest Monaco Grand Prix winner in history. He finished 6.271 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari, 2nd) with a race time of 2:23:31.243; Isack Hadjar (Red Bull, 3rd) completed the podium. Exam importance: This was Antonelli’s 5th consecutive GP win in the 2026 F1 season (following China, Japan, Miami, Canada); extended his Drivers’ Championship lead to 66 points; teammate George Russell finished 12th.
- Asian Individual Chess Championship 2026: Savitha Shri Baskar Wins Women’s Gold – Indian IM Savitha Shri Baskar (19 years) won the gold medal with 7.5/9 points (on tiebreaks) in the Women’s section of the Asian Individual Chess Championship 2026 held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (29 May – 7 June 2026). China’s IM Kong Xiangrui won gold in the Open section with 7/9 points (on tiebreaks). Exam importance: This was the 21st edition (Open) and 27th edition (Women’s); organised jointly by the Mongolian Chess Federation (MCF), Asian Chess Federation (ACF), and FIDE; Savitha Shri Baskar directly qualified for the 2027 FIDE Women’s World Cup; Kong Xiangrui and GMs Savva Vetokhin, Xiao Tong, and Zhamsaran Tsydypov qualified for the Open World Cup.
Important Days
- World Brain Tumor Day 2026 – 8 June – World Brain Tumour Day (WBTD) is observed annually on 8 June to raise awareness, promote early diagnosis, support patients, and advance brain tumour research. It was established and first observed on 8 June 2000 by the German Brain Tumour Association (Deutsche Hirntumorhilfe) in Germany, later gaining international recognition with support from the International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA). Exam importance: The Grey Ribbon is the international symbol of awareness for brain tumours and brain cancer; no specific 2026 theme has been announced separately.
- World Accreditation Day 2026 – 9 June – World Accreditation Day (WAD) is observed annually on 9 June to highlight the importance of accreditation. The 2026 theme is “Innovation, Trust and Sustainability: The Power of Accreditation.” The 2026 edition marks the first observance coordinated under the newly formed Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI). Exam importance: WAD was launched in 2007 by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC); first observed on 9 June 2008; accreditation verifies that institutions or programmes meet quality standards and are competent to carry out conformity assessment tasks.
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