This weekly current affairs compilation for June 7th to June 13th, 2026, offers a concise overview of significant national and international events. Aspirants preparing for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, and State PSCs will find this material invaluable for quick revision.

Covering key developments across various sectors, this weekly current affairs update ensures you are well-informed on important news, policies, and global happenings. Focus on these high-yield facts to enhance your general knowledge and exam readiness.

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National

• Andaman & Nicobar: Lowest TFR — The Andaman and Nicobar Islands recorded India's lowest Total Fertility Rate (TFR) at 0.9 in the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6). This figure is significantly below the replacement level of 2.1, indicating a sharp demographic shift towards an aging population.
• IDY 2026 Theme Announced — The theme for the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, observed on June 21, is "Yoga for Healthy Ageing." This theme emphasizes yoga's benefits for physical fitness, mental balance, and overall well-being in older populations.
• Indore Hosts BRICS Agri Meet — Indore, Madhya Pradesh, is hosting the BRICS Agriculture Working Group meeting and Agriculture Ministers' Meeting from June 9-13, 2026. Discussions will focus on food security, climate-smart farming, agricultural trade, and farmer welfare under India's BRICS Chairmanship.
• SC Judges Strength Increased — The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026, increased the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37 (excluding the CJI). Including the Chief Justice, the total strength rises from 34 to 38, aiming to address case pendency.
• Zojila Tunnel Breakthrough — A significant breakthrough occurred at the Zojila Tunnel project, India's longest single-tube bi-directional road tunnel at high altitude. This milestone brings the all-weather connectivity between Srinagar, Kargil, and Leh closer to completion, enhancing strategic infrastructure.
• UP Launches 'Project Ganga' — Uttar Pradesh launched 'Project Ganga' (Government Assisted Network for Growth and Advancement) to provide high-speed broadband to 20 lakh rural families. This initiative aims to boost digital education, telemedicine, and e-governance, creating over one lakh jobs.
• Modi: Longest Serving PM — Prime Minister Narendra Modi became India's longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister, completing 4,399 days in office by June 10, 2026. He surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru's elected tenure of 4,398 days, marking a significant milestone in India's parliamentary democracy.
• Birsa Munda Death Anniversary — June 9th marks the death anniversary of Birsa Munda, the revered tribal freedom fighter and social reformer. Known as 'Dharti Abba', he led the Ulgulan movement against colonial exploitation, advocating for tribal land rights and cultural identity.
• Kerala's HAWK System — Kerala launched HAWK (Hostile Activity Watch Kernel), India's first judiciary-integrated digital wildlife offence management system. It connects forest enforcement records with the District Court Management System, streamlining wildlife crime prosecution and reducing paperwork.
• VB-GRAM G Scheme — The Union Government proposed an interim allocation of ₹95,692 crore for the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-GRAM G). This new scheme will replace MGNREGA/MGNREGS nationwide from July 1, 2026, ensuring continuous rural employment.
• JNPA Top Container Port — Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) retained its position as India's top-performing container port, ranking 22nd globally in the World Bank's Container Port Performance Index 2025. This highlights India's improving port efficiency and maritime logistics capacity.
• Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra — Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra, a WhatsApp-based AI advisory service, is India's first nationwide AI advisory for oilseed cultivation. Developed by ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad, it offers 24×7 multilingual guidance to farmers on various oilseed crops.
• Mission Sudarshan Chakra — Mission Sudarshan Chakra is India's planned national security shield, announced by PM Modi in 2025. It aims to protect strategic and civilian areas through advanced technology-based defense systems by 2035, enhancing India's counter-action capabilities.
• NITI Aayog Governing Council — The 11th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting, chaired by PM Modi, focused on "Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047." Chief Ministers from all 28 states participated, emphasizing cooperative federalism and leveraging India's demographic dividend.
• Unified Broadcasting Rules — The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting released draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026. These rules aim to create a unified regulatory framework for TV, radio, DTH, and other broadcasting services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
• ASI Finds Nallamala Inscriptions — The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) documented 25 ancient inscriptions and rock art in the Nallamala-Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve. These findings, dating from the 2nd to 16th century CE, provide insights into the Deccan's cultural history and early settlement patterns.

International

• South Asian University — South Asian University, established by SAARC member nations, is a regional center of excellence in New Delhi. It offers diverse academic programs and its degrees are recognized across SAARC states, promoting regional higher education cooperation.
• SIPRI Report 2026: Nuclear Arsenals — The SIPRI Yearbook 2026 reported India's nuclear arsenal at an estimated 190 warheads and Pakistan's at 170 warheads as of early 2026. The report highlights global nuclear modernization amid rising geopolitical risks.
• Abu Dhabi Dialogue — India participated in the 8th Ministerial Consultations of the Abu Dhabi Dialogue in Dubai. This platform facilitates cooperation between Asian labour-origin and destination countries on contractual labour mobility, migrant worker welfare, and safe migration practices.
• SAPLING Dialogue 2026 — The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) and the World Bank Group concluded the SAPLING Dialogue 2026 in Ahmedabad. The dialogue focused on strengthening food processing, nutrition, employment generation, and sustainable growth in South Asia.
• UPI-NPI Corridor Launched — India and Nepal launched a peer-to-peer cross-border remittance mechanism, linking India's UPI with Nepal's National Payments Interface (NPI). This corridor enables instant, secure, and low-cost digital money transfers, benefiting migrant workers and travelers.
• UN Carbon Credits Scrutiny — The first UN carbon credits issued under the Paris Agreement's Article 6.4 mechanism are under scrutiny due to concerns over a Myanmar cookstove project. Issues of transparency, environmental integrity, and human-rights safeguards in global carbon markets have been raised.
• Elon Musk: First Trillionaire — Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire following SpaceX's stock market debut in the United States on June 12, 2026. The IPO valued SpaceX at over $2 trillion, significantly boosting Musk's wealth from his holdings in various technology ventures.

Sports

• Gitika Talukdar: FIFA Photojournalist — Assam-based photojournalist Gitika Talukdar received FIFA accreditation for the 2026 Men's FIFA World Cup, her third consecutive assignment. She is reportedly the only Indian female photojournalist selected, highlighting Indian representation in global sports media.

Quick One-Liners — Memorise These

• Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Lowest TFR of 0.9 (NFHS-6).
• IDY 2026 Theme: "Yoga for Healthy Ageing" (June 21).
• Indore to host BRICS Agriculture Meeting 2026 (June 9-13).
• SC judges strength increased from 34 to 38 via Ordinance.
• Zojila Tunnel: Breakthrough achieved, all-weather link for Ladakh.
• UP launches 'Project Ganga' for rural high-speed internet.
• Narendra Modi: India's longest continuously serving elected PM.
• Birsa Munda's death anniversary observed on June 9.
• Kerala launches HAWK: 1st Judiciary-Integrated Wildlife Crime System.
• VB-GRAM G Scheme to replace MGNREGS from July 1, 2026.
• JNPA ranked 22nd globally, India's top container port (CPPI 2025).
• Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra: India's 1st WhatsApp AI advisory for farmers.
• Mission Sudarshan Chakra: India's national security shield by 2035.
• 11th NITI Aayog Governing Council: "Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047".
• Draft Telecommunications Rules, 2026: Unified broadcasting framework.
• ASI found 25 ancient inscriptions in Nallamala Tiger Reserve.
• India-Nepal launched UPI-NPI cross-border remittance corridor.
• Elon Musk became world's first trillionaire after SpaceX IPO.

Key Full-Forms & Terms

• TFR: Total Fertility Rate
• NFHS-6: National Family Health Survey-6
• IDY: International Day of Yoga
• BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
• CJI: Chief Justice of India
• VB-GRAM G: Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin
• MGNREGS: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
• HAWK: Hostile Activity Watch Kernel
• JNPA: Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
• CPPI: Container Port Performance Index
• ICAR: Indian Council of Agricultural Research
• NITI Aayog: National Institution for Transforming India Aayog
• ASI: Archaeological Survey of India
• SAARC: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
• SIPRI: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

Compiled and rewritten by Rozgar Update for study reference. Facts are summarised from publicly available weekly current-affairs material; always verify from official sources.