Weekly Current Affairs: 14th June To 20th June 2026 | Important One-Liners & PDF

Stay updated with the most significant national and international developments from 14th June to 20th June 2026. This edition provides a concise summary of government policies, bilateral agreements, and major global events essential for your exam preparation.

Our weekly current affairs digest is curated for aspirants targeting competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, and Banking. It focuses on high-yield facts, including GI tags, defence exercises, and policy updates, ensuring you remain ahead in your revision.

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National

• Great Nicobar Project Census — The Andaman and Nicobar administration has initiated a resettlement census for the Great Nicobar mega-infrastructure project. This project aims to boost maritime capacity via a new transhipment terminal and airport.
• New Army Uniform Policy — The Indian Army has launched the 'Army Uniforms-2026' manual to standardize dress codes and incorporate Indian-style formal wear, such as the Bandi jacket, while removing archaic colonial accessories.
• New GI Tags for Jharkhand — Jharkhand secured GI tags for 11 products, including Bhagaiya silk, Munda jewellery, and Dokra craft. This recognition aims to protect local heritage and improve market access for rural artisans.
• Water Tribunal Tenure Extended — The Ministry of Jal Shakti extended the tenure of the Ravi-Beas Waters Tribunal to August 2027 and the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal to July 2027 to address ongoing inter-state water sharing issues.
• Project Kusha — Project Kusha is India's indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile system designed to intercept advanced aerial threats, serving as a critical pillar of the nation's layered air defence architecture.
• First Indigenous Hovercraft — The Indian Coast Guard inducted its first indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicle (H-561). It is designed for rapid response in shallow waters, marshlands, and coastal zones.

International

• 52nd G7 Summit — France hosted the 52nd G7 summit, bringing together leaders to discuss geopolitical instability, trade tensions, and digital safety for minors. India participated as an invited partner nation.
• PM Modi's Slovakia Visit — Prime Minister Modi's historic visit to Slovakia resulted in a Comprehensive Partnership agreement. He was awarded the 'Order of the White Double Cross, First Class' by President Peter Pellegrini.
• India-France Innovation — The 'Bharat Innovates 2026' conference highlighted deep-tech collaboration. Additionally, the India-France ATL Bridge was launched to connect school innovation labs between the two nations.

Science & Tech

• Green Hydrogen Portal — The Green Hydrogen Certification Portal was launched to provide traceability and regulatory compliance for green hydrogen production, supporting India's goal of becoming a global clean energy hub.
• Nagpur Cyclotron Project — Maharashtra approved a high-energy medical cyclotron project in Nagpur to produce radioisotopes locally, significantly improving cancer treatment and nuclear medicine research in Central India.

Sports

• Exercise Pitch Black 2026 — The Indian Air Force will participate in the multinational Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia, focusing on complex aerial combat scenarios and multinational coordination.
• Exercise KHAAN QUEST 2026 — An Indian Army contingent from the JAT Regiment is participating in the 23rd edition of Exercise KHAAN QUEST, which focuses on peacekeeping and joint military operations.

Quick One-Liners — Memorise These

• New Army Uniform Policy: Army Uniforms-2026 manual released.
• Project Kusha: Indigenous long-range air defence system.
• First Indigenous Hovercraft: H-561 inducted by Coast Guard.
• Jharkhand GI Tags: 11 products including Bhagaiya silk.
• Tripura GI Tag: Sarinda musical instrument recognized.
• Assam GI Tags: Bihu Pepa and bamboo crafts included.
• G7 Summit 2026: Hosted by France in Évian-les-Bains.
• PM Modi in Slovakia: First-ever visit by an Indian PM.
• Slovakia's Top Honour: Order of the White Double Cross.
• Prix Versailles 2026: Navi Mumbai and Guwahati airports listed.
• Green Hydrogen Portal: Launched for production certification.
• Nagpur Cyclotron: ₹300 crore project for cancer care.
• Exercise Pitch Black: Multinational air drill in Australia.
• Exercise KHAAN QUEST: Peacekeeping drill in Mongolia.
• Drug Ban: 16 fixed dose combinations banned by Centre.

Key Full-Forms & Terms

• GI: Geographical Indication
• DRDO: Defence Research and Development Organisation
• ACV: Air Cushion Vehicle
• CEPA: Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
• GSOIA: General Security of Information Agreement
• ATL: Atal Tinkering Lab
• FDC: Fixed Dose Combination

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