Staying updated with today's current affairs is essential for competitive exam aspirants preparing for SSC, UPSC, Banking, State PSCs, and Railway exams. The 12 June 2026 current affairs cover major national developments, international events, economy & banking updates, science & technology, awards & recognitions, and important days that frequently appear in the General Awareness section of government exams.
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- Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda Launches Celebrations to Mark '10 Years of PMSMA - A Decade of Care' - Union Minister Jagat Prakash (J.P.) Nadda (MoHFW) launched nationwide celebrations to commemorate a decade of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) under the theme "10 Years of PMSMA - A Decade of Care" in New Delhi. A special ₹75 Commemorative Coin and a ₹5 Postal Stamp were released at the event to recognise PMSMA's contribution towards strengthening maternal healthcare in India. Exam importance: PMSMA was launched on 9 June 2016 by PM Narendra Modi; it provides free, comprehensive, and quality antenatal care services to pregnant women on the 9th day of every month; awareness and outreach activities are being conducted across all States and UTs to encourage pregnant women to avail 9 assured free antenatal care services under the scheme; administered by MoHFW.
- GoI Approves 96 Companies Under Textile PLI Scheme; ₹12,822 Crore Investment Expected - The Government of India, through the Ministry of Textiles (MoT), approved 22 new applicants under Round-3 of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, with an expected investment of ₹2,339.14 crore, projected turnover of ₹15,561.34 crore, and creation of 36,217 jobs. In total, 96 companies have been selected under Round-3 with a committed investment of ₹12,822.67 crore and a projected turnover of ₹58,294.18 crore. Exam importance: The approved applicants are spread across man-made fibre (MMF) apparel, MMF fabrics, and technical textiles; aligns with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision; PLI Scheme for Textiles was launched in 2021 to boost India's textile manufacturing; India's textile and apparel industry is the 2nd largest employer after agriculture.
- Cabinet Approves ₹2,533 Crore Central Government Office Complexes in Amaravati, AP - The CCEA, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved the construction of the Central Government General Pool Office Accommodation (CGGPOA) at ₹1,299 crore and General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) campus at ₹1,235 crore at Amaravati, the new capital city of Andhra Pradesh, with a combined estimated cost of ₹2,533 crore. The facilities are designed to accommodate around 8,000 officials and staff from various central government departments. Exam importance: Both projects will be implemented by MoHUA through the Central Public Works Department (CPWD); the Cabinet also approved Phase 2(A) of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project — a 6.032 km corridor from Koteshwar Road to Ahmedabad Airport — at an estimated cost of ₹2,169.04 crore; separately, a 7-point resolution was approved congratulating PM Modi for completing 4,399 continuous days in office as India's longest-serving elected PM for two consecutive terms.
- GoI Extends CGSMFI-2.0 Validity Till August 2026, Increases Loan Limits for NBFC-MFIs to ₹1,000 Crore - The Government of India, through the Ministry of Finance, extended the validity of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0) until 31 August 2026 or until guarantees worth ₹20,000 crore are issued, and also raised the maximum loan limit for Large-Sized NBFC-MFIs from ₹300 crore to ₹1,000 crore, subject to 20% of their Assets Under Management (AUM). Exam importance: Guarantee fee is 0.50% per annum on the sanctioned amount in Year 1, and on the outstanding amount thereafter; guarantee cover on the amount in default: 80% for small, 75% for medium, 70% for large NBFC-MFIs; MLI on-lending rate to small borrowers is capped at 1% below the institution's average lending rate of the preceding six months; CGSMFI is administered by NCGTC under the Ministry of Finance.
- MoD Signs ₹449 Crore Deal with ASSPL for 20 Advanced ECGNSS Jammers for Indian Navy - The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹449 crore contract with Accord Software and Systems Private Limited (ASSPL), Bengaluru, for procurement of 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System (ECGNSS) Jammers for the Indian Navy, under the Buy Indian - Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured (IDDM) category with 75% indigenous content. Exam importance: Contract signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi; ECGNSS Jammers can disrupt enemy GNSS tracking through spoofing and deceptive jamming, enhancing safety of Indian Navy ships; enhances Indian Navy's Electronic Warfare (EW) capabilities; ASSPL is a Bengaluru-based technology company established in 1991, specialising in GNSS technologies and navigation solutions.
- BSNL and IIT Kanpur Sign MoU to Advance Next-Generation Telecom Technologies - Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and IIT Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, signed an MoU to collaborate on the development of future-generation telecom technologies. The partnership will focus on Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) broadcasting, indigenous 4G development, and advanced spectrum research to strengthen India's telecom innovation and digital self-reliance. Exam importance: BSNL is a Government of India-owned telecom service provider, under the Ministry of Communications; BSNL CMD: Robert J. Ravi; IIT Kanpur was established in 1959 and is the 5th oldest IIT in India; collaboration aims to create advanced products for future telecom infrastructure under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat push; D2M is a technology that allows mobile devices to receive TV/radio broadcasts without an active data connection.
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Economy & Banking
- RBI Issues Third Amendment Directions 2026 Easing Bank Lending Norms for REITs and InvITs - The Reserve Bank of India issued the Third Amendment Directions, 2026, governing bank lending to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) while strengthening risk and exposure norms. Under the revised norms, banks can lend only to REITs and InvITs registered with and regulated by SEBI and listed on recognised Stock Exchanges. For REITs, lending is restricted to listed trusts where at least 80% of assets comprise cash-generating properties operational for more than one year; similarly, InvITs must have at least 80% of assets invested in completed, revenue-generating infrastructure projects with positive cash flows for one-plus year. Exam importance: REITs and InvITs are regulated by SEBI; REITs were introduced in India in 2014 through SEBI (REITs) Regulations; InvITs were introduced in 2014 through SEBI (InvIT) Regulations; currently, India has 4 listed REITs (Embassy Office Parks, Mindspace Business Parks, Brookfield India Real Estate, and Nexus Select Trust) and several listed InvITs; the amendment balances credit access with financial stability.
- Nuvama Wealth Management Gets SEBI Approval to Launch Mutual Fund Business - Nuvama Wealth Management Limited announced it received final approval from SEBI to commence Mutual Fund operations through its asset management arm Nuvama Asset Management Limited (NAML). Nuvama Mutual Fund Trusteeship Services Limited will serve as the trustee company for the newly established fund. The company will initially focus on launching investment products under the Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) framework, followed by broader mutual fund schemes. Exam importance: Nuvama Wealth Management is a listed entity on Indian stock exchanges; SEBI regulates mutual funds in India under the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996; the SIF framework is a newer SEBI-regulated category targeting sophisticated/high net worth investors; SEBI Chairperson: Tuhin Kanta Pandey.
- CCI Approves Sanlam Entity's Acquisition of 2.80% Additional Stake in Shriram Life Insurance - The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved Sanlam Emerging Markets (Mauritius) Limited's (SEMM) acquisition of a 2.80% stake in Shriram Life Insurance Company Limited (SLIC) through a preferential issue worth approximately ₹220.88 crore (1,90,41,203 equity shares at face value ₹10 each). Following the acquisition, SEMM's total effective shareholding in SLIC increased to 68.37%. Exam importance: CCI also approved the acquisition of 29.06% shareholding in PUMA SE (target) by Ancat Holding GmbH (acquirer), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of ANTA Sports Private Limited, through a secondary share purchase valued at approximately EUR 1.5 billion; CCI was established in 2003 under the Competition Act, 2002; CCI Chairperson: Ravneet Kaur.
- ADIA Arm to Sell 2.3% Stake in Lenskart for ₹1,944 Crore - Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust, an investment vehicle backed by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), announced plans to reduce its 2.3% holding in Lenskart Solutions Limited through a block deal valued at approximately ₹1,944 crore (USD 204 million), with a floor price of ₹486 per share. IIFL Capital Services Limited has been appointed as the sole placement agent. Exam importance: ADIA was established in 1976 and is the sovereign wealth fund of Abu Dhabi, UAE, and is among the world's largest institutional investors; this follows SoftBank's earlier partial exit from Lenskart (3.25% stake sold for ₹2,873 crore on 6 June 2026); Lenskart is India's largest eyewear company, founded in 2010 by Peyush Bansal, Amit Chaudhary, and Sumeet Kapila.
Awards & Recognitions
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Elects 7 Eminent Artists as Fellows; Announces 108 Akademi Awards for 2024 and 2025 - On 10 June 2026, the General Council of Sangeet Natak Akademi (the National Academy of Music, Dance, and Drama under the Ministry of Culture) unanimously elected 7 eminent personalities in the field of performing arts as Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellows (Akademi Ratna Sadasyata). Additionally, 108 artists across Music, Dance, Theatre, Traditional/Folk/Tribal Music/Dance/Theatre, Puppetry, and Overall Contribution/Scholarship were selected for the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puraskar) for 2024 and 2025. Exam importance: 106 young artists under the age of 40 were also selected for the Sangeet Natak Akademi Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for 2024 and 2025; Akademi Fellowships and Awards will be conferred by President Droupadi Murmu; Yuva Puraskar will be conferred by SNA Chairperson Dr. Sandhya Purecha; Sangeet Natak Akademi was established in 1952 and is India's highest body of performing arts recognition; HQ: New Delhi.
- Indian-Origin Scientist Gautam Dey Wins EMBO Gold Medal 2026 - Indian-origin scientist Gautam Dey, working at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany, was awarded the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) Gold Medal 2026 for his research on the evolutionary origins of nuclear organisation and cell division. He shares the award with Omaya Dudin from the University of Geneva, Switzerland. Exam importance: The EMBO Gold Medal is considered among Europe's most prestigious honours in life sciences; awarded annually to scientists in the early stages of their independent research careers; the award is given under the European Molecular Biology Conference (EMBC), an intergovernmental organisation comprising 32 member states; awardees receive a medal and a bursary of EUR 10,000; EMBL was established in 1974, HQ: Heidelberg, Germany.
Science & Technology
- NASA Announces Artemis III Crew for Late-2027 LEO Mission Testing SpaceX and Blue Origin Moon Landers - NASA announced the four-member Artemis III crew comprising USA astronauts Randy Bresnik (Commander), Andre Douglas, and Frank Rubio, along with ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano of Italy, for a late-2027 Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) mission. The mission will test dockings between SpaceX's Starship, Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander, and NASA's Orion capsule (launched by the Space Launch System/SLS), demonstrating operational readiness for future human lunar landings. Exam importance: Artemis III is a two-week LEO mission that will not approach the Moon — it is focused on testing docking mechanisms, interoperability, and operational capabilities for future crewed lunar landings; Frank Rubio holds the USA record for a continuous stay of 371 days aboard the ISS; Luca Parmitano will become the first ESA astronaut and the second non-USA astronaut in an Artemis mission; the Artemis programme is NASA's effort to return humans to the Moon and eventually to Mars; NASA Administrator: Bill Nelson.
Sports & Important Days
- International Day of Play 2026 - 11 June - The International Day of Play (IDOP) was observed on 11 June 2026 under the theme "Protect Play, Protect Childhood" to highlight the importance of play in children's growth, learning, well-being, and overall development. Exam importance: IDOP was proclaimed by UNGA through Resolution A/RES/78/286 in March 2024; spearheaded by a Core Group comprising Bulgaria, El Salvador, Jamaica, Kenya, Luxembourg, and Romania; supported by ~140 UN member states; first observed on 11 June 2024 (2026 marks its 3rd observance); jointly facilitated by UNICEF and UNESCO.
- World Day Against Child Labour 2026 - 12 June - The World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL) is observed annually on 12 June under the 2026 theme "Red card to child labour: Fair play for children, decent work for adults" — coinciding with the FIFA World Cup 2026 — to raise awareness about child labour and mobilise efforts for its elimination. Exam importance: WDACL was launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2002; first observed on 12 June 2002; 2026 marks the 27th anniversary of the adoption of ILO Convention No. 182 (1999) on the Worst Forms of Child Labour; it also supports ILO Convention No. 138 on minimum age for employment; ILO HQ: Geneva, Switzerland; ILO Director-General: Gilbert Houngbo; India has ratified both ILO Convention No. 138 and No. 182.
