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National News
Varanasi Becomes First City in India Under Easy Connect Model for Seamless International Travel
- Varanasi has become the first city in India to be integrated under the Easy Connect flights model, enabling smoother international travel experience.
- Under this system, international passengers can complete immigration and baggage clearance before reaching Delhi, allowing seamless onward global connections without repeated formalities.
- The initiative supports India’s goal of becoming a global aviation hub and reflects PM Narendra Modi’s vision of expanding world-class connectivity beyond metro cities.
India–Nepal Launch P2P Cross-Border Remittance Mechanism
- India and Nepal have launched a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Cross-Border Remittance Mechanism, enabling seamless and real-time money transfers between individuals in the two countries.
- The system links Unified Payments Interface (UPI) of India with Nepal’s National Payments Interface (NPI), facilitating instant cross-border transactions.
- The technical integration was successfully completed by NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL).
- Under the P2P system, money can be transferred directly from one individual to another, such as an Indian tourist paying a Nepali shopkeeper or a Nepali worker in India sending money to family members in Nepal.
NLC India and CSIR-CECRI Join Hands to Develop Rare Earth Element Extraction Technologies
- NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has signed an MoU with CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute to collaborate on critical and strategic minerals beneficiation and extraction technologies.
- Under the agreement, both organizations will conduct studies on overburden materials and tailings from Neyveli Mines to assess the potential extraction and recovery of Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and other valuable trace elements.
International News
India Ranked 127th in Global Peace Index 2026; Iceland Retains Top Position
- The Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026 is the 20th edition of the report and ranks 163 independent states and territories, covering 99.7% of the world’s population.
- Published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), the GPI is recognised as the world’s leading measure of global peacefulness.
- India has been ranked 127th out of 163 countries in the GPI 2026. The ranking is based on 23 indicators grouped under Societal Safety and Security, Ongoing Domestic and International Conflict, and Militarisation.
- Iceland remains the most peaceful country in the world for the 19th consecutive year, followed by New Zealand, Switzerland, Slovenia, and Ireland.
| Rank | Country | Score | |
| 1 | Iceland | 1.161 | |
| 2 | New Zealand | 1.343 | |
| 3 | Switzerland | 1.363 | |
| 4 | Slovenia | 1.369 | |
| 5 | Ireland | 1.371 | |
| 6 | Austria | 1.421 | |
| 7 | Portugal | 1.427 | |
| 8 | Singapore | 1.435 | |
| 9 | Finland | 1.478 | |
| 10 | Japan | 1.489 | |
| 127 | India | 2.409 | |
| 159 | Israel | ||
| 160 | Ukraine | ||
| 161 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||
| 162 | Sudan | ||
| 163 | Russia | ||
In South Asia
| Regional Rank | Country | Overall Score | Overall Rank |
| 1 | Bhutan | 1.546 | 16 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 1.910 | 67 |
| 3 | Nepal | 2.143 | 111 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 2.226 | 117 |
| 5 | India | 2.409 | 127 |
| 6 | Pakistan | 2.919 | 152 |
| 7 | Afghanistan | 3.106 | 157 |
Canada Introduces Bill to Restrict Social Media Access for Children –
- Canada has introduced legislation that could prohibit children under 16 from having social media accounts, unless platforms can prove that their services are safe for young users.
- The proposed law targets seven categories of harmful content, including material that promotes self-harm, violence, hatred, and non-consensual intimate images, and requires platforms to demonstrate adequate safeguards.
- The legislation proposes the creation of a Digital Safety Commission of Canada to oversee online safety regulations. Canada joins countries such as Australia, Brazil, and Indonesia in pursuing age-based social media restrictions.
Appointment News
Kumar Shanker Appointed as New Managing Director of Indraprastha Gas Ltd
- Kumar Shanker has been appointed as the new Managing Director (MD) of Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), North India’s largest city-gas distribution company.
- He succeeds Kamal Kishore Chatiwal, who will return to parent company GAIL after completing a three-year tenure at IGL.
- Before joining IGL, Kumar Shanker served as the Managing Director of Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited (MNGL), a joint venture of GAIL, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, and the Maharashtra Government.
Recent Appointments
- Director of ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management – Raman Meenakshi Sundaram
- CEO of the India AI Mission – Saurabh Vijay
- Advisor to PM Modi – Tarun Kapoor (One-Year Extension)
- 25th CM of Karnataka –K. Shivakumar Sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister
- Deputy CM of Karnataka – Parameshwar
Sanjay Lohiya Nominated to RBI Central Board
- The Central Government has nominated Sanjay Lohiya, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, as a director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
- He has replaced Nagaraju Maddirala on the RBI Central Board.
- The Department of Financial Services (DFS) functions under the Ministry of Finance and is responsible for matters related to banking, insurance, pensions, and financial sector administration in India.
KLF Nirmal Appoints Shreyanka Patil as Brand Ambassador
- KLF Nirmal, a coconut hair oil brand, has appointed Indian women’s cricketer Shreyanka Patil as its brand ambassador for Karnataka.
- Shreyanka Patil is currently representing India in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, and her journey from grassroots cricket to the international stage has made her a role model for young girls across the state.
Recent Brand Ambassador
- Shah Rukh Khan – Visa (for ‘Infinitely More’ campaign)
- Shreyas Iyer – F1 programme in India by Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited.
- Carlos Alcaraz – Infosys
- Smriti Mandhana – Agilitas Sports for One8 Brand
- Blanka Vlašić – World 10K Bengaluru 2026
Sports News
FIFA World Cup 2026 Kicks Off in Mexico
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup began on 12 June 2026 at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
- The 2026 edition is the largest FIFA World Cup in history, featuring 48 teams and a record 104 matches, compared to 32 teams and 64 matches in previous tournaments.
- Only eight countries have won the FIFA World Cup so far: Brazil, Germany, Italy, Argentina, France, Uruguay, England, and Spain.
Science and Tech News
TakeMe2Space Developing India’s First Star Tracker
- TakeMe2Space (TM2Space) has announced the development of StarSense, which is set to become India’s first indigenous star tracker. The project has received support from the Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) of IN-SPACe.
- Star trackers are high-precision sensors that help satellites determine their exact orientation in space, providing single-digit arcsecond accuracy essential for advanced imaging and communication missions.
- At present, Indian satellite manufacturers rely heavily on imports of star trackers from the United States and Europe; the StarSense project aims to strengthen India’s self-reliance in critical space technologies.
Important Days
11 June – International Day of Play
- International Day of Play is observed annually on 11 June to promote and prioritize play as an essential part of children’s development and well-being. International Day of Play
- The 2026 theme is “Protect Play, Protect Childhood”, highlighting the importance of safeguarding opportunities for children to learn, grow, and thrive through play.
12 June – World Day Against Child Labour 2026
- World Day Against Child Labour is observed every year on 12 June to raise awareness about the issue of child labour and encourage global action for its elimination.
- The theme for 2026 is “Red Card to Child Labour: Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults”, emphasizing the importance of ending child labour while promoting decent employment opportunities for adults.
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