CURRENT AFFAIRS 11&12 June, 2026

CURRENT AFFAIRS 11&12 June, 2026

1. INDIA AND NEPAL LAUNCH UPI-NPI CROSS-BORDER REMITTANCE SERVICE –

• India and Nepal have launched the cross border peer to peer remittance mechanism which directly linking India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the Nepal’s National Payments Interface (NPI). It will officially operationalized on 6th of June, 2026. This initiative enables the citizens of both the countries to make instant, secure and seamless money transfers via mobile banking applications and digital wallets.
• The newly launched payment corridor establishes the direct connection between the India’s UPI ecosystem and Nepal’s National Payments Interface.

With this integration, users can,

• Transfer the money instantly across borders.
• Use the mobile banking apps and digital wallets.
• Also avoid delays generally associated with traditional banking channels.
• Make secure and the real-time transactions.
• Reduce the dependency on cash-based payments.
• The initiative simplifies the financial transactions for individuals, businesses and travelers moving between the two countries.

2. WORLD BANK RAISES INDIA’S FY27 GROWTH FORECAST TO 6.6% –

• The World Bank has revised the India’s GDP growth forecast upward to around 6.6% for FY2026-27 and it showcases the confidence in the country’s resilient domestic demand and also improving the export prospects. The World Bank has has also increased the its projection for FY2027-28 to 7.2% and indicates the expectations of the stronger recovery in the upcoming years.

Why The World Bank to Upgrade India’s Growth Outlook?

• The World Bank has highlighted the India’s strong economic fundamentals despite global uncertainties.
• Key growth drivers includes the,
• Strong rural consumption demand.
• Recovery in urban spending.
• Resilient domestic market.
• Improving business environment.
• Expansion of trade partnerships.
• Expected increase in the foreign investment.

3. PM MODI CHAIRS 11TH NITI AAYOG MEETING, FOCUSES ON VIKSIT BHARAT 2047 –

• Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi ha chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog on 11th of June, 2026 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in the National Capital.
• This meeting was themed around “nclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047” and brought together the Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors and Administrators from 28 States and 5 Union Territories. Significantly it marks the first occasion when the Chief Ministers of all the 28 States have participated in the Governing Council meeting.

4. OILSEEDS KISAAN MITRA: INDIA’S FIRST WHATSAPP AI ADVISORY FOR OILSEED CULTIVATION –

• The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has launched the ‘Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra’ which is the India’s first nationwide WhatsApp-based AI advisory service for oilseed farmers. It is developed by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad and this platform provides the free, multilingual and research-based guidance to the farmers. It was launched during the National Oilseeds Conference and this initiative aims to support the farmers with scientific advice on oilseed cultivation.

Why Was Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra Launched?

• India imports the significant portion of the its edible oil requirements and making oilseed production as a strategic priority.
• The initiative has been launched to the,
• Improve the oilseed productivity.
• Deliver the scientific knowledge directly to farmers.
• Promote the digital agriculture.
• Reduce dependence on edible oil imports.
• Strengthen farmer access to timely crop advisory.

5. NASA NAMES ARTEMIS III CREW FOR HISTORIC 2027 MOON MISSION TEST FLIGHT –

• NASA has announced the crew for the Artemis III mission which is scheduled for the 2027. This mission will serve as the critical test flight designed to validate the complex spacecraft rendezvous and docking operations in the Earth orbit before future lunar landings. It features the both NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) and Artemis III will test the ext-generation exploration technologies and will pave the way for the Artemis IV.

NASA Announces Artemis III Crew Members

• NASA has officially selected the four astronauts to serve as the prime crew for Artemis III as one of the most ambitious human spaceflight missions in the recent history.
• Artemis III Prime Crew
• Randy Bresnik – Commander/Luca Parmitano – Pilot/Andre Douglas – Mission Specialist/Frank Rubio – Mission Specialist

MCQ QUIZ

Q1.  Which city introduced a QR code-based vendor registration and monitoring system for street food vendors in June 2026 ?

1. a) Ahmedabad
2. b) Mumbai
3. c) Chennai
4. d) Hyderabad

Q2.  ‘Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra’, a WhatsApp-based AI-powered advisory service for oilseed farmers, has been developed by which institution ?

1. a) ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR)
2. b) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
3. c) Food Corporation of India (FCI)
4. d) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

Q3.  Recently, the Union Government approved 22 new applicants under the third round of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles. Which of the following product categories are covered under the scheme ?

1. a) Cotton yarn, handloom products, and silk garments only
2. b) Natural fibre-based textiles and coir products only
3. c) Jute products, woollen garments, and handicrafts only
4. d) Man-Made Fibre apparel, Man-Made Fibre fabrics, and technical textiles

Q4.  Which of the following are salient features of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 ?

1. It applies to all children below the age of 18, irrespective of their gender.
2. Under the Act, consent given by a minor to any sexual act is legally invalid.
3. Mandatory reporting of suspected child sexual abuse is required only for family members.

         Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only
2. c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3

Explanation-

• Statement 1 is correct: The POCSO Act, 2012 is a gender-neutral legislation. It provides a comprehensive legal framework to protect all children under the age of 18 from sexual assault and harassment, regardless of their gender.
• Statement 2 is correct: The law adopts a strictly child-centric approach. Because minors are presumed to lack the maturity to fully understand the consequences of sexual acts, their consent to any such act is legally invalid under the Act.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The Act mandates reporting of suspected child sexual abuse by any person who has knowledge of such an offence. It is not restricted merely to family members. Failure to report such incidents to the concerned authorities (such as the Special Juvenile Police Unit or a local police station) carries a penal provision.

Q5.  Consider the following statements regarding the findings of the SIPRI Yearbook 2026:

1. All nine recognized nuclear-armed states are actively modernizing and expanding their nuclear arsenals.
2. India officially holds the highest number of deployed nuclear warheads among South Asian countries.
3. According to the report, India remains the world’s second-largest arms importer.

         Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1. a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only
2. c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3

Explanation-

• Statement 1 is correct: The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026 highlights that all nine nuclear-armed states (the USA, Russia, the UK, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel) are actively modernizing and expanding their nuclear arsenals, increasingly relying on nuclear weapons as instruments of national power.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: While India’s total estimated nuclear warhead inventory reached roughly 190, the report notes that China possesses the largest deployed assets in the region with 34 deployed warheads. Furthermore, out of India’s 190 warheads, only 12 are kept in a deployed operational state.
• Statement 3 is correct: The SIPRI data identifies India as the second-largest arms importer globally (accounting for over $92.1 billion in military spending and around 8.2% of global arms imports), positioned only behind Ukraine.

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