UPSC Current Affairs 17 June 2026 — PIB
- Prime Minister hails India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement as a historic milestone for bilateral relations
- India and the United Kingdom Unleash a Next Generation Economic Corridor: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and Agreement on Social Security Contributions Set to Enter into Force on 15th July 2026
- Defence production soars to a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in Financial Year 2025-26
- PM to disburse incentives worth around ₹2,400 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana on 19 June
- Secretary, DAE & Chairman, AEC visits Tarapur Atomic Power Station, Commends the continuing legacy of world’s oldest running power reactors
- HMEFCC Shri Bhupender Yadav Presides over Event to Mark World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought in New Delhi
- 7th CSMC meeting under PMAY-Urban 2.0 chaired by Secretary, MoHUA
- Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi Launches Green Hydrogen Certification Portal to Enhance Transparency in Green Hydrogen Sector
- Appointment of Chairperson and Members in the National Statistical Commission
- The Defence Decade
- 12 Years of Transformative Growth in Pharmaceuticals Sector Driving Affordable Healthcare and Atmanirbhar Bharat
- Prime Minister’s meeting with President of the European Council, and President of the European Commission on the sidelines of the G7 Summit
- Prime Minister’s meeting with Prime Minister of UK on the sidelines of the G7 Summit
- Jan Aadhaar (Family ID) Now on DigiLocker: 7.5 Crore Rajasthan Citizens Get Instant Digital Access
- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah reviews National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930 and directs to make it better
- Government of India Committed to Strengthen a Safe, Inclusive and Empowered Ecosystem for Women
- Text of Prime Minister's statement during the G7 Summit Session on Ensuring a Safe, Rapid and Efficient Rollout of AI
- English Translation of Prime Minister's statement during the G7 Summit-Outreach Session: Reviving a Balanced, Shared and Sustainable Economic Growth for All
- Prime Minister’s meeting with Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany on the sidelines of G7 Summit, Evian
- Prime Minister meets President of the United Arab Emirates on the sidelines of the G7 Summit
- Yoga Sangam Portal Emerges as Digital Backbone of IDY 2026 With Over 1.7 Lakh Organisers Registered
- IIIDEM celebrates 15th Foundation Day
- Progress of Area Coverage under Kharif Crops as on 12.06.2026
- Ministry of Coal to Organize Third Roadshow on Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects in Mumbai on 18 June 2026
- Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi to Launch Smart Warehousing System for Foodgrain Storage
- INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TARKASH CONCLUDES PORT CALL AT PORT VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES
- India & Thailand agree to deepen collaboration in manufacturing, research, innovation & capability development during 10th Defence Dialogue in Bangkok
- Bharat Innovates 2026 Concludes in Nice: Strengthens India's Position as a Global Deep-Tech and Innovation Hub
- Mahasarathi (Family ID) Now on DigiLocker: 14 Crore Citizens Get Instant Digital Access
- MP Samagra (Family ID) Now on DigiLocker: 9.5 Crore Residents Get Instant Digital Access
- UP Family ID Now on DigiLocker: Instant Digital Access for Over 6 Crore Citizens
- States Should Adopt Centre’s Best Governance Practices to Accelerate Viksit Bharat Journey, says Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh
- Indian Railways Approves ₹493 Crore Adipur-Bhuj Doubling Project in Gujarat to Enhance Capacity and Strengthen Rail Connectivity in Kutch Region
- Giving a Major Boost to Freight Transportation, Indian Railways Approves ₹172 Crore Somtane–Chikhli Chord Line Project in Maharashtra to Decongest Panvel Junction
- Indian Railways Approves ₹405 Crore Signalling Modernisation Project on Eastern Railway for Enhanced Safety, Reliability and Faster Fault Detection
- Indian Railways Approves Rebuilding of Shastriya ROB in Indore Yard at ₹139 Crore to Improve Urban Mobility and Rail-Road Connectivity
- World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought Celebrated Across WDC–PMKSY 2.0 Project Areas in the Country
- Ahead of the International Day of Yoga, Dr Jitendra Singh releases book postulating 40% reduction of risk of Diabetes with Yoga
- Researchers tracking air quality risks in the Himalaya, identify shift from clean to polluted air
- Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar Launches ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026’ Personal Dashboard for Nasha Mukti Mitra and NMBA Short Film also Launched.
- Prime Minister shares an article on solar energy, agriculture and shared prosperity
- Prime Minister highlights transformation of India’s defence capabilities driven by self-reliance and innovation over the last decade
- Harivansh Delivers Sir Syed Ahmad Memorial Lecture at AMU on “Role of Technology in Social Change: Indian Perspective”
- NIFTEM-T PMFME National Level Nodal Agency Organizes 3-Day Hands on Training in Dairy Processing and Value Addition for beneficiaries
- Masterclass, Open Forum, and Workshops Highlight Day 3 of 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026
- Cinematography is the Art of Making Audiences Believe in a World: Modhura Palit at 19th MIFF Workshop
- The Journey of a documentary is Full of ‘Happy Accidents’. Experts at 19th MIFF discuss the Art of preserving memories through film
- From Ladakh to the World: Renowned Filmmakers Showcase Power of Inclusive Cinema at MIFF 2026
- Busan: Next Wave showcase brings emerging Asian Cinema to 19th Mumbai International Film Festival
- Many Voices, One Region: 19th MIFF curates special section to showcase films from North-East India
- Words make your mind, life creates acting: Fabrice Calley decodes Stanislavski’s theatre of truth at MIFF Masterclass
- "This Country Is Our Youth; They Must Become Active Stakeholders in the Journey Towards Viksit Bharat 2047": MoS Youth Affairs & Sports Smt. Raksha Khadse
- Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Leads FIT INDIA Cyclothon ‘Cycling by the Sea’ in Mumbai
- PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO VISIT MADHYA PRADESH AND ODISHA FROM JUNE 18 TO 22
- Prime Minister condoles loss of lives due to a mishap in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh
- Prime Minister expresses grief over loss of lives due to a mishap in Vadodara Rural, Gujarat
- Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the value of respect and appreciation
- In the 12 years of the Modi government, India has been rebuilt as a bastion of security that shields the citizens and unleashes destruction upon its enemies, says Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah