Current affairs relevant to GS2.
On 23 June 2026 MEA said that in talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in Delhi for the BRICS NSAs meeting, the National Security Advisor stressed stable, predictable and constructive ties to build trust. Each side must consistently show sensitivity to the other's core concerns. MEA framed India's approach as mutual sensitivity, mutual interests and mutual respect.
23 Jun 2026
The Law Ministry approved DISHA 2.0 as a Central Sector Scheme with ₹255 crore for 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, co-terminus with the XVI Finance Commission cycle. It keeps Tele-Law, Nyaya Bandhu and legal literacy, and adds VIDHI-Sanjeevani with an AI-powered Nyaya Setu chatbot. The target is 3 crore beneficiaries. The scheme cites Articles 14, 21 and 39A.
22 Jun 2026
India has recorded more than 5 lakh organ donation pledges, the Health Ministry said on 22 June 2026. NOTTO thanked citizens, States and partners. Registration is through the Aadhaar-based portal notto.abdm.gov.in. The Ministry tied the rise to awareness drives, including Mann Ki Baat appeals, and to building ethical, equitable transplant systems.
22 Jun 2026
CCPA imposed ₹1,00,000 penalties each on Storia Foods and Beverages and Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities (English Oven) on 21 June 2026 for misleading "100%" claims, and ordered the claims stopped on packs, websites and digital platforms. It held that "100%" is an absolute numerical claim that must match actual composition under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
21 Jun 2026
India hosted the first BRICS MSME Forum and the third SME Working Group meeting in Agra on 19 June 2026 under the theme Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability. Separately, India will host the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting in Gurugram on 25–26 June 2026. This is India's fourth BRICS chairship after 2012, 2016 and 2021.
21 Jun 2026
The Health Ministry prohibited manufacture, sale and distribution for human use of 16 Fixed Dose Combinations under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, with immediate effect from 20 June 2026. An Expert Committee under DTAB reviewed FDCs after Supreme Court directions. The list covers certain dermatological, analgesic/antispasmodic and antibiotic combinations found to lack therapeutic justification.
20 Jun 2026
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved appointments to the National Statistical Commission, MoSPI said on 17 June 2026. Set up in 2005, the NSC is the nodal body for core statistical activities, priorities and standards. It has a part-time Chairperson, four part-time Members, the NITI Aayog CEO as ex-officio Member, and the MoSPI Secretary as its Secretary.
17 Jun 2026
At the France-hosted G7 Summit, the PM spoke on 17 June 2026 on ensuring a safe, rapid and efficient AI rollout. He stressed human-centric design under India's MANAV vision from the AI Impact Summit, and urged safe-by-design systems, common standards, action on deepfakes and Global South access.
17 Jun 2026
Over 6 crore Uttar Pradesh residents can now fetch their UP Family ID on DigiLocker, MeitY said on 17 June 2026. DigiLocker, under Digital India, lets citizens store and share a verified, legally valid copy for scholarships, pensions and other State welfare schemes without carrying photocopies.
17 Jun 2026
Phase-I Houselisting and Housing Census under Census 2027 is complete in 23 States and UTs, MHA said on 16 June 2026. Himachal Pradesh began house-to-house visits (till 15 July). Kerala and Nagaland opened self-enumeration till 30 June. Field work is on in Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Puducherry and Uttar Pradesh.
16 Jun 2026