Daily Current Affairs: 7 June 2026

India

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India launches its first indigenous quantum computer
On June 7, 2026, India unveiled its first indigenously built quantum computer, named 'Param Q', developed by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology. This marks a significant milestone in India's technological advancement, positioning the country among the few nations with quantum computing capabilities.
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Union Cabinet approves new National Education Policy 2026
The Union Cabinet approved the National Education Policy 2026 on June 7, which introduces a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure, replaces the 10+2 system, and emphasizes vocational training and multidisciplinary learning. This policy aims to overhaul the Indian education system to meet 21st-century needs.
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India and Japan sign agreement on semiconductor supply chain
India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on June 7 to strengthen the semiconductor supply chain, focusing on research, design, and manufacturing. This agreement is part of India's efforts to boost domestic chip production and reduce dependence on foreign imports.

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UN Security Council adopts resolution on climate change and security
On June 7, 2026, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2765, recognizing climate change as a threat to international peace and security. The resolution calls for integrating climate risk assessments into conflict prevention strategies, marking a shift in global security discourse.
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World Health Organization declares end of COVID-19 pandemic
The WHO officially declared the end of the COVID-19 global health emergency on June 7, 2026, citing sustained decline in cases and widespread vaccination. This announcement signals a transition to managing COVID-19 as an endemic disease.
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European Union launches digital euro pilot program
The European Central Bank launched a pilot program for the digital euro on June 7, allowing select citizens to test the central bank digital currency (CBDC). This initiative aims to modernize payments and reduce reliance on private digital currencies.

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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.25%
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee decided on June 7 to maintain the repo rate at 6.25% for the fifth consecutive time, citing concerns over inflation. The decision aims to balance growth and price stability.

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NASA's Artemis III mission successfully lands on Moon's south pole
NASA's Artemis III mission achieved a historic landing on the Moon's south pole on June 7, 2026, with astronauts conducting experiments and collecting samples. This is the first crewed lunar landing since Apollo 17 in 1972.

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India wins ICC Cricket World Cup 2026
India defeated Australia by 5 wickets in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2026 held in Mumbai on June 7. This is India's fourth World Cup title, with Virat Kohli named Player of the Tournament.

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Nobel Prize in Literature 2026 awarded to Indian author Amitav Ghosh
The Swedish Academy announced on June 7 that the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2026 has been awarded to Indian author Amitav Ghosh for his epic narratives exploring climate change and colonialism. He is the first Indian to win the prize since Rabindranath Tagore.

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