Daily Current Affairs: 13 June 2026

India

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India Launches National Quantum Mission Phase 2
The Indian government announced Phase 2 of the National Quantum Mission with a focus on developing quantum computers with over 100 qubits. This initiative aims to position India as a global leader in quantum technology, with applications in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling.
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Supreme Court Upholds Right to Privacy in Aadhaar Case
The Supreme Court ruled that Aadhaar data cannot be shared with private entities without explicit consent, reinforcing the fundamental right to privacy. This decision impacts the use of Aadhaar for services like banking and telecom.
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India and EU Sign Free Trade Agreement
India and the European Union signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after 15 years of negotiations. The deal is expected to boost bilateral trade by 30% and covers goods, services, and intellectual property rights.

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UN Climate Summit Adopts New Emission Targets
At the UN Climate Summit in Geneva, 195 countries agreed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2035 compared to 2020 levels. The agreement includes a $100 billion annual fund for developing nations.
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US and China Resume Trade Talks
The US and China announced the resumption of high-level trade talks after a six-month pause. Discussions focus on tariff reductions and technology transfer issues, aiming to ease global supply chain tensions.
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WHO Declares End of Global Health Emergency for COVID-19
The World Health Organization officially declared the end of the COVID-19 global health emergency, citing reduced transmission and widespread immunity. However, it warned of continued vigilance against new variants.

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RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 6.5%
The Reserve Bank of India maintained the repo rate at 6.5% for the fifth consecutive time, citing stable inflation. The decision aims to support economic growth while keeping inflation within the target range.
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India's GDP Growth Revised to 7.2% for FY 2025-26
The Ministry of Statistics revised India's GDP growth estimate for FY 2025-26 to 7.2%, driven by strong manufacturing and services sectors. This makes India the fastest-growing major economy.

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ISRO Successfully Tests Reusable Launch Vehicle
ISRO conducted a successful landing experiment of its Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. This technology is crucial for reducing space mission costs and enabling future space tourism.

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India Wins ICC Cricket World Cup 2026
India defeated Australia by 5 wickets in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2026 final held at Lord's. This is India's third World Cup title, with Virat Kohli scoring a century in the final.

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Nobel Prize in Literature Awarded to Arundhati Roy
Indian author Arundhati Roy won the Nobel Prize in Literature for her 'incisive and lyrical narratives that explore social and political injustices.' She is the second Indian to win the prize after Rabindranath Tagore.

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