Daily Current Affairs: 16 June 2026

India

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India Launches National Quantum Mission Phase 2
The Government of India launched Phase 2 of the National Quantum Mission on June 16, 2026, with a focus on developing quantum computers with over 100 qubits. This mission aims to boost India's capabilities in quantum technology, which is critical for future computing, cryptography, and national security. It is a key initiative under the 'Make in India' program.
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Supreme Court Upholds Right to Privacy in Aadhaar Case
The Supreme Court of India, on June 16, 2026, ruled that Aadhaar data cannot be shared with private entities without explicit consent, reinforcing the right to privacy as a fundamental right. This judgment clarifies the scope of Aadhaar usage and protects citizens' biometric data from misuse.
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India and EU Sign Free Trade Agreement
India and the European Union signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on June 16, 2026, after years of negotiations. The agreement is expected to boost bilateral trade by 30% and covers goods, services, and intellectual property rights. This is a major step in India's economic diplomacy.

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UN Security Council Adopts Resolution on Climate Security
The United Nations Security Council adopted a landmark resolution on June 16, 2026, recognizing climate change as a threat to international peace and security. The resolution calls for integrating climate risk assessments into conflict prevention strategies. This is the first time the Council has explicitly linked climate change to security.
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NASA's Artemis III Successfully Lands on Moon
NASA's Artemis III mission successfully landed astronauts on the lunar south pole on June 16, 2026, marking the first human moon landing since 1972. The mission aims to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon and test technologies for future Mars missions.
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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 on June 16, 2026, citing widespread immunity and reduced severity. However, it cautioned that the virus continues to circulate and urged continued surveillance.

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RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 6.25%
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.25% on June 16, 2026, citing concerns over inflation while supporting growth. The decision was in line with market expectations and aims to balance price stability with economic recovery.

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ISRO Successfully Tests Reusable Launch Vehicle
ISRO successfully conducted the landing experiment of its Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) on June 16, 2026, at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. This test brings India closer to developing cost-effective access to space, reducing launch costs by up to 80%.

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India Wins ICC Cricket World Cup 2026
India defeated Australia in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2026 held on June 16, 2026, at Lord's, London. This is India's fourth World Cup title, and the team was led by captain Rohit Sharma. The victory was celebrated nationwide.

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Nobel Prize in Literature 2026 Announced
The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2026 was awarded to Indian author Arundhati Roy on June 16, 2026, for her powerful storytelling and social commentary. She is the second Indian to win the prize after Rabindranath Tagore.

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