Daily Current Affairs: 23 June 2026

India

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India Launches National Quantum Mission Phase 2
The government launched Phase 2 of the National Quantum Mission with a budget of ₹6,000 crore to develop quantum computers and communication networks. This aims to make India a global leader in quantum technology by 2030.
02
Supreme Court Upholds Right to Privacy in Aadhaar Case
The Supreme Court ruled that Aadhaar data cannot be shared with private entities without consent, reinforcing the right to privacy as a fundamental right. This decision impacts digital identity usage in India.
03
India Signs Free Trade Agreement with UK
India and the UK signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) covering goods, services, and investments. This is expected to boost bilateral trade by $50 billion over the next decade.

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UN Climate Summit Agrees on Global Carbon Tax
At the UN Climate Summit in Geneva, 195 countries agreed to impose a global carbon tax of $50 per ton by 2030. This is a landmark step to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
02
WHO Declares End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
The World Health Organization officially declared the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency of international concern, citing declining cases and global vaccination coverage.

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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 sixth consecutive time, citing stable inflation. This decision affects loan interest rates and economic growth.

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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 reduces satellite launch costs.

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India Wins ICC World Test Championship 2025
India defeated Australia by 209 runs in the final at Lord's to win the ICC World Test Championship for the first time. Virat Kohli was named Player of the Match.

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Nobel Prize in Literature Awarded to Arundhati Roy
Indian author Arundhati Roy won the Nobel Prize in Literature for her novel 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness' and her activism. She is the second Indian to win this prize.

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