Daily Current Affairs: 24 June 2026

India

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India launches its first indigenous quantum computer
The Indian government unveiled 'Param Q', the country's first indigenously built quantum computer, developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). This marks a significant milestone in India's technological self-reliance and positions the country among a handful of nations with quantum computing capabilities.
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Cabinet approves National Logistics Policy 2.0
The Union Cabinet approved the National Logistics Policy 2.0, aiming to reduce logistics costs from 13-14% of GDP to single digits by 2030. The policy focuses on digitization, multimodal transport, and skill development to enhance supply chain efficiency.
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Supreme Court upholds constitutional validity of Aadhaar Act amendments
The Supreme Court upheld key amendments to the Aadhaar Act, including the use of Aadhaar for voluntary authentication by private entities. The court ruled that privacy concerns are addressed by existing data protection laws.

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UN Security Council adopts resolution on AI governance
The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution calling for international cooperation on artificial intelligence governance, emphasizing risk mitigation and ethical standards. This is the first such resolution focused solely on AI.
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G7 summit concludes with climate finance pledge
The G7 summit in Canada concluded with a pledge to mobilize $100 billion annually for climate finance in developing countries by 2025. Leaders also agreed to phase out coal power by 2035.
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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 declining cases and widespread immunity. However, it cautioned that the virus remains a threat.

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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the repo rate steady at 6.5% for the seventh consecutive time, maintaining a neutral stance. The decision aims to balance inflation control with 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 Chitradurga facility. This brings India closer to developing a cost-effective space transportation system.

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Indian women's hockey team wins bronze at Asian Champions Trophy
The Indian women's hockey team defeated Japan 2-1 to win the bronze medal at the Asian Champions Trophy held in Ranchi. This is their third consecutive bronze in the tournament.

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Author Geetanjali Shree wins International Booker Prize 2026
Indian author Geetanjali Shree won the International Booker Prize for her novel 'Tomb of Sand' (translated from Hindi). She is the first Indian writer to win this prestigious award.

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