Daily Current Affairs: 27 June 2026

India

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India launches first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell train
Indian Railways flagged off its first hydrogen fuel cell train from Jodhpur. This is a major step towards green mobility and reducing carbon emissions. The train uses hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity, with water as the only byproduct.
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Cabinet approves National Quantum Mission Phase II
The Union Cabinet approved Phase II of the National Quantum Mission with a budget of ₹6,000 crore. It aims to develop quantum computers and communication networks, positioning India as a global leader in quantum technology.
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Supreme Court upholds constitutional validity of Aadhaar Act amendments
The Supreme Court upheld amendments to the Aadhaar Act allowing voluntary use by private entities. The court ruled that privacy concerns are addressed by data protection laws, and Aadhaar remains a key tool for targeted welfare delivery.

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UN Security Council adopts resolution on AI governance
The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on artificial intelligence governance, emphasizing the need for international cooperation to ensure AI is safe, secure, and trustworthy. This is the first such resolution focused on AI.
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G7 summit concludes with climate finance pledge
The G7 summit in Canada concluded with a pledge to provide $100 billion annually to developing countries for climate adaptation. The leaders also agreed to phase out coal power by 2035.
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WHO declares end of Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda
The World Health Organization declared the end of the Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda after 42 days with no new cases. The outbreak had caused 15 deaths, and the response highlighted the importance of rapid containment measures.

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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.50%
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.50% for the seventh consecutive time. The decision aims to balance inflation control with economic growth.
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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%, up from the earlier 6.8%. The revision is attributed to strong performance in manufacturing and services sectors.

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ISRO successfully tests reusable launch vehicle prototype
ISRO conducted a successful landing experiment of its reusable launch vehicle (RLV) prototype at the Chitradurga facility. This brings India closer to developing cost-effective space access technology.

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Indian women's cricket team wins T20 World Cup
The Indian women's cricket team defeated Australia by 5 runs in the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup held in South Africa. This is India's first T20 World Cup title in women's cricket.

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Nobel laureate Amartya Sen awarded Bharat Ratna
The Government of India announced the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award, to Nobel laureate economist Amartya Sen for his contributions to welfare economics and social justice.

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