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June 21, 2026 • 10 Key Topics

Economy

PM Modi & President Murmu Launch ₹47,600 Crore Odisha Projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth ₹47,600 crore in Odisha.

Projects span the infrastructure, energy and industrial-development sectors.
Aimed at accelerating Odisha's industrial growth, connectivity and employment generation.
President Droupadi Murmu, who hails from Odisha, joined the launch.

Exam Context: GS-3 (Economy / Infrastructure) and state-specific GK. Note the headline figure (₹47,600 crore) and the sectors covered.

Defence

India to Acquire Nine Retired Jaguar Fighter Jets from the UK

India plans to acquire nine retired SEPECAT Jaguar fighter aircraft from the United Kingdom, primarily for cannibalisation and spare parts.

The jets will supply spares to sustain the Indian Air Force's existing ageing Jaguar fleet.
The SEPECAT Jaguar is an Anglo-French twin-engine ground-attack aircraft.
Boosts serviceability and defence preparedness without new procurement.

Exam Context: GS-3 (Defence). Remember the aircraft (Jaguar), the source country (UK) and the purpose (spares/cannibalisation).

Schemes

23rd PM-KISAN Instalment Released — ₹18,880 Crore

On 20 June 2026, ₹18,880 crore was released as the 23rd instalment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, benefiting crores of farmers.

PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 per year to eligible farmer families in three equal instalments of ₹2,000.
It is a 100% centrally funded scheme launched in 2019 under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare.
Funds are transferred directly to beneficiaries via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Exam Context: GS-2/GS-3 (Government Schemes). High-yield: instalment number (23rd), amount (₹18,880 crore) and the ₹6,000/year structure.

Sci-Tech

Reactor Pressure Vessel Installed at Kudankulam Unit-5

The Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) was installed at Unit-5 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) in Tamil Nadu — a major construction milestone.

KKNPP is India's largest nuclear power station, built in collaboration with Russia (Rosatom) using VVER-1000 reactors.
The RPV is the core component housing the nuclear fuel and reactor coolant.
Strengthens India's clean-energy and base-load power-generation capacity.

Exam Context: GS-3 (Energy / Science & Tech). Note the location (Tamil Nadu), the partner (Russia) and the reactor type (VVER).

India Hosts BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting

India hosted the BRICS National Security Advisers' (NSA) meeting on 22–23 June 2026, chaired by India's NSA Ajit Doval.

Focused on counter-terrorism, cyber security and strategic international cooperation among BRICS nations.
Reinforces India's role in shaping the BRICS security agenda.

Exam Context: GS-2 (International Relations). Remember the chair (Ajit Doval) and the forum (BRICS NSA).

Palestinian Embassy Appeals to India for Medical Aid

The Palestinian Embassy in New Delhi appealed for urgent medical aid from India for the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Highlights India's humanitarian outreach and its consistent two-state-solution stance.
Reflects India's balanced West Asia diplomacy.

Exam Context: GS-2 (International Relations). Useful for India–Palestine relations and India's humanitarian assistance.

Reports

India Records Over 1.8 Lakh Pedestrian Deaths (2019–2024)

Government data showed India recorded over 1,80,000 pedestrian deaths between 2019 and 2024, averaging about 30,500 deaths annually.

Underscores critical road-safety gaps and the need for pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
Reinforces the Supreme Court's recent recognition of safe footpaths as part of the Right to Life.

Exam Context: GS-3 (Infrastructure / Road Safety). Note the figures (~1.8 lakh total; ~30,500/year).

Banking

RBI Cancels Shree Mahalaxmi Urban Co-op Bank Licence

The Reserve Bank of India cancelled the licence of the Shree Mahalaxmi Urban Co-operative Credit Bank for non-compliance and weak finances.

Action taken under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to protect depositors' interests.
Depositors are covered up to ₹5 lakh under DICGC deposit insurance.
Part of RBI's ongoing supervision of weak co-operative banks.

Exam Context: GS-3 (Banking). Frequently asked: the Banking Regulation Act and the ₹5 lakh DICGC cover.

Infrastructure

Qadian–Beas Railway Line Revived After 100 Years

The 39.68 km Qadian–Beas railway line in Punjab was reopened after nearly 100 years.

Expected to boost religious tourism, local trade and regional connectivity.
Qadian is a town of religious significance in Punjab's Gurdaspur district.

Exam Context: GS-3 (Infrastructure). Note the length (39.68 km), the states/towns (Qadian–Beas, Punjab) and the ~100-year revival.

Space

India–France to Launch TRISHNA Satellite in 2027

India and France reaffirmed plans to launch the TRISHNA satellite in 2027, advancing international space collaboration.

TRISHNA = Thermal infraRed Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural-resource Assessment.
A joint ISRO–CNES mission to monitor water resources, ecosystem stress and climate change.

Exam Context: GS-3 (Space & Technology). ISRO–CNES (France) Earth-observation missions are recurring exam themes.

Prelims Quick-Revision Facts

Odisha Projects

Economy

PM Modi & President Murmu launched ₹47,600 crore worth of projects in Odisha.

PM-KISAN 23rd

Schemes

₹18,880 crore released as the 23rd PM-KISAN instalment (₹6,000/year in 3 instalments).

BRICS NSA Meet

India hosted the BRICS NSA meeting (22–23 June 2026), chaired by Ajit Doval.

Qadian–Beas Line

Infrastructure

The 39.68 km Qadian–Beas railway line in Punjab reopened after ~100 years.

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