1. India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-Prime Missile
What happened: India conducted a successful test of the Agni-Prime (Agni-P) nuclear-capable ballistic missile from the Odisha coast.
Why important: Agni-P is a new-generation missile with advanced guidance and higher accuracy, strengthening India’s strategic deterrence capability.
Exam Tip: Agni-P is a two-stage solid-fuel ballistic missile developed by DRDO.
2. RBI Launches Financial Literacy Week 2026
What happened: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched Financial Literacy Week to promote digital payments awareness.
Why important: It supports financial inclusion and safe digital banking practices.
Exam Tip: RBI was established in 1935; Headquarters – Mumbai.
3. India–France Naval Exercise ‘Varuna 2026’ Begins
What happened: The bilateral naval exercise Varuna 2026 commenced in the Arabian Sea.
Why important: Strengthens maritime cooperation and Indo-Pacific security.
Exam Tip: Varuna is a bilateral exercise between Indian Navy and French Navy.
4. ISRO Plans New Earth Observation Satellite
What happened: ISRO announced plans to launch an advanced Earth observation satellite for climate monitoring.
Why important: Helps in disaster management, agriculture monitoring, and weather forecasting.
Exam Tip: ISRO Headquarters – Bengaluru; Chairman – S. Somanath.
5. India Launches National AI Mission Expansion
What happened: Government expanded the National Artificial Intelligence Mission to boost AI research and startups.
Why important: Supports Digital India and innovation ecosystem.
Exam Tip: AI applications include healthcare, agriculture, governance.
6. UNESCO Adds New Indian Site to Tentative Heritage List
What happened: A historic site from India was added to UNESCO’s Tentative World Heritage List.
Why important: Increases chances of global recognition and tourism growth.
Exam Tip: UNESCO Headquarters – Paris, France.
7. Ministry of Health Expands Free HPV Vaccination Drive
What happened: Government expanded nationwide free HPV vaccination for adolescent girls.
Why important: Aims to reduce cervical cancer cases in India.
Exam Tip: HPV – Human Papillomavirus; vaccine prevents cervical cancer.
8. India Overtakes Japan in Digital Payments Volume
What happened: India recorded the highest number of digital transactions globally.
Why important: Reflects growth of UPI and digital economy.
Exam Tip: UPI developed by NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India).
9. Kaziranga Reports Rise in One-Horned Rhino Population
What happened: Latest wildlife census reported growth in the population of one-horned rhinoceros.
Why important: Indicates successful conservation measures.
Exam Tip: Kaziranga National Park – Assam; UNESCO World Heritage Site.
10. India to Host Global Renewable Energy Summit 2026
What happened: India announced it will host a major global renewable energy summit later this year.
Why important: Reinforces India’s leadership in clean energy transition.
Exam Tip: India targets Net Zero emissions by 2070.