🇮🇳National

• India-France Partnership Elevated: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held bilateral talks in France, elevating their bilateral relations to a Special Global Strategic Partnership.
• India-Slovakia Ties: India and the Slovak Republic have upgraded their bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Partnership during the PM's visit to Bratislava, signing MoUs on digital technologies, labor migration, and defense cooperation.
• Tripartite MoU for Oil Production: The Government of India, along with the state governments of Assam and Nagaland, signed a landmark tripartite agreement in New Delhi to facilitate mineral oil operations along the disputed Assam–Nagaland boundary areas.
• Indian Army's New Uniform Code: The Indian Army has released the 'Army Uniforms-2026 Pamphlet', introducing the traditional Bandi Jacket to the official uniform code, aiming to phase out remaining colonial-era practices.
• Patna High Court Appointments: Chief Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai administered the oath of office to seven new judges at the Patna High Court, strengthening the state's judicial capacity.

🌍International

• BRICS Indore Declaration: Adopted during the BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, the declaration launched four new major initiatives, including the BRICS Network on Agro-Ecology & Regenerative Agriculture and the BRICS Grain Exchange.
• Global Wind Day 2026: Celebrated globally on June 15 to promote renewable energy. India hosted the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference in Goa under the official theme: “Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration.”
• India-France Startup Ecosystem: As part of the new bilateral roadmap, ten additional Indian startups will be incubated at Station F in France, which is recognized as Europe's largest startup hub.

💰Economy

• WPI Base Year Revision: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has updated the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) base year to 2022-23 based on IMF recommendations. The basket expanded to 957 items, incorporating green energy components like solar, wind, and nuclear electricity.
• Transition to PPI: The Union Government announced a structural plan to transition India from the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) to the Producer Price Index (PPI) over the next five years for better macroeconomic accuracy.
• India's Export Surge: India's merchandise exports witnessed an 18% growth, reaching 45.2 billion dollars in May 2026, while cumulative exports for April-May grew by 16.09%.
• India's Wind Energy Milestones: India’s installed wind power capacity reached 56.09 GW in March 2026, establishing India as the 4th largest globally in installed wind power capacity. The nation aims to touch 100 GW by 2030.

🗓️Date’s importance

• June 15 - Global Wind Day: Observed worldwide to highlight the power of wind energy and its integration into global energy systems.
• June 16 - International Day of Family Remittances: Celebrated to recognize the financial contributions of over 200 million migrants to their families back home and to foster economic growth in developing nations.

👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day

• Sanjay Lohiya: Took charge as the new Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and has been officially nominated to the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
• Pankaj Tripathi: Appointed as the national brand ambassador for the MBG Card initiative, aimed at driving digital marketing and e-commerce adoption among small and medium businesses across rural and semi-urban India.

🏅Sports

• Neeraj Chopra's Continuous Dominance: Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra secured a podium finish at the ongoing seasonal athletic meets in Europe, maintaining his top global ranking ahead of major international athletic championships.

🏆Awards

• Technology Pioneers Cohort 2026: Nine Indian startups (including Agnikul Cosmos, Cropin, and Digantara) have been featured in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) prestigious Technology Pioneers list for 2026, recognizing their innovations in deep-tech, space-tech, and sustainable agriculture.

⭐️Other important significance

• India's First Radioligand Therapy: Pharmaceutical major Novartis launched Pluvicto in India. It is the country's first approved precision radioligand therapy utilizing Lutetium-177 to target advanced prostate cancer cells without harming healthy tissues.
• Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) successfully expanded its WhatsApp-based AI advisory platform, making it India’s first nationwide AI tool specifically targeting oilseed farmers for real-time crop management.

📚Word of the day

• Sovereignty (Noun)
  • Meaning: Supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself or another state independently.
  • Usage in CA: India must move toward originating frontier innovations to ensure long-term technological sovereignty.
  • Synonyms: Autonomy, Independence, Self-governance.