Daily Current Affairs and GK Updates (11th June, 2026) |

National News

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Marks 12 Years of Skill India Transformation and Growth

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) celebrated 12 years of the Skill India initiative, showcasing its role in creating a skilled and future-ready workforce for Viksit Bharat 2047.
Industrial Training Institutes increased from 9,776 in 2014 to 13,888 in 2026, while over 56.08 lakh apprentices participated since 2016.
More than 1.64 crore candidates were trained under PMKVY and 1.5 crore users registered on the Skill India Digital Hub.
AI-focused initiatives, 30 Skill India International Centres, and India’s rise from 29th to 13th position in WorldSkills rankings highlight the program’s global impact.

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje Represents India at 114th ILO Conference in Geneva

Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje led India’s delegation at the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva. India highlighted its achievements in inclusive growth, gender equality, labour welfare, skill development, and digital labour governance.
The country showcased digital employment platforms and worker registration systems while emphasizing legal migration pathways and mutual recognition of skills.
Bilateral meetings with countries including Nepal, France, the UK, South Korea, the US, and Canada focused on labour mobility and social protection.
The conference remains the world’s premier forum for labour standards and employment policies.

State News

Ahmedabad Street Food Vendors to Display QR Codes for Hygiene Checks

The Gujarat Information Commission directed Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to improve transparency and food safety through QR-coded certificates at street food stalls.
Vendors register online by submitting business and location details, after which a unique QR code is generated. Consumers can scan the code to verify registration, rate cleanliness, provide feedback, and report hygiene issues directly to authorities.
More than 8,700 vendors have registered and over 7,200 stalls have installed QR stickers.
The initiative, which emerged from an RTI application, aims to enhance accountability, public participation, and food safety compliance.

Union Cabinet Approves Ahmedabad Metro Airport Link Under Phase 2A

The Union Cabinet approved Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A, a ₹2,169.04 crore project extending the metro network by 6.032 km from Koteshwar Road to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
The corridor will include five stations, with four elevated and one underground at the airport. Scheduled for completion within four years, the project will improve airport connectivity, reduce traffic congestion, and provide an eco-friendly transportation option.
Upon completion, the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro network will expand to 77.63 km. The project is also expected to generate significant employment and boost regional economic growth.

Kerala Reports Fresh Nipah Virus Case: Symptoms, Prevention and Key Facts

Kerala has intensified surveillance following a suspected Nipah virus case in Kozhikode district. A 43-year-old businessman tested positive in a preliminary examination and remains on ventilator support, while samples have been sent for confirmation.
Health authorities initiated contact tracing, quarantine measures, and enhanced monitoring. Nipah is a zoonotic disease transmitted mainly by fruit bats and can spread between humans.
Symptoms include fever, headache, respiratory problems, and encephalitis in severe cases. Authorities advise maintaining hygiene, avoiding contact with bats and sick animals, and following infection-control measures to prevent transmission.

Kerala Approves Priyadarshini Free Travel Scheme for Women and Transgender Persons

The Kerala Cabinet approved the Priyadarshini Free Travel Scheme, offering free travel for women and transgender persons on ordinary KSRTC buses from 15 June 2026. The scheme aims to improve mobility, reduce transportation costs, and increase access to education, healthcare, and employment. It provides universal coverage regardless of age, income, or social category. Initially implemented on ordinary buses, the scheme will undergo a 100-day trial period to evaluate its impact. The government will compensate KSRTC for revenue losses, promoting gender equality, social inclusion, economic empowerment, and greater public transport usage.

Assam and European Union Launch Blue Valley Cluster to Boost Innovation and Sustainable Industries

The Government of Assam and the European Union launched the Blue Valley Cluster in Guwahati to promote sustainable industrial development in the Flavours, Fragrances, and AYUSH sectors.
The initiative aims to strengthen value chains, innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship, and exports across Assam and the North-East. It focuses on products such as agarwood, essential oils, herbal medicines, and wellness solutions.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted collaboration opportunities in semiconductors, electronics, tea, and organic products.
An MoU between Assam Industrial Development Corporation and the Federation of European Businesses in India will support investment and technology transfer.

Operation Milap: Gujarat Police Trace 1,470 Missing Persons in One Month

Gujarat Police successfully traced 1,470 missing persons during Operation Milap, a month-long campaign launched on 7 May 2026.
The initiative reviewed recent and long-pending cases using mobile tracking, digital intelligence, social media monitoring, field investigations, and interstate coordination. Among those traced were 852 women, 342 men, 234 minor girls, and 42 minor boys.
Investigations revealed causes including family disputes, labour migration, educational setbacks, and personal relationships. Surat City Police recorded the highest recoveries.
The operation strengthened family reunification efforts and enhanced public confidence in law enforcement across Gujarat.

International News

Refugee Numbers Fall for First Time in a Decade, But Millions Remain Displaced Worldwide

According to UNHCR, global refugee numbers declined by 3% to 41.6 million at the end of 2025, marking the first decrease in over a decade.
The reduction was driven mainly by large-scale returns to Afghanistan, Syria, and Sudan. Around 14.7 million people returned home, including 4.4 million refugees and 10.3 million internally displaced persons.
Despite this progress, nearly 70% of refugees remain in prolonged displacement situations with limited opportunities.
Refugee resettlement also declined significantly. UNHCR’s “50 by 35” initiative seeks to reduce dependence on aid through employment, education, and self-reliance.

India Pledges $2.5 Million to UNRWA, Backs Two-State Solution

India announced a contribution of $2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) as the first installment of its annual $5 million assistance.
The funding will support education, healthcare, social welfare, and humanitarian relief for Palestinian refugees.
At the UN Security Council, India reiterated support for a two-state solution as the only viable path to resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict.
India also called for a sustained ceasefire in Gaza, protection of civilians, unrestricted humanitarian access, and renewed peace negotiations while reaffirming its long-standing commitment to Palestine.

Banking News

Government Extends CGSMFI-2.0 Till August 2026, Raises Loan Limit for Large MFIs

The Government of India extended the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0) until 31 August 2026 and increased the maximum loan limit for large NBFC-MFIs and MFIs from ₹300 crore to ₹1,000 crore, subject to a 20% AUM ceiling.
Implemented through NCGTC, the scheme provides guarantee support for microfinance loans to underserved borrowers.
Around ₹770 crore worth of loans have already been sanctioned. The initiative aims to strengthen financial inclusion, support women entrepreneurs and small businesses, improve lender confidence, and help achieve the ₹20,000 crore credit target.

ECLGS 5.0 Crosses 1 Lakh Guarantees, Covers ₹48,484 Crore in Loans: Key Highlights

The Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 has crossed a significant milestone with 1,06,549 guarantees covering loans worth ₹48,484.26 crore.
Introduced to support businesses affected by geopolitical uncertainties arising from the West Asia crisis, the scheme provides 100% guarantee coverage for MSMEs and 90% for non-MSME borrowers. MSMEs account for 96% of guarantees by number and 86% by value.
Public Sector Banks issued 96% of total guarantees. The scheme aims to ensure liquidity, maintain credit flow, safeguard employment, and strengthen business resilience during economic disruptions.

Business News

President Approves REC-PFC Merger to Create Power Sector Lending Giant

President Droupadi Murmu approved the merger of REC Limited with Power Finance Corporation (PFC), creating a stronger public-sector financial institution for financing energy and infrastructure projects.
The merger follows PFC’s acquisition of the government’s 52.63% stake in REC in 2019. All assets, liabilities, and obligations of REC will transfer to PFC, and REC will cease to exist as a separate entity.
The move aligns with the government’s strategy of consolidating public-sector financial institutions, enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening lending capacity, supporting energy-transition projects, and improving infrastructure financing capabilities.

Appointments News

India Appoints New Envoys to Côte d’Ivoire and São Tomé & Príncipe

The Ministry of External Affairs appointed two senior Indian Foreign Service officers as ambassadors to African nations.
Lakshmanan Ramesh Babu, currently Consul General in Atlanta, has been named Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, while Vinay Kumar has been appointed Ambassador to São Tomé and Príncipe. Both officers are expected to assume their assignments shortly.
The appointments reflect India’s growing engagement with Africa through cooperation in trade, investment, technology, maritime affairs, energy security, capacity building, and development partnerships.
The move supports India’s broader strategy of strengthening diplomatic and economic ties across the continent.

Defense News

MoD Signs ₹449 Crore Contract for Indigenous GNSS Jammers for Indian Navy

The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹449 crore contract with Accord Software and Systems Private Limited for procuring 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System (ECGNSS) Jammers for the Indian Navy.
Signed under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, the project mandates at least 75% indigenous content, supporting Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives. ECGNSS Jammers are advanced electronic warfare systems capable of disrupting enemy satellite navigation through signal interference, spoofing, and deceptive jamming.
The systems will enhance India’s maritime security, operational safety, and naval electronic warfare capabilities.

Science & Technology News

Indigenous HPV Test Validated by AIIMS and ICMR

Researchers from AIIMS, ICMR institutes, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer validated India’s indigenous HPV screening test, Truenat HR-HPV-Plus.
Developed by Molbio Diagnostics, it was the only indigenous HPV DNA test among four evaluated to fully meet WHO and IARC validation standards.
The test detects eight high-risk HPV types responsible for nearly 95% of cervical cancer cases and demonstrated accuracy comparable to globally validated tests.
Evaluated on 1,159 cervical samples, the affordable point-of-care technology can improve screening access in rural areas and support India’s cervical cancer elimination efforts.