Current Affairs 26 June 2026

India Sends 1st Sea Shipment of Banganapalle Mangoes to Singapore.

• India exported its first commercial sea shipment of Banganapalle mangoes to Singapore.
• Quantity: 5 Metric Tonnes (MT).
• Dispatched: 11 June 2026; arrived: 24 June 2026.
• Export coordinated by APEDA and ICAR–CISH.
• Sea freight was chosen for being more cost-effective and sustainable than air transport.
• APEDA works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

IOC Sets Deadline for Selecting the Host of the 2036 Olympic Games.

• IOC approved the new host selection process on 24 June 2026.
• The 2036 Olympic host city will be announced in mid-2029.
• Candidate shortlisting will begin in March 2027.
• Final evaluation phase will start in 2028.
• India’s bid: Ahmedabad is the proposed host city for India’s Olympic bid.
• New process aims to improve transparency and cost control.

Safran, SatSure Partner to Advance Geospatial Intelligence Capabilities in India.

• MoU signed: 22 June 2026 between Safran Electronics & Defense and SatSure.
• Aim: Develop advanced Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) solutions for India.
• Combines AI technology and satellite data analytics.
• Partnership strengthens France-India technological cooperation.

Himachal Pradesh Secures 19 Hydropower Projects Worth ₹3,336 Crore.

• Himachal Pradesh signed agreements for 19 hydropower projects.
• Total Capacity: 278 MW.
• Investment: ₹3,336 crore.
• Major projects include Bharmour Stage-I, Tundah Stage-II, Harsar Stage-II, and Jari.
• New power policy fixes 12% royalty for 40 years for projects up to 25 MW.
• Himachal Pradesh has an estimated hydropower potential of 24,000 MW.
• The state has developed 12,588 MW through 189 completed projects.

Ministry of Civil Aviation Introduces Air Suvidha 2.0 Portal.

• Launched on 25 June 2026 by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and DIAL.
• Introduced for mandatory health screening of international passengers.
• Requires online submission of Health Self-Declaration Form (SDF).
• Collects travel history, exposure details, and health information.
• Enables real-time data sharing with health and immigration authorities.
• Promotes a contactless passenger screening process.