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Current Affairs — Friday, 19 June 2026
Daily current affairs for UPSC on Friday, 19 June 2026, with Prelims facts, Mains themes, and a quiz to test yourself.
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Mains themes
- This initiative reflects the government's commitment to improve urban transport, reduce pollution, and enhance public safety through modernizing the vehicle fleet.
- The PM-VBRY scheme impacts employment rates and social security, making it vital for UPSC preparation.
- The integration of technology in criminal justice reforms signifies a paradigm shift towards efficient and timely justice delivery.
- Mahindra Group companies also join the Government of India scheme to provide discounts for the replacement of old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCRGovernment Initiative to Modernize Public TransportPIB - PIB · Transport Policy - 19 Jun 2026
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi disburses ₹2,400 crore under Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar YojanaSignificant financial support to enhance job creation in IndiaPIB - PIB · Employment Generation - 19 Jun 2026
- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addresses the inaugural session of the 26th All India Fingerprint Conference 2026 in New Delhi as Chief GuestAmit Shah addresses transformative strategies in criminal justice at the 26th All India Fingerprint Conference.PIB - PIB · Criminal Justice - 19 Jun 2026
- INDIAN NAVY SET TO COMMISSION THREE INDIGENOUS NAVAL PLATFORMS IN KOLKATAReinforcing India's Maritime Defense with Indigenous TechnologyPIB - PIB · Indian Navy - 19 Jun 2026
- NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported illegal confinement of a minor boy as an adult inmate at Kasna jail in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh for more than two months before being shifted to a juvenile homeNHRC Responds to Violation of Minor's Rights in Uttar Pradesh Jail IncidentPIB - PIB · NHRC - 19 Jun 2026
- Naxal-Free IndiaTransformation and Challenges in Naxal-Free IndiaPIB - PIB · Naxalism - 19 Jun 2026
- PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES INTERNATIONAL SICKLE CELL DAY COMMEMORATION AT OMKARESHWAR, MADHYA PRADESHCommemoration of International Sickle Cell Day in Madhya PradeshPIB - PIB · Health - 19 Jun 2026
- India to assume Vice-Presidency of the Financial Action Task Force for the first timeIndia's First Vice-Presidency in the FATF Marks a Historic MilestonePIB - PIB · FATF - 19 Jun 2026
- INDIA AND REPUBLIC OF KOREA SHARE CIVILISATIONAL TIES GOING BACK CENTURIES: LOK SABHA SPEAKERExploring the Deep-rooted Ties between India and KoreaPIB - PIB · India-Korea Relations - 19 Jun 2026
- BRICS Nations Call for Stronger MSME Collaboration, Sustainability and Global Integration at Inaugural BRICS MSME Forum 2026Strengthening MSME Ecosystems for Sustainable Growth in BRICS NationsPIB - PIB · BRICS - 19 Jun 2026
- NIXI Marks 23rd Foundation DayCelebrating 23 Years of NIXI and India's Digital GrowthPIB - PIB · NIXI - 19 Jun 2026
- NFRA and ICAI collaborate to organise a workshop on “Creating a Better Financial Reporting Ecosystem” at PuneStrengthening Financial Reporting Through CollaborationPIB - PIB · NFRA - 19 Jun 2026
- National-Level Hackathon “STATATHON – A Data Journey for Viksit Bharat” Successfully Concludes, Showcasing Innovative Data Solutions by Young TalentHarnessing Data for Viksit Bharat Through Innovative HackathonPIB - PIB · Statistics - 19 Jun 2026
- Modi Government Welfare Schemes Ensure Equitable Distribution of Benefits to the Needy Without Discrimination: Dr Jitendra SinghAssessing the Impact of Welfare Schemes under Modi GovernmentPIB - PIB · Welfare Schemes - 19 Jun 2026
- Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs reviews Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban progress in Jharkhand; issues time-bound directions for Implementation of Projects and to strengthen visible cleanlinessReview Meeting on Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban in JharkhandPIB - PIB · Governance - 19 Jun 2026
- 12 Years of Transformative Pension Reforms: Enhancing Ease of Living and Digital Empowerment of PensionersTransformative Reforms in Pension Services for Better Living StandardsPIB - PIB · Pensions - 19 Jun 2026
- Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal reviews Power Sector and Urban Development Schemes with the Jharkhand GovernmentReviewing Power and Urban Development in JharkhandPIB - PIB · Power Sector - 19 Jun 2026
- Astronomers find clues to the origin of energetic cosmic X-ray flashesExploring the Origins of Mysterious Cosmic X-ray FlashesPIB - PIB · Science & Technology - 19 Jun 2026
- Prime Minister highlights growing global engagement and investment in IndiaIndia's Growing Global EngagementPIB - PIB · Global Engagement - 19 Jun 2026
- Railway Minister Reviews Comprehensive Measures to Empower Station Masters for More Efficient Station ManagementEmpowering Station Masters for Enhanced Railway ManagementPIB - PIB · Railways - 19 Jun 2026
- Daud Se Dhyan 2026 Brings Kolkata Together Ahead of 12th International Day of Yoga CelebrationsCelebrating Yoga and Community Health in KolkataPIB - PIB · Yoga - 19 Jun 2026
- DoSJE introduces Key Reforms and Digital Initiatives to Simplify Scholarship AccessSimplifying Scholarship Access for SC and OBC Students through Digital InitiativesPIB - PIB · Scholarship Reforms - 19 Jun 2026
- PM to visit West Bengal on 20-21 JunePrime Minister Modi's Upcoming Visit to West Bengal: Key Initiatives and CelebrationsPIB - PIB · Prime Minister Modi - 19 Jun 2026
- PM to visit Odisha on 20 JunePrime Minister Modi's Upcoming Visit to Odisha for Development InitiativesPIB - PIB · PM Modi - 19 Jun 2026
- Securing the NationIndia's Strategic Shift in Counter-Terrorism PolicyPIB - PIB · Counter-Terrorism - 19 Jun 2026
- Over 100 Area Officers to be deployed to Support VB–G RAM G RolloutDeployment of Area Officers to Enhance Implementation of VB-G RAM G ActPIB - PIB · Rural Development - 19 Jun 2026
- Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the importance of knowledge, wisdom and foresightHighlighting the Essential Values of Knowledge, Wisdom, and ForesightPIB - PIB · Knowledge - 19 Jun 2026