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Current Affairs — Sunday, 21 June 2026

Daily current affairs for UPSC on Sunday, 21 June 2026, with Prelims facts, Mains themes, and a quiz to test yourself.

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Mains themes

This initiative highlights India's efforts in wildlife conservation and biodiversity. It also reflects international cooperation, as cheetahs were sourced from Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.
International Day of Yoga showcases India's cultural influence and emphasizes global wellness, critical for UPSC essays.
This event underscores India's cultural diplomacy and soft power through the promotion of yoga as a global wellness trend.

PRESIDENT OF INDIA VISITS KUNO NATIONAL PARKExploring India's Cheetah Reintroduction Initiative at Kuno National ParkPIB - PIB · Environment - 21 Jun 2026
Prime Minister expresses gratitude for making International Day of Yoga 2026 a global celebrationCelebrating Global Unity through YogaPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
PM Narendra Modi’s Led Yoga to Become India’s Most Powerful Global Wellness Movement: Sarbananda SonowalYoga: India's Global Wellness MovementPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
Union MoS YAS Smt Raksha Khadse Participates in International Day of Yoga 2026 Celebrations at SAI Regional Centre Mumbai; Emphasises Yoga’s Role in Holistic Well-beingCelebrating Holistic Wellness Through Yoga and Community EngagementPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
Prime Minister congratulates Indian women’s hockey team on winning FIH Hockey Women’s Nations CupCelebrating Indian Women's Hockey Team's VictoryPIB - PIB · Sports - 21 Jun 2026
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Celebrates International Day of Yoga 2026 at National Zoological ParkCelebrating Yoga and Environmental AwarenessPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
Department of Fisheries and Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying Celebrate International Day of Yoga 2026Celebrating Holistic Health Through Yoga on International Day of Yoga 2026PIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES CONVOCATION CEREMONY OF RANI DURGAVATI UNIVERSITY AT JABALPURInsights from the Convocation Address of the President of India at Rani Durgavati UniversityPIB - PIB · Education - 21 Jun 2026
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) enthusiastically celebrates 12th International Yoga Day at their MDTC Training Centre premises at Gandhi Darshan New DelhiKVIC Celebrates International Yoga Day Focused on Healthy AgeingPIB - PIB · KVIC - 21 Jun 2026
Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth Celebrates International Day of Yoga 2026 with Focus on Healthy Ageing and Holistic WellnessPromoting Holistic Wellness through Yoga and AyurvedaPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
INDIA'S SPACE ODYSSEYExploring India's Ascendancy in Space TechnologyPIB - PIB · Space Technology - 21 Jun 2026
Yoga Sangam at ITRA Jamnagar Witnesses Mass Participation on 12th International Day of YogaCelebrating the Essence of Yoga at ITRA JamnagarPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi commissions Indian Navy’s frontline platforms - INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak & INS Agray - in KolkataEnhancing India's Maritime Security with Indigenous Naval PlatformsPIB - PIB · Defence - 21 Jun 2026
PRESIDENT OF INDIA PARTICIPATES IN A MASS YOGA DEMONSTRATION ON THE INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY AT JABALPUR, MADHYA PRADESHCelebrating the Essence of Yoga on the Global StagePIB - PIB · International Yoga Day - 21 Jun 2026
Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Leads Nationwide International Day of Yoga Celebrations from KolkataPrime Minister Modi Leads Yoga Celebrations on International Yoga DayPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
YOGA IS A POWERFUL MEANS OF MAINTAINING MENTAL PEACE, PATIENCE, AND EMOTIONAL BALANCE: LOK SABHA SPEAKERExploring the Impact and Importance of Yoga in Modern SocietyPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Celebrates 12th International Day of Yoga 2026 Across the CountryCelebration of Yoga and Holistic Health on the 12th International Day of YogaPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
Ministry of Earth Sciences and India Meteorological Department Observe 12th International Yoga Day with Focus on "Yoga for Healthy Aging"Celebrating Wellness Through Yoga for Healthy AgingPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi leads the national observance of the 12th International Day of Yoga from Red Road in Kolkata, West BengalCelebrating Unity through Yoga on the 12th International Day of YogaPIB - PIB · Yoga Day - 21 Jun 2026
English rendering of PM’s address at 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations in Kolkata, West BengalCelebrating the 12th International Day of Yoga: A Call for Unity and Healthy AgeingPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participates in 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations at Kolkata's Red RoadPrime Minister Modi leads Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata.PIB - PIB · GS1 - 21 Jun 2026
Prime Minister expresses grief over loss of lives in mishap in Tiruvallur district of Tamil NaduPrime Minister's Condolences for Tiruvallur MishapPIB - PIB · Current Affairs - 21 Jun 2026
Prime Minister shares glimpses of his address at the Tri Commissioning ceremony of INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS SanshodhakPrime Minister's Vision for India's Maritime StrengthPIB - PIB · Defense - 21 Jun 2026
Department of Rural Development Celebrates International Day of Yoga 2026; Secretary Shri Rohit Kansal Leads Yoga Session at Kartavya BhavanCelebrating Holistic Well-being through YogaPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy Observes International Day of Yoga 2026 with Focus on Healthy AgeingRecognizing the Importance of Yoga for Healthy AgeingPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
15 Skilled Youth to Represent Team India at the Global Skills Challenge 2026 in Australia Ahead of WorldSkills Shanghai 2026; MSDE Extends Best WishesIndia Prepares for Global Skills Challenge 2026 in AustraliaPIB - PIB · Global Skills Challenge - 21 Jun 2026
NMCG Organises International Day of Yoga 2026 Celebrations in New Delhi; Events Held Across Ganga BasinCelebrating Yoga for Healthy Ageing and Environmental ConservationPIB - PIB · Yoga Day 2026 - 21 Jun 2026
DAE Inaugurates Deuterated Compounds Production Plant and Commissions Prototype Sodium Cell at HWBF, VadodaraIndia's New Initiatives in Nuclear TechnologyPIB - PIB · Nuclear Energy - 21 Jun 2026
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Celebrates International Day of Yoga 2026 with Senior Citizens at Bharat MandapamCelebrating Yoga for Healthy Ageing among Senior CitizensPIB - PIB · Social Justice - 21 Jun 2026
INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TARKASH ARRIVES AT PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUSMaritime Diplomacy Strengthened through Tactical EngagementsPIB - PIB · Indian Navy - 21 Jun 2026
Ministry of MSME Successfully Hosted First BRICS MSME Forum and Third SME Working Group Meeting in AgraStrengthening MSME Collaboration Among BRICS NationsPIB - PIB · MSME - 21 Jun 2026
Ministry of Civil Aviation Celebrates 12th International Day of Yoga 2026Celebrating Wellness in the Aviation SectorPIB - PIB · International Day of Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
Ministry of Tourism Celebrates 12th International Day of Yoga Across the Country; Hon'ble Tourism Minister Performs Yoga at Karjat, MaharashtraCelebrating Yoga for Wellness and Healthy AgeingPIB - PIB · International Day of Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
Yoga session held at Seva Teerth marks International Day of YogaCelebrating International Day of Yoga at Seva TeerthPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
India to Host 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Gurugram on 25–26 June 2026India's Role in BRICS Energy CooperationPIB - PIB · BRICS - 21 Jun 2026
Ministry of Culture Celebrates International Yoga Day (IDY) 2026 at Purana Qila, DelhiCelebrating Yoga for Holistic Wellness at Purana QilaPIB - PIB · International Day of Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
CCPA Imposes ₹1 Lakh Penalty Each on Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors for Misleading “100%” ClaimsEnforcement Action Against Misleading Food AdvertisementsPIB - PIB · Consumer Rights - 21 Jun 2026
AIIA Celebrates 12th International Day of Yoga 2026 with Enthusiastic Participation and Diverse Wellness ActivitiesCelebrating Yoga for Holistic Health and WellnessPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
Panchayati Raj Institutions Drive Vibrant Grassroots Celebrations of the 12th International Day of YogaCelebrating Yoga for Healthy Ageing Across IndiaPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
12th International Day of Yoga Celebrated Across 40 Locations in Delhi with Enthusiastic Public ParticipationCelebrating the Essence of Yoga and its Benefits for Healthy AgeingPIB - PIB · Wellness - 21 Jun 2026
‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’; Ministry of Coal and Ministry of Mines Jointly Celebrate 12th International Day of YogaCelebrating Yoga for Holistic Health and WellnessPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
Vice-President Calls Upon Citizens to Make Yoga a Way of Life; Participates in International Day of Yoga Celebrations in LehPromoting Yoga for a Healthier SocietyPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi commissions three indigenously designed and built naval ships – INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, West BengalStrengthening India's Maritime Capabilities through Indigenous ShipbuildingPIB - PIB · Defence - 21 Jun 2026
International Day of Yoga 2026 Celebrated with Enthusiasm at Kartavya BhavanCelebrating Yoga for Healthy Ageing at Kartavya BhavanPIB - PIB · International Day of Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
Prime Minister shares an article on yoga and healthy ageingExploring the Role of Yoga in Promoting Healthy AgeingPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) Celebrates 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) - 2026Celebrating Yoga's Role in Healthy AgeingPIB - PIB · Health - 21 Jun 2026
Office of Principal Controller of Communication Accounts, Delhi observes 12th International Day of YogaCelebrating Yoga for Healthy AgeingPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
12th International Day of Yoga Marked with Yoga Session at National Media Centre, New DelhiCelebrating the Role of Yoga in Promoting Health and Well-beingPIB - PIB · International Day of Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
International Day of Yoga 2026: Raksha Mantri performs Yoga with around 1,000 soldiers at Eastern Air Command HQs in ShillongCelebrating Yoga Day 2026: A National MovementPIB - PIB · International Day of Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
Ministry of MSME Celebrates 12th International Day of Yoga 2026;Organises Health Check-up Camp to Promote Wellness and Preventive HealthcareCelebrating Yoga and Wellness in the WorkplacePIB - PIB · Health - 21 Jun 2026
Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister of State Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal Participate in Mass Yoga Session at Karni Stadium, Bikaner, Promoting Healthy LivingPromoting Healthy Living through Yoga in BikanerPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
English rendering of PM’s address at the Tri Commissioning ceremony of INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak in KolkataPrime Minister's Address at the Tri Commissioning Ceremony in KolkataPIB - PIB · Maritime Security - 21 Jun 2026
International Day of Yoga observed at Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development, New DelhiCelebrating Yoga for Well-Being and Healthy AgeingPIB - PIB · Health - 21 Jun 2026
Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice Organises International Day of Yoga 2026 at Shastri Bhawan, New DelhiCelebrating the 12th International Day of Yoga with a Special SessionPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
Indian Coast Guard Celebrates 12th International Day of Yoga With “Yoga Sangam 2026”Celebrating Health and Wellness through Yoga in the Indian Coast GuardPIB - PIB · Indian Coast Guard - 21 Jun 2026
“Yoga unites the people from all over the world irrespective of religions and caste and creed” Dr. Virendra Kumar. Union Minister of Social Justice and EmpowermentCommemorating the 12th International Day of Yoga: A Commitment to Holistic HealthPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
NCC Celebrates International Day of Yoga 2026 with Participation of Over 8.30 Lakh Cadets Across IndiaNCC Facilitates Yoga Across 5,000 Locations in Celebration of International Day of Yoga 2026PIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan leads 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations at the University of DelhiPromoting Holistic Health through Yoga in EducationPIB - PIB · Yoga - 21 Jun 2026