Current Affairs 12 June 2026
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Top Headlines of the Day
No. | Current Affairs News | Category |
|---|---|---|
1 | MoD Signs ₹449 Crore Deal for ECGNSS Jammers | Defence |
2 | Invest UP and Invest India Partner for FDI Growth | Economy |
3 | Pune's GMRT Discovers Five New Pulsars | Science & Technology |
4 | Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban on Lebanese Imports | International Relations |
5 | Central Asian Nations Meet for Water-Land Pact | Environment |
6 | Varanasi Becomes First City Under Easy Connect Aviation Model | Aviation |
7 | Kerala Police Launches Operation Toofan | Internal Security |
1. MoD Signs ₹449 Crore Deal for ECGNSS Jammers
Why in News?
The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹449 crore contract for the procurement of 20 ECGNSS Jammers for the Indian Navy to protect military operations from hostile satellite navigation signals.
Key Highlights
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Procuring Authority | Ministry of Defence |
Equipment | ECGNSS Jammers |
Beneficiary | Indian Navy |
Quantity | 20 Units |
Contract Value | ₹449 Crore |
Manufacturer | Accord Software & Systems Pvt Ltd (ASSPL), Bengaluru |
Category | Buy (Indian-IDDM) |
Indigenous Content | Minimum 75% |
Purpose | To degrade adversary satellite signals/GNSS receivers and use spoofing techniques for secure operations. |
परीक्षा के लिए महत्वपूर्ण तथ्य
ECGNSS Full Form: Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System
Indian-IDDM Full Form: Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured
रक्षा मंत्रालय ने भारतीय नौसेना के लिए 20 ECGNSS जैमर खरीदने हेतु ₹449 करोड़ के अनुबंध पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं। यह प्रणाली दुश्मन के GNSS और उपग्रह संकेतों को बाधित करने में सक्षम होगी।
2. Invest UP and Invest India Sign Strategic Investment Partnership
Why in News?
Invest UP and Invest India signed a strategic agreement to attract large-scale domestic and foreign direct investment (FDI) into Uttar Pradesh.
Static GK Table
Parameter | Invest India | Invest UP |
|---|---|---|
Type | National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India (भारत की राष्ट्रीय निवेश प्रोत्साहन और सुविधा एजेंसी) | State Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of Uttar Pradesh (उत्तर प्रदेश की राज्य निवेश प्रोत्साहन और सुविधा एजेंसी) |
Established | 2009 | 2020 |
Parent Department | DPIIT | Infrastructure & Industrial Development Dept. UP |
Headquarters | New Delhi | Lucknow |
Objective | Promote investments in India | Promote investments in Uttar Pradesh |
CEO | Nivruti Rai | Vijay Kiran Anand |
Chairman | Amardeep Singh Bhatia | Manoj Kumar Singh |
इन्वेस्ट इंडिया और इन्वेस्ट यूपी ने उत्तर प्रदेश में एफडीआई और घरेलू निवेश को बढ़ाने के लिए समझौता किया है।
3. Pune's GMRT Discovers Five New Millisecond Pulsars
Why in News?
Scientists at the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) discovered five new millisecond pulsars using India's upgraded Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT).
GMRT Static GK
Parameter | Fact |
|---|---|
Location | Khodad, Maharashtra |
Headquarters of NCRA | Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Pune |
Parent Organization | Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai |
Founder | Prof. Govind Swarup (The Father of Radio Astronomy in India) |
Construction Period | 1984–1996 |
Number of Dishes | 30 |
Diameter of Each Dish | 45 meters |
Configuration | Y-Shaped |
Recognition | IEEE Milestone Award 2020 |
What is a Pulsar?
A pulsar is a rapidly rotating neutron star that emits beams of electromagnetic radiation.
पुणे स्थित NCRA के वैज्ञानिकों ने GMRT की सहायता से पाँच नए मिलीसेकंड पल्सर खोजे हैं।
4. Saudi Arabia Removes Ban on Lebanese Imports
Why in News?
Saudi Arabia has officially ended its five-year ban on imports from Lebanon.
Important Facts
Category | Details |
|---|---|
Event | Ban Lifted |
Duration of Ban | 5 Years |
Reason | Diplomatic and Security Concerns |
Current Status | Trade Relations Restored |
सऊदी अरब ने लेबनान से आयात पर लगा पांच वर्ष पुराना प्रतिबंध समाप्त कर दिया है।
5. Central Asian Nations Meet in Samarkand for Water-Land Pact
Why in News?
Central Asian countries met in Samarkand, Uzbekistan to formulate an environmental survival agreement.
Key Facts
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Venue | Samarkand, Uzbekistan |
Initiative | Central Asia Water and Land Nexus (CAWLN) |
Main Issues | Water Scarcity, Land Degradation |
Target | Restoration of 1 Million Hectares |
Major Rivers | Amu Darya & Syr Darya |
मध्य एशियाई देशों ने समरकंद में जल संकट और भूमि क्षरण से निपटने हेतु नया समझौता तैयार किया।
6. Varanasi Becomes First City Under Easy Connect Aviation Model
Why in News?
Varanasi became India's first city integrated into the new Easy Connect Hub-and-Spoke Aviation Model.
Important Facts
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Minister | Ram Mohan Naidu |
First Integrated City | Varanasi |
Main Hub | Delhi IGI Airport |
Airport Name | Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport |
Airline | Air India |
Benefit | Immigration at Origin Airport |
Special Feature | First Airport with Sanskrit Announcements |
वाराणसी भारत का पहला शहर बन गया है जिसे Easy Connect Aviation Model के तहत जोड़ा गया है।
7. Kerala Police Launches Anti-Drug Operation Toofan
Why in News?
Kerala Police launched a massive anti-drug campaign named Operation Toofan.
Key Facts
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Agency | Kerala Police |
Launch | June 2026 |
Cases in First 72 Hours | 1,500+ |
Arrests | 1,000+ |
Focus Areas | Schools, Colleges, Drug Routes |
Components | Toofan Strike, Toofan Care, Toofan Warriors |
केरल पुलिस ने राज्यव्यापी मादक पदार्थ विरोधी अभियान ‘ऑपरेशन तूफान’ शुरू किया है।
One-Liner Current Affairs
- Ministry of Defence signed a ₹449 crore ECGNSS jammer deal for the Indian Navy.
- Invest India and Invest UP partnered to boost FDI.
- GMRT discovered five new millisecond pulsars.
- Saudi Arabia lifted its five-year ban on Lebanese imports.
- Central Asian nations discussed a new Water-Land Pact.
- Varanasi became the first Easy Connect aviation city.
- Kerala Police launched Operation Toofan.
Current Affairs Quiz (Practice Set)
Q1. ECGNSS Jammers have been procured for which armed force?
A. Indian Army
B. Indian Navy
C. Indian Air Force
D. Coast Guard
✅ Answer: B
Q2. Invest UP is headquartered in:
A. Kanpur
B. Prayagraj
C. Lucknow
D. Noida
✅ Answer: C
Q3. GMRT is located in:
A. Gujarat
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu
✅ Answer: C
Q4. Which country lifted a five-year import ban on Lebanon?
A. UAE
B. Qatar
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Oman
✅ Answer: C
Q5. CAWLN programme is related to:
A. Trade
B. Defence
C. Environment
D. Education
✅ Answer: C
Q6. Which city became India's first Easy Connect city?
A. Lucknow
B. Varanasi
C. Delhi
D. Jaipur
✅ Answer: B
Q7. Operation Toofan was launched by:
A. NCB
B. CBI
C. Kerala Police
D. CRPF
✅ Answer: C