Current Affairs 18 June 2026
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India Restores 21.76 Million Hectares of Degraded Land | World Day to Combat Desertification 2026
India has successfully restored 21.76 million hectares of degraded land between 2011 and 2020 under the Bonn Challenge, according to a report released on the occasion of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. The achievement highlights India's commitment to land restoration, climate action, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development.
Quick Facts Table
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Event | World Day to Combat Desertification |
Achievement | 21.76 Million Hectares Restored |
Period | 2011–2020 |
Initiative | Bonn Challenge |
Objective | Restore degraded and deforested land |
Global Goal | 350 Million Hectares by 2030 |
Indian Focus | Land Restoration & Climate Resilience |
हिंदी सारांश
भारत ने 2011 से 2020 के बीच 21.76 मिलियन हेक्टेयर बंजर भूमि को पुनर्स्थापित किया है। यह उपलब्धि बॉन चैलेंज (Bonn Challenge) के तहत हासिल की गई है।
Government Launches Green Hydrogen Certification Portal
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal to improve transparency, monitoring, certification, and investment confidence in India's rapidly growing green hydrogen ecosystem.
Static Facts Table
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Portal | Green Hydrogen Certification Portal |
Launched By | Pralhad Joshi |
Sector | Renewable Energy |
Objective | Certification & Transparency |
Mission | National Green Hydrogen Mission |
Target Year | 2030 |
Goal | Global Green Hydrogen Hub |
हिंदी सारांश
भारत सरकार ने ग्रीन हाइड्रोजन उत्पादन की प्रमाणिकता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए ग्रीन हाइड्रोजन सर्टिफिकेशन पोर्टल लॉन्च किया है।
IIT Hyderabad Establishes CODENE
IIT Hyderabad has established CODENE (Centre for Design and Engineering in Nuclear Energy), India's first dedicated nuclear engineering design center aimed at strengthening indigenous nuclear technology and advanced reactor design capabilities.
Static Facts Table
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Institute | IIT Hyderabad |
Centre Name | CODENE |
Full Form | Centre for Design and Engineering in Nuclear Energy |
Significance | First Nuclear Design Centre in India |
Focus Area | Nuclear Engineering |
Objective | Advanced Reactor Design |
हिंदी सारांश
IIT हैदराबाद ने भारत का पहला न्यूक्लियर इंजीनियरिंग डिज़ाइन सेंटर CODENE स्थापित किया है।
₹12,000 Crore Kishau Multi-Purpose Dam Project
Six states signed a landmark agreement to expedite the ₹12,000 crore Kishau Dam Project, a major water infrastructure initiative on the Yamuna basin with significant central government funding support.
Static Facts Table
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Project | Kishau Multi-Purpose Dam |
Estimated Cost | ₹12,000 Crore |
Funding Pattern | 90% Central Assistance |
River System | Yamuna Basin |
Key States | Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi & Others |
Purpose | Water Storage, Irrigation, Hydropower |
हिंदी सारांश
किशाऊ बहुउद्देशीय बांध परियोजना के लिए छह राज्यों ने समझौता किया है, जिससे जल सुरक्षा और ऊर्जा उत्पादन को बढ़ावा मिलेगा।
NATO Defence Ministers Summit 2026
NATO Defence Ministers met in Brussels, Belgium, focusing on military production expansion, defense preparedness, and implementation of the proposed 5% GDP defence spending commitment.
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Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Organization | NATO |
Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium |
Event | Defence Ministers Summit |
Focus | Military Production |
Spending Target | 5% of GDP |
Members | 32 Countries |
हिंदी सारांश
नाटो देशों के रक्षा मंत्रियों ने ब्रुसेल्स में रक्षा उत्पादन और रक्षा व्यय बढ़ाने पर चर्चा की।
GeM and BHASHINI Sign MoU
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and BHASHINI have partnered to enable multilingual procurement and make government procurement more accessible to businesses across India.
Static Facts Table
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Platform | GeM |
Partner | BHASHINI |
Technology | AI Translation |
Objective | Multilingual Procurement |
Benefit | Inclusion of Regional Businesses |
Ministry | Ministry of Commerce |
हिंदी सारांश
GeM और भाषिणी के बीच समझौता स्थानीय भाषाओं में सरकारी खरीद प्रक्रिया को आसान बनाएगा।
RBI Reelathon 2026
RBI launched RBI Reelathon 2026 from Thiruvananthapuram to educate students about cyber fraud, mule accounts, digital payment security, and safe banking practices.
Static Facts Table
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Initiative | RBI Reelathon 2026 |
Launched By | RBI |
Launch City | Thiruvananthapuram |
Target Audience | College Students |
Focus | Cyber Fraud Awareness |
Topics Covered | Mule Accounts, Digital Banking Safety |
हिंदी सारांश
RBI ने छात्रों को साइबर धोखाधड़ी और सुरक्षित डिजिटल बैंकिंग के प्रति जागरूक करने के लिए RBI Reelathon 2026 शुरू किया।
Practice Quiz
Q1. India restored how much degraded land under the Bonn Challenge?
A) 15.2 Million Hectares
B) 18.4 Million Hectares
C) 21.76 Million Hectares
D) 25 Million Hectares
✅ Answer: C
Q2. Green Hydrogen Certification Portal was launched by?
A) Nitin Gadkari
B) Pralhad Joshi
C) Ashwini Vaishnaw
D) Piyush Goyal
✅ Answer: B
Q3. CODENE has been established by?
A) IIT Bombay
B) IIT Delhi
C) IIT Hyderabad
D) IIT Madras
✅ Answer: C
Q4. Kishau Dam Project is estimated at?
A) ₹8,000 Crore
B) ₹10,000 Crore
C) ₹12,000 Crore
D) ₹15,000 Crore
✅ Answer: C
Q5. NATO Headquarters is located in?
A) Paris
B) London
C) Brussels
D) Berlin
✅ Answer: C
Q6. BHASHINI is related to?
A) Defence Technology
B) Space Technology
C) Language Translation AI
D) Agriculture
✅ Answer: C
Q7. RBI Reelathon 2026 targets whom?
A) Farmers
B) School Teachers
C) College Students
D) Bank Officers
✅ Answer: C