Current Affairs 24 June 2026
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Key Highlights
- Tushar Mehta re-appointed as Solicitor General of India for three more years.
- Ministry of Home Affairs launches four advanced digital policing applications.
- Rajasthan forms a high-level committee to draft the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
- Harmanpreet Kaur becomes the world's first cricketer to play 200 T20Is.
- Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) upgraded as India's 28th Navratna CPSE.
- Five Additional Solicitors General (ASGs) re-appointed for the Supreme Court.
- BSE launches India's first ethical stock market index, BSE Saatvik 100.
1. Tushar Mehta Re-appointed as Solicitor General of India
Why in News?
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has extended the tenure of Tushar Mehta as the Solicitor General of India for another three years.
Key Highlights
- Solicitor General is the second-highest law officer in India after the Attorney General.
- Represents the Government of India before the Supreme Court and High Courts.
- Appointment approved by ACC.
Exam Relevance
- Polity
- Constitutional Bodies
- Important Appointments
हिंदी में
कैबिनेट की नियुक्ति समिति (ACC) ने तुषार मेहता को अगले तीन वर्षों के लिए भारत के सॉलिसिटर जनरल के पद पर पुनर्नियुक्त किया है।
Prelims Fact
Solicitor General of India
- Second highest law officer of India.
- Assists the Attorney General.
2. Ministry of Home Affairs Launches Four Digital Policing Applications
Why in News?
The Ministry of Home Affairs launched four digital policing platforms aimed at strengthening criminal justice delivery.
Applications Launched
- Abhigyan
- Criminal Procedure Identification (CrPI)
- e-Prosecution 2.0
- e-Forensics 2.0
Significance
- Digital policing ecosystem
- Faster investigations
- Improved forensic management
- Better prosecution efficiency
हिंदी में
गृह मंत्रालय ने न्यायिक और पुलिस सुधारों को मजबूत करने के लिए चार नए डिजिटल प्लेटफॉर्म लॉन्च किए हैं।
3. Rajasthan Constitutes High-Level Committee for Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
Why in News?
The Rajasthan government has established a high-level committee to prepare the statutory draft of Rajasthan Uniform Civil Code, 2026.
Key Highlights
- Drafting of state-level UCC framework.
- Committee to study legal and social implications.
- Major governance reform initiative.
Exam Relevance
- Indian Polity
- Constitutional Debates
- Governance
हिंदी में
राजस्थान सरकार ने समान नागरिक संहिता (UCC) का मसौदा तैयार करने हेतु एक उच्च स्तरीय समिति का गठन किया है।
4. Harmanpreet Kaur Becomes First Cricketer to Play 200 T20Is
Why in News?
Indian women's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur became the first cricketer in the world to play 200 T20 International matches.
Key Highlights
- Historic global record.
- Achievement came against South Africa.
- Milestone in women's cricket.
Exam Relevance
- Sports Current Affairs
- Awards & Records
हिंदी में
हरमनप्रीत कौर 200 टी20 अंतरराष्ट्रीय मैच खेलने वाली विश्व की पहली क्रिकेटर बन गई हैं।
5. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Upgraded to 28th Navratna CPSE
Why in News?
CPCL has been upgraded from Miniratna Category-I to Navratna status.
Key Highlights
- Approved by Finance Minister.
- India's 28th Navratna company.
- Greater financial autonomy.
What is Navratna Status?
Navratna status provides enhanced decision-making and investment powers to Central Public Sector Enterprises.
हिंदी में
चेन्नई पेट्रोलियम कॉर्पोरेशन लिमिटेड (CPCL) को भारत का 28वां नवरत्न सार्वजनिक उपक्रम घोषित किया गया है।
6. Five Additional Solicitors General Re-appointed
Why in News?
The ACC has re-appointed five Additional Solicitors General (ASGs) for the Supreme Court.
Important Names
- Vikramjit Banerjee
- K.M. Nataraj
- Aishwarya Bhati
- Other senior law officers
Exam Relevance
- Constitutional Offices
- Legal Affairs
हिंदी में
सुप्रीम कोर्ट के लिए पांच अतिरिक्त सॉलिसिटर जनरल (ASGs) को पुनर्नियुक्त किया गया है।
7. BSE Launches India's First Ethical Index: BSE Saatvik 100
Why in News?
BSE has introduced a new ethical investment index called BSE Saatvik 100.
Key Highlights
- Tracks ethically compliant companies.
- Drawn from BSE 500 universe.
- Focus on value-based investing.
Significance
- Ethical investing trend.
- ESG-related market participation.
- Investor awareness.
हिंदी में
BSE ने भारत का पहला नैतिक निवेश सूचकांक 'BSE सात्विक 100' लॉन्च किया है।
One-Liner Revision
Topic | One-Liner |
|---|---|
Tushar Mehta | Re-appointed Solicitor General for 3 years |
Digital Policing | Four apps launched by MHA |
Rajasthan UCC | High-level committee formed |
Harmanpreet Kaur | First cricketer to play 200 T20Is |
CPCL | India's 28th Navratna CPSE |
ASGs | Five Additional Solicitors General re-appointed |
BSE Saatvik 100 | India's first ethical stock market index |
Current Affairs Quiz
Q1. Who has been re-appointed as Solicitor General of India?
A. R. Venkataramani
B. Tushar Mehta
C. Mukul Rohatgi
D. K.K. Venugopal
✅ Answer: B
Q2. Which ministry launched Abhigyan, CrPI, e-Prosecution 2.0 and e-Forensics 2.0?
A. Ministry of Law
B. Ministry of Defence
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. Ministry of Electronics
✅ Answer: C
Q3. Which state formed a committee for drafting Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?
A. Gujarat
B. Rajasthan
C. Uttarakhand
D. Madhya Pradesh
✅ Answer: B
Q4. Who became the first cricketer to play 200 T20Is?
A. Smriti Mandhana
B. Rohit Sharma
C. Harmanpreet Kaur
D. Virat Kohli
✅ Answer: C
Q5. Which company became India's 28th Navratna CPSE?
A. ONGC
B. GAIL
C. BPCL
D. CPCL
✅ Answer: D