Current Affairs 30 June 2026
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1. Massive Siji River Landslide Triggers Downstream Alert
Why in News?
Heavy rainfall has triggered a massive landslide in Arunachal Pradesh, blocking the flow of the Siji River and creating a temporary natural dam. Authorities have issued flood alerts for downstream regions in Assam due to the risk of sudden water release.
English
A massive landslide triggered by torrential rains blocks the Siji River in Arunachal Pradesh, prompting authorities to issue high-risk flood warnings for downstream areas in Assam.
हिन्दी
मूसलाधार बारिश के कारण अरुणाचल प्रदेश में सिजी नदी (Siji River) का प्रवाह एक बड़े भूस्खलन की वजह से रुक गया है, जिससे असम के निचले इलाकों में बाढ़ का हाई-अलर्ट जारी किया गया है।
Key Highlights
- Location: Arunachal Pradesh
- River: Siji River
- Cause: Heavy rainfall-induced landslide
- Impact: Natural dam formation
- Threat: Flash floods in downstream Assam
- Authorities monitoring the situation continuously.
Exam Facts
✔ Disaster Management
✔ Landslides
✔ Flash Floods
✔ North-East Geography
2. Delhi–Varanasi Bullet Train Project Update
Why in News?
The Government has shared fresh details regarding the proposed Delhi–Varanasi High-Speed Rail Corridor.
English
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces that the proposed Delhi-Varanasi bullet train corridor will reduce travel time to just 1 hour and 40 minutes via Jewar and Lucknow.
हिन्दी
केंद्रीय मंत्री अश्विनी वैष्णव ने घोषणा की कि प्रस्तावित दिल्ली-वाराणसी बुलेट ट्रेन कॉरिडोर जेवर और लखनऊ के रास्ते यात्रा के समय को घटाकर केवल 1 घंटे 40 मिनट कर देगा।
Key Highlights
- Route: Delhi–Jewar–Lucknow–Varanasi
- Travel Time: Around 1 hour 40 minutes
- Project Type: High-Speed Rail
- Objective: Faster connectivity and economic development
Exam Facts
✔ Bullet Train
✔ High-Speed Rail
✔ Infrastructure Development
✔ PM Gati Shakti
3. Commerce Ministry Convenes Crucial SEZ Reforms Meet
Why in News?
The Government is working on reforming India's Special Economic Zones to improve exports and industrial competitiveness.
English
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry convenes a high-level stakeholder meeting today to discuss Special Economic Zone (SEZ) reforms and the harmonisation of export promotion schemes.
हिन्दी
वाणिज्य और उद्योग मंत्रालय ने विशेष आर्थिक क्षेत्र (SEZ) सुधारों और निर्यात प्रोत्साहन योजनाओं के सामंजस्य पर चर्चा करने के लिए आज हितधारकों की एक उच्च स्तरीय बैठक बुलाई है।
Key Highlights
- Ministry: Commerce & Industry
- Topic: SEZ reforms
- Focus: Export Promotion
- Objective: Ease of Doing Business
Exam Facts
✔ SEZ Act
✔ Export Promotion
✔ Foreign Trade
✔ Industrial Policy
4. Indian High Jumper Sarvesh Kushare Equals National Record
Why in News?
Indian athlete Sarvesh Kushare delivered an outstanding performance by matching India's national record in the men's high jump.
English
Ace Indian athlete Sarvesh Kushare equals the national high jump record with a spectacular leap of 2.31 metres at a recent international athletic meet.
हिन्दी
शीर्ष भारतीय एथलीट सर्वेश कुशारे ने एक हालिया अंतर्राष्ट्रीय एथलेटिक मीट में 2.31 मीटर की शानदार छलांग लगाकर राष्ट्रीय हाई जंप रिकॉर्ड की बराबरी की है।
Key Highlights
- Athlete: Sarvesh Kushare
- Event: High Jump
- Record: 2.31 metres
- Achievement: Equalled National Record
Exam Facts
✔ Athletics
✔ High Jump
✔ National Record
✔ Sports Current Affairs
5. Government Bears 90% CBAM Compliance Cost for MSMEs
Why in News?
The Government has announced financial support for exporters to help them comply with the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
English
The Central Government announces it will bear 90% of the compliance costs for MSMEs under the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to protect export competitiveness.
हिन्दी
केंद्र सरकार ने निर्यात प्रतिस्पर्धात्मकता बनाए रखने के लिए यूरोपीय संघ के कार्बन बॉर्डर एडजस्टमेंट मैकेनिज्म (CBAM) के तहत MSMEs के लिए 90% अनुपालन लागत (compliance cost) खुद वहन करने की घोषणा की है।
Key Highlights
- Scheme: CBAM Support
- Beneficiaries: MSMEs
- Government Support: 90%
- Objective: Protect Indian exports
Exam Facts
✔ CBAM
✔ European Union
✔ Climate Policy
✔ Export Competitiveness
6. World's First Nuclear-Powered Hydrogen Facility Inaugurated at Kalpakkam
Why in News?
India has inaugurated the world's first carbon-free hydrogen production facility powered by nuclear process heat.
English
The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has inaugurated the world's first carbon-free hydrogen production plant using advanced nuclear process heat from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR) at IGCAR, Kalpakkam.
हिन्दी
परमाणु ऊर्जा विभाग (DAE) ने कलपक्कम स्थित IGCAR में फास्ट ब्रीडर टेस्ट रिएक्टर (FBTR) से उत्पन्न परमाणु प्रक्रिया ऊष्मा (nuclear process heat) का उपयोग करके दुनिया के पहले कार्बन-मुक्त हाइड्रोजन उत्पादन संयंत्र का उद्घाटन किया है।
Key Highlights
- Location: Kalpakkam
- Institution: IGCAR
- Reactor: FBTR
- Technology: Nuclear Hydrogen Production
- Achievement: World's First
Exam Facts
✔ Green Hydrogen
✔ Nuclear Energy
✔ DAE
✔ IGCAR
7. ADB Approves USD 42.2 Million Facility for Northeast Bamboo Industry
Why in News?
The Asian Development Bank has approved financial assistance to strengthen bamboo cultivation and women-led enterprises in Northeast India.
English
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 42.2 million credit facility aligned with India's National Bamboo Mission to boost bamboo cultivation and set up women-led manufacturing units in six northeastern states.
हिन्दी
एशियाई विकास बैंक (ADB) ने भारत के राष्ट्रीय बांस मिशन के तहत छह पूर्वोत्तर राज्यों में बांस की खेती को बढ़ावा देने और महिलाओं के नेतृत्व वाली विनिर्माण इकाइयां स्थापित करने के लिए 42.2 मिलियन डॉलर की ऋण सुविधा को मंजूरी दी है।
Key Highlights
- Organization: ADB
- Amount: USD 42.2 Million
- Mission: National Bamboo Mission
- Region: Northeast India
- Focus: Women-led Enterprises
Exam Facts
✔ National Bamboo Mission
✔ ADB
✔ Northeast Development
✔ Sustainable Livelihood
Practice Quiz
Q1. The recent landslide that blocked the Siji River occurred in which state?
हाल ही में सिजी नदी (Siji River) को अवरुद्ध करने वाला भूस्खलन किस राज्य में हुआ?
A) Sikkim
B) Assam
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Meghalaya
✅ Answer: C) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation (English):
The Siji River was blocked after heavy rainfall triggered a massive landslide in Arunachal Pradesh, leading to flood alerts in downstream Assam.
व्याख्या (Hindi):
मूसलाधार वर्षा के कारण अरुणाचल प्रदेश में हुए बड़े भूस्खलन से सिजी नदी का प्रवाह रुक गया, जिसके बाद असम के निचले इलाकों में बाढ़ की चेतावनी जारी की गई।
Q2. The downstream flood warning after the Siji River landslide was issued mainly for which state?
सिजी नदी में भूस्खलन के बाद मुख्य रूप से किस राज्य के लिए बाढ़ की चेतावनी जारी की गई?
A) Nagaland
B) Assam
C) Tripura
D) Manipur
✅ Answer: B) Assam
Q3. According to the latest announcement, the proposed Delhi–Varanasi Bullet Train will reduce travel time to approximately:
प्रस्तावित दिल्ली–वाराणसी बुलेट ट्रेन यात्रा समय को लगभग कितना कर देगी?
A) 2 hours
B) 1 hour 40 minutes
C) 3 hours
D) 2 hours 30 minutes
✅ Answer: B) 1 hour 40 minutes
Q4. The Delhi–Varanasi Bullet Train corridor will pass through which two important locations?
दिल्ली–वाराणसी बुलेट ट्रेन कॉरिडोर किन दो प्रमुख स्थानों से होकर गुजरेगा?
A) Kanpur and Prayagraj
B) Jewar and Lucknow
C) Agra and Jhansi
D) Jaipur and Kota
✅ Answer: B) Jewar and Lucknow
Q5. Which Union Ministry convened the high-level meeting on SEZ reforms?
SEZ सुधारों पर उच्च स्तरीय बैठक किस मंत्रालय ने बुलाई?
A) Ministry of Finance
B) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C) Ministry of MSME
D) Ministry of External Affairs
✅ Answer: B) Ministry of Commerce and Industry