Daily Current Affairs – 15th June 2026 for Bank PO, SSC, RRB, RBI Grade B, UPSC and other competitive exam aspirants. Today’s compilation by Plutus Academy covers National News, International News, Indian and International Banking & Finance, International Sports Events, Major Appointments, Resignations & Dismissals and Major Inventions & Discoveries – sourced from PIB, RBI, the World Bank, the IMF, BCCI, ISRO and leading news agencies (The Hindu, PTI, ANI, Reuters, AP). End the read with five exam-style MCQs to test your retention.

National News

1. PM Modi and President Macron launch ‘Bharat Innovates 2026’ in Nice

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, on 14 June 2026 – a cornerstone of the India–France Year of Innovation. The three-day conclave (14–16 June) is designed to connect India’s start-up ecosystem with European capital, deep-tech expertise and global investors. Exam point: the visit is the first leg of PM Modi’s Europe tour, which also covers the G7 Summit and Slovakia.

2. PM Modi to make first-ever visit by an Indian PM to Slovakia

As part of the same Europe tour, PM Modi will travel to Slovakia – the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country since its independence in 1993. He will then visit Evian and Paris (16–18 June) for the G7 outreach. Exam point: Slovakia’s capital is Bratislava; its currency is the Euro.

3. DRDO to grant Final Operational Clearance to indigenous Netra AEW&C on 25 June

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will grant Final Operational Clearance (FOC) to the indigenous Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) System at the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), Bengaluru, on 25 June 2026. The mission systems are integrated on the Embraer EMB-145 platform. Exam point: an AEW&C system provides early warning of airborne and sea-surface targets.

International News

1. G7 Summit opens in Evian-les-Bains, France (15–17 June 2026)

The G7 Summit opens in Evian-les-Bains, France, on 15 June 2026, with the prolonged West Asia conflict, energy security and the global economy dominating the agenda. France has invited the leaders of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE for a special session on the conflict and the threatened closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Exam point: the G7 comprises the USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan (plus the EU); France holds the 2026 presidency.

2. FIFA World Cup 2026 under way across USA, Canada and Mexico

The FIFA World Cup 2026 – the first 48-team edition, co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico (11 June–19 July) – continued its group stage. On 14 June, Germany thrashed Curaçao 7–1, the Netherlands drew 2–2 with Japan, and Sweden beat Tunisia 5–1. Exam point: it is the largest World Cup ever, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 host cities.

News related to Indian Banking and Finance

1. RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, retains ‘neutral’ stance

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% with a ‘neutral’ stance in its June 2026 review (announced 5 June), citing risks from the West Asia conflict and elevated energy prices. Exam point: the RBI Governor is Sanjay Malhotra; related rates – SDF 5.00%, MSF and Bank Rate 5.50%.

2. RBI lowers FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.6%, raises CPI projection to 5.1%

Alongside the rate decision, the RBI lowered its GDP growth projection to 6.6% (from 6.9% earlier) for FY 2026–27 and raised its CPI inflation projection to 5.1% (from 4.6%), reflecting supply-chain and energy-price pressures. Exam point: the MPC has six members – three from the RBI and three external members appointed by the Government.

News related to International Banking and Finance

1. World Bank cuts 2026 global growth forecast to 2.5%

In its Global Economic Prospects (June 2026) update, the World Bank cut global growth to about 2.5% for 2026 – the weakest pace since the COVID-19 pandemic – warning that the West Asia conflict is driving up energy prices and inflation. A severe-disruption scenario would slow growth to 1.3%. Exam point: the World Bank President is Ajay Banga; HQ in Washington, D.C.

2. India remains the fastest-growing large economy at 6.6%

The same World Bank report retained India as the fastest-growing large economy, with GDP seen growing 6.6% in 2026. By comparison, the euro area is projected at 0.8%, the US at 2.2%, China at 4.2% and Japan at 0.7%. Exam point: the IMF’s January 2026 outlook had pegged world growth near 3.3%.

International Sports Events

1. Shreyas Iyer named India’s new T20I captain

The BCCI appointed Shreyas Iyer as India’s new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav, while naming squads for upcoming tours; teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was picked for the Ireland and England assignments. Exam point: the BCCI chief selector is Ajit Agarkar and the head coach is Gautam Gambhir.

2. India to tour Ireland for two T20Is from 26 June

The Indian cricket team will tour Ireland for a two-match T20I series from 26 June 2026, part of a busy calendar that also includes Afghanistan’s tour of India (one Test and three ODIs). Exam point: Ireland became a full ICC Test-playing nation in 2017.

Major National or International Appointments

1. Rohit Jain appointed Deputy Governor of the RBI

Rohit Jain, an Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India, has been appointed a Deputy Governor for a three-year term, succeeding T. Rabi Sankar. Exam point: the RBI can have up to four Deputy Governors; the others currently are Swaminathan Janakiraman, Poonam Gupta and Shirish Chandra Murmu.

2. Neelkanth Mishra appointed India’s Executive Director at the World Bank

Noted economist Neelkanth Mishra was appointed (4 June 2026) as India’s Executive Director at the World Bank for a three-year term, representing the constituency of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka on the Bank’s Board of Executive Directors.

Resignation or Dismissal

1. TMC’s Sushmita Dev resigns from the Rajya Sabha

Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev resigned from the Upper House on 10 June 2026 – the second TMC MP to step down within a week, after Sukhendu Sekhar Ray. Exam point: a Rajya Sabha member’s resignation is addressed to the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (the Vice-President of India).

Major Inventions and Discoveries

1. India showcases indigenous ‘Varya’ AI video-generation model

India’s technology ecosystem showcased Varya, an indigenous AI video-generation model developed under the IndiaAI Mission, designed to generate video from text and image prompts and reduce dependence on foreign generative-AI tools. Exam point: the IndiaAI Mission is implemented under the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY).

2. ISRO advances Gaganyaan and Bharatiya Antariksh Station roadmap

ISRO is preparing a cluster of upcoming missions, including the first uncrewed Gaganyaan test flight and a dedicated Indian Ocean Region earth-observation platform. Exam point: India targets the Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035 and a crewed mission by 2028; the ISRO Chairman is V. Narayanan.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 15 June 2026

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