Welcome to Plutus Academy’s Daily Current Affairs — 30 June 2026. Today’s update covers the most important national and international developments, banking and finance news, sports events, key appointments, resignations, and science breakthroughs, curated from credible newspapers, news agencies and government sources (The Hindu, PIB, RBI, IMF, World Bank, PTI, Business Standard, Bloomberg) for Bank PO, SSC, RRB and UPSC aspirants.

🇮🇳 National News

PM Co-Launches India–Seychelles ‘Ocean of Opportunity’ Roadmap

During the Prime Minister’s official State Visit to Seychelles, India and Seychelles co-launched a bilateral roadmap to transform the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) into an “Ocean of Opportunity.” The framework emphasises maritime security, the blue economy, digital connectivity and climate resilience, reinforcing India’s SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision and its role as a net security provider in the region.

India–UK CETA to Take Effect from 15 July 2026

The India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is set to come into force from 15 July 2026. It is one of the most significant free-trade pacts signed by either country in recent years, expected to boost bilateral trade, lower tariffs on key goods, and expand market access for Indian exporters in sectors such as textiles, leather and pharmaceuticals.

‘eSushrut@Clinic’ Launched to Digitise Small Clinics

The Government launched eSushrut@Clinic, a milestone in India’s digital-health journey that empowers small clinics with affordable health-tech and strengthens the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The platform links patients to electronic health records and national health registries, extending digital healthcare access to smaller facilities.

🌐 International News

Venezuela Earthquake Toll Crosses 1,700

The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck coastal Venezuela rose past 1,700, with tens of thousands still missing, as rescue and relief operations continued amid widespread devastation. It is among the deadliest natural disasters in the country’s recent history.

Skydiving Plane Crash in France Kills 11

A Pilatus PC-6 skydiving aircraft crashed in north-eastern France, killing all 11 people on board — five instructors, five tandem jumpers and the pilot. French authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the fatal crash.

Pakistan Strikes Militant Hideouts Along Afghan Border

Pakistan said it targeted militant hideouts along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border in response to a series of cross-border attacks, while Afghanistan condemned the strikes as acts of aggression — raising fresh tensions between the two neighbours.

🏦 News Related to Indian Banking and Finance

RBI Injects ₹1.41 Lakh Crore via 7-Day VRR Auction

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) injected ₹1.41 lakh crore into the banking system through a 7-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction to manage short-term liquidity. A VRR auction is a tool the RBI uses to inject liquidity into banks for a fixed period at market-determined rates.

RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J.’s Tenure Extended by Two Years

The Centre extended the tenure of RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J. by two years with effect from 26 June 2026. He oversees key portfolios including banking supervision, ensuring continuity in the central bank’s regulatory leadership.

S&P Projects India’s FY27 GDP Growth at 6.6%

Global rating agency S&P Global projected India’s GDP growth at 6.6% in FY27, even as it flagged risks from elevated energy prices and a weak monsoon. India retains its position among the fastest-growing major economies. The agency also noted that BHIM app transaction volumes had tripled in under a year, underscoring rapid digital-payments adoption.

💱 News Related to International Banking and Finance

World Bank Cuts 2026 Global Growth Forecast to 2.5%

The World Bank projected global growth slowing to 2.5% in 2026, warning that emerging-market and developing economies face their weakest per-capita income growth since the pandemic, driven largely by sharp energy-price increases linked to the Middle East conflict.

IMF Raises Advanced-Economy Inflation Forecast to 2.8%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its 2026 advanced-economy inflation forecast from 2.2% to 2.8%, and its emerging-market inflation projection from 4.8% to 5.5%, citing energy-driven price pressures and expectations of tighter monetary policy worldwide.

US Fed Signals Limited Room to Cut Rates in 2026

With its policy rate close to neutral, the US Federal Reserve signalled limited room to cut interest rates in 2026, citing higher energy prices, likely pass-through to core inflation, and upside risks to global commodity prices.

🏆 International Sports Events

Canada Reach Last 16; Germany Knocked Out on Penalties

At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Canada beat South Africa to progress to the Round of 16 (last 16), while Germany were knocked out, losing on penalties to Paraguay after a 1–1 draw in their last-32 tie — one of the tournament’s biggest upsets.

2026 FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage Under Way

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, is in its knockout rounds. It is the first 48-team edition of the tournament, expanded from the earlier 32-team format, with fixtures including France vs Sweden and Mexico vs Ecuador scheduled.

📋 Major National & International Appointments

Neelkanth Mishra Appointed India’s Executive Director at the World Bank

Economist Neelkanth Mishra was appointed India’s Executive Director at the World Bank for a three-year term, representing India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka on the World Bank Board — strengthening India’s voice in multilateral development finance.

Saurabh Vijay Takes Charge as CEO of IndiaAI Mission

Saurabh Vijay, also UIDAI CEO, took charge as CEO of the IndiaAI Mission, the flagship national programme to build India’s artificial-intelligence ecosystem, compute infrastructure and AI skilling.

📤 Resignation or Dismissal

Union Minister George Kurian Resigns

George Kurian, Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs and for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, resigned from the Union Council of Ministers following the expiry of his Rajya Sabha term. President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation.

🔬 Major Inventions and Discoveries

Scientists Decode Why H5N1 Bird Flu Targets Cows’ Udders

Researchers found that the H5N1 bird-flu virus attacks dairy cows’ udders rather than their lungs because the virus’s preferred receptors are concentrated in mammary tissue. The discovery improves understanding of cross-species transmission and could guide future containment of avian-influenza outbreaks.

India’s Digital-Health Ecosystem Crosses 840 Million Health IDs

India’s digital-health ecosystem, built under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, has issued digital health IDs to around 840 million people, linking citizens to electronic health records and national registries — one of the world’s largest health-data infrastructures.

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