Today’s Current Affairs 22 June 2026 | Top 14 Important News for Exams

Current Affairs

1. Canada Purchases Arctic Long Range Radar System (Defense)

Canada has signed an agreement with Australia and BAE Systems Australia to purchase the Arctic Long-Range Radar (A-OTHR) system on June 22, 2026. The radar is very sophisticated and can detect airplanes, missiles and ships beyond the horizon. This will improve Canada’s ability to monitor and secure the Arctic.

Highlights:

• Effective Date: June 22, 2026
• Long Range Surveillance Ability
• Boosts Arctic security
• A case of defence cooperation between Australia and Canada

2. First H5N1 strain found in mainland Australia (science and technology)

Australia reports first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in mainland Australia . A dead brown skua was found to have the virus. H5N1 is considered very deadly to birds and could possibly impact the poultry industry.

Highlights:

• H5N1 detected in mainland India for first time
• Infection with brown skua
• Stronger biosecurity controls
• Poultry industry concerns

3. India wins gold in women’s 4x100m relay (Sports)

India won gold in the women’s 4x100m relay at the 2026 Asian Relay Championships in Shangyu, China. The country could not have asked for more from its runners, they put up an amazing show.

Key takeaways:

• Asian Athletics Championships 2026
• Origin: Shangyu, China
• Gold for India
• Indian athletics score big

4. New functional urban settlements category to be assessed (Reports & Indexes)

The Government of India is considering a new class of “Functional Urban Settlements” for classification of urban regions. The objective is to find sites that are functionally urban but not yet urbanized by current standards.

Highlights:

• Suggest new urban category
• Helps in improving city planning.
• Recognizes rapidly growing urban areas
• Improves development plans

5. India’s merchandise exports to grow 15% in early 2026-27: Economists

India’s merchandise exports jumped about 15 percent in the first two and half months of the fiscal 2026-27. This is because of the increasing demand for Indian products in the international market.

Highlights:

• exports rise by approx. 15%
• Duration: April – mid June 2026
• Increased foreign exchange earnings
• Stimulates economic growth

6. CCPA moves court over false food claims (Law & Constitution)

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of Rs 100,000 each on Storia Foods and Mrs. Bector’s Food Specialities for misleading advertisement. This is a major step forward to protect consumers’ rights.

Key points:

• The companies have been fined Rs 1 lakh each.
• Action against false advertising
• Consumer protection promotion.
• Efforts towards transparency

7. China to impose export restrictions on US companies (International)

China has imposed export restrictions on 10 US companies, and restricted government procurement of 46 US companies. The measure is discussed in the context of the economic and technological competition between China and the US.

Important points:

• US firms to face export curb to touch 10 46 firms blacklisted from state procurement
• Potential impact on world trade
• Escalating Strains in China and the United States

8. Odisha egg powder to Austria export (Economy)

Odisha has for the first time exported 22.6 MT of dehydrated egg powder to Austria This is a big step toward increasing the state’s farm exports.

Highlights: *

• First commercial delivery
• 22.6 metric tons of egg powders.
• Austria Here We Come
• Benefits for agri-food industry

9. International House of Lords forum on ‘Developed India 2047’

The House of Lords, London, hosted the Forum on “Developed India 2047”. It was to encourage discussion and partnership to build a developed India by 2047.

Highlights: *

• Event: June 19, 2026
• Place: House of Lords, London
• Discussion on India’s Development Vision
• Indian Diaspora Engagement

10. Security Clearance Clause in Rules on Spectrum of Satellite Communications (Science and Technology)

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a new draft regulation for the allotment of spectrum for satellite communications. This regulation implies the need for security clearance.

Important points –

• Publication of the draft regulation
• Use in the satellite communications industry
• New security clearance system
• Promoting Secure Communications

11. Re-appointment of Tushar Mehta as Attorney General of India (Law and Constitution)

The central government has re-appointed lawyer Tushar Mehta as the Attorney General of India for a three year term. The Attorney General is the second highest law officer in the land.

Highlights.

• Length of service 3 yrs
• India’s second-highest legal officer
• Government in Court
• Continuity of the law

12. BRICS meet to focus on clean energy (International)

India to host 11th BRICS Meeting of Energy Ministers at Gurugram on June 25-26 2026 The meeting will mainly focus on clean energy, energy security and sustainable development.

Key points:

• Place : Gurugram, Haryana
• 11th Meeting of BRICS Energy Ministers
• The focus is on clean, renewable energy.
• Cooperation of the Member States

13. RBI amends rules for Leading Banks Programme (Economy & Banking)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has amended the parameters of its Leading Banks Programme. The program is designed to ease the coordination of banking services at the district level and financial inclusion.

Key Points:

• Reserve bank: RBI proposes new guidelines for
• Encourages financial inclusion
• District level co-ordination of banks
• Promotion of rural development

14. Major Day – PM Modi leads International Day of Yoga in Kolkata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the celebration of 12th International Day of Yoga at Red Road, Kolkata on 21 June 2026. Thousands participated in mass yoga sessions.

Summary:

• 21 June : World Yoga Day
• Location : Kolkata, Red Road,
• Massage of health and mental harmony
• India’s role in the global promotion of Yoga

Summary in Brief

• Canada gets A-OTHR radar system to ensure safety in Arctic
• First H5N1 case reported on mainland Australia.
• India won gold in the women’s 4×100 metre relay.
• Functional Urban Settlements: A New Urban Category in Debate.
• India’s exports of goods rose by 15%.
• The CCPA imposed penalties on deceptive food advertising.
• China imposed export bans on many US companies.
• Odisha exports powdered eggs to Austria for first time
• The India Developed 2047 Forum was held in London.
• Department of Telecommunications releases draft rules for satellite communications spectrum.
• Tushar Mehta reappointed as Attorney General
• India to host BRICS Energy Ministers meeting
• The guidelines of the Lead Bank Scheme have been changed by the Reserve Bank of India.
• Prime Minister Modi led the celebrations of the International Day of Yoga at Kolkata.