Top Current Affairs Concepts | 23 June 2026 | One Shot Revision

Today’s 22 Current Affairs Topics

1. Lakadong turmeric gains worldwide fame

What is Lakadong Turmeric

Lakadong turmeric is a particular type of turmeric grown in the Jaintia Hills region of Meghalaya.

Characteristics

It has a curcumin content of about 7%, compared with 2% to 4% in normal turmeric.

What is Curcumin?

Curcumin is the active chemical component of turmeric, and:

• Lowers inflammation
• Antioxidant activity assay
• Offers medicinal properties

What is “Geographical Indication (GI)”

A Geographical Indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and that have qualities, reputation or characteristics that are essentially attributable to that origin.

Importance

• It raises the revenue of the farmers.
• It encourages exports.
• It safeguards the identity of local farm products.

2. India rolls out four digital surveillance apps

What is digital spying?

Digital surveillance is the use of technology for criminal control, investigation and judicial processes.

Apps Launched Abhigyan CrPI e-Processing 2.0 e-Forensics 2.0 Benefits

• Investigation procedure is quickened.
• Digital Records Security
• Transparency is improved.
• This makes it easier to locate offenders.
• The Importance of Education
• The initiative supports e-governance and smart policing.

3. Project on Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Rajasthan

What is the Uniform Commercial Code?

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a uniform personal law for all the citizens.

What subjects does it cover?

Marriage Divorce Adoption Inheritance Division of Property Constitutional Foundation

Article 44 refers to CCU.

Where is Art. 44?

In the Guiding Principles on State Policy (GPSP).

Importance

• Equal in the eyes of the law
• Gender justice National integration

4. PSLV Technology Transfer to Start-ups

What is PSLV?

India ‘s satellite launch vehicle is the PSLV ( Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle ).

Developer

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Characteristics

• Highly reliable
• Can launch satellites into polar orbit
• India’s workhorse rocket

What is IN – SPACe?

It is an organization that organizes the relationship between the space industry and the private sector.

Importance

• It will boost the role of the private sector.
• It will expand the space economy.

5. Teplizumab: First Drug To Delay Type 1 Diabetes

What is type 1 diabetes?

It is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system targets the pancreas’ beta cells.

How does teplizumab work?

It helps regulate the immune system and inhibits the progression of the disease.

Importance

• It is not only a cure, it is also the first drug that postpones the development of the disease.

6. Five Eyes warns of AI cyber security threats

What is Five Eyes?

It is an intelligence collaboration between 5 countries.

Member Countries

• USA
• UK
• Canada
• Australia
• New Zeland

AI Safety

• Deepfake Cyberattack Disinformation Identity theft Importance
• As AI becomes more and more used, so is the need of cybersecurity.

7. NMC Scraps Postgraduate Courses

What is the National Museum of Cambodia?

The National Medical Commission (NMC) is the governing organization for medical education in India.

Purpose of the choice

• Enhance expert education
• MD/MS degrees first
• Enhance quality of medical education

8. Aadhaar App crosses 31 million downloads

What is Aadhar?

India’s digital identity scheme.

Governing Body

• UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India)

Features

• 12-digit identification number
• Identification by biometrics
• Digital Authentication Why It Matters
• Access to government programs
• “financial inclusion”
• Digital services

9. Digital Public Infrastructure for SME Lending

What does SME mean?

• Microenterprise
• Small businesses
• Medium-sized enterprise

Significance of SMEs

• Generation of jobs
• Exports growing
• Economic growth
• Proposal of the RBI
• Advancing lending via digital platforms

10. Changes in FCRA Regulations

What is the FCRA?

Foreign Contribution Regulation Act

Objective

• For controlling foreign funding and gifts.
• Clarity of significance
• National Security October 2023

  Financial supervision

11. India has over 500,000 organ donation pledges

What Is Organ Transplantation?

Saving another person’s life by donating your organs or tissues.

Main Organs

• Heart, Liver, Kidney, Lungs Significance

12. CURAJ Lead Detect Sensor

What’s Lead?

Lead (Pb) is a hazardous heavy metal.

Effects on Health

• Brain injury
• Kidney disease
• Children’s developmental issues Significance
• Helps make drinking water safe.

13. Finding Buddha’s Parinirvana Pillar

What is Parinirvana?

Parinirvana is the ultimate nirvana of Gautama Buddha.

Significance in Buddhism

• Release from the cycle of birth and death
• The most spiritual condition

Importance

• These discoveries assist us to know the old history and civilization.

14. Blue Crab Culture Technology Blue Crab

Scientific name Portunus pelagicus

Characteristics

• High market price
• Fast developing species.
• Importance of Saltwater Cultivation
• Boosts coastal economy and fishing.

15. High Himalayan Flora Zone, Ladakh Purpose Conservation of Biodiversity

• Promotion of tourism
• Importance of Environmental Education
• Ladakh has special sorts of plants at its high altitude locations.

16. GARUDA framework gets SEBI nod

What is SEBI?

Securities and Exchange Board of India.

What is an AIF?

Other Investment Funds.

Objective GARUDA

• Make the investment process simpler
• Simplify Approvals
• Encourage capital investment.

17. India, UAE discuss BrahMos, Akash Tir missiles

BrahMos Missile

• India, Russia develop ‘supersonic cruise missile’

Characteristics

• Quickly
• Exact target penetration
• Akash Tir Land, sea and air launch
• Contemporary air defense control systems.

18. Support package for the Apache and M777 systems

Chopper Apache

• The AH-64E is a contemporary day attack helicopter.
• M777 Howitzer (U.S. Army)
• Powerful, lightweight cannon.

Uses

• Mountain combat
• Standoff firepower

19. 20% Reservation for Ex-Agnipath Members Agnipath Scheme

Military recruitment program began in 2022.

Objective

• The youth militia
• Developing Skills
• Opportunities for employment

Importance

• Opportunities for young individuals into government jobs after military service

20. Immigration Post Status Given To Haldia Port

What is an Immigration Post?

A place where overseas passengers finish their immigration formalities.

Importance

• Global trade
• Links to maritime transport
• Growth in tourism

21. Hajj Policy 2027

What is Hajj?

Hajj is the primary holy pilgrimage to Mecca in Islam.

Importance

• One of the five pillars of Islam.
• Spiritual and Religious Importance
• The purpose of the new policy
• Better Facilities
• Clear procedure

22. Geographical Indication (GI) of products of Madhya Pradesh

• Products with PGI status
• Potatoes Indori Malwi
• Garadu (a kind of potato)
• Cucumber slaw
• Significance of PGI Status
• Protection of local produce
• Benefits to growers and producers
• Conservation of cultural heritage