Daily Current Affairs Digest |22nd June 2026

Daily Current Affairs Digest |22nd June 2026

President Murmu Reviews Project Cheetah at Kuno National Park

President Droupadi Murmu reviewed Project Cheetah at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. Launched in 2022, the project aims to reintroduce cheetahs in India after the species was declared extinct in the country in 1952. Cheetahs were brought from Namibia and South Africa as part of India’s wildlife conservation and ecological restoration efforts.

 India to Acquire Retired Jaguar Aircraft from the UK

India will acquire nine retired SEPECAT Jaguar aircraft from the United Kingdom in 2026 for cannibalisation, meaning recovery of spare parts. The British-French twin-engine strike aircraft is currently active only with the Indian Air Force. These aircraft will help support India’s ageing strike squadrons till 2030–32.

India Hosts BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting

India is hosting the BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting on 22–23 June 2026 under the chairmanship of National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. The meeting focuses on non-traditional security threats such as counter-terrorism, cyber security, emerging technologies and transnational challenges ahead of the BRICS Summit.

 INS Tarkash Arrives in Mauritius

INS Tarkash, an Indian Navy stealth frigate, arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius. The visit highlights India’s focus on maritime cooperation, training for Mauritius Coast Guard personnel, capacity building and people-to-people ties. It also reflects India’s SAGAR vision in the Indian Ocean region.

 CCPA Fines Food Companies for Misleading Claims

The Central Consumer Protection Authority, or CCPA, fined Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors ₹1 lakh each for misleading “100%” food claims. The authority held that “100%” is an absolute claim and must match the actual composition of the product. This decision strengthens consumer protection against deceptive advertising.

DAE Strengthens Indigenous Nuclear Technology Capacity

The Department of Atomic Energy inaugurated a Versatile Deuterated Compounds Production Plant and commissioned a 24 kA Prototype Sodium Cell at HWBF, Vadodara. These facilities will support indigenous strategic materials production, research, Fast Breeder Reactors and India’s three-stage nuclear programme.

Thin Atmosphere Detected Around Kuiper Belt Object 2002 XV93

Astronomers have detected signs of a thin atmosphere around Kuiper Belt object 2002 XV93, located beyond Neptune. This discovery is important because such small icy bodies were not expected to retain atmospheres. It raises new questions about trans-Neptunian objects and the evolution of the Solar System.